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where to find QuartZITE countertop in the UK?

6 years ago

Hi there,
I’m looking for a marble-look, but durable. I’ve been recommended Quartzite and it looks great in photos. But I’ve heard that you need to get it from the right place to make sure it’s good quality etc...

And now no idea where a good place is. Anyone have a quartzite worktop? And would you mind sharing photos and where you got them from?

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Jonathan
6 years ago
Quartzite can be bought at lots of places and an internet search will find someone near you.
Proper quartzite is a hardened sandstone and normally doesn’t come in marble like colours.
Perhaps you should be looking for a quartz such as Silestone or Caesarstone which are available everywhere and also available in lighter colours some containing veining that is very marble like.
You could also look at porcelain such as the Dekton brand although this normally would be a more expensive choice.
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Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks, Jonathan! This is really helpful!

Would love to hear companies that did a good job for people also. I feel lost with so many options online!
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