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I am updating my kitchen because it is dark, dreary, and screams "80s" and "country" even though it was build in the mid-90s. I am not at all trendy, and I also like what I like. But I don't like a kitchen that was done in such a manner that it does not look clean and classic - I prefer a more timeless look.
Hey, you do you. I had a similar kitchen, though it wasn't dark, but my home is a traditional "country style" home so I guess the kitchen matched that look. I upgraded some because I, too, didn't care for the look. I installed granite and glass tiles, and I don't really care whether or not what I've installed will become dated now or in the future. that is why I said what I said. Some people are concerned about that stuff...I sure am not.
Hey, you do you. I had a similar kitchen, though it wasn't dark, but my home is a traditional "country style" home so I guess the kitchen matched that look. I upgraded some because I, too, didn't care for the look. I installed granite and glass tiles, and I don't really care whether or not what I've installed will become dated now or in the future. that is why I said what I said. Some people are concerned about that stuff...I sure am not.
I don't think I made my point well.
My point was, I am NOT a person concerned with trends. I DO like what I like, period. I felt like you were saying that people that update, are trying to be trendy. I am certainly not. My personal tastes have always been my lead, and I have always disliked the country look, which used to be popular (even tho I did not like it then) and now looks very datedto me,, in my own home. My apologies if I minterpreted what you wrote.
It's my understanding that the resin in quartz counter tops can be damaged by heat. So, if you are careful to never set any hot pans on it, you will be OK. If you are careless, it can be damaged.
I've got a "halo" on my Cambria quartz (the size of a medium saucepan) ... just to prove that the resin is in there!
I am updating my kitchen because it is dark, dreary, and screams "80s" and "country" even though it was build in the mid-90s. I am not at all trendy, and I also like what I like. But I don't like a kitchen that was done in such a manner that it does not look clean and classic - I prefer a more timeless look.
That is just not true. Quartz is indeed harder than granite (it may also be a major component of granite as is feldspar) but "quartz" products as Silestone, Caesarstone, etc. have their hardness compromised when they are crushed and combined with plastics (manmade ingredients) to make those artificial products. And "quartz" is indeed artificial rather than natural as it does not appear in nature just as concrete, though made of natural components is an artificial material.
There is nothing wrong with preferring "quartz" to granite but one should understand the difference
I agree. One should. Quartz IS harder. And while is certainly is "engineered", most people don't consider it as "artificial". It IS 97% natural ground quartz. As you said, beauty IS in the eye of the beholder, and since it is VERY popular, I think it's also thought of as attractive.
Do some people honestly have no bigger problem in their lives than to sit and worry about something in their house starting to look dated? Sorry, I had to say that. I must be envious.
I agree. One should. Quartz IS harder. And while is certainly is "engineered", most people don't consider it as "artificial". It IS 97% natural ground quartz. As you said, beauty IS in the eye of the beholder, and since it is VERY popular, I think it's also thought of as attractive.
If "most people" are ignorant to the fact that "quartz" products are fake stone, not real, that is probably testament to the marketing job the producers of the material have been doing. Those fake stone slabs are 5 to 8% plastic, not 3% and calling these products quartz is not just erroneous, it is dishonest.
As I said earlier, you're entitled to your opinion; I disagree - but I also won't accept that meatloaf is superior to steak.
If "most people" are ignorant to the fact that "quartz" products are fake stone, not real, that is probably testament to the marketing job the producers of the material have been doing. Those fake stone slabs are 5 to 8% plastic, not 3% and calling these products quartz is not just erroneous, it is dishonest.
As I said earlier, you're entitled to your opinion; I disagree - but I also won't accept that meatloaf is superior to steak.
LOL. Taste in food has nothing to do with geology. Quartz is marketed accurately I think - it's absurd to assume that anyone is "ignorant" here. Quartz is harder, and more maintenance-free. It is very popular. That was my point. And most granites are also topped with resin, to improve porosity. So there is a "plastic" component to 85% of the granites sold. But you go eat whatever you like.
Do some people honestly have no bigger problem in their lives than to sit and worry about something in their house starting to look dated? Sorry, I had to say that. I must be envious.
LOL
Other than your personal taste, it only matters when you try to sell.
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... just to prove that the resin is in there!
Quartz IS harder. And while is certainly is "engineered", most people don't consider it as "artificial". It IS 97% natural ground quartz. As you said, beauty IS in the eye of the beholder, and since it is VERY popular, I think it's also thought of as attractive.
