Natural stone countertops continue to lose ground in favor of other popular materials for kitchen countertops. At the same time, granite surfaces, which already trailed quartz, have taken a sharp ...

Kitchen island with Calacatta gold engineered quartz countertop - Michelle54/Shutterstock Calacatta gold is loved for its creamy white background, striking streaks of grey and rich tan accents. With ...

Engineered stone's marble look, without marble's issues, has become a designer and homeowner favorite. “Beloved for their versatility and functionality, white quartz countertops (also referred to as ...

Today’s column comes from deep down a rabbit hole, one I fell into while researching what kind of counter material I would like if I ever remodel my kitchen, which is looking less likely given how ...

Engineered stone has remade the American kitchen, and may now be remaking the law. Makers of quartz countertops are pushing Congress for sweeping legal protection from workers' health claims, even as ...

In the world of home renovations, engineered quartz has been the top choice for countertops for years. But for the workers who cut, grind, and polish the manmade stone, the design choice causes ...

Congress considers a bill to protect quartz manufacturers from lawsuits filed by stone cutters who contract a debilitating disease.

Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.

Since the dawn of modern kitchen design, the conundrum of choosing the perfect countertop has plagued many a homeowner. Marble, wood, laminate — all of these materials have their individual strengths ...

Dublin, Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "U.S. Engineered Quartz Surface Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2020-2030" report has been added to ...