As consumers begin moving away from granite countertops in favor of other materials, quartz manufacturers are bringing a variety of new products to market. Here are five lovely options.
Quartz manufacturer
Caesarstone is launching Statuario Nuvo, a new premium design, this fall
throughout the U.S. Statuario Nuvo is the brand's interpretation of attractive
Statuario marble, bringing a refined finish with impressive dark veining on a
white background, complemented by a delicately diffused subsurface vein
structure. The new option will be part of the maker's Supernatural series.
caesarstone.com.
Daltile has expanded
it One Quartz surfacing line with the addition of a 1.2 cm slab alongside
traditional 2 cm and 3 cm sizes. Available in four contemporary, neutral tones
the option provides an affordable alternative for tub surrounds, shower walls,
and countertop surfaces. The One Quartz collection provides a waterproof seal
upon installation, and does not emit VOCs. The 1.2 cm slab is a lighter weight
option and, like other products in the line, is available in charcoal gray,
warm beige, darker taupe, and light pear gray colorways. daltile.com
Hanwha Surfaces'
HanStone Quartz division has added two new colors to its product line,
including veining patterns to mimic the look of Carrara marble. The Italian
Waves colorway is inspired by Tuscany with rich gray veining and a glossy
sheen. Classic Statue features more subtle, wispy veining complemented by
contrasting darker-veined undertones in the high-gloss white surface. HanStone
is designed with both beauty and durability in mind, and is non-porous and
scratch-, stain-, and heat-resistant. The brand has recently expanded
distribution in the Southeastern U.S. to help meet nationwide demand. hanstone-quartz.com
The L.E. Smith
Company has added 12 new quartz colors to its VanitEase line of bathroom
vanities. The additions bring the number of colors in the program to 24 in
total; the other 12 colors compose natural granite options. The VanitEase line
is unique in the industry in that it is not limited to sizes that will fit
standard or stock cabinets. The selections are highly customizable, while still
offering lead times as short as one week. lesmith.com
Known for maximizing imaging technology in laminates, Wilsonart is
adding stone surfaces to its product line. Twenty-one Wilsonart Quartz
patterns are currently available, with another 29 forthcoming. The
50-pattern collection will break down into four categories based on
texture and structure of the material: Fine & Small Scale, Medium
Scale, Large Scale, and Veining & Movement, which includes the Arno pattern (shown). wilsonart.com.