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2. These 6 Countertops Are the Best Ones for Your Kitchen ... - AOL

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   A favorite of our experts, this engineered stone is named after its principal ingredient, quartz, which is held together by polymer resins. The result is an exceptionally durable, low-maintenance ...

3. Quartz Vs. Granite: Which Stone Is Right For Your Countertops?

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   Quartz countertops are composed of crushed quartz crystals, resins, and more pigments. An increasingly popular choice for kitchens, quartz countertops are designed to be durable and resistant to ...

4. Safer stone? New countertop options emerge amid ... - AOL

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   In California, health officials have confirmed 180 cases of silicosis among countertop cutters in less than six years, resulting in at least 13 deaths. Engineered stone manufacturers say their ...

5. Engineered stone - Wikipedia

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   Engineered stone. Engineered stone is a composite material made of crushed stone bound together by an adhesive to create a solid surface. The adhesive is most commonly polymer resin, with some newer versions using cement mix. This category includes engineered quartz (SiO 2), polymer concrete and engineered marble stone. [1]

6. Cambria (company) - Wikipedia

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   The look of any quartz countertop compares to granite in that the colors are deep and consistent. [5] The process of creating the countertops is different than granite, in that it is an engineered product, consisting of a minimum of 93% quartz and 7% epoxy binder and dyes. [6]

7. Solid surface - Wikipedia

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   Solid surface is a non-porous low-maintenance material used for surfaces such as countertops. It can mimic the appearance of granite, marble, stone, and other naturally occurring materials, and can be joined nearly invisibly by a trained craftsman. Typically manufactured in sheet form for fabrication into finished countertops, solid surface can ...

8. Quartzite - Wikipedia

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   Quartzite is a very hard rock composed predominantly of an interlocking mosaic of quartz crystals. The grainy, sandpaper-like surface is glassy in appearance. Minor amounts of former cementing materials, iron oxide, silica, carbonate and clay, often migrate during recrystallization, causing streaks and lenses to form within the quartzite. [1 ...

9. Why Butcher Block Is Our Favorite Kitchen Trend of 2023 - AOL

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   If you notice there are unsightly marks or wear and tear on your countertops, you can repair them fairly easily yourself. Before your next oiling session, take some time to sand away any scratches ...