Engineered stone bathroom countertops are quickly becoming a popular choice for today’s designers as a durable, design-friendly option when remodeling or building a new bathroom. Engineered stone countertops are manufactured using stone aggregate and combining that with resin and color pigment to create a great, almost natural looking stone countertop surface. Made up of 93% quartz, engineered stone is a very hard surface and extremely durable.
The Cost of Engineered stone Bathroom Countertops
Engineered stone is comparable in price to real granite or natural stone countertops. Starting at $60+ a sq ft installed
Color & Design Capabilities of Engineered Stone Countertops
Engineered Stone and quartz surfaces are made by mixing resins, Quartz Stone and color pigment to create any multitude of colors. As there is no veining or cracks in engineered stone surfaces, it is extremely uniform. One of its greatest assets is the consistency in its pattern and is therefore ideal for large countertop surfaces such as dual sink countertops.
Durability of Engineered Stone Bathroom Countertops
Quartz makes up a great deal of the stone aggregate in engineered stone and is a very hard surface. When mixed with the resin and color pigment, engineered stone becomes quite stain resistant, heat resistant, immune to chemicals, hygienic and unlike most natural stone surfaces, does not need treatment with sealers. Its ease of care makes it a great option for bustling bathrooms, especially where children are involved.
Construction & Installation of Engineered Stone Countertops
Quartz surfaces and engineered stone countertops are pre-fabricated using the same patented technique and are made from approximately 93% quartz stone. Engineered stone countertops are pre-cut before installation an due to the difficulty of installation, it is highly recommended to only have licensed installers perform the required work. Many of the manufacturers offer training for installers to properly install their products.
Environment & Health impact of Engineered Stone
Engineered stone is not a particularly green product due to the energy and natural resources spent in its making.
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thesexybathroom opinion
There are so many great design options with this product that it cannot help but make your bathroom look sexy. The only draw back is a slightly manufactured look because of its uniformity. The diversity, color range and durability of engineered stone and quartz surfaces are an ideal choice in bringing life to your bathroom. Because of it’s resistance to molding capabilities, the options to have a one piece sink and countertop are more readily available.
