Planning a kitchen renovation? The tabletop is the heart of your design. If you want a surface that survives hot pans, spills, and scratches while looking luxurious, a Quartz Stone tabletop might be your best investment.
Here is a step-by-step guide to help you select the perfect quartz stone for your tabletop..
What Is Quartz Stone?
Engineered quartz, also known as quartz composite or quartz surface, is a synthetic stone made by combining natural quartz crystals, resin, and pigments into slab form.
A Guide To Choose the Right Quartz Stone Tabletop
Before you buy a quartz stone tabletop, there are some factors that you need to consider:-
- Colour & Style
- Pattern & Textured
- Finish
- Thickness
- Type of Sink
- Front Edging
- Backsplash
The Colour & Style
When it comes to tabletops, the colour, vein, and pattern of quartz stone are crucial. Make sure to select a quartz stone color that complements the overall decoration and theme of your room.
You can opt for a neutral colour that matches any style, such as white, grey or beige, or a more vibrant colour that adds contrast and interest, such as blue, green or red.
Design a mood board that pairs your cabinet colour with different quartz stone options to help you select your preferred combination.
The Finishes
Most quartz stone is polished, but there are also options available with a matte, concrete, or rough finish.
To determine the best fit for you, I recommend visiting a supplier showroom where you can touch and feel the different types of stone finishes.
Keep in mind that a polished finish will have light reflection, so it's important to see it with your own eyes to decide if you like it or not.
Stone Thickness
Make sure to provide your carpenter with the thickness of the quartz stone you select. This will enable them to leave the ideal gap for the quartz stone top.
Front Edging
The standard front edging for a plywood cabinet is 35-50mm, and 100mm for a cement base kitchen.
The front edge height is determined by the height of your cabinet door. The presence or absence of a handle will also impact the front edge height.
Backsplash
The purpose of a backsplash is to prevent the visual appearance of silicone and also to minimize the risk of water leakage into the cabinet.
The standard is 50mm. You can also customise it to 100mm or 650mm until the top cabinet. It affects the overall look of your table’s design.
The Type of Sink
We recommend to choose the sink you like the most but the sink which fit your best.
