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Hotels, airports, shops, restaurants, and offices are all high-traffic areas. Because of the immense foot traffic, these surfaces are prone to damage and wear and tear quite rapidly. The floors get tread upon. The countertops are scratched and chipped, and there are likely to be various kinds of stains on the surface. Reception desks are rubbed constantly by bags, keys, and cleaning chemicals. Unlike natural stones like marble, Quartz is a man-made material and as such has been made to withstand the elements present in these environments. Let’s look at why.
Non - Porous Surface Resists Staining and Moisture
One of the most desirable qualities of Quartz stone is that it is a nonporous material. Natural stones like Marble and Granite are full of microscopic pores and can be susceptible to liquids that leak into them, Quartz, on the other hand, is a mixture of about 90-93 percent crushed Quartz and 7-10 percent polymer resins that bind the Quartz together to form a totally nonporous surface. It can be totally impossible to absorb stains from surfaces like coffee, wine, or even cleaning supplies and chemicals.
This is especially crucial for places such as commercial kitchens, restaurant countertops, hotel bathrooms, and even dining room surfaces where stains are highly probable, but beyond simply resisting stains, a nonporous surface prevents the proliferation of mold, mildew, and bacteria. This will not only provide a clean and hygienic environment but also lessen the cleaning task, eliminate odors and make it impossible to damage the surface. For building owners, it reduces the amount of deeper cleaning needed as you just have to wipe down the surface with a damp cloth and some mild detergent.
Exceptional Scratch and Impact Resistance
A great deal of scraping, kicking, and general battering is common in areas such as airports, offices, shops and restaurants. This could be shopping bags being pulled across countertops or keys and other heavy objects being scraped along reception desks and even floors. Due to the composition of the material itself, being 90-93 percent Quartz combined with the use of polymer binding agents,Quartz is exceptionally hard, second only to diamond, and thus can withstand a considerable amount of scratching. It has enough flexibility to prevent any major chipping or cracking.
For buildings requiring durability in areas that are constantly being used by high traffic groups such as hotel lobby floors or airport check-in countertops, a Quartz surface will outlast a natural stone finish significantly and reduce cost associated with the need for frequent repairs and time out of operation. Building owners will receive many years of a pristine Quartz finish which will result in cost saving in the long run.
No Sealing Required for Long - Term Protection
Natural stones like Marble and Granite must be resealed periodically to maintain their stain resistance and ability to resist moisture. Sealing can be a time consuming process, especially since it requires that an area be kept out of bounds for hours or even days at a time. This does not fit into the requirements for high-traffic environments.
Quartz needs to be sealed ZERO times. It is already protected to prevent penetration. A Quartz surface will last for the life of the surface without need for any additional treatments. A restaurant, especially one with back-to-back dining services will not lose its efficiency from keeping tables out of use for extensive periods. The buildings maintenance staff will only need to worry about the daily cleaning routines as there are no scheduled sealing treatments to keep in mind.
Consistent Quality Without Hidden Weaknesses
Natural stones can have an imperfect formation. Internal cracks and faults may exist that could lead to weakness. Sometimes, fissures may not be noticed until after cutting and fabrication is done and they end up causing the stone to break when being installed. For buildings and interiors requiring many slabs of a given material (think of large mall floors or airport interiors), you will rarely find that two pieces are identical to each other. The weakness can end up costing the owner more.
Quartz is produced with controlled quality which has been tested. It's composition means that the piece of Quartz will have a uniform density and will not possess weak spots or fissures that cannot be detected with human eye which can cause the stone to fail. This aspect is particularly important when multiple slabs of a Quartz surface need to be used to create one single continuous piece as you will have uniformity in color and texture throughout. Architects, fabricators and builders should expect a quality that cannot be beaten when it comes to Quartz. For the importer or distributor this will mean fewer returns, less liability and more satisfied clients.
Summary
Having a completely non-porous and stain-resistant surface, with remarkable scratch and impact resistance, without the need for constant re-sealing, and with a truly uniform composition throughout the slab, Quartz stone is clearly the ideal choice for high-traffic areas, ensuring a long-lasting and beautiful installation. Xiamen Nishi Group Co., Ltd is a renowned producer and provider of high quality Quartz stones and various other building materials such as Marble, Granite, Travertine, Artificial marble, luxury stone, monuments, carvings, crafts, nano stone and Basalt and is equipped with up to date processing technology and stringent quality control procedures. Contact us today to learn more about Quartz Stone and obtain samples for your next project.