Verde Karsai Quartzite Care Program

Although natural quartzites such as Verde Karsai are very tough and scratch resistant, there are some practices that are recommended for these natural stone surfaces. Even before they are installed keeping water out of the pores of quartzite such as Verde Karsai is beneficial. In this article we will journey through the topic of how to care for and maintain Verde Karsai quartzite surfaces. As we do, we will mention some additional things to keep in mind during the fabrication process. 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.

Cutting Verde Karsai Quartzite Wet

Cutting natural quartzite, including Verde Karsai is many times done using a wet environment. Using a wet saw to make cuts in a Verde Karsai quartzite slab is beneficial for cutting, but it defeats the purpose of keeping liquid out of the pores of the stone. Therefore, employing a method for keeping water out of the pores of the stone makes sense.

Caring for and Maintaining Verde Karsai Quartzite

Whether the stone is in the shop or installed in a home, Verde Karsai quartzite surfaces benefit from being treated with a quality stone sealer. These products won't make the stone stain-proof by any means, but they do provide a valuable task. Dirt and spills that are common not only in households, but also in work areas are repelled when an effective sealer is used to treat a Verde Karsai slab. This means that applying a natural quartzite sealer to the stone will boost its resistance to stains that can be delivered into the pores via moisture and oil.

Quartzite Care & Maintenance Recommended for Verde Karsai

A question that is sometimes found to be on the minds of professionals and consumers alike is, "Is sealing Verde Karsai quartzite required?" The answer to that question would depend on how much importance the one asking the question puts on getting the very best results. Why? Because not every single quartzite slab that is made into a countertop will be sealed either correctly or often enough. By the same token though, those countertops will not have the highest level of stain resistance either.

The NSI 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. It serves as the authoritative source for safety and technical standards and information regarding the use of natural stone. What does it say regarding sealers?

The NSI offers training on sealers and application thereof, which implies the importance of using sealer to improve stone's resistance to water and oil based liquids. Additionally, we recommend that a care and maintenance routine be used by consumers after installation. Doing so gives the owner of the stone the best performance opportunity.

As we have discussed, Verde Karsai 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 Verde Karsai quartzite.