Maintenance of countertops
Blue stone
Natural stone is beautiful, durable and unique. Although there are differences between stone types, the basic principle for any natural-stone countertop relies on the same four steps. 1. Daily cleaning Use a pH-neutral cleaner suitable…
Maintenance of countertops
Quartz composite
Composite stone (also: quartz, engineered stone, or quartz composite) is an exceptionally low-maintenance material. It consists of natural minerals mixed with resins and pigments, making it very hard, scratch-resistant, and non-porous. Howeve…
Maintenance of countertops
Ceramic/Dekton
Ceramic and ultracompact materials (such as Dekton) are exceptionally scratch-, heat- and stain-resistant. They are among the most low-maintenance countertops on the market. However, proper care is still important to keep the surface clean, h…
Maintenance of countertops
Concrete, Stucco or Mortex
Concrete and decorative plaster countertops (such as microtopping, mortex, tadelakt variants…) are popular for their natural appearance and unique, handcrafted look. Although they are generally resistant to acids, they remain porous an…