by Stonhaus Design | 15/05/2026 | Finishes & Care
Is quartzite heat resistant? Yes. True quartzite is a rock made almost entirely of quartz, fused at temperatures no kitchen comes close to, and it contains no resin to scorch or melt. What remains is a mechanical risk: a sudden temperature jump at a thin edge or a...
by Stonhaus Design | 09/05/2026 | Finishes & Care
Sealing natural stone means applying an impregnating sealer, a liquid that soaks into the pores and repels water and oil. A spill then stays on the surface long enough to be blotted. The Natural Stone Institute puts it plainly in its care and cleaning guide: sealing...
by Stonhaus Design | 23/04/2026 | Finishes & Care
The most common way marble gets stained is a well-meant wipe. A paper towel dragged across spilled wine spreads it over more stone. The Natural Stone Institute’s care advice is to blot instead, then flush the spot with water and mild soap, rinse and dry. To...
by Stonhaus Design | 18/03/2026 | Finishes & Care
Is quartz heat resistant? Up to a point. Engineered quartz takes warm plates and the everyday warmth of a kitchen in stride, but it is not heatproof. The resin binding its quartz particles can scorch, cloud or crack under a hot pan or an appliance that runs for hours,...
by Stonhaus Design | 15/03/2026 | Finishes & Care
Polished marble is ground with progressively finer abrasives until it reflects light, which deepens the color and sharpens the veining. Honed marble stops before the shine: the surface is smooth and matte, the color reads a little lighter and the veins look softer....
