00:01let's talk about how do we decide what makes a quartz countertop good or bad a high quality
00:08quartz slab is made of at least 90 to 95 percent of pure quartz mixed with raisins and pigments
00:16but lower quality slabs might contain only 70 percent quartz with excessive raisin and filler
00:22the more quartz the stronger the slab to check this make sure you look at a certification from
00:28a reputed third party that has tested these slabs to ensure their quartz percentage is higher premium
00:35quartz contain 90 to 95 percent quartz and 5 to 10 percent of raisin whereas cheap quartz contain
00:42only 70 percent of quartz and has excessive raisin a good quality quartz is scratch resistant whereas
00:50a low quality quartz scratches easily because of excessive raisin let's test it high quality slabs
00:57has no visible scratches whereas low quality slabs scratches easily if your quartz scratches too
01:05easily it's a red flag next let's talk about stain resistance a good quality countertop is stain
01:13resistant whereas a low quality countertop absorbs liquid leaving a permanent mark if the stains
01:21disappear after three to four cleaning passes this indicates good quality premium quartz stains wipe
01:28off easily with the tissue cheap quartz absorb liquid leaving a dark stain low quality quartz might look great
01:36at first but with time stains might tune its beauty these quartz are heat resistant but not heat proof let's
01:46see how
01:46these slabs handle extreme heat conditions high quality slab no damage whereas low quality slab discoloration and
01:55cracking easily appears if your quartz burns or cracks easily it is made up of too much raisin a good
02:03quality
02:03quartz should feel heavy and dense if it feels light it is likely filled with air pockets and raisins premium
02:11quartz feels heavy and solid
02:13whereas cheap quartz feels lighter and hollow when tapped heavier quartz means more strength and durability
02:21when selecting high quality quartz it's crucial to check these key parameters first we measure the slat thickness
02:29using a vernier caliper higher quality quartz should have a consistent thickness typically between two to three centimeter
02:38without major variations next we check the surface polish if a gloss meter is available
02:45place it on different areas of slab to measure reflectivity a high reading indicates a well polished surface
02:53a high quality quartz slab should feel smooth with no rough patches or uneven shine now we confirm the size
03:02and dimensions using a measuring tape or scale to check the length and width against the specified requirements
03:09the slab should match the required dimension with no major discrepancies
03:14accurate sizing ensures proper fitting during installation finally we check if the slab is bent or warped
03:22if a gyroscopic device isn't available do a visual inspection look along the slab's edge at eye level
03:30to see if it appears perfectly straight using a straight edge you can also check for any visible gaps that
03:38indicate bending low quality quartz often has uneven shine or dull spots high quality quartz has a consistent
03:45polish and smooth finish quartz is non-porous which means water should sit on top instead of soaking in
03:53well let's test both premium quartz water stays on top forming beads cheap quartz water absorbs in darkening the surface
04:04always inspect these slabs in person in order to check if they meet the quality standards and also
04:11complement your design vision by recognizing these grades and their characteristics you can choose a quartz
04:18countertop that perfectly aligns with your needs and expectations look for high quartz content scratch
04:25resistance stain and heat resistance heavy weight and solid feel consistent shine and finish zero water
04:35absorption no bends no thickness or size variations stay tuned for more insights for selecting the best material
04:43the best material for your home project
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