Quartz countertops are made of engineered stone, also called quartz surfaces. Each manufacturer grinds natural quartz, blends it with resin and pigments, and presses the mix into slabs. Quartz makes up most of the slab, and the exact recipe differs by brand.
Some brands add recycled content such as glass. Because the recipe varies, each brand publishes its own care, heat and warranty rules, and we follow the written specs for the slab you choose.
The result has the look and feel of stone with a steady, even pattern. Some designs copy the veining of marble, others the speckles of granite or the flat gray of concrete.
Colors run from bright whites to deep blacks, with solid, speckled and veined patterns. Because the slabs are made in a factory, the color stays consistent from one slab to the next.
Quartz has strengths and limits, like other countertop materials such as granite and marble. Read the pros and cons below, and see our main
quartz countertops page for more colors.