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Impressive and easy to care Quartz Kitchen Counters

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Quartz or Technogranite is an impressive material with many advantages and should be among your top choices when deciding on a kitchen counter. It is a durable material which comes in a vast range of colours and options.


Engineered quartz can be considered as the style chameleon of countertops. Whether you love modern or traditional, red or white, honed or polished, flecked or patterned, quartz’s myriad options will have you covered. It is easy to maintain, nontoxic and nonallergenic — its advantages are endless.

Engineered quartz or Technogranite as it is otherwise known, is a man-made product which combines selected high-quality natural raw materials with state-of-the-art mixing and molding technologies. This creates a product that combines the creativity of nature and the durability of modern materials.

Advantages
- Tough like granite
- Impact resistant.
- Durable
- Nonporous - resistant to stains and scratches
- Flex - larger pieces and with fewer joints.
Cons
The resin content isn't heat tolerant, so keep your trivets nearby.
Applications
Interior and exterior, in private or public projects and in industrial buildings, most often in the form of kitchen and bathroom countertops, pavers, stairs, tiles, etc.
Ecofriendliness
Quartz countertops are nontoxic and nonallergenic for humans. Also several manufacturers offer products with recycled content. For these reasons, many quartz countertop products are certified with “Green Certicicates”.
Maintenance
The surface requires no sealants or waxes (either initially or for ongoing upkeep). Routine cleanup is a breeze with soap and water


 Technistone - A stone made by people for people 

Technistone is the world's leading manufacturer of hardened stone with more than 20 years of history. Technistone is known for its production of highly durable, reliable, exclusive kitchen countertops, but technical stone also finds its application in the form of floor or bathroom tiles.Technistone maintains its headquarters in the heart of Europe, in the Czech Republic and exports to more than 75 countries worldwide on 5 continents.

Technistone is imported by Evpalia in Cyprus and its collections can be viewed at our showroom in Agios Athanasios Industrial Area.
Read more about Technistone here


 

Choosing a kitchen counter top

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The design of your kitchen may be the most important part when designing your house since this is the area with the most daily visits by all family members. On your kitchen countertop you prepare and serve food; you clean, cut, cook etc. Thus it could be subject to humidity, scratches, heat, mould and fungi.

The factors to consider when choosing a countertop in addition to the aesthetic part, is its durability and functionality. This choice will be made, taking into consideration your lifestyle and your preferences. You may choose between several materials by evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each.

When deciding keep in mind that some kitchen may combine more than one surface, so if you believe that it matches your design don’t hesitate to combine materials.


 Marble 

Marble is a natural stone and every slab is unique. In general, its colors are more consistent than granite and offer a visual pattern.
Marble creates an elegant and sophisticated feeling, regardless of its finish.
With a soft touch, unparalleled warmth, durability that lasts for ages and a large range of colors, the marble is one of the best choices for kitchen top.

Advantages

- Classic and timeless 
- Resistant to heat 
- Does not break easily 
- It comes in many different unique colors and variations


  Granite

Granite is a natural stone comprised of a variety of materials. Granite comes in various colors and each piece is different than the other as it is not man made.
It offers versatility, toughness, and a sleek look. Though it showcases the beauty of natural stone, it is also stain-resistant and requires minimal maintenance.

 Advantages

- Natural beauty
- Resistant to humidity, high temperature and hardship
- Does not change through time
- Easy and simple cleaning 


 Technogranite

Technogranite offers unique characteristics like non-porous surface, resistant to scratches and heat and requires almost no maintenance.

Advantages

- Comes in a many colors and variations 
- Can take many shapes
- Environment friendly, non-toxic
- Resistant to scratches, heat and hardship
- Uniform surface with no openings for dust and humidity
- Allows for large size kitchen tops with no connections needed
- Can be cleaned easily, as it is non-porous the stains are not absorbed
- Resistant to fungi and mildew


  Laminam

Laminam is a ceramic surface with high technological and aesthetic level that offers exceptional performance with many applications.

Advantages

- Resistant to chemicals
- Resistant to scratching & abrasion
- Resistant to heat & high temperature
- Resistant to thermal shock
- Frost Resistant up to -80ο C.
- Hygienic surface. Suitable for contact with foodstuff
- Resistant to UV lights, no alteration to colours
- Environment friendly
- Stain Resistant
- Resistant to humidity
- Compact surface. No surface porosity (0.1%)


 

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