Billow Quartz Stone

How durable is Billow quartz stone?

Billow quartz stone is resistant to cracks, scratches and stains. However, like most materials, excessive force and/or pressure from objects can damage the surface.

Billow quartz stone is resistant to most stains caused by fruit juices, liquid food coloring, coffee, tea, wine, grapes and soft drinks.

Billow quartz stone's non-porous nature provides maximum resistance to staining and fully eliminates the need for any sealing. The non-porous quality of the surface also greatly reduces the potential for bacterial growth.

Do I need to apply a sealer to Billow quartz stone?

No. Billow quartz stone is a non-porous surface, so you will never have to apply sealer to any Billow quartz stone surface.

Can I cut on my Billow quartz stone countertop?

Billow quartz stone surfaces are highly scratch resistant; however, avoid using sharp objects such as sharp knives or screwdrivers directly on the surface. The use of a cutting board is always recommended.

How do I maintain Billow quartz stone's natural beauty?

Polished: Due to its high density and non-porous qualities, normal cleaning with a damp cloth and mild detergent will keep your Billow quartz stone surface looking like the first day it was installed. To avoid dulling the surface's shine, make sure to use a non-abrasive cleaner, and thoroughly rinse off with water after use. We recommend a thorough cleaning of your Billow quartz stone surface on a regular basis (because of the patina that can develop on the surface from day from cooking, grease oils in the air) to keep the surface as beautiful as the day it was installed.

How does Billow stone withstand heat?

Billow quartz stone is structurally more heat resistant in comparison to other stones, including granite. However, any stone material can potentially be damaged by sudden and rapid temperature changes, especially near the edges. Therefore, using inexpensive and readily available hot pads or trivets is always recommended, especially when using cooking units such as electric frying pans, crock pots, or roaster ovens. We do not advise putting hot cookware directly on the Billow quartz stone surface.

Is caring for my Billow quartz surface really this easy?

Billow quartz stone's care-free maintenance and everlasting benefits and performance allows more time for the things that matter most to you. Whether you selected Billow quartz stone to be your surface of choice for food preparation or to simply beautify your home, you can enjoy the peace of mind knowing that Billow quartz stone is completely worry and care-free.

Can Billowstone be used outdoors?

While some customers have opted to install Billow quartz stone in outdoor applications - this use is not covered by our "http://www.caesarstoneus.com/customer-service/warranty/">Lifetime Warranty. Billow quartz stone has not been tested in prolonged UV ray exposure settings.

Does Billow quartz stone have any other colors with recycled content?

Yes, Billow quartz stone offers four different "http://www.caesarstoneus.com/products/recycled/">recycled colors. Both our "http://www.caesarstoneus.com/products/color/7141/">Quartz Reflections and "http://www.caesarstoneus.com/products/color/7450/">Ruby Reflections colors are made with up to 35% post-consumer recycled glass. Our new "http://www.caesarstoneus.com/products/color/6350/">Chocolate Truffle and "http://www.caesarstoneus.com/products/color/6140/">Smoky Ash colors are made with up to 17% post-consumer recycled glass.