While quartz in a kitchen is usually found as countertops, more and more designers are choosing to install a quartz backsplash in their kitchens as kitchen backsplash centerpiece is trending these days. If you are thinking over installing such a backsplash in your kitchen, you can first consider pros and cons of this material to understand if you need it or not. But first of all, let’s find out.
What Is Quartz?
Quartz is a natural mineral, but quartz slabs, used to make countertops and backsplashes, are engineered by humans. Manufacturers make quartz backsplashes by grinding quartz into dust and combining it with resins and pigments. The resins bind the quartz dust together, making it non-porous and durable, while the pigments add color and veining.
What Are Pros Of Quartz Backsplashes?
Quartz is relatively hard and can tolerate a few accidental bumps, it isn’t indestructible. Avoid slamming hard and heavy objects like a cast iron skillet against your quartz backsplash.
Since quartz backsplashes are engineered, they come in a much broader range of colors and patterns than natural stone backsplashes like marble and granite. They’re usually designed to mimic natural stones, like marble, granite, and soapstone, and come in shades like black, gray, white, brown, and beige.
Quartz is a non-porous material, so liquids can’t seep through and damage it. The only maintenance you’ll need to do is regular cleaning. Since quartz is non-porous, it’s also stain-resistant. Anything you spill onto it will stay on the surface rather than seeping in. One of the most significant benefits of a quartz backsplash is that it’s easy to clean. Large quartz slabs provide a smooth grout-free surface that you can quickly wipe clean.
With proper care, quartz backsplashes can last a lifetime. Manufacturers are so confident in its durability that backsplashes are often backed by a 10-year to lifetime guarantee, depending on where you purchase it.
Most quartz backsplashes are designed as large slabs. Usually, they match or at least coordinate with the countertop. Extending the counters into the backsplash provides a modern, clean, and luxurious look. Without grout lines, you have a seamless, highly moisture-resistant surface that you can easily wipe clean.
When investing in a permanent design element like a backsplash, you want to know your choice will be in style in the future. With quartz it’s a certain thing: you will get a great backsplash with a timeless feel.
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What Are Cons Of Quartz Backsplashes?
Quartz is not as heat resistant as natural materials such as granite and marble. Quartz can handle high heat, but the resins inside quartz backsplashes will melt and discolor when exposed to high temperatures. If you’re installing quartz behind a cooktop, there must be plenty of space between the backsplash and the burners. Always hire a professional installer to ensure there’s enough distance between the cooktop and the backsplash.
Quartz backsplashes are not 100% natural. Manufacturers add epoxy resin and pigments to turn quartz dust into a hard slab you can use as your kitchen backsplash. While quartz can mimic natural stone backsplashes, it doesn’t provide the unique and imperfect look you get with 100% natural materials such as marble and granite. Even the veining is placed by hand or with a machine.
While quartz is durable, it’s also weighty and notoriously tricky to install. It’s likely not something you’ll want to install by yourself. Lifting a heavy slab of quartz may cause back and shoulder injuries from the strain of the load.
Just as the resin makes quartz backsplashes more vulnerable to heat damage, it also makes them prone to fading. Epoxy resin lacks UV resistance, so prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will fade it over time. Because of this, you’ll need to consider the placement of your quartz backsplash carefully. It’s not a good idea to place it near large windows with a lot of bright light. They’re also not suitable for outdoor kitchen setups.
If you chip your quartz backsplash, you’ll want to contact a professional to repair it. DIY repair jobs will be noticeable and reduce the aesthetic quality. A professional can fill the chip and sand it down with specialized tools, making it look new.
High-end quartz can be expensive, especially if you want a large, seamless slab. While quartz backsplash price information is limited, countertop prices can be used as a rough estimate.
Quartz is an excellent backsplash material because it’s durable, low maintenance, and customizable. It provides a contemporary, seamless look you can’t get with tile. Plus, its popularity is rising, so don’t expect it to go out of style any time soon. Get inspired to rock one in your place!
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