Use a trivet for hot pans
Quartz handles everyday warmth, but a hot pan straight from the hob can mark or crack the resin. Keep a trivet by the hob.
Quartz worktops
Quartz worktops for busy kitchens.
Engineered quartz surfaces that resist stains, need no sealing and come in calm, consistent colours, from pure white to marble-effect veining.
Quartz worktops
The low-maintenance stone worktop.
Quartz worktops are engineered: crushed mineral bound with resin and pigment into slabs. The result is non-porous, so wine, coffee and oil wipe away, and it never needs sealing.
Because quartz is made rather than quarried, the colour is consistent from slab to slab. That makes it a good choice for long runs, islands and matching splashbacks.
We work mainly with Silestone by Cosentino, whose HybriQ+ technology uses a lower proportion of crystalline silica than traditional quartz. You can compare colours and edge profiles at our Ruislip showroom.
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Why people choose quartz
Practical, consistent and easy to live with.
- 01Non-porousSpills sit on the surface rather than soaking in, so stains wipe away and there is nothing to seal.
- 02Consistent colourSlabs match closely, which suits long runs, islands and full-height splashbacks.
- 03Wide choice of looksPlain whites and greys, concrete effects and marble-style veining, in polished or matt finishes.
- 04Integrated detailsUndermount sinks, drainer grooves and flush hobs can all be cut into the slab.
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Quartz, sintered stone or natural stone?
Quartz (Silestone)
Non-porous and stain-resistant, with consistent colour. Use a trivet for hot pans.
Sintered stone (Dekton)
Ultra-compact and resistant to heat, scratches, stains and UV light, so it also works outdoors.
Natural stone (granite and quartzite)
Every slab is unique, with natural veining. Needs the right sealing and care.
Good to know
Worth checking before you decide.
Indoor use
Quartz is designed for indoor kitchens. For outdoor kitchens, sintered stone is the better choice.
Templated after the units are fitted
We template worktops once the base units are in place, so the stone fits your kitchen exactly.
Questions
Quartz worktops: common questions.
Something not covered here? Ask the studio and we will help.
Are quartz worktops heat resistant?
Quartz handles everyday warmth, but it is not heat-proof. Use a trivet for hot pans and baking trays. If heat resistance matters most, consider sintered stone such as Dekton.
Do quartz worktops need sealing?
No. Quartz is non-porous, so it does not need sealing. Clean it with warm water and a mild detergent.
Is quartz better than granite?
They suit different people. Quartz is non-porous with consistent colour and no sealing. Granite is natural, every slab is unique, and it handles heat well but needs sealing. We can show you both side by side.
Which quartz brands do you offer?
We work mainly with Silestone by Cosentino. We also offer Dekton sintered stone, Éclos and Sensa natural stone.
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Compare quartz samples in person.
Visit 113 Victoria Road, Ruislip to compare quartz, Dekton and natural stone in daylight.