Anyone opinions/input on quartz countertops?
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Anyone have input about quartz countertops in kitchen?
Comments (16)Quartz has been a very durable and easy to maintain choice for a client of mine, who IMHO is dirty. As far as hygiene, science has shown over and over again that being "too clean" is actually harmful. Small bacterial challenges are good for the immune system. The polio epidemic of the 1950s exploded because babies were no longer born with antibodies to polio. This was the result of increasing levels of hygiene. Over use of antibiotics and antimicrobials has cause the development of superbugs. I am not promoting dirtyness but I grew up in the era of formica and linoleum counters and sponges etc and I don't think that anyone of my generation suffered for it....See MoreQuartz opinions and pictures please
Comments (34)the_big_bad - Take a look at old1880home's first post on this thread. The first photo is of quartz, the unsightly orange spots are pools of resin, the second photo is the granite replacement. I did a ton of searching and that photo is the best example of resin pooling I found. When I look at quartz now the pools of resin are all I see. There are a couple of pictures near the bottom of this thread: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0500211820610.html Also, I don't use the forum search, because I don't like forum search engines, I use google: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1C1GGLS_enUS314US314&q=resing+pooling+site:ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath&btnG=Search The search term there is: resin pooling site:ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath Which is google's version of a forum specific search. site:gardenweb.com works really well too for a full site search....See MoreLG-HiMacs countertop, anyone have? opinions?
Comments (43)I've had Hi-Macs countertops for about a decade. I bought it because I liked the pattern (dark with speckles). It gets these milky-white stains that I can't get rid of (have tried every chemical suggested for Hi-Macs) and nothing gets rid of it. I have tried contacting the manufacturer: I think they're out of business. I have not been able to get a callback from anybody who says they refinish countertops. Ideas?...See MoreAnyone have Daltile One Quartz countertops?
Comments (74)It won't let me tag your name, so I'm hoping you're getting notified when I reply! That looks EXACTLY like mine, except mine are everywhere. My kitchen is surrounded by large windows so maybe that's why I'm able to see so many? Or maybe my guys just consistently rubbed too hard 🙄 Does your kitchen have a lot of natural light coming in from different directions? May be possible you have more but just can't see them. The small section near my stove doesn't get direct light and it's the only spot that looks normal. It's deceiving. Do you know if your fabricators guys have been wiping your counters with acetone or lacquer thinner after they install? That may be why it keeps happening? I've researched literally hours daily, even called other fabricators and it is VERY common for them to wipe the counters off with one of those cleaners to get rid of any epoxy, markings from cut lines, water spots made during fabrication etc. From what I've gathered most brand countertops aren't effected, HOWEVER, I believe Daltile's tops don't react well to it. I was able to recreate the streaks near identical by wiping my scrap piece with acetone and lacquer thinner (if you rub even a little too hard. Didn't take much pressure) I got the last slab in Houston apparently and I don't even know if they have gotten anymore in, so I may be in the same boat as you. I'm like you, the streaks were driving me crazy after saving and hunting down my tops for months. And even though they are gone now, it is annoying me that my top has lost some shine and doesn't look as smooth in raw light. Still debating with myself if it's worth a redo. Keep me updated! I'm very curious as to how your situation works out. Wishing you all the luck. I feel your pain 😔 Click pick and zoom in. You can see the streakiness I created....See Moredebbie_2008
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