The benefits of quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford

If you love the idea of having stone kitchen work surfaces but are hesitant due to the variation in shade and veining or naturally-occurring pitting found in granite, you may like to consider quartz as a great alternative. Affordable Granite supply and install superb quality quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford and throughout the surrounding areas. Unlike marble or granite, quartz is a man-made, engineered luxury stone comprising of a high percentage of crushed quartz crystals combined with other minerals, polymer binding resins and recycled materials such as mirror glass, and ceramics. The addition of coloured pigments during production results in stones with a wide spectrum of colours and patterns which closely replicate those found in natural stones. Once polished during fabrication in the Affordable Granite’s Surrey workshops this gives a stunning light-reflecting luminosity.

 

 

There are other benefits in choosing quartz kitchen countertops. The polymer resin content ensures a surface which is resistant to scratches, liquid absorption and stains, without the need to apply a protective sealant. This durability and low-maintenance work surface is ideal in a kitchen which serves as a multi-use hub and where hygiene is of prime importance for food preparation and consumption, only requiring wiping with a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth.  

 

  

The eclectic choice of shades and visual effects available in quartz has the benefit of creating a style fusion which is in harmony with your interior design scheme.  The perfect match can be selected from quartz held in stock at the Affordable Granite workshops in Charlwood, Surrey where professional and impartial advice will be on hand to assist you with your choice. Creating a simple mood-board before your visit can be helpful in ensuring your aspirations for a completed kitchen project are achieved. As examples, this can include swatches of fabric, magazine cuttings, colour shade cards and photos of your base cabinets.

 

 

All work will be carried out to the highest of standards by the Affordable Granite in-house team of craftsmen. The customer’s available budget is always respected and pricing will be clear and transparent, with no hidden charges. Quartz kitchen worktops are a long-term investment which will be a valuable addition in the home for many years to come.  Call us today on 01293 863992 to find out more.

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Home style revival with quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford

In our 21st century living habits, for many the kitchen has evolved into the most important space within the home and is expected to meet the demands of more than simply culinary tasks. It’s becoming increasingly common to find the kitchen used as a hub for working outside of the office, school studies, relaxed mealtimes and social gatherings. If you have found that your kitchen is due for a style revival on both an aesthetic and practical level, quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford tick all the boxes in providing a visually stunning and durable surface for multi-use activities.

Established in 2003, Affordable Granite have an outstanding reputation for the  supply and installation of quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford and the surrounding South Eastern counties. Unlike granite and marble, quartz is an engineered stone with favourable characteristics which aren’t present in natural stones. During the high-tech manufacturing process, a higher percentage of crushed quartz crystals are combined with other minerals, polymer binding resins and coloured pigments. This creates a product which replicates granite so precisely that many find it difficult to distinguish the difference. Quartz is often top of the wish list for anyone who prefers uniformity in pattern and shade as providing the stone has been selected from the same batch, each slab will be visually consistent. This is also an exceptionally hard-wearing stone and due to the resin binder content, quartz countertops are impervious to liquid seepage and the growth of mould or harmful bacteria, providing an easy to maintain surface for hygienic food preparation.

Quartz kitchen worktops also excel in the wide colour palette available, with the benefit of shades and patterns which will pair with any style of cabinets and wall décor. Slabs can be selected from quartz held in stock at the Affordable Granite workshops in Charlwood, Surrey where impartial professional advice is on hand to assist you with your choice. The customer’s available budget is always respected, with full transparency regarding the overall costs of supply and installation and with rigorous control checks at every step, quality is guaranteed.

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Quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford, crafted with care.

If you are planning to install quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford, you will want to ensure that the completed project will be of the highest quality and well worth the investment. Affordable Granite in Surrey provide quartz kitchen work surfaces which have been crafted with care by skilled professionals, dedicated to delivering an end product which will meet all your aspirations.

Your current kitchen may have become dysfunctional and outdated, or perhaps the existing kitchen in your new home requires significant improvement. Quartz countertops can make a world of difference, not only aesthetically but also for practicality in a multi-use, high activity area. Quartz is a man-made, engineered stone, produced with modern high-tech machinery, resulting in a kitchen worktop which is incredibly durable and non-porous. This is a robust surface which will stand up well to constant use and with the resistance to stains and bacterial growth, quartz is ideal for hygienic food preparation.

You may have mistaken quartz for a natural stone when you've seen it installed in other kitchens, as the compound of crushed quartz crystals, polymer resins, and coloured pigments creates a replication of the patterns and shades visible in granite or marble. Although quartz kitchen worktops won't have the unique appearance of granite, many prefer the visual appeal of quartz with its consistency of shade and veining, without any naturally occurring imperfections such as pitting and variance often found within the same slab of granite.

Quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford are suitable for any kitchen and the stunning range of colours and effects will complement any interior design scheme. In a small kitchen the paler, muted shades will bring an illusion of space, while more vibrant tones make a bold statement in a larger area where the work surfaces of island or peninsula units are the focal point.

Affordable Granite will share professional advice to ensure you have all the facts needed to enable you to make the right choice for a high-quality kitchen which is within budget and will give pleasure for many years to come.  Call us today on 01293 863992

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