IS SUPER WHITE, granite, quartzite or marble?
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Comments (1)first make sure all the stone surfaces are sealed. I like dupont stonetech stone cleaning products...See MoreSuper white marble?
Comments (6)Hello cfmomof3, the products of Sintered Stone, like Neolith, will give you a durable solution and with less need of supervision than the quartz or natural stones. The sintering process eliminates almost 100% porosity, as in the case of Neolith, this brings benefits such as non-staining, non-scratch, abrasion resistant surfaces. The advantages of Neolith are considerable compared to natural stones, as you can see in the following table. The main advantages that Neolith provides, compared with natural stone, granite or quartz are: HYGIENIC - It does not give off any harmful substances and is totally suitable for contact with food. NSF Certifate. RESISTANT TO BENDING - It has a high shear rate, making it resistant to heavy loads and pressure. RESISTANT TO SCRATCHES - Its hard surface makes it resistant to scratches and abrasion. EASY TO CLEAN - Resistant to any kind of chemical cleaning agent such as bleach or ammonia. RESISTANT TO UV RAYS - Being 100% natural, its colors do not fade away when being exposed to sun light or other extreme weather conditions. RESISTANT TO HIGHT TEMPERATURES - It does not burn in contact with fire nor does it emit smoke or toxic substances when subjected to high temperatures. 100% NATURAL - It does not give off any substances that are harmful to the environment. RESISTANT TO ICE AND THAW - Neolith does not suffer any changes when exposed to low temperatures. WATERPROOF - Waterproof and resistant to liquids, with an absorption level of almost zero. 100% RECYCLABLE - Up to 52% of any Neolith slab is composed of recycled raw materials. For furniture and interior cladding, using 3 mm is recommended; for flooring (interior and exterior) and exterior applications (like ventilated façades), 6 mm is recommended; whereas 12 and 20 mm is reserved for more demanding product uses such as for kitchen worktops....See MoreQuartzite countertops
Comments (5)Cami Peck, OP is asking about quartzite, not quartz. lmarie70, Beth H. is right. There are so many thread here on this topic. Here are a quick few I found in a search, but there are tons more. [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/should-i-go-quartzite-or-marble-sooooo-love-the-marble-dsvw-vd~3934240?n=15[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/should-i-go-quartzite-or-marble-sooooo-love-the-marble-dsvw-vd~3934240?n=15) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/is-super-white-granite-quartzite-or-marble-dsvw-vd~330429?n=188[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/is-super-white-granite-quartzite-or-marble-dsvw-vd~330429?n=188) [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/quartzite-or-marble-dsvw-vd~4675142?n=5[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/quartzite-or-marble-dsvw-vd~4675142?n=5) And if you read none of those, make sure you read this one: http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2609428/countertop-geology-marble-and-quartzite-and-granite-oh-my?n=157...See MorePrincess White vs. Super White
Comments (5)My understanding is that Super White is not Quartzite, and the frequent mislabeling is exactly why I posted the two photos. Your page states that it is dolomitic marble, but then continues to call it Quartzite. The two are not the same. I’ve got Princess White Quartzite in my kitchen, with SW Pure White shaker perimeter cabinets, and a medium grey/brown for the island cabinets. When the fronts are installed, I’ll post photos! Currently working on having my counter tops replaced because the fabricator chipped them when cutting and ruined them. Another discussion on this topic: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/is-super-white-granite-quartzite-or-marble-dsvw-vd~330429...See MoreBeth H. :
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