If you're in the market to remodel your kitchen soon, you may choose to install new countertops in the room as well. But if you have young children or rambunctious teens in the home, you may worry about keeping your new countertops clean and free of scratches. Quartz countertops just may be the right choice for you. Learn more about quartz countertops below.

What Are Quartz Countertops?

Quartz is an abundant and popular natural stone found in the earth's crust. Quartz is also known for its resilience, strength, and beauty. The stone's natural features make it an ideal choice for creating kitchen countertops.

Quartz countertops come in a variety of unique earth tones and colors you may find suitable for your kitchen, including slate, jade, cobalt blue, and beige. Countertop manufacturers add color pigments to their quartz during fabrication. As the color pigments dry, they create unique patterns and colors for the countertops. 

The countertops also come with polished, nonporous surfaces. The features help protect the countertops from water stains, scratches, cuts, abrasions, and other issues that may mar or warp them over time. In most cases, all you need to do to maintain quartz countertops is clean them with a product designed specifically for natural stone. 

How Do You Install Quartz Countertops?

A remodeling contractor can help you select quartz countertops that work best for your kitchen and home. A contractor may be able to remodel your entire kitchen for you as well. The first thing a remodeling contractor may do is go over your kitchen. If you plan to redo your entire kitchen, a contractor can help you find a design that suits your family's needs and tastes the most. 

If you only plan to redo your countertops, a contractor can provide you with a list of versatile colors, designs, and patterns to choose from. You want your countertops to be attractive and versatile.

For example, if you decide to remodel the rest of your kitchen in the future, you want to select countertops that make it easier for you to match them with other structures in your kitchen, such as your appliances and flooring. An installation contractor can go over the benefits of choosing the right countertops with you when they visit your home

Learn more about your countertop options by calling or emailing a remodeling contractor today. For more information about quartz kitchen countertops, contact a supplier.