The beauty, durability and hardness of granite slabs and tiles have made granite a favorite surface throughout the ages. Granite is a natural stone that resists chipping, scratching, cracking and heat. Granite is extremely hard and will last a lifetime.
Transform your space with the timeless, elegant beauty of marble slabs and tiles. Marble is a natural stone that offers durability and heat resistance. When properly sealed and maintained, you can enjoy the beauty of marble for a lifetime. Created by the re-crystallization of limestone under extreme heat and pressure in the earth, every piece of marble slab and tile has its own unique veining, patterns, colors, and swirls. Marble is ideal for interior, residential, and commercial floors, cladding, fireplaces, kitchens, baths, and more.
Onyx is often used in installations where backlighting creates a glowing, translucent effect. Onyx provides a beautiful, unique appearance that makes it stand out from other natural stone alternatives. Onyx is best for low-impact areas like powder baths, furniture, and wall installations
Attractive quartzite slabs bring magnificence and durability to every room and space. Quartzite remains an excellent choice for kitchen countertops, or anywhere your imagination can take you. Quartzite is very hard and durable, it withstands heat very well and when properly sealed, cleanup is a breeze.
Soapstone slabs enhance the aesthetic of any room with a durable and unique surface. This natural stone draws and holds heat and won’t be damaged if a hot pot is placed directly on it. Soapstone is a softer but dense talc-based stone, so scratches and marks can simply be removed with a little sanding and buffing. Soapstone is popularly used in kitchens and around fireplaces.
Quartz brings a contemporary and elegant look to every space. A popular choice in kitchens and baths, quartz maintains its stunning appearance, even in heavy-use areas. Quartz comes in a wide range of colors, it’s environmentally friendly and even antibacterial.
Vivaldi Lifestyles has a large selection of quartz countertops and we want you to stop in to our showroom and make a selection that is perfect for your home. Quartz countertops are a man-made countertop. Quartz countertops contrast with granite and marble countertops because granite and marble are natural stone that come out of the ground and are cut up. Quartz countertops, on the other hand, are made and manufactured. Quartz countertops are designed to replicate natural stone giving them the natural stone look with some advantages over natural stone.
What are the advantages of quartz countertops?
The number one advantage of quartz countertops is that they are durable. Quartz countertops are non-porous. That means that you do not have to worry about food or anything else getting into the quartz countertops. Quartz countertops also are more resistant to scratches on the surface. Quartz countertops are a combination of natural quartz and other materials including resins. This quality allows the quartz countertops to be strong and last a long time. The man-made product also allows for different colors but a consistent look that is not available in natural stone. With quartz countertops being a manufactured material, impurities and imperfections can be removed during the manufacturing process. This has caused quartz countertops to gain in popularity steadily in the last 10 years in the Houston area. Quartz countertops are also low-maintenance. Because of the way they are manufactured, quartz countertops do not need to be sealed or polished. They can be washed down with soap and water. The non-porous nature allows for this low-maintenance cleaning. The surface of a quartz countertop is not a real good surface for bacteria and mold to build up. It is challenging for microorganisms to get into quartz countertops because there are not porous spots in the countertop for those microorganisms to get caught into the surface. The porous nature of natural stone allows for food particles and bacteria to get into them. That is why natural stone is often sealed in order to fill those pours. But quartz countertops do not have those pours and therefore they do not need to be sealed. Any spills on top of the quartz countertops can usually be cleaned up quickly. Quartz countertops are non-porous causing them to be more hygienic. As stated above, there is no place for the bacteria or germs to adhere to causing the countertop to be hygienic. You can feel a little safer with a quartz countertop surface. Food preparation because a little more fun and carefree with less worry about bacteria and germs. The non-porous quartz countertop is also which makes it stain resistant. The quartz
countertops are resistant to staining and contamination that often comes from bacteria, mold and mildew. Quartz countertops are resistant to stains and scratches. Accidents can happen in any home. Quartz countertops are specifically designed to resist sauces, and acidic substances. They tend to stand up to the general wear and tear that takes place in any kitchen. All kinds of splashes, spills can impact any kitchen and therefore countertop. Quartz countertops can be easily washed off with dishwashing detergent and water.
This is now a popular choice for countertops and flooring to create a sleek, contemporary look. Porcelain is highly resistant to scratching, heat and cracking and is incredibly easy to clean and maintain. Porcelain can also be used as a cooking surface.
VIVALDI Lifestyles carries a large selection of semi-precious slabs. These slabs are for those that want that one-of-a-kind WOW factor on countertops or walls. These pieces are truly works of art.
We offer turnkey solutions for your project. Please consult with your Sales Representative on all installation services.
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