What is Reconstituted quartz stone?

Quartz stone combines the hardiness and strength of granite with the natural texture and good looks of marble and limestone. From floors to walls, bench tops to back-splashes, Quartz is an ideal surface. Scratch resistant, heat resistant, stain resistant, strong, low maintenance and available in a wide range of colors and thicknesses, it is excellent for any surface in the home.

Quartz stone is a combination of crushed quartz (94%) and resins and coloring agents (6%). Produced under the same heat and pressure that forms volcanic rock, Quartz is extremely tough, dense and pure.

Reconstituted stone refers to man-made stones, that are most often produced using broken down natural stone. Some believe that reconstituted stones lack the natural aesthetic and beauty of natural stones, but with advancing technologies designers are getting closer to being able to recreate this natural beauty. Varieties of reconstituted stone include: Caesar Stone, Quantum Quartz, Smart Stone, Stone Italiana and Sile Stone. These varieties of reconstituted stone come from a variety of locations from all around the world:

Caesar Stone: This reconstituted stone is made up of 95% quartz and 5% polymer resins and colouring. Quartz is naturally found in the earth’s crust and is a very hard and resistant stone which is why it is a popular reconstituted stone as it weathers well.

Quantum Quartz: Quantum Quartz reconstituted stone is made from a combination of quartz and silicate materials. This variety of reconstituted stone is highly resistant to a large range of dangerous chemicals including acids, alkalies, chemicals and solvents. Like many other reconstituted stone it is also resistant to chipping, scratching, heat, stains, mildew and mould.

Smart Stone: Smart stone is a reconstituted stone that is made from quartz or granite that is mixed with an epoxy resin to hold it together and pigment. Talk to an expert about which type is best for your situation – quartz or granite.

Stone italiana: This Italian made reconstituted stone is also made from recomposed quartz stone and uses state-of-the-art technology to manufacture this. This reconstituted stone is a leader in the industry with over 28 years of industry experience.

Sile Stone: My mixing together nature’s best quartz and advancements in technology this reconstituted stone has a sophisticated appearance which makes it great for bench tops, work tops and many other projects.

Reconstituted quartz stone is also non-porous which means the possibility of staining is reduced which is why they have become so popular in many household applications including kitchen benchtops, splashbacks, bathroom vanities and more. Whichever reconstituted stone you choose you will be impressed with their ability to shine and resist stains, scratches, heat and chipping.

quartz stone