TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Dec 14, 2023 0:14:05 GMT
We just replaced our granite with quartz because we could not find a granite that we liked.
I am a hot mess worried about damaging these dang things. Can anyone who owns them give me some do not and okay to do advice?
Also, did you have yours sealed?
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Post by Bridget in MD on Dec 14, 2023 0:35:55 GMT
We have quartz, I did not think they had to be sealed? The company that installed them should have given you instructions, and I am trying to remember if ours said anything about sealing them!
I love ours. I use a hot pad when resting somehting hot on them... otherwise they are pretty low maintenance!
oh and I dont use harsh chemicals on them to clean... that's about it!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 14, 2023 0:47:34 GMT
We have quartz, I did not think they had to be sealed? The company that installed them should have given you instructions, and I am trying to remember if ours said anything about sealing them! I love ours. I use a hot pad when resting somehting hot on them... otherwise they are pretty low maintenance! oh and I dont use harsh chemicals on them to clean... that's about it! This is all we know, too. |
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Post by dewryce on Dec 14, 2023 0:47:50 GMT
I agree, i don’t think they need to be sealed, unless the new ones do. Like granite and marble, I’d try and keep acids like vinegar, tomato sauce, citrus juice from sitting on there too long. Otherwise, we do nothing and have had no issues in 15 years. Oh, except part of our mixture turns white after a while. I haven’t seen it on any other quartz countertop except ours though, have run into it at a couple of medical offices. I use hot pads but I’m sure DH doesn’t always and I’ve never seen a mark. Basically, relax and enjoy!
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Post by TankTop on Dec 14, 2023 1:44:11 GMT
Thank you.
Do you cut directly on it without a cutting board? Like to slice a sandwich?
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Post by luckyjune on Dec 14, 2023 1:51:39 GMT
We replaced our countertops with quartz last spring, going from a 1978 beach house formica, which was a HUGE change! First thing out of my mouth when talking to the designer at the granite place was, "I don't want anything fussy." As far as I know, no sealing needed. I still don't put hot pans on them. Acids or anything with deep color doesn't get to sit for long either. I still use cutting boards.
DD bought her house with gorgeous white and gray marble countertops. She learned the hard way what happens when you don't wipe up red wine rings right away. I don't want that kind of crap to worry about.
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 14, 2023 2:22:14 GMT
We put in quartz in the kitchen and bar last year. I had granite for years prior to that. I treat my quartz like I did my granite as a workspace. I don't cut directly on it and I don't put anything hot directly on it. I was also told the best thing about it was that you don't have to treat it at all. I don't leave water sitting on (but have accidentally-no issue). Anything with color has just come right off. I wouldn't say they are indestructible, but they sure are pretty and easy to clean with no maintenance.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 14, 2023 2:26:20 GMT
Thank you. Do you cut directly on it without a cutting board? Like to slice a sandwich? I cut on a board but mainly because it is better for my knives. Cutting on the quartz is a good way to dull your knives. |
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Post by Gennifer on Dec 14, 2023 2:48:14 GMT
Quartz is a man made material, and doesn’t need to be sealed. Don’t put anything hot directly on it, as it could cause the resins to discolor. Don’t cut on it, and to clean, just wipe it down with dish soap.
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Post by peasquared on Dec 14, 2023 2:59:38 GMT
I agree with the heat. I was making lefse with an electric lefse griddle and heard a loud bang. The heat cracked my quartz. But, I had it on 450 degrees for a few hours. Not something most have to worry about. But just in case! 😁
You’re going to love them!!
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Post by Zee on Dec 14, 2023 3:54:40 GMT
I don't do anything specific. I did get red dye on it and it came off with rubbing alcohol.
I don't cut directly on them or put hot things on them unprotected because I'm not a savage 😁
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Post by dewryce on Dec 14, 2023 4:05:56 GMT
Checked with DH, he does put it down directly on the extra slab we have (made from the sink cut out) by the oven. Not frequently, but it happens and you can’t see any marks. Ours is very dark so it might discolor lighter countertops. Better to be safe than sorry, but know it doesn’t have to be babied.
I also wouldn’t cut directly on it for the sake of you knives.
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 14, 2023 5:31:27 GMT
We replaced our countertops with quartz last spring, going from a 1978 beach house formica, which was a HUGE change! First thing out of my mouth when talking to the designer at the granite place was, "I don't want anything fussy." As far as I know, no sealing needed. I still don't put hot pans on them. Acids or anything with deep color doesn't get to sit for long either. I still use cutting boards. DD bought her house with gorgeous white and gray marble countertops. She learned the hard way what happens when you don't wipe up red wine rings right away. I don't want that kind of crap to worry about.That’s marble, not quartz. We had Carrera marble counters 3 houses ago. Those things were gorgeous! But we had stains and chips. I consider myself pretty careful, but I had multiple stains. They say that over time they all meld together, but I said I’d never do Carrera again! Luckily they had grey veining and i was able to get the butter stain out. They say that if you seal them every 6 months you get better results, but who has time for that! |
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 14, 2023 5:31:58 GMT
I agree with the heat. I was making lefse with an electric lefse griddle and heard a loud bang. The heat cracked my quartz. But, I had it on 450 degrees for a few hours. Not something most have to worry about. But just in case! 😁 You’re going to love them!! This is my fear and why I always use a hot pad! |
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 14, 2023 13:59:44 GMT
My nephew-in-law owns a quartz company. He installed mine in my last house. He recommended using a cutting board under the crockpot. He said do not place hot pans directly on the quartz.
I don't cut on mine, because it's bad for my good knives.
I've never had a stain.
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Post by TankTop on Dec 14, 2023 14:01:34 GMT
Thank you so much! ☺️
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Post by lisacharlotte on Dec 14, 2023 14:58:52 GMT
I have quarts with pretty sharp edges. In 4 years I've beat the hell out of a lot of edges and they have chips. If I'd gotten a softer edges they would hold up better. It doesn't bother me and can be repaired when I'm ready to have it done. I actually put a giant chip in the edge the first day and they repaired it for free when they came out to cut the hole for my disposal button.
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Post by gracieplusthree on Dec 14, 2023 15:08:48 GMT
Saw something yesterday and I think it listed quartz as one you shouldn't clean with vinegar, it breaks it down. I'd assume over time, but I'd check to see what cleaners are safe.
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Post by iowgirl on Dec 14, 2023 15:23:08 GMT
My nephew-in-law owns a quartz company. He installed mine in my last house. He recommended using a cutting board under the crockpot. He said do not place hot pans directly on the quartz. My friend had a brand new countertop and used her crockpot. It left a terrible mark, she was just sick about it. I have seen people get a cutting board with little bun feet that elevates it slightly - that way there is air movement under the cutting board - just keeps it a little cooler. |
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