Guide for Choosing Quartz Worktops For Your Kitchen

When selecting a quartz worktop for your kitchen, it’s important to consider more than just looks. Here’s a detailed guide to help you make the best decision based on durability, aesthetics, practicality, and cost-effectiveness:

 1. Appearance & Style

• Colour & Pattern: Choose a colour that complements your cabinets and flooring. Quartz comes in plain colours, marble-look (e.g., Calacatta, Carrara), or sparkly finishes like shimmer and mirror chip.
• Finish:
  • Polished – glossy, reflective, shows off patterns well and enhances the colour.
  • Honed/Matt – modern and understated, blurs and softens the colour/pattern so more subtle
• Edge Profiles:
  • Standard: straight bevelled
  • Premium: Pencil round, ogee, bullnose, sharks-nose – adds cost but can elevate the style. 

 2. Quality & Composition

• High Quartz Content:
  Look for brands with 90%+ natural quartz content – this ensures strength and resilience.
• Resin Quality:
  The resin binds the quartz particles. Poor resin can discolour over time, especially with heat exposure.
• Thickness:
  • 20mm: Sleek and modern, elegant lines for  modern look
  • 30mm: Thicker, more substantial look, often in more traditional kitchens 

3. Durability & Maintenance

• Scratch Resistance:
  Quartz is tough but not indestructible – use chopping boards to prevent micro-scratches.
• Stain Resistance:
  Quartz is non-porous, so it won’t stain like marble. Great for families and heavy kitchen use.
• Heat Resistance:
  Quartz can handle high levels of heat, but always use trivets – excessive heat over time in an isolated area can cause cracking.
• Cleaning:
  Just mild soap and water, or an organic plant based spray cleaner  – no sealing or special cleaners needed. 

4. Cost Considerations

• Average Price:
• Based on 1-slab kitchens the average price of 20mm installed worktops with 100mm upstands, and hob splash backs is £1600 – £1800.
• Based on 2 – slab kitchens the price can vary depending the complexity of the colour and design – but anywhere from £2000 to £5000
• Included in the Costs:
  • Cut-outs for sinks and hobs
  • Upstands and splashbacks
  • Edging upgrades are extra
  • Templating and fitting fees

 5. Fitting & Supplier Reputation

• Choose a supplier who templates, cuts, and fits in-house – this ensures better quality control.
• Are site visits available pre-template to inspection more complex jobs and ensure their viability, flag and possible issues
• Check previous reviews on Google and social media for:
  • Quality of managing the works schedule from template to installation
  • Accuracy of templating
  • Cleanliness of installation & minimal disruption in your home
• Post-install customer service and support

Why Choose Cheshire Granite Worktops?

CGW have been supplying quartz worktops to homeowners in Cheshire for nearly 15 years.

We have 100’s of 5 Star Reviews – across platforms such as Google, FreeIndex, Houzz, and Facebook reflecting the high standards of workmanship and customer service consistently maintained for over a decade.

Owner-Managed Commitment: Darren and Donna, the co-owners, are actively involved in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring each project is executed flawlessly.

Personalised Design Consultation: We offer honest and insightful design advice, helping you find the perfect worktop that matches your personal style and budget.

Swift and Reliable Service: We promise a quick turnaround, from template to fitting, typically within 3-5 working days.

Flexible Scheduling: We understand that construction timelines can change. Our adaptable team works with you to stay on schedule and keep projects moving smoothly so further delays to your worktops are minimised.

Competitive Quotes: Receive a detailed quote within 24 hours

Free samples: can be provided to take home and test in your lighting, in addition to viewing larger samples to view in the showroom.

Home Site visits: are also available to inspect pre-template if required, on more complex jobs

Get in Touch:

Office: 01565 300065

Email: enquiries@cheshiregraniteworktops.co.uk

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