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Questions tagged [quartz]

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How bad is this quartz countertop seam (color mismatch)?

Reality check here. The seam fits together quite well, but my wife and I were unpleasantly surprised by the degree of the color mismatch. Is that considered normal?
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Should I be able to see the seam on an L-shaped Quartz countertop?

I'm trying to get feedback on if this seam is expected from install of an L-shaped countertop. I understand that a seam is needed, but I wasn't sure that it was going to be this noticeable. Is there anything that can be done to make it less…
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Does electrical outlet in man made quartz backsplash require box extender by code?

I have a 3/4" thick man made quartz backsplash in the kitchen. The electrical box cut outs are not quite big enough for the box extender. The electrician says I need the box extender and that the backsplash guys often have to trim their installs…
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How can I remove a dull spot in a quartz countertop caused by Magic Eraser?

I used a Magic Eraser on my quartz to remove a stain and now there is a dull spot. How do you polish it to bring back the shine?
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Quartzite counter installation progress Feedback

Just last year I had concrete counter tops that turned out bad. So not we are fully redoing the project and I got a contractor. The contractor said he does countertop I stalls all the time. He also said on occasion he does the Fabricating. So he…
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Scratched Quartz Countertop

When I was installing a quartz countertop, i had it upside down so I could mount the sink to it. When I flipped it over, there was a small scratch in it (the quartz was brand new). I assume there was a screw or something protruding from the…
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Quartz Countertop, Backsplash caulking

Please see attached picture it appears that there is no caulking between the countertop & backsplash. I just noticed this area, it is right behind my faucet where water could drip down into the back of cabinet & cause mold & water damage. Also, is…
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How can I remove rust stains from a cultured quartz countertop surface?

I have an otherwise-new slab that was gathering dust [and assorted metal tools apparently!] for some time. We can see the outlines of two rusted tools here. One is a utility knife blade and the other is anyone's guess. Is there a way to hide/fix…
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Gap between quartz upstand and wall

I have just had quartz worktops fitted inc upstands. The gap between the upstands and the wall is up to 1/2 inch. I realise that the walls are not straight and can see how this might impact on the upstands, but surely this would be spotted prior…
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Fix scratch on quartz countertop

My quartz countertop has a faint scratch on it. Is there a way to repair or at least obfuscate it?
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Replace kitchen base unit under quartz worktop

Can I replace a kitchen base unit without affecting the rest of the kitchen? It’s a 1000mm unit on legs, on the end of a 2600 stretch. There’s an end panel on the left, a built in oven and hob to the right and a quartz worktop. The bottom of the…
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Leveling countertop for quartz

I had a Formica countertop that originally had an edge with a raised bar. I removed the Formica and the raised bar - it was made up of a stack of 2x4s that I removed - the last 2x4 that I left was about 3/4" higher than the cabinet tops so I laid…
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Can I use a sander or grinder to polish quartz countertop edges?

I had a quartz countertop installed, however they did a poor job where it was cut. They used max 200 grit sandpaper with an angle grinder. Also they applied a sealer and now it has some kind of stains. I have an orbital sander tool and angle…
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Are there any non-cosmetic differences among quartz countertops?

I'm planning to get a quartz countertop. One contractor told me that all brands of quartz are the same quality since they use the same patented process. Two other contractors told me there is a quality difference among brands. I've looked online and…
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Can a quartz vanity countertop be recut for a larger sink?

I currently have a 55x19 quartz countertop that has a small undermount sink. If I decide to reuse the countertop for a larger drop in sink could it be recut by a pro shop? What is the probability that this might crack (due to narrow margins left…
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