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I've seen eye-rolling examples of home design in wealthy areas everywhere, guess we just have more of them here due to population and wealth.
However, I'd hardly consider quartz countertop products to be a sign of gauche wealth on display, LOL.
No one said it was. Quartz has become a favorite of people of many levels of income. But it definitely is in some of the kitchens of the very wealthy. It may not be used as much now though as it has become much more mainstream.
Frankly, if money were no object, I'd have a tough time finding a natural stone that I liked the look of, as well as my quartz counters. I would love to have quartzite, but it is nearly impossible to find one that is a cool true white and gray, with no brown or gold. Believe me, I looked. Marble would fit the bill, but I don't want the etching that comes with marble. These counters will last me the rest of my life I expect.
No one said it was. Quartz has become a favorite of people of many levels of income. But it definitely is in some of the kitchens of the very wealthy. It may not be used as much now though as it has become much more mainstream.
Frankly, if money were no object, I'd have a tough time finding a natural stone that I liked the look of, as well as my quartz counters. I would love to have quartzite, but it is nearly impossible to find one that is a cool true white and gray, with no brown or gold. Believe me, I looked. Marble would fit the bill, but I don't want the etching that comes with marble. These counters will last me the rest of my life I expect.
My comment about quartz...I was referring to the thinly-veiled "Cali is dumb" comment, suggesting that only the idle rich would consider it LOL. It's pretty much ubiquitous now, there's no segment of the market where you wouldn't ever see it.
I have half quartz, half soapstone in our LA kitchen. Very happy.
I too prefer the relative uniformity of the quartz "patterns" over natural stone in general (but we love our soapstone!).
Crockpots are not an issue. I have had quartz counters for 3 years now and always use my crockpot directly on the counter. If you have one that has a bottom that gets super hot, then you probably need to get a new one!! There are no kitchen appliances that I have that require a heat pad under them. Silestone is using that as a CYA, so I get it, but the reality is, appliances just don't get that hot on the bottom. Or at least, properly working ones!!
I use my Crock Pot directly on my formica and have since forever without a problem.
We put granite countertops in our last house and loved them for the 10 years we were there afterward. We put quartz in our new home simply because we liked the patterns/look in the color range we wanted. Granite was the standard with the builder we used and the quartz was a significant upgrade, but we're happy with it. I wouldn't hesitate to use either one in the future.
As for being heat resistant, we were told to NEVER put a hot pot on the granite or you can develop a Hot Spot - and though I know people who put hot puts on their quartz, I wouldn't do that either. Why take that chance?
My comment about quartz...I was referring to the thinly-veiled "Cali is dumb" comment, suggesting that only the idle rich would consider it LOL. It's pretty much ubiquitous now, there's no segment of the market where you wouldn't ever see it.
I have half quartz, half soapstone in our LA kitchen. Very happy.
I too prefer the relative uniformity of the quartz "patterns" over natural stone in general (but we love our soapstone!).
Soapstone is beautiful. If I had a laundry room counter and sink, I would probably choose soapstone for that.
I use my Crock Pot directly on my formica and have since forever without a problem.
As did I. Never an issue. No issue with my quartz either.
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