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claude667

Honed Quartz? Bad idea?

Claudia Cooper
5 years ago

At a stage where I need to start choosing work surfaces for new kitchen. My preference is for Carrara Honed (it has Nano Protection) whatever that means.


A few posts on here have suggested it's more likely to mark/stain. I care less about smears and smudges as they're more easily dealt with



Comments (4)

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    Sabrina Balsky Interior Design
    5 years ago

    I would recommend Natural quartzite it is more durable and more timeless

  • Monica
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    I was under the impression that quartz is almost indestructible and best surface for an easy fuss free option? I wouldn't worry too much to be honest with you.

    As it's a man made I cannot see it staining easily, I agree a honed finish will show marks and smears more but as you are not fussed both those I would say go ahead.

    And yes Quartzite is gorgeous but at almost three times the price it was a no no for us sadly.

  • Claudia Cooper
    Original Author
    5 years ago

    yes, just checked the price of Quartzite. Yikes!

  • Jonathan
    5 years ago
    All pale worksurfaces have the potential to stain but a surface finish will help- I notice Silestone have a finish called N-Boost and it does seem to stop liquid being absorbed.
    You might also want to check out Dekton which seems to be a similar price to the heavily veined Quartz choices.
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