You heard about the benefits of using quartz stone and sintered stone on social media.
Which stone should you use for your home kitchen top?
Let's look at this discussion objectively.
What Is Sintered Stone in Short?
Sintered stone is one of the newest stone inventions. It uses sintering technology (high pressure compassion) and bakes with 1200-degree Celsius of heat to form a solid stone slab.
What Is Quartz Stone in Short?
The quartz stone (a.k.a quartz surface) comprises crushed quartz, resin, pigments, colouring, and other accessories, then heated to shape in slab form.
Quartz Stone Vs Sintered Stone Comparison Chart
Quartz Stone | Sintered Stone | |
Mohs Hardness Scale | 5-7 | 6-8 |
Acid Resistance | High | High |
Non-Porous Material | Yes | Yes |
Food Stain Resistance | High | High |
Colour Consistency | Yes | Yes |
Book Match Option | Yes | Yes |
Easy To Clean | Yes | Yes |
Easy To Maintenance | Yes | Yes |
Heat Resistance | Up To 150℃ | Up To 300℃ |
Finished | Polished, Matt, Rough | Glossy, Smooth Matt, Rough |
Homogenous | Full Body | 1-2mm on surface |
Strength | Resist high impact without cracking | Resist UV Rays |
Weakness | UV Rays fade the colour | Impact might cause cracking |
Conclusion
Which stone material shall you choose?
Each of the stones has its pros & cons.
Quartz stone is the ideal choice for indoor countertops, particularly for wet kitchens and vanities.
Quartz stone is a better option for heavy duty applications.
Consider using sintered stone for indoor areas that are exposed to direct sunlight.
