Can Quartz Be Used Outdoors
Can Quartz Be Used Outdoors?
Outdoor kitchens are increasingly popular, so it is worth knowing where quartz fits. Here is an honest answer on quartz outdoors.
The short answer
Designed for indoor use
Quartz is designed for indoor use.
Prolonged outdoor UV exposure means it is generally not recommended outside.
indoor
Use recommended
UV
The outdoor factor
Quartz is designed for indoor use and is generally not recommended for outdoor worktops. The main reason is prolonged, direct exposure to UV light: over time, sustained outdoor sunlight can affect a quartz surface in a way that indoor light, behind glass, does not. For an outdoor kitchen or worktop, other surfaces are usually more suitable. Indoors, including in bright, sunny rooms, quartz is an excellent choice. To go further, read whether quartz can fade in sunlight and whether quartz worktop is good for kitchens.
At a glance
indoorby design
Where quartz belongs
Made for indoor kitchens and worktops.
UVexposure
The outdoor issue
Prolonged direct sunlight can affect it.
othersurfaces
For outdoors
Alternatives suit outdoor projects better.
Quartz outdoors, an honest answer
Quartz is an indoor material
Quartz worktops are designed and manufactured for indoor use. That is the context they are made for, and where they perform at their best. For an outdoor kitchen or worktop, quartz is generally not the recommended choice. Our FAQ on whether quartz worktop is good for kitchens covers its indoor strengths.
Why outdoor use is different
The main issue is UV exposure. Outdoors, a worktop is subject to prolonged, direct sunlight that is far more intense and sustained than the light coming through a household window. Over time, this can affect a quartz surface. Our FAQ on whether quartz can fade in sunlight explains the indoor versus outdoor distinction.
Weather and temperature too
Beyond UV, an outdoor surface also faces the full range of weather and temperature swings, which is a different demand from a stable indoor environment. Taken together, these are why quartz is best kept indoors.
Better options for outdoors
For outdoor kitchens, there are surfaces specifically suited to outdoor conditions. If you are planning an outdoor project, it is worth discussing the right material with a knowledgeable supplier rather than using quartz outside its intended use.
Quartz indoors is excellent
None of this takes away from quartz as an indoor worktop, where it is durable, low maintenance and well suited even to bright, sunny rooms. Precious Marble specialises in quartz for indoor kitchens from its Bedford base. See the Quartz Worktops Bedford page to start.
Key points
Quartz is an indoor material
Designed and made for indoor kitchens.
Outdoor UV is the issue
Prolonged direct sunlight can affect it over time.
Weather adds to it
Outdoor temperature swings are a different demand.
Indoors, quartz excels
Durable and low maintenance, even in sunny rooms.
To learn more, read whether quartz can fade in sunlight, whether quartz worktop is good for kitchens and whether quartz is suitable for bathrooms. The full Quartz FAQs has more.
Quartz for your indoor Bedford kitchen
Precious Marble specialises in quartz for indoor kitchens, fabricated and fitted from Bedford. Tell us about your kitchen for a free quote. 0% interest-free finance is available.
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