Is a worktop sealant necessary for quartz worktops?
Quartz worktops are built with very robust materials. As a result of this, unlike natural stones like granite or marble, they don’t have fragile characteristics.
Generally, is not necessary to seal Quartz Worktops. Most worktops from most brands are made of a mixture of natural materials, and the process of manufacturing ensures to create a permanent seal on their surface. Also, Quartz is non-Porous. Because of this, Quartz surfaces are very solid, they last very long, and they look very good throughout.
What happens if you for instance seal a Quartz Worktop?
As you can see above, Quartz is non-porous in natural and does not allow the sealant to penetrate. Even if you spray some liquid on the worktop, the sealant will rest on top and create a layer of liquid, because the Worktop won’t absorb it.
Why don’t you have to seal Quartz Worktop?
When you apply a sealant to natural stone such as marble or granite, it is absorbed to seal the pores and prevent water from leaking. Quartz is known for being low maintenance, not only, but because it doesn’t need worktop sealing.
Quartz worktops don’t need sealing because of their lack of porosity. Any type of liquid can’t penetrate any kind of non-porous surface because they have a seal built-in, unlike natural stones like marbles or granite which have small pores that require sealing on a regular basis.
Quartz Worktops: Well-built and Unbreakable
Quartz is the element that is used to make worktops. Quartz minerals are mixed with silicon dioxide, colouring agents, and bonding reasons for this purpose. During the manufacture process, over 90% of the material that is used is Quartz but the remaining 10% which are composed of diverse materials work together with the quartz to make it much stronger than natural quartz.
How to keep Quartz Worktops protected without worktop sealant?
- Clean Spills Right Away – It’s really easy to keep a low maintenance worktop such a Quartz clean. To clean day-to-day spills, you only need a damp cloth and dish soap. Even though water shouldn’t be left on marble, it’s perfectly fine to place a wet towel over a mark that is very stubborn.
- Avoid any kind of chemicals – Harsh chemicals or any kind of abrasive material should never be used on quartz. Never use the following: Oxidizers, Alkaline materials, High Acidity cleaners.
There is no need to routine maintenance a quartz worktop. Waxing or polishing will never be necessary.
Side effects of Sealing your Quartz Worktop
Quartz doesn’t require a sealant. Using one is a waste of time and money and there’s the possibility you could damage your worktop.
Quartz isn’t the same as the other popular worktop materials, it doesn’t require any type of sealant. Quartz worktops are durable and beautiful without any type of sealant.
- It is possible that the sealant will become sticky around the edges and will be difficult to remove
- Many sealants leave a film on the worktop which can be dangerous, in a worst-case scenario
- Using a sealant could damage the worktop surface, and even make the surface’s natural material less effective
Please consider the possible consequences before applying any type of liquid/chemical to your worktop as you might damage them!
