Engineered stone countertops phoenix are made out of about 90 percent natural stone particles (usually quartz) mixed with about 10 percent artificial ingredients (coloring, resins, glues, etc.). For this reason, many suppliers simply call them quartz countertops phoenix. The ground-up quartz crystals and resins are combined under high heat and pressure, then cooled and polished to a gloss or honed to a matte finish. 

          Quartz countertops phoenix lack the natural imperfections of stone surfaces like granite, soapstone or marble, and they can be manufactured in an enormous assortment of patterns and colors.

 

The disadvantage, from an aesthetic standpoint, is that quartz countertops phoenix  don't have the elegance of stone surfaces and can have a slightly artificial, "uniform" appearance. Others contend that the slight tradeoff is worth it because phoenix quartz countertops are nonporous and don't require periodic resealing like granite countertops can.

       

          Another advantage of phoenix quartz countertops is that they're made from one of the hardest materials on earth and are pretty much impervious to scratches and stains. However, quartz countertops are just as heavy and hard to cut as granite, necessitating professional fabrication and installation.  Viaterra, Silestone, Cambria and CasesarStone are a few popular brands we offer.

          In the last few years, the price of the most popular countertop material (granite) has dipped, probably because of its popularity. Granite countertops can be purchased for as little as $50 per square foot. Quartz countertops can cost just as much or more as granite. Color choice is excellent; most style mimic the look of stone, but you can also find funkier colors and patterns, as well as solids.