Cambria is made in the U.S. http://www.cambriausa.com/About-Us/

I have an LG Viatera quartz and their website says they are made in the USA. I have had mine only 6 months - no problems so far.

@havingfun Quartz is man made. Quartzite is a stone. Different products.

sorry, must beg to differ, was into rocks long before i ever even dreamt of houzz, brew haha!

http://www.minerals.net/mineral/quartz.aspx- quartz, a natural occuring stone

http://geology.com/rocks/quartzite.shtml- quartzite, another natural occurring stone.

Yeah, but what is sold as counters is not the quartz stone, but rather a man-made amalgam of stone with resins to hold it together, ideally giving you the best qualities of each.

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-counters-stunning-easy-care-engineered-quartz-stsetivw-vs~3733226

Each of the websites has chat about their factories.

As for pros and cons, my understanding is that they're all using essentially the same process/recipe, but they differ in the patterns they make and the quality and consistancy of manufacturing. I've had good experiences with Silestone, Cambria, and Caesarstone, at the least.

right, but that should be evident from the fact they are companies selling a made product, all their ads say so. but you can still buy quartz and quartzite, all natural.

so op i believe that you need to do a little more research. does china actually have quartz or are you buying one of these made products, and which do you want natural or man made?

Quartz Countertops are man-made, Quartzite is a natural product... That being said, there are many brands that are not made in China. LG is my favorite brand right now. They have the best color selection next to Cambria without the high pricing. Cambria is great, but tends to be the most expensive in the quartz family. Caesarstone, is another good one that is made in Israel and last I checked it had Kosher certification (random fact). Dupont's Zodiaq also a good choice and made in Canada.

That is a neat random fact, Jamie.

havingfun For the purposes of countertop selection, quartz is man made and quartzite is natural stone. I realize quartz is an actual stone. I have a collection. But in this application, that is what those two terms mean.

i guess i am schooled there.

tp prevent confusion, products such as Caesarstone, Cambria, Silestone, etc should be referred to as Engineered Quartz or Engineered Stone.

Graham

Vicostone is the best among quartz suppliers, 1st for marble collection, superior design.. competitive price and great service

"No matter what you choose I highly recommend you buy from an authorized fabricator for the brand. It makes a big difference if something goes wrong. "

I agree, however, please see my post regarding my authorized Caesarstone fabricator: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/caesarstone-installation-question-am-i-being-too-picky-dsvw-vd~4586281?n=3

Has anyone heard of Luxxor quartz?

How about Dakota Quartz? They have a beautiful cement color I am considering for laundry room if it is American made. I am trying to buy as much American as I possibly can. Didn't mean to hijack post.

I just saw a beautiful quartz slab made from Emerstone formerly Select Quartz. Does anyone know about this quartz product?

I saw something I liked from Emerstone, too, and am interested in feedback.

It is a naturally occurring mineral that is bonded with Polymers...so yes from the earth but man made as a counter...

The Top three are: Cambria, Zodiak, Silestone

Diresco is the best brand and at the best price.

I have had Silestone for 14-15 years, still just as pretty and as good a shape as when I put it in. Sorry I can't help you with the others.

What about a+r from Lowe's?

The majority of quartz tops (not quartz rocks having fun!) will perform the same from a functionality perspective. Dark ones can turn white when scratched, matte ones are easier to stain (and yes - you can stain polished quartz tops too). The difference comes down to 1) color, 2) installation, and 3) support after the sale. Notice I didn't say warranty - many companies will hide behind that flag....

1) Color. For veined or high-movement colors, Cambria is years ahead of the others - but the others are catching up fast. For concrete looks, check out the new Silestone launched at KBIS this week or the offerings from Caesarstone - cool stuff - just read up on the matte.

2) Installation. A good fabricator will only cut where he has to, will verify that the top touches and is glued to the cabinets all around, and all seams will be flush and almost invisible. Cheaper guys will cut where it makes it easier, shim here and there, and leave loud seams.

3) Service - A reputable company will know the difference between wear and tear and improper installation - and make things right as needed.

Unfortunately, you won’t know about who is 2 or 3 until it’s 1) installed and 2) needs service.

What do you mean “many companies hide behind the warranty flag”?

The best brand of quartz isn't quartz, it's Geoluxe. Since there is no resin like quartz, there is little possibility of heat or UV damage. (You can't even store quartz slabs outside.) Because there is no resin, it is glossier than quartz can ever be. Unlike sintered, the color goes all the way through; no mitering required and any edge profile you please.

Gloss on the left, matte on the right. KBIS 2018 in Orlando today.

What is geoluxe made of?

Geolux is a mineral based product. Very hard and durable - and as Mr. Corlett said it is UV stable so really good for outdoor kitchens. The difference is the color - or better stated - design. Geolux offers linear patterns or solid colors. Quartz tops (not rocks) have more options for design - veins, larger aggregates, movement, etc...so if you are designing an indoor kitchen, the choice becomes a balance of design options with performance.

Geoluxe is several years old, engineered stone has been around for twenty. Give these guys a few more and estone may face some serious design competition.

I have pure white by ceasarstone and although it is pretty and also hard (dropped a Kerr Jar full of beans on it very hard and not a mark) --- it seems to stain very easily. Granted most wipe off with either Soft Scrub Gel and Bon Ami but I am very careful -- metal pans seems to make metal marks, red wine immediately stains and needs alot of elbow grease.

I've never heard of Geoluxe, it looked pretty nice though. Has anyone heard of Spectrum Quartz, had any experiences with it, pictures, pros, cons etc...?

Susan:

The Chinese have made it easy for fabricators to brand their own quartz. If it’s a no-name, that’s probably what it is.

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Hey Joseph, no, it's made in the US, at least that's what their website says, it's part of a glass company called Hirsch Glass, which deals in glass tile, so that's good news, but nobody in my area (Ohio) carries it, except one place & they only 3 out of the 20+ that their website shows. But, of the 3 that they carry, I do like two, so IDK. I thought maybe someone else who lives in a different area than I do had heard of it or had experience with it. But you are very right about so many Chinese companies making it easy for fabricators to put their own brand on a quartz that was actually made in China, so, who knows. According to their site, they have showrooms in NJ, NC, SC,FL, Atlanta, Boston, Virginia & Seattle. I was just hoping someone had some info on it.

Susan:

I could find no information on their website indicating the product is manufactured in the states.

Hmm...not good news, thanks Joseph. I think I'm leaning towards Cambria anyway ;)

I know this is an older thread, but...some may find it and benefit from my experience. I was having a house built last summer, and went with Cambria. I have a 12x5 pantry/prep kitchen and the countertops cover two sides of the room in an L shape (i.e., a 12 ft. section abutting a 5 ft. section.) Attached is a picture of the seam. These guys were good!! They planned the layout such that it was in a white section of the Brittanicca, and even in person, it's very difficult to find the seam unless you know where it is. Also...after the counters were installed, my range installation folks found they couldn't quite fit the range between the two counter sections. The quartz extended about 1/8" too far into the space near the wall. The installers came back out, removed the section, ground it down outside, and reinstalled it. No attempt to charge extra...they just handled it. I absolutely adore my Cambria countertops! Personally, I wouldn't consider anything else! (BTW...the seam starts just left of the radiused edge and extends to the back wall...which is just beyond the top of the picture.)

@Juanita Hahn do you find it stains easily or is it ok to deal with?

One of the reasons I bought Cambria quartz is that it has MUCH less resin in it than other quartz brands. It truly doesn't stain AT ALL!!! (I'm told some other quartz brands can stain.) I'm a red wine drinker, and while I try to wipe up little drips or spills right away, I've also missed them for a DAY and they wipe right up...no staining whatsoever. I'd install Cambria quartz again in a heartbeat!

Thank you!!

Sorry, one more question.. what finish do you have? Matte or high gloss?

"One of the reasons I bought Cambria quartz is that it has MUCH less resin in it than other quartz brands."

Cambria is essentially the same composition as all other engineered stones. 66% quartz, 33% resin. The "93% quartz" nonsense you hear from manufacturers is measured by weight, not volume.

While I can't find a link to substantiate my claim, I've cut my share of Cambria and it smells just like all the others when machined.

Cambria reads this board regularly; they won't be substantially disagreeing with me, I promise.

Thank you, Joseph! I appreciate your help, as always. Is there a particular Quartz brand you’d recommend? I read elsewhere on Houzz you suggest Corian.

Cambria is undoubtedly the color/particulate/movement industry leader and innovator. They make good stuff.

I believe nearly every countertop material has its place, Corian included.

I really want to use Ceasarstone Statuario Nuvo, but ive seen many negative reviews. Anything like it that is more positive? I’m finally getting rid of my high maintenance copper and love quartz!

Hi degbert. i see your post from 9 months ago and am curious if you went with Statuario Nuvo? i love the look of it as well but am nervous to pull the trigger because of negative reviews

Hi Jeff,
I’m with you I loved it but was concerned by the reviews. I ended up going with Cambria Colton and couldn’t be more pleased. It’s very natural looking and cleans up beautifully!
There are so many great options!!
Good luck!

If you do nothing less .. Stay away from Spectrum Quartz.. Cost me 35k to rip out their 6 month old NON warrantable train wreck counters they put in my kitchen. Bought at ( $%#^^%$) of Orlando and they wouldn't honor the warranty. Went to the Spectrum and they said its up to ($%#^^%%) to honor the warranty. Chinese company relying on dumb USA buyers, stay away. No one honors a Chinese counter top sold by a broker and installed by someone who hasn't a clue where it came from

Juanita Hahn and degbert I know this post is old, but can you guys post pictures of your kitchen countertops...please? @Juanita Hahn what color did yoi get? It looks like Cambria Britannica, does it look white base or dingy gray....? In showroom it looked white, but sample at home looked dull not as white...?