How is engineered stone made?

Unlike pure granite or marble, countertops slabs are composite materials made from crushed stone like quartz mixed with polymers and additives for color and heat resistance. Most engineered stone materials are named for the natural stone that makes them up, such as engineered quartz or engineered marble.

Why is man-made stone good for countertops?

Because it combines the benefits of both natural stone and synthetic compounds like resins and polymers, engineered stone materials are uniquely suited to countertops for home interiors. Reasons include:

• Resists heat better than plastic laminates or pure resins
• Less prone to staining, even from liquids like coffee and wine
• Durable surface harder to scratch
• More lightweight than natural stone
• Easier to cut into custom shapes for seamless counter designs
• Tons of color, pattern, and edge design options

Quartzite vs Quartz Counters

While many people think that something called “quartzite” would be the man-made material while “quartz” is natural stone, this is backwards. When it comes to bathroom and kitchen countertops, quartzite is the name of the natural stone, while quartz is engineered stone made from crushed quartz crystals suspended in specially formulated resins and colorants.

Bella Stone Countertops: Your Local Engineered Stone Countertop Experts

Not only is Bella Stone the most reputable source for natural and engineered stone countertop slabs, we’re also leaders in countertop fabrication and installation. We let our customers lead the design process and strive to think outside of the box to create unique designs.

For beautiful new countertops for your California property, contact Bella Stone Countertops!