Countertops are the beautiful centerpiece of every home kitchen. The color, material, and finish can either tie a room together or ruin an otherwise carefully constructed aesthetic. Not to mention, countertops are the most touched, most leaned on, and most used part of your kitchen. Even if a renovation ends in timeless beauty, your day-to-day routine can reveal cracks in a kitchen’s practicality and leave you back at the drawing board after all that time, money, and energy spent.
So what are the pros and cons of black quartz countertops?
If you’ve settled on black quartz countertops, there are a few things to consider before crossing your ts and dotting those is on the final stage of installation. Despite its beauty, black quartz isn’t for every homeowner and even if you love the look, quartz might not love your home. From appearance to price and practicality, here’s everything to know about black quartz countertops before saying “yes”.
PROS
Let’s talk positives, starting with the obvious: aesthetic.
The Look
Straight and simple, black quartz is absolutely beautiful. It’s elegant and pairs perfectly with white cabinets and flooring for a modern chromatic kitchen. Far from the outdated white, beige, and gold speckled countertops of yesteryear, black quartz is a style ripe for 2022.
Have a smaller space? Black quartz expands every kitchen no matter how tight and cramped. Black quartz is also perfect if you’ve got louder flooring, cabinets, wall decor, or light fixtures. Clean-cut, black quartz won’t draw attention away from statement colors and patterns elsewhere. There’s no doubt the neat look of black quartz sets the room up for a polished finish regardless of what’s happening on your walls, floors, or ceiling.
Plus, if you’re someone who prefers knowing what’s truly clean versus misleadingly spotless, black quartz leaves nothing to the imagination. When crumbs and stains are left behind, you’ll know exactly where to wipe the counter down.
The (Long-Term) Maintenance
Love the color black but not sure if quartz or granite deserves the green light? The installation cost of quartz may be steeper, but long-term maintenance for quartz won’t break your bank account. That’s because alternatives like black granite require frequent sealing to avoid permanent stains and overall weakening. Quartz doesn’t require frequent sealing and is known for long lifespans, regardless of hefty maintenance. For most, that value is well worth a higher upfront cost.
CONS
The Dirt
Some countertops are easier seen than used. Black quartz is no exception. Although some prefer obvious stains so they can handle grime ASAP, for busy households tight on time or energy for daily cleaning, that transparency is less than ideal.
While stunning, fingerprints, crumbs, moisture from cups full of cold water, and even soap stains from the kitchen sink (literally) rise to the surface. Having a house full of young kids can make upkeep difficult and threats to the look and feel of your countertops constant. Not to mention, while crumbs and soap stains rise to the surface, black insects attracted to the mess blend right in. And there’s nothing quite as terrifying as an invisible ant infestation.
The (Installation) Price
If you’re remodeling on a tight budget, black quartz may get tricky. While black granite is more costly when it comes to long-term maintenance, installing black quartz requires an upfront cost some of us can’t front.
Quartz Countertops Overall…
There aren’t many kitchens that don’t look phenomenal with a black quartz centerpiece. Quartz is timeless, sturdy, and a non-porous natural beauty. And of course, black adds an elegance unmatched by most colorful hues.
So if the cons aren’t too controversial, rest assured that your black quartz installation is an investment worth your time, money, and your future kitchen experience.
Most questions on black quartz? Contact us at Wisconsin Granite Design or better yet, visit our countertop store in Oak Creek and see for yourself. We specialize in the fabrication, delivery and installation of marble, quartz and granite countertops for kitchens, bathrooms and more! We have been a top choice for kitchen countertops, bathroom countertops, remodeling services for 20 years. Add value to your home as you relish in the look and feel of new quartz countertops! Cal for a Free Estimate