An inviting space with quartz kitchen worktops in Brighton

 The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home and for good reason. It’s the place where meals are prepared, conversations are had and memories are made with family and friends. A welcoming kitchen can make all the difference in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in a home. Stone work surfaces continue to be at the top of the wish-list and over recent years quartz has grown in popularity. Since 2003, Surrey-based stone fabricators Affordable Granite has installed high quality quartz kitchen worktops in Brighton and the surrounding South Eastern counties. This includes homes which have a small galley kitchen or a large open-plan living space with island or peninsula units.

So why has quartz become so popular? Unlike marble or granite, quartz is an engineered stone which has been produced by combining a higher percentage of naturally-occurring ground quartz crystals with a smaller ratio of other minerals, coloured pigments and bonded together with a polymer resin. The addition of recycled materials such as mirror glass, provide textural and visual appeal in a wide range of patterns and colours. Whereas granite has a degree of porosity and requires a sealant to be applied during fabrication and as part of the home maintenance to protect the surface, quartz is sealed during manufacture. This means that with quartz kitchen worktops it will be easy to maintain a hygienic and durable work surface which is resistant to bacterial growth and staining.

 

When a kitchen is well-designed and has visual appeal, it can inspire creativity and make food preparation more engaging. The addition of quartz work surfaces can help to create an ambiance that reflects the personal style and tastes of the homeowner. The eclectic choice of shades and patterns gives a wide scope to complement any interior design scheme from classic to contemporary. While variations occur throughout the slab in natural stones, quartz will be uniform in colour and markings, without any naturally occurring pitting which is commonly found in granite.

Quartz kitchen worktops can be a major selling point for buyers and have the potential to increase the overall value of the home. This can be particularly important for homeowners who are looking to sell their property in the future. Affordable Granite only source the highest quality of quartz and ensure this is handled with care and precise measuring, cutting and finishing throughout the installation project. Quartz slabs can be viewed and selected from the Affordable Granite workshops in Charlwood, Surrey enabling customers to choose the perfect stone for their new kitchen. All work will be provided by the in-house team of skilled craftsmen, safeguarding your investment and respecting your allocated budget with transparent pricing.   To find out more call us on 01293 863992 or, if preferred use the contact page to get in touch!

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The benefits of quartz kitchen worktops in Sussex

Investing in an upgrade of the kitchen can reap considerable rewards not only to create a more visually appealing and user-friendly space, but also to add buyer appeal should you choose to move on in the future. Affordable Granite has a wealth of experience in the supply and installation of solid stone countertops and are on hand to provide impartial advice to help you to make the right choice for your upscaling project.  Quartz kitchen worktops in Sussex are on trend for 2022 interior design schemes and with the hard-wearing properties and timeless appeal, this is a stone which will be a stunning feature in your home for decades to come. The work surfaces can be used to reflect the lifestyle and personality of the home, while also providing a practical and hygienic platform for food preparation and the family hub.

 

 

As this is a long-term investment there should be careful consideration before making a final decision on best stone. Unlike natural stones such as marble and granite, quartz is an engineered stone which has been manufactured by combining finely crushed quartz crystals and fragments of other minerals with polymer binding resins. During this process the stone is injected with coloured pigments, giving a wide spectrum of visual effects and shades. Quartz is also well-suited for the most demanding kitchen environment due to the resin content, and unlike granite it doesn’t require resealing to protect the surface from the growth of mould and bacteria or liquid seepage.  

 

  

If you have admired stone worktops in other homes, you may well have mistaken quartz for granite or marble. With the advancement of modern technology used in the engineering process, quartz can visually replicate the appearance of natural stone, while providing the benefits of stain resistance and non-porosity. The breathtaking range of patterns and colours gives the freedom to create an ambiance of cool and muted simplicity or a kitchen with bright and bold pops of colour for a contemporary style.

 

Affordable Granite are Surrey-based leading specialists in the supply, templating and installation of quartz kitchen worktops in Sussex and the South East of England. To ensure you are aware of all the pros and cons before you make your final selection of a specific stone, your design ideas and aspirations can be discussed with an experienced member of the team. The quartz slabs held in stock in the Affordable Granite workshops can be viewed appointment. Unlike natural stones, quartz is consistent in pattern and colour and providing the stone is from the same batch, there will be no variation. Cost savings are achieved by sourcing quartz in bulk from trusted wholesalers, never comprising on quality.

 

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A style statement with affordable quartz kitchen worktops in Sussex

You may be leafing through interior design magazines, looking for inspiration for your new kitchen and wondering whether installing quartz kitchen worktops inSussex will be within your available budget. Quartz is an engineered stone which is often mistaken for granite or marble, as visually this can replicate the colours and veining of natural stones. Affordable Granite in Surrey, have established a reputation over many years in the fabrication and installation of stone kitchen work surfaces for homes with a limited space to fit-out, to large open-zone living areas.

Although quartz is considered to be a luxury stone, nevertheless the initial outlay may be less than you imagine and with the hard-wearing properties, quartz kitchen countertops are a long-term investment. Affordable Granite source product only from trusted wholesalers and cost-savings achieved by purchasing in bulk are passed on for the benefit of customers. Quotations for the installation project are always transparent in pricing, with no hidden costs for extras.

Why choose quartz over natural stones? Quartz has extreme hardness and density with the non-porosity of the surface giving a greater resistance to stains and the growth of mould and bacteria. This provides a surface with easy maintenance, which is ideal in an environment where hygiene is of prime importance. There is also a wider colour palette and patterning in quartz, without the naturally occurring fissures or variation in the stone slabs found in granite or marble.

If you have found your perfect style for your new kitchen, quartz offers the opportunity to co-ordinate with any interior design scheme. During the manufacturing process, coloured pigments and compounds are mixed with around 90% of pulverised quartz, resulting in a stunning range of shades and patterns. It can be very cost-effective to select stone from the Affordable Granite stockrange, without limiting your creative ideas.

Advice can be given by email, on-line chat or over the telephone, on all aspects of planning your future kitchen.  For more information call us on 01293 863992

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Sheer perfection with quartz kitchen worktops in Sussex

Ensuring that your quartz kitchen worktops in Sussex will be perfect and meet all expectations requires careful planning together with the skills of a reputable stone fabricator and installer. Affordable Granite provide professional impartial advice helping you to make the right decisions to achieve the best design and functional layout for your kitchen space.

Gaining momentum in the popularity rating, quartz kitchen work surfaces are frequently chosen over the variety of natural stones such as granite and marble, due to the superior qualities of non-porosity and extensive colour range. Although the aesthetics may mimic the visual affects created by nature, quartz is actually an engineered stone which is produced with advanced technology. The replication of shade and fluidity of pattern throughout the slabs can easily be mistaken for marble or granite, introducing stunning visual appeal with the added benefit of a quartz kitchen countertop which requires no protective sealant.

A hygienic food preparation surface is an essential commodity in the kitchen zone and the dense concentration of quartz combined with a smaller percentage of resin binders, provides a worktop which is resistant to bacterial growth and the harbouring of germs. This man-made stone is extremely family-friendly and will withstand all the demands of constant use and high-activity, retaining the original luminosity with easy maintenance and a simple cleaning regime.

You may be well aware that cheaper worktop materials such as laminates will need to replaced in time and can be a false economy when priced against quartz kitchen worktops which have far greater longevity and durability. Quality quartz can be installed to the highest specifications without busting your budget.  Affordable Granite will discuss the role you want your new kitchen to play which will be compatible with your lifestyle. Working with your vision, a show-stopping space can be created by the dedicated in-house team of craftsmen, proving that perfection is possible.  Call us today on 01293 863992

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Introducing quartz kitchen worktops in Sussex

Affordable Granite would like to introduce you to the beauty and functionality of quartz kitchen worktops in Sussex. If you have been impressed with stone work surfaces installed in other kitchens, you may be surprised to know that what you have believed to be granite is actually quartz, which is an engineered product.  During the manufacturing process with advanced technology, quartz can be produced to replicate natural stone, such as granite and marble. Although there won't be the originality in the veining movement or mineral content throughout the slab, nevertheless the extensive colour range available provides the opportunity to create a stunning kitchen space.

Quartz kitchen worktops have the advantage of being non-porous, due to the resin used to bind the minerals together during manufacture. This gives a work platform ideal for hygienic food preparation, with resistance to the growth of mould and bacteria and unlike granite, there is no need to seal the surface. Quartz is easy to maintain and with routine care and gentle cleansing, countertops will continue to look pristine for decades, proving to be a wise long-term investment. 

Within the interior design scheme, your quartz work surfaces are likely to be the focal point in the kitchen, whether this is a muted and subtle affect, or a kick of dramatic colour. The inclusion of pigments and a small percentage of metallic flecks of recycled glass during production results in a wide range of shades and visual affects. 

Selecting the shade and pattern of quartz is generally considered to be the fun element when remodelling an outdated kitchen or installing a completely new one, but Affordable Granite are dedicated to ensuring the end-to-end process is enjoyable and stress-free. Advice is available from the friendly and professional team at every step of the installation, ensuring your budget is respected and the finished kitchen meets all your aspirations.

Call us today on 01293 863992 and speak with one of our friendly team.  

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