Naica Quartzite Care Program

Caring for natural stone countertops involves more than simply cleaning the surface after use. Most natural stone surfaces benefit from having sealer treatments periodically and Naica quartzite countertops are no different. In fact, since they are quartzite it makes sense to treat them using the best practices. What are those? in this article, we will take a brief look at not only why sealing Naica quartzite surfaces is a good idea, but we will cover the best way to care for and maintain not only Naica, but all quartzite countertop surfaces. For a discussion of why sealing quartzite can be challenging checkout out article entitled: Meeting the Challenge of Sealing Quartzite. Now, on to the topic at hand.

Wet Cutting Naica Quartzite

Natural quartzite slabs are cut in many cases using wet saws to make the cuts in the material. Like other quartzite surfaces, Naica gets cut using saws and other tools in a wet environment. However, keeping liquids out of the pores of natural stone is beneficial and even when the slab is being cut, it makes sense to reduce the amount of water that the stone absorbs.

Maintenance & Care Routine for Naica Quartzite

When thinking of a care and maintenance routine for Naica quartzite surfaces, one might immediately associate the task with caring for the slab as a countertop in the home after installation. Yet, in the home after installation, or in the shop prior to installation, it makes perfect sense to use an effective sealer on Naica quartzite countertops. Even though sealing stone does not make it stain-proof, it does increase the stone's ability to resist the dirts and liquids that can discolor and mar natural Naica quartzite surfaces. Many water and oil based liquids in a shop or in a household can make their way into the pores and stain a stone. So, applying a high quality sealer for quartzite is an easy way to increase the resistance of the slab against these liquids.

Quartzite Care & Maintenance Recommended for Naica

There are several opinions promoted regarding whether it is necessary to seal natural stone surfaces. Because of this, fabrication pros and consumers alike may wonder just how important it is. The answer to that question would depend on how you feel about having a stone that reaches its full potential. Naica quartzite , and many other natural stone materials offer a range of performance. The porosity of the stone impacts its resistance to staining. Sealing the stone boosts its ability to resist stains. That is consistent with the authoritative recommendation.

Many consider the NSI to be the authority on all things having to do with natural stone. What is it? It is a trade association representing every aspect of the natural stone industry. Its current membership at the time of this writing exceeds 2,000 members in over 50 countries and it is an authoritative source for safety and technical standards and information regarding the use of natural stone.

This organization says in this document that "in many cases it makes sense to seal" thus indicating that the best course of action regarding natural stone (including Naica quartzite countertops) is to treat them with sealer. In fact, many of the stone industry's most successful professionals recommend sealing. Even after a countertop is installed it is important for the owner of that stone to have care and maintenance program and follow it.

As we have discussed, Naica quartzite, as well as other quartzite benefits from having a regular routine that includes sealer application. Keeping water out if the pores of any natural stone improves the appearance of that particular stone. In fact the lighter the material, or the darker the material, the easier a discoloration from water could happen. For this reason and others, it is good to practice the techniques we have discussed in this article when working with or on Naica quartzite.