What is the difference between synthetic stone and quartz stone?
The main differences between synthetic stone and quartz stone are as follows:
1. Different raw materials:
Synthetic stone: It is a type of synthetic stone. It is a mineral filled polymer composite material made by vacuum casting or molding natural mineral powder acrylic high-performance resin and natural pigments.
Quartz stone: It is composed of about 93% quartz crystal particles, added with pigment resin adhesive and antibacterial agent, and then subjected to high pressure and vacuum at high temperature
2. Plasticity:
Synthetic stone: With almost no design limitations, infinite creativity and infinite performance.
Quartz stone: It has a high content of quartz crystals as its main structure, making its texture harder. It is very tight and difficult to form special shapes, and its plasticity is lower than that of artificial stones.
3. Pollution resistance and scratch resistance:
Synthetic stone: It is prone to scratches and bleeding, and care should be taken when using it.
Quartz stone: wear-resistant, scratch resistant, and penetration resistant.
4. Repairability:
Synthetic stone: After repair, it can be repaired by polishing and polishing to extend its service life.
Quartz stone: Due to its hardness, once broken, it is not as good as artificial stone. Generally, quartz does not require care.
5. Heat resistance:
Artificial stone: not heat-resistant or heat-resistant. It is recommended not to place hot appliances directly on the surface and use insulation pads.
Quartz stone: Although it is more heat-resistant than ordinary materials, it is recommended not to place hot utensils directly on the surface and use insulation pads for long-term use.
6. Price:
The price of quartz stone countertops is higher than that of synthetic stone countertops.