A 2 cm thick quartz countertop is much lighter than a 3 cm thick quartz countertop, which reduces the workload during installation and puts less pressure on the installation structure and cabinets. The lighter weight also means less support is needed in some cases, making installation easier.

In actual construction, the gap between tiles usually varies according to the type, shape and installation method of tiles, but in general, the gap between clay tiles should be kept between 3 and 5 mm. This gap range can provide sufficient ventilation without affecting the waterproof performance of the roof.

Modern microwave ovens usually weigh between 10 and 20 kilograms, and some microwave ovens with grilling functions or more heating functions may be heavier. As a high-hardness composite material, quartz countertops have sufficient compressive resistance to withstand such weight.

Considering multiple factors such as material composition, hardness, usage environment and daily maintenance, quartz countertops are indeed easier to scratch than granite under certain conditions. The presence of its resin component makes its overall hardness slightly lower than that of granite, especially when facing sharp objects.

After high-temperature firing, the material structure of flat clay tiles changes, the impurities in the clay are decomposed, the internal pores are reduced, and the density of the tiles is significantly increased. This high-temperature firing process gives flat clay tiles a higher waterproof ability.