Anyone have TCE4005 quartz counters (or any other carrara-lookalike)?
Melissa Silva
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Cambria vs. Other Quartz Manufacturers for Countertops
Comments (58)@SaraDixon- if you are having a person that works FOR Cambria coming, it means two things. #1- your stone was sold to you (and perhaps fabricated) by a certified Cambria dealer. and #2- you'll be in great hands. We've sold Cambria for many years and have had one maybe two small issues (a spec of wrong color in the stone). Not only were the issues handled timely (even during a holiday), each customer was thoroughly impressed and satisfied. Cambria personnel is expertly trained and stand 100% behind their product. You also have to understand that Cambria is the manufacture of material. There are other elements at play here- like the fabricator/installer/designer. I wish you the best of luck with your issue Sara! But if Cambria is coming, you don't need it. As for potential Cambria customers, you should all know that since September 2018 they now have a LIFETIME Warranty. This is a warranty that can be passed down to new homeowners if you ever sell your house and the warranty covers any sort of bill that may be inquired during the warranty process (plumber, contractor etc) You can read more about this warranty here: https://www.cambriausa.com/customer-care/warranty/ No other quartz company has a warranty like this. We have sold and do sell other quartz manufacturers, but Cambria no doubt is the best (not only because it is made in the USA, and because of their phenominal warranty) but because of what you get for the money. You'll spend more on Silestone, Zodiaq and Ceasarstone and you won't have the same color options, or even quality in some cases, for the price....See MoreZodiac Bianco Carrara Quartz
Comments (8)Sorry I didn't see these questions before. I was told the Torquay would be about $70/sq. ft. With Cambria, most edges are included in the price, so if you wanted an ogee edge on your island, it might come out better than a lower-priced quartz. It's hard to say if Torquay looks natural. It does not look at all plastic like many quartz countertops (and honestly even some polished granites) do. It does not look like real marble to me, but I'm sure it would fool a lot of people. It has a pretty subtle look. By all means check it out in person if you can. My kitchen place has a full display of newer Cambria products now....See MoreCountertops: Super White, Carrara or Other?
Comments (37)Hello 2littlefishies, Thats a great question-calcareous stones or any stone that has calcium in its makeup will always etch. It is just a chemical reaction.The calcium neutralizes the acid resulting in a dull spot. However if you compare etching on a highly polished surface to a very matte surface depending on the stone their will be a difference in the look. Also if you knew at what level your surface was finished or honed to or at. It would be possible to use a series of abrasives to remove the etch and match the finish of the existing surface. There are some companies or folks who will use acids to etch stone. In some cases they are going after a particular look.In other cases they are taking a shortcut to produce a honed finsh or reverse a slab that was delivered incorrectly(such as polished and should have been honed). Or a customer changed their mind after the polished slab was delivered and installed. First their are many different types of acids having various strength's and properties. From weaker citric acids up to hydrocholoric acids and beyond. I have seen these types of finishes (using acids)done and they never seem as uniform(blotchy) as when abrasives are used. Because stone will contain various mineral components and depending on the acid used some minerals may be adversely affected . I have seen veins become pitted and or eroded though the use of acids. Acids seem to leave the surface rough and the pores open attracting and holding soils. An example of this would be an etch on your white or light marble countertop or around a commode will if not refinished will turn dark or black overtime as it holds soils. Using progressive grits of diamond abrasives and finishing with an aluminum oxide wet slurry produces one of the most uniform matte finishes I have seen. While honing to a matte finish may make the etching less pronounced it can make the surface more susceptible to staining agents. Using the proper impregnating sealers applied correctly and maintaining with ph neutral no rinse cleaners will extend the life of the sealers and protect the suface from staining. Impregnating sealers will do nothing to protect the surface from etching however. There are some new products on the market to protect marble from etching and staining. They are coatings something I have never felt was appropriate for stone surfaces. In the past these coatings made the stone look like plastic and phony. Have a look at clearstoneusa and drytreat. We all know dry treat as they have been making stone sealers for a long time. They now have a product called vitremela for marble.Both these products are quite different. Because they are new there are pro and cons to each. These type of coatings may not be for everyone. At this time dry treat offers no warranty on their product as it has a life of under 5 years. Clearstone offers a warranty with their product. Both products can be polished or honed. I hope my answer wasnt too long....See MoreHas anyone installed Arizona Tile New Carrara Quartz?
Comments (56)Unfortunately I didn't take any photos when I saw the slab here in SoCal. But, I don't think I would recommend the New Carrara. The slabs have been coming in quite gray. AZ tile will admit it. We were deciding between New Carrara and Calacatta Zeus. The 12" samples we got made us think for sure New Carrara veining but when we saw them in person, Calacatta Zeus was actually really lovely. Bigger movements of more subtle light grey veining. Carrara was a lot more activity with all over swirls. And again, very grey. We did slate colored lower cabinets and so happy we got more contrast with the white countertops. It also matches very well with our white upper cabinets. That all being said.. I don't see Calacatta Zeus on Arizona Tile's website any longer. I know there have been issues with the tariffs being put into place, but if you can grab some slabs, do it!...See MoreMelissa Silva
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This is not my kitchen but a friend who has lg minuet. I don't know why my pics always post sideways?
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8 years agoHere's one I could find right now. I was really taking a picture of the fabric lol but you can see the countertop. I'll go get a better pic.
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoMelissa Silva
8 years agoOf course! Not a problem at all :) here are some pics showing more of the kitchen. My cabinets are BM cloud white so definitely more creamy. The countertop would look a little different against brights white but this will give you an idea.
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