{"id":285,"date":"2023-11-14T06:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T06:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/?p=285"},"modified":"2023-10-23T18:39:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T18:39:17","slug":"quartzite-countertops-want-to-bring-some-wild-into-your-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/14\/quartzite-countertops-want-to-bring-some-wild-into-your-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"Quartzite Countertops Want to Bring Some WILD into Your Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Glamour! Class! Sophistication!\u00a0 How about some new quartzite countertops<\/a>?\u00a0 Quartzite is a natural stone that is often mistaken for marble, but it is a completely different material. \u00a0While marble is formed from limestone, quartzite is a metamorphic rock that is formed when sandstone is subjected to high heat and pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the main benefits of quartzite is its durability. It is a hard, dense material that is resistant to scratches and heat.  Some varieties of this natural stone can be more porous than others, so regular cleaning and sealing is recommended with use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quartzite is also a visually appealing option for countertops and other surfaces. It is available in a range of colors, from white and cream to shades of gray, blue, green, and even pink. It also has a unique, marble-like veining that adds character and interest to any space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re considering <\/a>quartzite for your home, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, quartzite is a natural stone and the pattern can vary wildly from slab to slab.\u00a0 This feature adds to the individuality and beauty of the material.\u00a0 Your neighbors will never have the same quartzite as you! \u00a0It is also a good idea to seal the quartzite to protect it from stains and moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quartzite is a specialty countertop material that can be higher in price than some other options, but its character is unmatched compared to other materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interested <\/a>in seeing some quartzite slabs?\u00a0 Check in with our showroom to find the perfect material for your project!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Glamour! Class! Sophistication!\u00a0 How about some new quartzite countertops?\u00a0 Quartzite is a natural stone that is often mistaken for marble, but it is a completely different material. \u00a0While marble is formed from limestone, quartzite is a metamorphic rock that is formed when sandstone is subjected to high heat and pressure. One of the main benefits of quartzite is its durability. It is a hard, dense material that is resistant to scratches and heat.  Some varieties of this natural stone can be more porous than others, so regular cleaning and sealing is recommended with use. Quartzite is also a visually appealing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":290,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4,5,28,35,16,15],"tags":[17,22,60,20,23,84,41,24,83],"class_list":["post-285","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-about-us","category-es-process","category-natural-stone-countertops","category-new-arrivals","category-quartzite","category-service-area","category-showroom","tag-countertop-production","tag-countertops-elk-river","tag-minnesota-countertops","tag-natural-stone-countertops-2","tag-natural-stone-countertops-elk-river","tag-natural-stone-kitchen","tag-quarantine-remodel","tag-remodeling-in-st-paul","tag-twin-cities-countertops"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=285"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/285\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":292,"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/285\/revisions\/292"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/290"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=285"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exquisitestone.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}