Engineered quartz is the style chameleon of countertops. Whether you love modern or traditional, subtle tones or vibrant colors, honed or polished, flecked or patterned, quartz’s myriad options will have you covered. Engineered quartz is also easy to maintain, nontoxic and nonallergenic — there’s not much to dislike about this stunning man-made material.
Honed Finish – A honed countertop finish will give your quartz countertops a flat, matte appearance. This finish is extremely smooth without the typical shine you’d see from quartz. Homeowners with kids or busy households like the honed finish because it hides the appearance of smudges, streaks, and fingerprints in the light.
Polished Finish – Quartz countertops with a polished finish is exactly what you’d expect — a high, glossy shine that makes your kitchen or bath countertops pop. While the polished finish gives your quartz countertops a stunning, traditional look, they do require more maintenance to keep them clean and free of smudges or streaks.
Sueded Finish – Similar to a honed finish, a sueded finish gives your quartz more depth and texture. Darker quartz countertops in your kitchen or bath tend to look better with the sueded finish. But just like the matte look you’ll find with honed countertops, sueded quartz countertops hide smudges and streaks, requiring less maintenance to keep them looking clean.
Quartz kitchen and bath countertops are very easy to clean and maintain compared to granite or marble. But even though they don’t require regular sealing, there are still ways to maintain the natural beauty of your quartz after you’ve had your countertops professionally installed.
Your quartz countertops can and should be cut by a professional fabricator before they’re delivered to the job site. Then you will want to have them installed by a highly experienced and professional countertop installation company in Austin. It’s important to note that there are various concrete cutting and drilling companies, but they may not be experts in cutting quartz or other materials.