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What is quartz?
Quartz is an engineered stone of crushed quartz bound with resin, popular for kitchen and bathroom tops. It is almost non-porous and needs no sealing, but the resin dislikes high heat and harsh chemicals.
Where does PGS restore quartz?
Kitchen countertops and islands, vanity tops and tabletops.
What damage does quartz get?
- Heat damage: scorch marks from hot pans and dishes
- Marks left by harsh chemical cleaners
- Scratches on a polished surface
- Chipped edges
- Discoloration from sunlight or harsh cleaners
How does PGS restore quartz?
Resin-safe stain removal, chip repair and spot polishing where possible. Quartz is not re-polished across the whole surface like natural stone.
Surface Restoration · Specialist Cleaning
How should I clean quartz at home?
- Always use a trivet under anything hot.
- Avoid solvents and strong alkaline cleaners.
- Use a soft cloth with a pH-neutral cleaner.
Sources & further reading
Quartz is an engineered stone, so care guidance comes from manufacturers rather than a stone industry body. MSI Surfaces explains why quartz is heat resistant but not heat proof, and which cleaners to avoid. Always follow the maker of your own surface.
MSI Surfaces — A practical guide for the everyday care of quartz countertops
General information about this stone. On every project, PGS craftsmen survey and prove a small area of the real stone before proposing a method.