How scratch resistant quartz is

Why quartz resists scratches

Quartz is engineered from around 93% natural quartz, one of the harder common minerals. That high content of a hard mineral is what gives a quartz worktop its strong scratch resistance. Our FAQ on what quartz is made of covers the make-up.

What this means day to day

In practice, quartz handles everyday kitchen use comfortably. Ordinary contact with utensils, crockery and appliances does not scratch it, which is one of the reasons it suits busy family kitchens so well. Our FAQ on whether quartz worktop is good for kitchens covers this.

Use a chopping board anyway

Despite the scratch resistance, it is still sensible to use a chopping board rather than cutting directly on the surface. This protects the worktop from unnecessary wear and, just as importantly, protects your knife blades. Our FAQ on whether you can use chopping boards on quartz explains.

Scratch resistant, not scratch proof

It is fair to say scratch resistant rather than scratch proof. Determined misuse with a hard, sharp object could mark any surface. But in realistic kitchen use, quartz holds its finish very well. Our FAQ on whether quartz can chip or crack takes a similar honest view.

A practical, hard-wearing surface

The strong scratch resistance is a big part of why quartz is such a practical worktop. Combined with its stain resistance and low maintenance, it makes for an easy surface to live with. Precious Marble supplies and fits quartz from its Bedford base. See the Quartz Worktops Bedford page to start.

To learn more, read whether quartz is harder than granite, whether you can use chopping boards on quartz and whether quartz can chip or crack. The full Quartz FAQs has more.