Quartz Inventory @ Chester County Marble and Granite, LLC
Quartz:
*Quartz counters are not stain resistant. It is not heat friendly. It still easily chip, crack, etch, scratch and stain if not maintained properly. This applies to all brands.
* The only major difference between natural stone and Quartz is that the later could be created in multiple shades and colors since it contains up to 20% resin epoxy. Quartz need to be sealed once a year.
* Further research have proven that fabricating quartz causes Silicousis, a lung disease due to the extreme high amount of Slicia (90%) in quartz counters. Slicia is a naturally occurring mineral common in natural rocks. Its true that natural stone also has Slicia, but its only 10% in marble and 40% in granite and its only dangerous if stone is cut dry with out proper protection. Even if precautions are taken with quartz, there is still a major risk for workers to be diagnosed with Silicousis.
Quartz, regardless of brands, are not stain resistant, have a very low water absorption rate, and do require sealing. Approximately 7% of your quartz countertop is composed of petroleum based resin and pigments. Resin will react with some chemicals. Don’t use quartz countertop for hobby work or painting as exposure to solvents can damage a quartz countertop and void the manufacturer’s warranty. Also, sodium hydroxide and permanent markers can permanently stain a quartz countertop.
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Quartz is not heat resistant. The resin used to bind the quartz matrix will discolor (turn white) if heated. Never put hot pots and pans from the stove or oven directly onto a quartz countertop.
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Quartz is not UV resistant and not perfectly suited to a variety of interior applications, even in rooms where there is lots of sunlight. Quartz is also not suitable for exterior applications. If installed outdoors, it can be damaged by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and the heat it emits, especially dark colors.
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Quartz can and does scratch. Tight-grained, dark, solid colors are especially susceptible and scratches are difficult to fix. Don’t drag heavy items, especially ceramic pots over your quartz counter top and immediately clean any sandy grit off your tops. Don’t use abrasive cleaners or pads.
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There are many quartz manufacturers to choose from. They all essentially use the same type of machinery to make quartz slabs. However, the chemical formulations and processes each manufacturer employs yields different results in terms of color, look, price and finish. The real difference is in the look each manufacturer achieves with its own unique color palette
CCMG serves the following areas:
Delaware county (Newtown Square,19073, Havertown, Upper Darby,19083, Springfield,19008, Wallingford, 19086, Brookhaven, 19015, Garnet valley, 19061, Boothwyn, 19061, Lima, 19063, Swarthmore, 19081, Aston, 19014, Linwood, 19061, Chester Heights, 19017, 19342, Radnor, 19087, Chester, 19063, Media, Chadds Ford, 19317, Haverford, 19041, Ardmore, 19003, Drexel Hill, 19026, Lansdowne, 19050, Yeadon, Darby, 19023, Eddystone, 19022, Marple, 19008, Broomall, Upper Providence, Thornbury, 19342, Edgmont, Newtown, 19073, Middletown, Chester, 19013, Bethel, 19507, Concord and surrounding towns)
Chester County ( South Pottstown, 19464, South Coventry, 19465, East Vincent, 19475, Schuylkill, East town, 19333, 19312, 19301, Willis town, East Goshen, 19380, East Nantmeal, 19343, West Vincent, 19425, East Pikeland, 19460, West Pikeland, 19460, West Nantmeal, 19520, East Whiteland, 19345, West Goshen, 19383, Thornbury, 19343, Birmingham, 19382, East Caln, 19335, Sadsbury, 19365, Caln, 19320, South Coatesville, 19358, Valley, 19320, Modena, 19358, Newlin, 19358, East Fallow field, 19358, Highland, 19358, West Marlborough, East Marlborough, Kennett, New Garden, 19350, London Britain, New London, 19352, London Derry, 19330, East Nottingham, 19363, West Nottingham, 19362, West Sadsbury, 19365, AtGlen, 19310, Lionviolle-Marchood,North Coventry, 19465, East Coventry, 19457, Honey Brook, 19344, Wallace, 19343, London Grove, 19390, Charlestown, 19355, Uwchlan, 19341, East Brandywine, West Brandywine, 19372, West Bradford, 19380, East Bradford, Marlborough, Pennsbury, 19317, Elk, 19363, Franklin, West Caln, 19320, Upper Oxford, 19363, Lower Oxford, Kimberton, 19460, Phoenixville, Downingtown, 19335, Exton, 19341, Glenmoore, Chester springs, 19425, Elverson, 19520, Spring City, 19475, Kenilworth, 19465, Chester Brook, 19087, Devon, 19333, Paoli, 19301, Malvern, 19345, West Chester, 19380, Toughkenamon, 19374, Pocopson, 19382, Warwick, 19520, Tredypprin, 19312, Westtown, West Fallow field, 19073, Thorndale, 19312, Coatesville, 19367, Parkesburg, 19365, Oxford, 19363, West Grove, 19390, Avondale, 19311, Kennett Square, 19348, and surrounding towns).
Montgomery County ( Audubon, 19403, Trooper, Skippack, 19474, Sanatoga, 19464, Gilbertsville, 19525, Souderton, 18964, Fort Washington, 19034, Pottstown, 19464, Pottsgrove, Collegeville, 19426, Royersford, 19468, Harleysville, 19438, Schwenskville, 19473, Bluebell, 19422, Ambler, 19477, Lansdale, 19446, Souderton, 18964, Upper Frederick, 18074, Lower Salford, 19438, Worcester, Salford, 19492, Upper Hanover, Red Hill, Horsham, 19044, Lower Gwynedd, 19477, Lower Merion, 19035, West Norriton, 19403, Northwales, Upper Providence, 19453, BrynMawr, Ardmore, 19003 Conshocken, King of Prussia, 19406, Norristown, and surrounding towns).
Berks County ( Caernarvon, 19543, New Morgan, Union, Morgantown, Douglass, 19525, Boyertown, 19545, Colebrook dale, 19512, Bechtelsville, 19505, Bally, 19503, Washington, 19504, Robeson, 19508, Brecknock, 19540, Shillington, 19607, Flying hills, Mohnton, 19540 Fleetwood, 19522, Birdsboro, 19508, 19518, St. Lawernce, 19606, pike, Oley, 19547, Hereford, 18506 Upper Bern, 19554, and surrounding towns)