Q. What are natural quartz surfaces?
A. Natural quartz, or engineered stone, is a surface material consisting of 93% natural quartz and 7% resin. It is used primarily for kitchen and bath applications and requires
less maintenance and is more durable than natural stone.

Q. How does natural quartz compare to other countertop surfaces?
A. Natural quartz is one of the most durable, maintenance-free materials available. It is extremely stain, scratch, heat and bacteria resistant. It is also nonporous, which means it requires no sealants or waxes to retain its lustrous gloss.

Q. Does natural quartz burn or stain?
A. Natural quartz has extraordinary strength and heat resistance, although caution should be used when transferring very hot items to its surface. Trivets or hot pads should beused to protect the finish. Natural quartz is nonporous and doesn’t absorb liquids, making it highly stain resistant.

Q. Can you scratch or crack natural quartz?
A. Natural quartz is one of the strongest, hardest materials available. Under normal conditions, natural quartz does not chip, scratch or crack. It may, however, chip or crack if hit with a hammer or impact tool. If you have a chip, a DeNova™ countertop specialist can, in many cases, repair it.

Q. Is natural quartz safe and easy to maintain?
A. Natural quartz is mold and mildew resistant and is a hygienic, food-safe choice that doesn’t have to be sealed.

Q. Will my natural quartz have visible seams?
A. In most cases, one or more seams are needed. Thanks to advanced technology, the factory-machined edges fit together tightly, which helps lessen the appearance of seams. During layout and design, we will do everything we can to minimize the number of seams required.