High-end brands of engineered countertops usually cost $100 to $150 per square foot or even higher. High-end brands usually use higher-quality quartz, have more sophisticated craftsmanship, and provide customized services, which are suitable for consumers who pursue high quality and unique designs.

The thickness of engineered stone countertops usually varies according to usage requirements, design style and installation environment. Common thicknesses range from 12 millimeters (mm) to 30 mm, with different thicknesses bringing different physical properties and aesthetic effects.

The most critical component in artificial stone countertops, usually accounting for more than 90% of the total material. As the second hardest mineral on earth, quartz has strong scratch resistance and durability. The hardness of quartz is 7 (Mohs hardness), which makes artificial stone countertops have a certain scratch resistance.

In the application of kitchen countertops, engineered stone performs well:engineered stone countertops are not easily penetrated by oil stains and dirt, easy to clean, and keep the kitchen clean. Able to withstand daily kitchen operations such as cutting and smashing, not easy to damage.

If quartz dust is inhaled by workers for a long time, it will cause a serious occupational disease-silicosis. Silicosis is an irreversible lung disease, the main symptoms of which include difficulty breathing, coughing, fatigue, etc., and in severe cases, it may even lead to death.