Turning up the heat.
Is quartz as heat resistant is granite.
Granite is formed in intense heat and is naturally impervious to high temperatures.
Quartz on the other hand isn t nearly as heat resistant.
In general hot pans will not damage a granite top.
A quartz countertop is an engineered surface.
A quartz countertop can sustain damage when it is subject to really high temperatures.
Hot pots and pans won t damage the surface though they may damage any sealant on them.
Quartz may be resistant to heat but it is not heat proof.
Most granite will be more expensive than quartz.
Natural quartz material is combined with a special resin epoxy glue to form a countertop.
In general natural stone countertops are much better at handling heat than engineered stone options.
All the same we recommend the use of a trivet especially where the worktop is particularly cold.
Granite worktops are heat resistant to a higher temperature than quartz.
In terms of heat resistance granite is the much better choice.
Most quartz makers recommend utilizing cookware that is heat proof as well as table mats trivets reinforced hot pads and other related kitchen accessories that are designed to protect countertop.
The natural stone surfaces can withstand much more heat than quartz can which makes the material an ideal fit for the kitchen.
Quartz is also very heat and scratch resistant.
The quartz used in countertops and flooring is a man made combination of resins and crushed quartz.