#SAMSUNG RADIANZ QUARTZ VS SILESTONE PROFESSIONAL#
With Grifon’s professional design and installation services, you will not have to worry about quality of the product or the quality of services delivered. Meant to stand a lifetime’s wear, Samsung quartz is very high quality surface for your kitchen or bathroom. There are a number of colors available in this scratch-resistant and stain-resistant surface. At Grifon, we have a variety of Samsung quartz surfaces that you can select from. Whether it is your kitchen, your bathroom or other areas of your home where you use Samsung quartz, you will surely love the beauty of these surfaces. Highly Durable It is built to last for decades which make it a great investment for your home. You do not have to worry about unwanted chipping or discoloration either.
Countertops made of Samsung quartz are also maintained very easily. SAFE AND HYGIENIC Samsung quartz is created to be non-porous which means that it will not house unwanted bacteria. This is why it is often considered to be engineered stone. Quartz is a type of mineral that is mixed with other binding and coloring agents to create countertops. Samsung quartz is pre-sealed so you wouldn’t even have to bother about going through the process of sealing it and further worrying about future sealing procedures. CONSISTENT PATTERNS AND ALREADY SEALED While natural stones may have inconsistencies in their designs, engineered Samsung quartz countertops are consistent. But the problem is that it does not exist like granite or marble so it cannot be quarried and then cut and polished to become a countertop for your kitchen or bathroom. The cost for solid surface runs from $35 square foot for some of the more simple patterns to $75 Square foot for the granite and marble patterns.Samsung Quartz Quartz being one of the toughest materials known is great for kitchen worktops. Be sure to read what the warranty covers before your purchase.ĬOST – Solid surface is also one of the more affordable of the “high end” countertop materials. WARRANTY – 10 to 15 Year warranty is standard with most solid surface manufacturers. For solid surface sinks, use an abrasive cleaner with a Scotchbrite pad.
For satin or high polish, just a glass cleaner is recommended. Not as heat resistant as natural stone counters.ĬARE & CLEANING – Matte finish needs light cleaning with all purpose cleaner or glass cleaner. Many options like color lines, endless edge designs, cove (one piece) splash, drainboards and more.ĬONS – Scratches easier than granite or quartz.
Non-Porous which requires absolutely no sealing. PROS – Many colors and patterns to choose from. If scratched, burned or cracked, most patterns can have a section of the countertop removed and a “plug” glued in place, sanded out and the countertop is repaired with little or no noticeable damage. It can be machined with typical woodworking tools (sanders, routers, saws).
Generally speaking, solid surface is one of the most repairable countertop materials available. It is also resistant to many chemical compounds which make it a good product for laboratories. It is non porous, so it can be used in the food prep and health care industries. It is diverse in its color choices and patterns. Solid surface is an excellent choice for both residential and commercial applications. Most manufacturers do not recommend that you take a hot pot or pan off of the stove and set it directly on the material. It is also sensitive to high heat exposure. It is a softer material than natural stone, so it can be scratched with knife blades or coarse pottery. There are a few drawbacks to the use of solid surface in the kitchen.