Quartz is not heat proof. If you put it directly behind your range, you will get unsightly scorch marks and potentially cracking.

You are seeing an improper appliance installation, not an engineered stone failure.

why not just use a tile with very small grout joints and a no stain grout? it's just as easy to wipe clean as the solid piece of quartz, and the design would look more cohesive.

quartz is not suitable for higher temps. it can scorch.

You can get this glass panels that go behind the stove in any color or pattern

or even a SS panel

8x8 cement tiles (or a porcelain) is another choice. the grout lines are almost invisible on these, so cleaning is easy

Check the manufacturer's specifications. You can probably use quartz there as long as you also utilize the matching range riser to create a thermal barrier nearest the heat source.

Screenshots from Cambria’s website:

^^^ that is so gorgeous!!!!!

@Shannon_WI Thank you for that photo vs specs. Manufacturers should match their photos to their specs.

Note that quartzite is different from quartz in terms of application requirements in regard to the photo of Fusion Quartzite above.

Yes, quartzite is a stone from the earth like granite, but harder. Quartz is bound with resin which should not be exposed to extreme heat. But to tell you the truth, the quartzite backsplash never got hot when I used the back burners probably because it was an induction range, the overhead exhaust system and the number of inches the pan is away from the quartzite. If the OP wants to use quartz, it depends on how she plans on using her stove as not to heat up the quartz when cooking, ie, using front burners mostly.

Thanks so much for your insight and I'll definetly look into this before installing the quartz behind the stove. BTW, I am also installing an induction stove.

To everyone else, your advise and suggestions are well taken. To luvcolor10b, you did a wonderful job of the backsplash and this is what I had in mind. I will look into the issue of the quartz and heat. If this is has been a problem, the manufacturer shouldn't be showing examples of quartz behind stovetops in their brochures. Thank you all again. You have been most helpful.

I am wondering if you decided to chose this look--I'm actually contemplating almost the same concept. quartz countertops with slab quartz behind stove and otherwise tiled backsplash. the quartz behind the stove will go all the way up to ceiling as we are using a chimney hood.

I currently have granite slab behind the stove only with slate tile backsplash and love it for easy of cleaning!

order the manufacturers recommended backguard

@mojan5 - please read this thread more thoroughly. It does not appear that you’ve seen the comments and photos posted here.

Quartz can be used behind the stove without being damaged in most cases if the manufacturer's recommended backguard is installed, but it still seems risky to me. Granite and engineered quartz are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to heat resistance. The homeowner who thinks quartz will work just as well behind the stove as granite has in a previous kitchen needs to be incredibly sure of the setup because those materials are vastly different when it comes to heat tolerance.

Marble, granite, soapstone or quartzite would be far preferable and more aesthetically pleasing than e-stone.

@Diana Bier Interiors, LLC I agree but also see the economy right now and feel a lot of consumers are going for a combination of ease of maintenance, cost, and appearance. Putting all three factors together will lead the average consuner to e-stone. That, and the marketing push for e-stone in so many media outlets is what is making it the emerging favorite.

Our kitchen is exactly what you described we did a quartz backsplash but ended up putting a back guard because we put in a wolf range which has a higher heat out put— I was worried about scorching so better to be safe than sorry. We did this in 2020 and everything this fine … no issues

I was sold on quartz counters that go up the walls as well (behind my Hallman dual fuel range stove/oven) only to be told last night (weeks and weeks after purchasing the slabs) that scorching could be a problem.

My Hallman comes with a small backguard (only about 4 inches tall maybe) but I was wondering if using a tempered glass over the quartz at the base from range to hood would protect the quartz behind it. Kind of like tempered glass with feet as a trivet replacement, but vertically:

Tempered Glass Solution?

Thoughts?

The installation instructions on my Hallman only speak of using non-combustible material from from range to vent hood and no need for non combustible from range top down. It doesn't appear to be back venting and does not have a self clean mode (these two things I see referenced as sometimes at fault for scorching). It comes with a small backguard and does not speak of the need for a larger one in any circumstance (nor does one exist for specifically this oven as an addition)

You are aware that glass conducts heat very well, right? Which is why it is used as the surface for ranges with radiant heating elements below. Glass over quartz would just let the scorching be visible theough the shattered glass.