Is Caesarstone ‘indestructible’? We take a look at factors that might lead to the cracking of Caesarstone quartz surfaces.
Is stone indestructible? Will granite never chip? Are engineered quartz stones such as Caesarstone completely crack and scratch proof? — These are just some of the questions that you will find yourself grappling with when looking at remodelling your kitchen or building a new one.
Our first piece of advice to anyone looking to install engineered quartz countertops for their kitchens is that you will need to be careful with their use or maintenance or else they will suffer (and in turn so will your experience with them as a user).
When it comes to engineered quartz worktops, Caesarstone quartz surfaces have gone on to become quite the rage. They are extremely popular amongst architects and interior designers across the UK, Europe and the USA.
Caesarstone worktops are known for their durability, superior quality and the Caesarstone promise of a World class customer service. However, more often than not, customers confuse durability with indestructibility and therein lies the problem.
Will your Caesarstone quartz surface crack?
Appropriate installation is of vital importance
Once you have selected the Caesarstone worktop for your kitchen, make sure that you place your trust in an installer who is known for the quality of their work. Do not settle for mediocre professionals because installing a kitchen worktop requires skill and dedication. They should thoroughly match up all the seams, line the edges properly and cut the slab at the precise angles and points. Proper installation will go a long way in ensuring the longevity of your Caesarstone quartz surface.
Be careful in your daily use
Yes, it is true that engineered quartz surfaces require very little maintenance and also boast of being heat resistant. However, it does not take a lot of effort to be a little careful when working on them. Always use a heat resistant mat before placing hot plates and pans on Caesarstone worktops. This will eliminate the possibility of thermal shock. Most quartz surfaces have internal fissures and if the heat is transferred to that plane then the surface may crack from that point.
Do not abuse the worktop
You may think that it is absolutely fine to use sharp knives directly over the surface of your kitchen worktop but it can lead to chips and scratches. Make sure that you use a chopping board at all times so that the sharp edges do not come in direct contact with the worktop.
Do not apply unnecessary pressure on it
It is unacceptable to sit or stand on Caesarstone quartz surfaces. The unexpected pressure from the body weight might crack the worktop and pave the way for extensive as well as expensive damage repair.
If a cracked Caesarstone worktop has been delivered to you, the company will make sure that us replaced. Moreover Caesarstone sends in its reps to look at chips and scratches related complaints from customers with the aim of resolving them. However, you as the owner of a Caesarstone quartz surface will have to do your bit as well.
