Is Quartz Good For Commercial Kitchens
Is Quartz Good for Commercial Kitchens?
Quartz is best known for domestic kitchens, but its qualities have wider appeal. Here is an honest look at quartz in commercial settings.
The short answer
Strong qualities, with caveats
Quartz has real strengths for commercial use.
Non-porous, hygienic and hard wearing, but heat use needs care.
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Commercial strengths
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Key caveat: heat
Quartz has genuine strengths for commercial kitchen settings: it is non-porous and hygienic, hard wearing, and easy to keep clean, all of which matter in a busy professional environment. The key caveat is heat: quartz is heat resistant but not heat proof, so in a commercial setting with intense, sustained heat, careful use and heat protection are essential. For the right commercial application, with sensible use, quartz can work well. To understand the material, read whether quartz worktops are hygienic and whether quartz is heat proof.
At a glance
nonporous
Commercial strength
Hygienic, important in professional kitchens.
hardwearing
Another strength
Stands up to heavy, daily use.
heatcaveat
The key consideration
Intense, sustained heat needs care.
Quartz in commercial kitchens, honestly
The hygiene strength
Hygiene is critical in any commercial kitchen, and this is one of quartz’s clearest strengths. Because it is non-porous, liquids and bacteria cannot soak in, and it cleans easily with routine products. Our FAQ on whether quartz worktops are hygienic covers this.
The durability strength
Commercial kitchens see heavy, constant use, and quartz is hard wearing and scratch resistant, engineered from around 93% natural quartz. It is built to take daily wear. Our FAQ on whether quartz is scratch resistant covers this.
The ease-of-cleaning strength
A surface that cleans quickly and easily is valuable in a fast-paced professional setting. Quartz needs only routine cleaning, with no sealing, which is practical for commercial use. Our FAQ on how to clean quartz countertops covers the routine.
The key caveat: heat
The honest caveat is heat. Quartz is heat resistant but not heat proof, and commercial kitchens can involve intense, sustained heat. In such settings, careful use and proper heat protection are essential, and quartz may not suit the very highest-heat zones. Our FAQ on whether quartz is heat proof explains this.
Getting the right advice
Whether quartz suits a particular commercial kitchen depends on the specific use and the zones involved. The best approach is to discuss the application with a knowledgeable supplier. Precious Marble supplies and fabricates quartz from its Bedford base and can advise. See the Quartz Worktops Bedford page to start.
Key points
Non-porous and hygienic
A clear strength for professional kitchens.
Hard wearing
Built to take heavy, constant daily use.
Easy to clean
Routine cleaning only, no sealing.
Heat needs careful use
Quartz is heat resistant, not heat proof.
To learn more, read whether quartz worktops are hygienic, whether quartz is heat proof and whether quartz is scratch resistant. The full Quartz FAQs has more.
Discuss your commercial project with us
Precious Marble supplies and fabricates quartz from its Bedford base and can advise on commercial applications. Tell us about your project for a free quote. 0% interest-free finance is available.
More from the Quartz FAQs
Common questions
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Can quartz handle the wear of a commercial kitchen?
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