Future-proof quartz kitchen worktops in Horley

If you are planning to fit a new kitchen, choosing the right material for a work surface which will stand the test of time in functionality and aesthetics is of prime importance to ensure your investment is well-spent. Affordable Granite are Surrey-based specialists in the fabrication and installation of quartz kitchen worktops in Horley and in counties throughout the South East of England. Over recent years quartz has risen in popularity and has become a strong contender for the work surface of choice as a rival to the natural stones, granite and marble.  

 

 

So if quartz isn’t a creation of nature, what it is exactly? This isn’t an ‘artificial’ product, as natural elements including a high percentage of ground quartz crystals and a smaller amount of other minerals have been combined with coloured pigments and polymer binding resins with the use of high-technology in an engineering process. This results in an incredibly durable stone which will withstand constant use and also replicates the visual appearance of granite so closely that to the untrained eye it may be difficult to recognise the difference.

 

 

One notable advantage of quartz kitchen worktops is in their non-porosity, with a solid surface which has superior resistance to the absorption of stains and liquid seepage. This also provides a hygienic platform for food preparation, as in addition to the polymer sealant content, this engineered stone will be free of naturally occurring pitting and fissures which otherwise may harbour the growth of mould and harmful bacteria.   

 

  

Quartz kitchen worktops also have striking visual appeal and the inclusion of recycled materials and the coloured pigments injected during manufacture provide an eclectric spectrum of colours and patterns which will enhance any interior design style. This is where you have the opportunity to express the distinct characteristics representative of your home life, whether this may be a contemporary décor or more traditional and rustic aesthetics.

 

The highly experienced Affordable Granite in-house team of estimators, templaters, stone masons and installers will provide an end-to-end service to ensure your new quartz kitchen worktops in Horley or beyond, will meet all your aspirations for a culinary space which will give the desired feel-good factor for many years to come. Call us today on 01293 863992

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Affordable luxury with quartz kitchen worktops in Redhill

 

When you are allocating funds for your new kitchen, your initial plan may be to choose the least expensive material for the work surfaces. This however can be a false economy if the countertops deteriorate in a relatively short period of time, compared with the longevity of a more durable stone surface. Affordable luxury with quartz kitchen worktops in Redhill, combines the key elements of long term functionality with stunning aesthetics. Quartz is a composite or engineered stone which has been manufactured with hi-tech machinery and combines ground quartz crystals with a lower quantity of other minerals, recycled materials, polymer binding resins and coloured pigments. This results in a surface which replicates the visual appearance of natural stones so closely that to the untrained eye, it may be difficult to see the difference. Affordable Granite are based in Charlwood, Surrey and have been supplying and fitting high quality stone kitchen worktops throughout the South Eastern counties since 2003.

 

  

Over the years, Affordable Granite has formed strong alliances with trusted and well-established wholesalers. The bulk purchase of stone enables the discounts achieved to be passed on to customers and the extensive choice of colour and patterns in stock quartz can be viewed and selected at the Surrey workshops. This is not only beneficial to reducing the purchase price, ordering from stock-held stone also considerably reduces the installation time. Unlike granite, quartz is consistent in shade and pattern throughout the slab and as long as the selected stone is from the same batch, there will be no visual variation. 

Quartz kitchen worktops are exceptionally hard-wearing and resilient to constant use in a high-activity home hub. The antimicrobial material makes this the ideal easy maintenance surface for hygienic food preparation and the polymer binding resin content inhibits the growth of mould and liquid infiltration. The coloured pigments injected into the stone during manufacture provide an eclectic range of shades and patterns which integrate beautifully with any interior design concept or size of kitchen.

Affordable Granite offer an end-to-end service and are members of The Worktop Fabricators Federation. Customers have the assurance that all work will be carried out by the highly skilled in-house workforce of stonemasons and the dedicated team who will template and fit your finished worktops to a superb standard.   Call us today on 01293 863992 to find out more

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Introducing quartz kitchen worktops in Horsham

 

If you have been considering granite work surfaces for your kitchen upgrade but aren’t a fan of the variance in pattern throughout the slab or the natural pitting, you may like to consider quartz. Affordable Granite has a high reputation for installing quartz kitchen worktops in Horsham and throughout the South East of England. Although this engineered stone doesn’t have the originality of granite, quartz does have a great deal in its favour for worktops which require a durable and hygienic platform for food preparation and casual dining.

 

 

Consisting of a high percentage of ground quartz crystals and combined with other minerals, polymer binding resins and coloured pigments, the stone is manufactured with the use of advanced technology to the highest of industry standards. Affordable Granite only source supplies from trusted wholesalers and rigorous quality control checks are carried out throughout the engineering process, during fabrication and the final installation to ensure your quartz countertops will stand the test of time.

 

 

Unlike Granite which has a degree of porosity, the quartz slabs don’t require sealing to protect the surface due to the resin content added during manufacture. The injection of coloured pigments results in a stunning and eclectic spectrum of shades and patterns which mimic naturals stones such as marble and granite so closely that for the untrained eye, it may be difficult to recognise the difference. Customers are invited to view the quartz slabs held in stock at the Affordable Granite workshops in Charlwood, Surrey and providing the stone is from the same consignment, there will be no variation in colour and patterning.

 

 

You will no doubt have an interior design theme in mind to create the right aesthetic appeal to complement your home lifestyle and personal taste.  Visually, quartz kitchen worktops provide the opportunity to create any culinary landscape from monochromatic and minimalistic to bold and dramatic with eye-catching colours. Creating a simple mood board with magazine cuttings, shade cards and fabric swatches can help you to narrow your search for the perfect stone which will elevate your kitchen to the next level.

 

 

 

Established in 2003, Affordable Granite is a family business and all work is carried out by the skilled in-house team of Stone Masons, Fabricators, Templaters and Installers. The customer’s budget is always respected and quotations are transparent with no hidden additional costs within the pricing.  Call us today to find out more on 01293 863992

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Space- changing granite kitchen worktops in Horley

The day in the life of a kitchen frequently starts in the morning as a multi-activity hub when the home-dwellers get up and ends when their day is over for the night. The modern kitchen is now rarely a space behind a closed door where food appears and empty dishes are returned, evolving into becoming the centre of the home and reflecting the distinct living style. If you have found that your current kitchen is no longer compatible with your practical and aesthetic objectives, changing the space to meet your aspirations can be achieved with exceptionally versatile granite work surfaces. As Surrey-based family-owned stone fabricators and installers, Affordable Granite has been providing high quality granite kitchen worktops in Horley and the adjoining counties since 2003.

Granite is a creation of nature, formed from cooling magma within the Earth’s crust. The specific mineral content present during formation can be visually traced as a unique tapestry found within the colours and the eclectic pattern flow of flecks, swirls and veining. Even when extracted from the same quarry each slab of granite will be unique, which makes this an attractive choice for those with a love of the original. However, there is far more to this natural stone than its stunning beauty. Granite is one of the hardest materials on our Planet, providing a durable platform for culinary tasks and constant use. Although there is a degree of porosity in the stone’s natural form, the sealing process during fabrication results in an easy to clean, hygienic surface which is resistant to stains and liquid absorption.  

 

When granite is professionally polished, the stone has a light-reflecting luminosity, giving an illusion of space in the compact kitchen or a fusion of interior design in an open-plan kitchen/living zone. The perfect stone can be selected from granite held in stock at the Affordable Granite workshops in Charlwood, Surrey. All fabrication, templating and installation will be carried out by the in-house team of experienced craftsmen to the highest of standards to ensure you have a kitchen which will be loved for many years to come.  Call us today on 01293 863992

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