Over the past decade, the use of quartz surfacing — especially for countertops — has been on the rise. For those seeking a durable and consistent look, quartz surfacing products offer an alternative to natural stone or other surfacing materials. And due to its evolving popularity, quartz surfacing manufacturers are expanding their selections — providing solutions for both consumers and the design community.
“Quartz surfacing continues to be very popular for countertop applications because of its inherent technical characteristics — mainly durability — and ease of maintenance,” said Michele Caneva of the Italian-based company Santa Margherita. “The residential market has not significantly changed, and the quartz surfacing is still promoted and sold mainly for kitchen countertop applications. We have seen an increased interest coming from designers working on commercial projects — mainly for flooring and bathroom area applications. Again, I think the interest toward quartz surfacing is mainly due to its outstanding technical characteristics, ease of maintenance and, when it comes to designers, the possibility to have custom colors.”