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Della Terra Quartz from AZ Tile

5 years ago

Hello,

We're remodeling our kitchen in our winter place in AZ and want to choose a quartz countertop. I've had several folks suggest Della Terra Quartz from AZ Tile. I called them today and asked if their product is made in China and was told they no longer use any Chinese manufacturers. I asked if that was due to quality concerns and they said that it was due to tariff/embargo issues. I forgot to ask about Breton standards, but if I go out there, I will ask.

So, I'm wondering if anyone has used them and if they had any issues. I haven't gone to the showroom yet, but I'm looking for something that looks like Carrara or Calacatta with prominent veining. My dream stone is the Silestone Bianco Classique, but would like to find something less expensive.

Thank you!

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mnmom80
Original Author

5 years ago

We heard the same thing yesterday at DalTile when looking at their One Quartz. The gal at their showroom said they moved manufacturing to a new factory in Tennessee and within the next couple months their Chinese-produced inventory will be depleted. According to her, there's no way to even get Chinese quartz out of China right now. We were also at a showroom that sells Caesarstone (made in Israel) and Aurea and were told they won't be able to provide Aurea much longer because their inventory is depleting and they can't get more out of China.

So, there's definitely something to this and I do believe that some of these off brands are scrambling to address the issue of China embargo.

Were hitting MSI today. I've used two of their colors in my last MN build and have had no problems - but I did not use it in my kitchen. I plan to get some samples and then call their headquarters and ask specifics on those particular colors.

Like I said, my fall back is Silestone, but I'd like to save $$.

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User
5 years ago
If they do not use Chinese manufacturers, then they would not offer it at all. You don't just pack up a factory and relocate it. Most off label Quartz products want to obscure their country of origin and production methods. That is dishonest.

Pick a name brand.
PRO
Dragonfly Tile & Stone Works, Inc.
5 years ago
You might find this older thread interesting. Although it originated in 2013, posts continued in 2018 with some industry experts weighing in as well. Long read, but worth it. https://www.houzz.com/discussions/stay-away-from-these-counter-tops-dsvw-vd~2670362
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Hello everybody. I'd love to hear from anyone else who has used Della Terra Quartz ( kitchen countertops). I am about to change my kitchen countertops (huge investment) so I just want to make sure I select a material that is not going to stain or chip easily. My installer has said that he would seal the material. A few questions; - Is this is quartz porous? I understand that other products like Cambria do not need a sealer. - Do sealers wear off? t - Would you recommend any other brand over Della Terra? This is a close to 10K expense so I just want to make sure I do my research first. Thanks so much for your advice.
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The tariff/embargo issue has made some vendors (importers) change or remove manufacturers because those costs will be passed on to the consumer and therefore the prices will increase by quite a bit. As you have not selected a particular quartz yet; my suggestion is to go shopping and see what's in your market.
ci_lantro
5 years ago
(September 17. 2018) The U.S. Department of Commerce placed initial tariffs on quartz-surface imports from China today, with rates ranging from 34.38% to 178.45%.

The new levies, resulting from unfair trade complaints earlier this year from U.S. quartz-surface manufacture Cambria Company LLC, are only half the story, however...

https://www.stoneupdate.com/news-info/latest-stuff/1606-initial-china-quartz-tariffs-launched

...The tariffs emanating from the unfair-trade petition by Cambria earlier this year are separate from general tariffs on Chinese-made goods proposed in a series of announcements from the Trump administration this summer.
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ci_lantro
5 years ago
Clipped from Tennesean (September 4, 2018)

Dal-Tile is now hiring to fill 100 jobs at its second Dickson production facility, which will begin operations “in the next few months,” according to company officials.

At the company’s new facility, located at the former QuadGraphics site and rising prominently over its surroundings in the Dickson County Industrial Park, Dal-Tile will for the first time produce quartz slab to be used on countertops, company officials said.

"While we aren't used to making the product, we are used to selling it," said Dal-Tile President John "J.T." Turner during a presentation last year at the 68-acre site on Old Columbia Road. He said the impetus to start producing quartz slab was the realization "this product category is hugely important for the future of countertops.
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Did you end up buying the Della Terra quartz? Arizona Tile has been recomended to me as well, and I’m wondering about the quality. I wanted Breton quartz, and don’t see Della Terra listed.

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