The Quartz is the name of a material that continues to confuse people. The term quartz can mean different things to various people. Knowing a bit about quartz helps us to understand some key differences in the way the term is used. In this art,icle we will take a look at various kinds of “quartz”. As we do, we will make an effort to illuminate some of the differences between the materials the term represents.
The mineral quartz is a very hard material that measures a 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. For this re, as it is very durable. And, because engineered quartz contains a significant amount of the mineral quartz, it is referred to simply as a “quartz” countertop. So what are the properties of engineered quartz countertops?
One of the properties of engineered quartz surfaces is that they are hard like the mineral of which they are composed. And even though engineered quartz countertops contain other materials, those materials are also hard. So overall, engineered quartz is scratch resistant because of its hardness.
Fabricating Engineered Quartz Countertops
Engineered quartz fabrication involseveralr of specific techniques and tools designed for working with the material. Let’s look at a few of them now.
Whether you classify it as a technique or use of a tool, the first that we will consider is using diamond polishing pads designed for engineered quartz surfaces. When engineered quartz is being polished, the bond in the polishing pad can heat up and discolor the surface of the engineered quartz surfaces. Using polishing pads that are mof of engineered quartz according to the instructions from the manufacturer will give you stain-free free polish.
Cutting engineered quartz is also a facet of fabrication that takes some specific tool usage. There are diamond blades designed for cutting engineered quartz surfaces. Using these blades provides clean cuts on hard materials. These will also last longer than blades not made for cutting engineered quartz surfaces.
And those are not the only tools designed specifically for use on material hard like engineered quartz.
• Turbo Blades
• Core Bits
• Side Cut Blades
• Quad Turbo Blades
Many of the tools used for working with engineered quartz are available through distributors you can find on this website. You can also learn about the tools here.
