Cincinnati Idea Book November 2023
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Having said that, should a slab arrive that<br />
Engel says looks different than what he’s seen<br />
before, his team conducts an acid test. If a highly<br />
acidic liquid, like vinegar, etches the surface,<br />
it is not quartzite, but might be a calcium-based<br />
material such as marble. The two materials may<br />
look similar, but quartzite is the more durable<br />
of the two.<br />
Which is right for you?<br />
The answer depends on three main factors:<br />
1) How does the pattern, color, texture work in<br />
your space?<br />
2) How much maintenance (sealing) are you<br />
willing to do?<br />
3) How does the cost fit into your budget?<br />
Once you address the above issues, often the<br />
final few candidates will reveal themselves.<br />
Then it’s time to make the decision on your<br />
own or with the help of a partner, friend or<br />
kitchen designer. Good luck choosing between<br />
the two Q’s!<br />
Taj Mahal quartzite from Stone Mart<br />
Photo by Daniel Feldkamp<br />
36 housetrends.com
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