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Grey is “the” top color in design and interiors this year. Quartz is the fastest growing surfacing material on the market. Put the two together and you’ve got a sleek, sophisticated surface that’s a great backdrop for any style of décor.

When it comes to using natural stone in the kitchen, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. There is no rule that says all of your countertops have to match. In fact, we’ve noticed a real trend towards mixing countertop materials in the kitchen. This can make a bold statement and help to create a distinctive focal point in the overall design.

You’ve heard us say before that Quartz surfacing is more than just a passing fad. As building professionals and homeowners learn more about this remarkable material, its popularity is expanding exponentially. In fact, it’s one of the most popular countertop materials used today, second only to granite. In a recent study by Consumer Reports, Quartz came out ahead over 14 other materials tested, proving that it can hold its own against the competition.

Granite and marble may get all of the attention for having vivid veining and striking striations, but today’s quartz surfacing offers some pretty exciting choices too.

Q: ColorQuartz is made in China. Given the questionable track record of some manufacturing practices there, why would I want to choose ColorQuartz?

Since it’s made of 93-percent crushed quartz (one of nature’s hardest minerals), the flexural strength of ColorQuartz Stone is four times more than that of natural stone. And since it’s available in a vast array of color choices, it’s the ideal fusion of beauty and strength—making it an excellent choice for virtually any surface, from residential to commercial.

A lot of our residential customers want to know “why quartz?” They often ask us: What makes this material so special and why is it the basis for so many brands of surfacing materials? The answer is quite simple…durability and abundance.

Are you headed to the Coverings show next week in Las Vegas? If you are, don’t miss your chance to catch an exclusive preview of the very latest from ColorQuartz!

ColorQuartz may not yet be a household brand name, but at Marble & Granite, Inc., we’re confident that as you learn more about this dynamic material, you’ll agree that it's a great choice for all of your quartz surfacing needs. Here’s a little bit of history about the company to help you understand our choice to bring ColorQuartz to the New England market.

About 14 years ago, Marble and Granite, Inc. first introduced quartz surfacing to the New England marketplace when we began marketing and selling Caesarstone. At that time, quartz was essentially an unknown product. We saw back then that the features and benefits that this innovative material provide, and we felt confident that it was a surface consumers would soon come to trust.