CALACATTA BOHEME QUARTZITE
CALACATTA BOHEME QUARTZITE
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Calacatta Boheme Quartzite stone’s durability enhances the appeal of current neutral colours like milky white, deep black and faint browns. Because of its excellent finish, Calacatta Boheme shines on countertops in bathrooms and kitchens. The soft tones that make up the Calacatta Boheme surface seem to have been created specifically for adorning the most cutting-edge bathrooms and kitchens. When elegance and distinction are desired, the presence of this natural stone, as balanced as it is shifting, adds the finishing touch that is required for innovation. The magnificent stone commands the space with its strength, timeless style, and durability that withstands use and time.
Modern high-gloss laminate and fine wood both make interesting contrasts with the Calacatta Boheme Quartzite that stands out on the counters of contemporary kitchens. When used in the bathroom with porcelain, tempered glass, and chromed metal, its natural finish gets the best highlight. Calacatta Boheme will unquestionably be the ideal option anywhere an engulfing, sparkling space is desired.
It is available in 20mm and 30mm thickness, in polished and vintage finishes
Composition of Quartzite
Quartzite is a natural stone consisting of 90-99% quartz grains bound together with silica, the stone is formed underneath the surface of the earth where sandstone rich in quartz is reformed under high heat and pressure. Quartzite stone has a granular sugar-like texture and quartz-rich sandstone elicits an earthier feel and granular in appearance. Quartzite is a medium grain with interlocking quartz. This natural stone surface is a metamorphosed sandstone. The composition is dominated by quartz, but originally the sandstone contains some clay minerals and other minerals such as feldspar, fragments of rock that invade the stone in the form of impurities.
Colour and pattern of Quartzite:
Quartzite is commonly found in shades of grey and white quartzite countertops, grey quartzite is most loved by many and some quartzite stones appear to have pinkish or reddish hues due to the presence of iron oxide. Veining and pattern on quartzite are irregular and inconsistent on visualization. The natural stone worktops are also found in tones of Beige, blue, brown, dark grey, golden, green, grey, and white.
Cleaning and Maintenance of Quartzite countertops
Quartzite is a low-cost maintenance material for quartzite kitchen tops. They have different degrees of porosity. Quartzite worktops are porous in nature, they need to be properly sealed to avoid staining and bacterial and fungal contaminations. Sealing is recommended once a year if the quartzite slab is dense and less porous. Though they are scratch-resistant, avoid using abrasive cleaners on the surface which eventually will wear out the polish. After the counters are wiped with soap solution, dry the surface clean to avoid any moisture from settling down. Avoid using Citrus based cleaners like vinegar and lemon or abrasives that can damage the work surface of the countertop. The acidic properties in these cleaners can deteriorate the sealer, causing your countertop to lose polish and be vulnerable to stains.
The cleaning of quartzite needs a minimal maintenance routine when compared to the natural stones of other types. Though the maintenance practice followed for granite and quartzite are similar to each other. If a stain occurs, make a paste of baking soda and water or use a commercial stain removing poultice. Apply a thick layer of paste to the stain and cover the area with plastic wrap. Allow the paste to sit overnight. Wipe the paste away and rinse using a damp cloth. If any trace of the stain remains, repeat the application until the stain is gone.
