White Quartzite - Experience with Lavezzi and similar slabs?
Hello! Our family is hard on our kitchen, and we’re looking for a durable stone that matches the cabinet and backsplash below. I am wondering if anyone has experience or knowledge of this Lavezzi quartzite to confirm its durability.
There is one thread on here that mentions staining on a Lavezzi slab, and another that put it through the ringer with no issues. The distributor says it is not a dolomite, but it does look more sandy than crystallized. Based on what I have read on these forums, less mature/crystallized quartzite can mean it is not as durable.
Have you had a positive experience with light colored quartzite in your kitchen? Please, share your stories and stones with me!
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Kelley Harrison Siepker
2 years agoKelley Harrison Siepker
2 years agoHi! we sealed our counter 1x after we got our first stain. we didnt realize we needed to seal it at all per our installer.
it doesnt seem like the sealer has helped at all. i contacted arizona tile where i purchased and they stated i needed to seal it 3x and re-seal it every 6 months 🤷🏻♀️ i love the look of this quartzite but the staining is definitely depressing. this is our newest stain (today, from a cup of water)
Brenda
3 months agolast modified: 3 months agoI have the same problem with my slab, which I also bought at Arizona Tile. I love the look of Lavezzi but I would not purchase it again. It really sucks when you spend the money and get an inferior product and no one will do anything to correct the problem. As consumers we can not do anyting to prevent this from happening, my "stains" started even before my kitchen was being used!
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