Does Quartz Need Sealing
Does Quartz Need Sealing?
It is one of the most common quartz questions, and the answer is reassuringly simple. Here is whether quartz needs sealing, and why.
The short answer
No sealing needed
Quartz never needs sealing.
It is non-porous, so there is nothing for a sealant to do.
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Sealing ever needed
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Porous surface
No, quartz worktops never need sealing. Quartz is non-porous, which means liquids cannot soak into the surface, so there is nothing for a sealant to do. This is different from natural stones such as granite and marble, which are porous and do need regular sealing. The no-sealing quality is one of the biggest practical advantages of quartz, saving ongoing time and cost. To understand why, read whether quartz is porous and whether quartz is a natural stone.
At a glance
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Why no sealing
Liquids cannot soak in.
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The advantage
No re-sealing, ever.
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The difference
Granite and marble do need sealing.
Why quartz does not need sealing
The short answer
Quartz does not need sealing, ever. This is not a question of how often, the answer is simply that quartz never requires it. The reason is the structure of the material itself. Our FAQ on whether quartz is porous explains the detail.
Why quartz is non-porous
Quartz is engineered from around 93% crushed quartz bound with resin into a dense slab with no open pores. Because liquids cannot penetrate the surface, there is nothing for a sealant to protect. Our FAQ on what quartz is made of covers the make-up.
How this differs from natural stone
Natural stones such as granite and marble are porous to varying degrees, so they are sealed to stop liquids soaking in and staining, and that sealing needs renewing over time. Quartz removes that task entirely. Our FAQ on quartz versus granite worktops compares the two.
What this means for you
In practice, it means no sealing products to buy, no re-sealing schedule and no worrying about whether the seal has worn. Quartz care is just routine cleaning. Our FAQ on how to maintain quartz worktops covers the simple routine.
A genuine long-term benefit
No sealing is a real, ongoing benefit over the life of the worktop, in time saved and cost avoided. It is one of the practical reasons quartz is so popular. Precious Marble supplies and fits quartz from its Bedford base. See the Quartz Worktops Bedford page to start.
Key points
Quartz never needs sealing
Not occasionally, never.
It is non-porous
Liquids cannot soak in, so no sealant is needed.
Unlike natural stone
Granite and marble do need regular sealing.
A real long-term saving
No products, no schedule, no worry.
To learn more, read whether quartz is porous, how to maintain quartz worktops and quartz versus granite worktops. The full Quartz FAQs has more.
Less upkeep, more kitchen
Precious Marble supplies, fabricates and fits non-porous quartz that never needs sealing. Tell us about your kitchen for a free quote. 0% interest-free finance is available.
More from the Quartz FAQs
Common questions
Does quartz need sealing?
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How is quartz different from granite for sealing?
How often should you seal a quartz worktop?
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