Surface pairing

Engineered Quartz CompositeCountertop

Residential material guide

Quartz-composite flexural strength: 30–40 MPa per ASTM C880, positioning between high-pressure laminate and natural granite. Premium grades utilize high-purity ground quartz with particle size distribution controlled to D50 20–50 μm to minimize resin-rich voids.

Resin content: 6–10% by mass; exceeding 10% reduces scratch resistance below Mohs 6 and compromises stone-like aesthetics. Binder chemistry: unsaturated polyester with methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) initiator, 1.5–2.5% by weight, curing to 85–90% conversion.

Hardness

6-7 HV

Surface resistance

Overview

What this surface adds to the room.

Pigmentation: inorganic metal oxides (TiO₂, Fe₂O₃) for base colors; organic UV stabilizers (benzotriazole derivatives, 0.3–0.5%) for yellowing resistance—stability inferior to Fadior's PVD ceramic coatings (TiN, ZrN) deposited at 450°C per ISO 2409.

Material note

Balances the steel body

These surfaces soften the look of stainless steel and help the room feel more residential without losing practical performance.

Material note

Chosen for daily contact

They matter most where hands, heat, utensils, and visual wear all meet at one working surface.

Material note

Works by contrast

The value here is not to imitate steel, but to give the system a calmer counterpoint in tone and texture.

Core data

The key figures, kept clean.

Item	Value	Note
Material grade	Available on request	Base material reference
Steel standard	Available on request	Published standard
Thickness	Available on request	Typical working thickness
Hardness	6-7 HV	Surface resistance reading
Corrosion resistance	Available on request	Suitability across room conditions
Salt spray	Available on request	Accelerated exposure reference
Emission value	Available on request	Testing reference available on request