The latest low-silica quartz alternative, we offer all the established brands for this new material perfect for kitchen worktops.
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For the perfect addition to your kitchen, consider a mineral worktop that provides a durable and stylish solution for all purposes. It’s practical, low-maintenance, and looks beautiful, so no matter what your style is, our extensive mineral worktop colour range here at Cawdor Stone Gallery guarantees that we have something to suit you, and consistency of colour is achieved thanks to our outstanding quality control systems.
Here is a selection of the popular colours and styles. Please contact us or visit our showroom in Hertfordshire to see the whole range. We offer the largest range in the UK to suit varying tastes and budgets. If you can’t find a suitable stone worktop from Cawdor Stone, you’re unlikely to find it anywhere else!
What Are Mineral Surfaces?
These new mineral surfaces are designed to replace traditional quartz surfaces and represent a significant advancement in material technology. These surfaces are engineered to offer improved performance, sustainability, and safety. Here are some key aspects of these next-generation mineral surfaces:
Reduced Crystalline Silica Content
One of the most notable features of these new surfaces is their reduced crystalline silica content. Traditional quartz surfaces can contain high levels of crystalline silica, which can pose health risks during manufacturing and installation. The new mineral surfaces contain significantly less crystalline silica—less than 40%, and in some cases, less than 10%. This reduction helps enhance safety for workers and consumers.
Enhanced Sustainability
The next-generation mineral surfaces are designed with sustainability in mind. They incorporate higher levels of recycled content, reducing the reliance on virgin raw materials and minimizing environmental impact. This eco-friendly approach supports greener production processes and contributes to a healthier planet.
Superior Durability
These new surfaces are incredibly durable, offering enhanced hardness and strength compared to natural stones like marble and granite. They are engineered to withstand heavy use, making them ideal for both residential and commercial applications. The durability ensures long-lasting performance, reducing the need for frequent replacements and thus contributing to sustainability.
Nonporous and Hygienic
The surfaces are nonporous, meaning they do not absorb liquids. This quality makes them highly resistant to stains and easy to clean, requiring only soap and water for maintenance. The nonporous nature also inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew, ensuring a hygienic and sanitary surface ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.
Heat and Scratch Resistance
These mineral surfaces offer impressive heat resistance, though the use of trivets is recommended for very high temperatures to prevent damage. They also boast excellent scratch resistance, making them less susceptible to scrapes and scuffs from everyday use.
Easy Installation and Customization
The surfaces are designed to be easy to template, install, and customize by professionals. This ease of installation can lead to quicker project turnaround times and more precise fitting, enhancing the overall customer experience.
Environmentally Friendly
Certified for their durability and low maintenance requirements, these surfaces support a healthier environment and better use of material resources. Their long lifespan and minimal maintenance needs further contribute to their eco-friendly credentials.
In summary, the new mineral surfaces replacing quartz offer a combination of improved safety, enhanced sustainability, superior durability, and excellent hygiene. These advancements make them an attractive option for modern interior design and construction projects.
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Why Cawdor Stone?
Our specialist service and trusted suppliers ensure that your quartz is of the highest quality, providing a maintenance free worktop in a wide range of colours. We source only the best quality quartz from our suppliers, so you can be sure that your worktop will last for many years to come. All the quartz kitchen worktops we sell come with a warranty, EU approvals and specification sheets.
Being a man-made material, there are a number of manufacturers of quartz slab, and Cawdor Stone Gallery source from the market leaders who guarantee their products. We turn these slabs into the beautiful, yet easy-maintenance surfaces of your choice. The next step after you have chosen your perfect slab is to book in our template and fit teams.
Based just outside Stevenage, Cawdor Stone Gallery operates throughout Welwyn, Hertford, St Albans and North London, but we can also provide our services throughout the whole of the South East of England. For more information regarding the services we offer, simply contact the team today. You can see our service area here, if your area is not listed, please get in touch as we are likely to cover it.
Why choose Cawdor Stone Gallery?
Customer Comments
Cawdor House, 59a London Road, Woolmer Green, Knebworth
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We had an incredible experience with Cawdor stone. They were so attentive and helpful when we visited the showroom (on numberous occasions!) and took the time to talk us through all the different options. The template creator and fitters … More also managed the project perfectly without any issues at all. Our quartz worktop really is the show stopper of our whole kitchen and we are so pleased we went with Cawdor Stone who deliver work to the very highest of standards - highly recommend.
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Honestly you couldn't get better service on price , helpful attitude & patience in the showroom . Outstanding fitters taking the time to prepare & complete the installation flawlessly make the whole project as good as it can … More be .
If you haven't been a fan of granite before you will be after this level of service & commitment where nothing is a problem-in our case we are delighted we went with the matching upstand -almost too good to be true!
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