Anyone used Alleanza Quartz?
Melanie Millman
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Anyone used 'Granite Shield'? Go with granite or quartz?
Comments (17)I originally wanted engineered stone (quartz) b/c I had heard how maintenance-intensive granite was...in particular, having to seal it several times a year. I did some research and discovered that in reality, most granite is NOT labor/maintenance-intensive, it's pretty easy. Granted I do have one of the so-called "bullet-proof" stones (Absolute Black Premium), but even for those that aren't, sealing is really only needed once or twice a year and is actually pretty easy. Regardless of what anyone tells you, nothing, including engineered stone, is "bullet-proof". I have some rainbow "stains" around my sink cutouts & faucet holes that are due, I think, to fabrication and nothing can be done about it...but nothing else has happened to it and it's never been sealed. Engineered stone has resin, so some thought about being careful with heat is in order (melting/scorching). I suspect it's not a huge risk, but it's possible. Granite might crack due to thermal shock if you put a hot pot on it...again, I don't know how big a risk is, but it is a risk. Both can be chipped. Both can be scratched if something harder than it is dragged across it (like a diamond ring!) Even engineered stone can stain...I've seen a post or two about that (it's been awhile, but I remember the shock!) I suggest that whatever you decide on, take home a sample of your slab (if granite) or a sample of your chosen engineered stone and test it. See the "Read Me" thread for some of the tests to perform. Scroll down to the "Miscellaneous Information" topic (it links to a "stone advice & checklist" thread). Here is a link that might be useful: Read Me If You're New To GW Kitchens!...See MoreHas anyone used Hawthorne Quartz or Wilsonart Desert Wind quartz?
Comments (1)I know this is an old post. I’m searching for desert sand. Did you end up going with that? Any pictures by chance?...See MoreAlleanza Calacatta One quartz countertops
Comments (2)Hi Julie, I am considering Calcatta one too, did you end up going with it?? What was your experience ?...See MoreBridport quartz by Cambria-- has anyone used this? Hard to find pics
Comments (14)Parisa...Yes! I love them. When we first got them, I searched the best ways to clean the very rare stains (like when rubbing alcohol hit the orange ink on my Hawaiian rolls and dissolved it into liquid orange stains), and didn't see Magic Erasers among the recommendations. I've used rubbing alcohol (good solvent) to clean it, and when necessary, added baking soda or liquid Bar Keepers Friend, whichever was handier. Never had a stain they didn't remove--sharpie, fruit, ORANGE INK! lol No damage to the finish. They look stunning, and have more subtleties than show in the pictures. They are a dream, very easy care and very easy cleaning. I do find that plated food cools fast on them, which is also true of granite and real marble bc of their density (and high specific heat capacity, for the science nerds, haha). I'm so glad I didn't go for granite a few years ago and be stuck with the looks that I'm now tired of. Marble is not only timeless, but always gorgeous. We get wowed compliments on it, too....See Morewjab
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