When we last took a look at the range of kitchen countertop materials available, we found quartz to be the ideal choice for providing the aesthetics and durability of quarried stone with the accessibility and ecological conscientiousness of engineered materials. Besides mimicking the shades and tones of naturally-quarried stone, quartz makes for a non-porous work surface that is resistant to scratches, burns, and stains – making it the ideal choice of material to withstand the entire spectrum of spices, sauces, and culinary activities typically found in Malaysian kitchens. To help you put your kitchen together, we listed five of the nation’s highest-rated providers of quartz countertops here.
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Named after the Mediterranean town of Caesarea, and the highest of titles in the ancient Roman civilization, Caesarstone is a pioneer of quartz countertops and perhaps one of the most recognizable brands of quartz kitchen surfaces to date. Born in 1987 out of a repurposed terrazzo tile factory, Caesarstone is now a global entity that adheres to numerous international standards governing quality management, environmental impact, and food safety. Their latest collection – the Concetto series, is a unique offering that combines the standard blend of 93 percent quartz with petrified wood or semi-precious stones such as aragonite, amethyst, and variously coloured agates, to elevate kitchens beyond the level of extravagance set by other quartz countertops.
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There are infinite options for materials and ideas that you may have in mind during the remodeling process. Here’s where Cosentino has made it their mission to make that choice easier for you. The company, renowned worldwide for their high value innovative surfaces works together with its clients and partners to provide homeowners with personalized, exquisite design that adds value to your living spaces.
Thanks to pioneering and leading brands under Cosentino such as Silestone®, Dekton® or Sensa by Cosentino®, consumers can now have access to technologically advanced surfaces that allow the creation of unique environments and designs for the home and public spaces.
For kitchen countertops, Cosentino offers integrated solutions to fulfil your most stringent requirements for maintenance and durability, whilst also ensuring your kitchen looks spectacular. Choose amongst an unlimited variety of materials, formats, and colours that Cosentino offers and find your perfect kitchen style. For instance, Silestone® which is made of more than 90% of natural quartz, gives you more than 80 different colours and textures, while Dekton®, the new ultracompact surface offers a high resistant option due to its zero porosity characteristics.
Jess Stone Quartz Surfaces (Jess Quartz)
Image credit: Jess Stone Quartz Surfaces (Jess Quartz)
An emerging market leader in the supplies of quartz stone worktops (or countertops) in Malaysia, Jess Stone Quartz Surfaces (Jess Quartz) offers the largest quartz stone surface colour variations for kitchen tabletops with 36 quartz colours to choose from. The company specializes in supplying kitchen cabinet table tops, counter tops and vanity counter tops for residential and commercial. The beauty about JESS STONE is this surface does not require periodic sealing. It is heat resistant; however as with all quartz materials it is still recommended that hot cookware be placed on a trivet. The surfaces are non-porous and, as a consequence, are completely hygienic and simple to maintain. In addition to its resistance and durability, its aesthetic and decorative looks create a perfect kitchen, bathroom, flooring, staircase, wall feature and other interior designs, including commercial applications.
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Hailing from Verona, Italy, Santamargherita resides in the heart of the Italian stone district. With a pedigree stretching back more than 50 years and a market that now spans the entire globe, Santamargherita is not only the pioneer of quartz surfaces, but is in fact among the leaders of innovation and design in the industry today.
Not only does Santamargherita claim various internationally recognized accreditations to its’ name, what really sets Santamargherita apart from its’ peers is their latest Metropolis Collection which offers a one of a kind finish that is both visually distinctive and tactility pleasant, making it almost indistinguishable from natural stone. Available from Beaufix.
* Brands are listed alphabetically
