{"id":30465,"date":"2026-04-24T09:23:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T09:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/?p=30465"},"modified":"2026-08-13T02:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T02:36:41","slug":"what-is-printed-quartz-vs-traditional-quartz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/es\/what-is-printed-quartz-vs-traditional-quartz\/","title":{"rendered":"What is printed quartz vs. traditional quartz?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30465\" class=\"elementor elementor-30465\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa55fe3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa55fe3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb4cbf8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bb4cbf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8880a9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8880a9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;widescreen&quot;,&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;laptop&quot;,&quot;tablet_extra&quot;],&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-679faca elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"679faca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Table of Content<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-342421c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"342421c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"toc-quartz-list\"><li><a href=\"#quick-answer\">Quick Answer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is-printed-quartz\">What are printed quartz and traditional quartz?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#printed-quartz-vs-traditional-quartz\">Printed quartz vs. traditional quartz<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#durability\">Durability, Color Stability &amp; Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cost-and-total-installed-value\">Cost and total installed value<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#decision-guide\">Decision guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25379df elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-the7_button_widget\" data-id=\"25379df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"the7_button_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\"><a href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjIzNTUxIiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\" class=\"box-button elementor-button elementor-size-lg\">get newest catalog<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da7daf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4da7daf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-497074d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"497074d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Printed quartz can deliver striking stone looks, but it is not the same as traditional engineered quartz. Here is how the construction, edges, durability, sunlight exposure, repair, and sourcing questions compare.<\/p><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/printed-quartz-guide\/\">Printed Quartz Slab Sourcing Guide<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cc99b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8cc99b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5179bfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5179bfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"quick-answer\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick answer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85f5417 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85f5417\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/quartz\/quartz-slabs\/?swoof=1&amp;pa_by-craft=printed-quartz-slabs&amp;really_curr_tax=172-product_cat\">Printed quartz<\/a> is engineered quartz with a decorative design applied through digital printing. Traditional quartz is also engineered quartz, but its colors, particles, and veining are created during slab production instead of being added as a separate printed image.<\/p><p>Neither option is automatically better. Printed quartz can offer detailed marble-style patterns, bold movement, and controlled visual effects. Traditional quartz may provide simpler planning for standard edges, cutouts, and everyday applications.<\/p><p>The right choice depends on the exact slab construction, warranty, edge design, UV guidance, and intended use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3d1907 content-align-left the7-hover-visibility-disabled preserve-img-ratio-cover transform-overlay-yes exceeding-frame-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-the7-image-widget\" data-id=\"e3d1907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;hover_visibility&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"the7-image-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"the7-image-container\"><div class=\"the7-image-wrapper the7-elementor-widget the7-transform-container\"><div class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg img-css-resize-wrapper\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"718\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039;%20viewBox%3D&#039;0%200%201536%20718&#039;%2F%3E\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 preload-me aspect lazy lazy-load\" alt=\"blue full body printed quartz gq r0221\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" style=\"--ratio: 1536 \/ 718;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GQ-R0221-1-1536x718.webp\" loading=\"eager\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GQ-R0221-1-1536x718.webp 1536w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GQ-R0221-1-300x140.webp 300w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GQ-R0221-1-1024x479.webp 1024w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GQ-R0221-1-768x359.webp 768w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GQ-R0221-1-scaled.webp 2048w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GQ-R0221-1-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GQ-R0221-1-1000x467.webp 1000w\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fa063a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8fa063a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f03cc4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f03cc4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"what-is-printed-quartz\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is printed quartz?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3ba729 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3ba729\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Printed quartz starts with an engineered quartz slab. The manufacturer then applies a digital design to the surface or to a specific decorative layer. The design may imitate marble, quartzite, concrete, bookmatched stone, or another custom pattern.<\/p><p>Printed quartz is not a single, standard product category. Some slabs use surface printing. Others combine a printed design with a colored base or protective finish. Terms such as \u201cfull body\u201d or \u201cthrough-body printed\u201d may also have different meanings between manufacturers. They do not always mean that the exact face pattern continues unchanged through every edge.<\/p><p>Before ordering, ask how the design is constructed and how it will appear at exposed edges, cutouts, seams, and areas that may be chipped or scratched.<\/p><p>Printed quartz is also different from natural quartzite. Quartzite is natural stone formed by geological heat and pressure. 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the7-elementor-widget the7-transform-container\"><div class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg img-css-resize-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039;%20viewBox%3D&#039;0%200%20920%201024&#039;%2F%3E\" class=\"attachment-large size-large preload-me aspect lazy lazy-load\" alt=\"calacatta beige gold printed quartz gq r0247 for wholesale\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" style=\"--ratio: 920 \/ 1024;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/R0247-2-920x1024.webp\" loading=\"eager\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/R0247-2-920x1024.webp 920w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/R0247-2-270x300.webp 270w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/R0247-2-768x855.webp 768w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/R0247-2-1380x1536.webp 1380w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/R0247-2-scaled.webp 1841w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/R0247-2-11x12.webp 11w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/R0247-2-1000x1113.webp 1000w\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86d194c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"86d194c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7804074 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7804074\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"what-is-traditional-quartz\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is traditional quartz?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcb3622 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcb3622\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Traditional quartz is made by combining quartz aggregate with resin, pigments, and other materials. The mixture is pressed and cured into slabs. Its color and pattern are formed during this production process rather than printed onto the finished face.<\/p><p>The pattern is not necessarily continuous through the entire slab. Many traditional quartz designs can still look different at an edge than on the surface. However, the color and particles are generally integrated into the slab more than a surface-only image.<\/p><p>This may make traditional quartz easier to plan for common edge profiles, sink cutouts, and standard countertop applications. The result still depends on the selected color, finish, installation, and type of damage.<\/p><p>For broader planning information, visit GrandQuartz Tech\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/quartz-countertops\/\">Quartz Countertops<\/a> resource.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39f546e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"39f546e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T458-overlook-mountain-gold-vein-printed-quartz-pale-silver-white-cool-grey-wavy-faint-warm-trace-1-scaled.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-38330\" alt=\"t458 overlook mountain gold vein printed quartz pale silver white cool grey wavy faint warm trace 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T458-overlook-mountain-gold-vein-printed-quartz-pale-silver-white-cool-grey-wavy-faint-warm-trace-1-scaled.webp 2048w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T458-overlook-mountain-gold-vein-printed-quartz-pale-silver-white-cool-grey-wavy-faint-warm-trace-1-300x152.webp 300w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T458-overlook-mountain-gold-vein-printed-quartz-pale-silver-white-cool-grey-wavy-faint-warm-trace-1-1024x520.webp 1024w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T458-overlook-mountain-gold-vein-printed-quartz-pale-silver-white-cool-grey-wavy-faint-warm-trace-1-768x390.webp 768w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T458-overlook-mountain-gold-vein-printed-quartz-pale-silver-white-cool-grey-wavy-faint-warm-trace-1-1536x780.webp 1536w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T458-overlook-mountain-gold-vein-printed-quartz-pale-silver-white-cool-grey-wavy-faint-warm-trace-1-18x9.webp 18w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/T458-overlook-mountain-gold-vein-printed-quartz-pale-silver-white-cool-grey-wavy-faint-warm-trace-1-1000x508.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a0cf9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37a0cf9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd7181e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd7181e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"printed-quartz-vs-traditional-quartz\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Printed quartz vs. traditional quartz<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f767634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f767634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"overflow-x:auto\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Printed quartz<\/th>\n<th>Traditional quartz<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Construction<\/td>\n<td>Quartz-based slab with a digitally applied decorative design; details vary by product<\/td>\n<td>Quartz aggregate, resin, pigments, and other materials formed into a slab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main appeal<\/td>\n<td>Detailed visuals and controlled pattern placement<\/td>\n<td>Familiar engineered-quartz appearance with many colors and patterns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pattern depth<\/td>\n<td>May be concentrated near the surface; product claims require verification<\/td>\n<td>Usually more integrated, but not necessarily fully through-body<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Edge appearance<\/td>\n<td>The base color may show on some exposed edges or chips<\/td>\n<td>Often more consistent, depending on the design and slab construction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Edge planning<\/td>\n<td>A mitered edge may help continue the face design on selected slabs<\/td>\n<td>Eased, beveled, and mitered edges are commonly used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Repairs<\/td>\n<td>Deep damage may affect the decorative layer or reveal the base<\/td>\n<td>Repairs may be easier to match, but results depend on color and damage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UV exposure<\/td>\n<td>Review the exact product guidance and warranty<\/td>\n<td>UV performance is also product-specific; outdoor use should not be assumed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maintenance<\/td>\n<td>Usually routine care, with added attention to the decorative finish<\/td>\n<td>Usually routine quartz care, subject to the manufacturer\u2019s instructions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Suitable uses<\/td>\n<td>Feature islands, vanities, walls, and design-led interiors<\/td>\n<td>Kitchens, rentals, commercial counters, and projects needing simpler planning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef04655 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef04655\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"durability\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Durability, Color Stability &amp; Maintenance<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa5cdc4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa5cdc4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-946b4b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"946b4b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"how-printed-quartz-looks-at-edges-and-cutouts\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How printed quartz looks at edges and cutouts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a19a52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a19a52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The face of a printed slab may look highly realistic, but edges and cutouts can reveal more about its construction.<\/p><p>If the design is mainly near the surface, an exposed edge may show the base material rather than the printed veining. This can affect sink openings, cooktop cutouts, waterfall panels, backsplash returns, and thickened apron edges.<\/p><p>A mitered edge can wrap the face of the slab onto the side. This may create a closer visual match on a waterfall island or thick edge. However, mitered edges add labor, cost, and a seam line. They also require careful pattern planning at corners.<\/p><p>Before approving a printed quartz slab, request:<\/p><ul><li>Large slab images or a full-slab review under suitable lighting<\/li><li>A polished edge sample<\/li><li>A mitered edge sample if a waterfall or thick edge is planned<\/li><li>A sink cutout or corner detail, when available<\/li><li>A layout drawing showing seams, backsplashes, and pattern direction<\/li><\/ul><p>The contractor should confirm these details before cutting the slab.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2a16e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e2a16e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D&apos;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&apos; viewBox%3D&apos;0 0 1024 1024&apos;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3I-full-body-printed-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"lazy-load attachment-large size-large wp-image-41649\" alt=\"3i full body printed\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3I-full-body-printed-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3I-full-body-printed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3I-full-body-printed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3I-full-body-printed-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3I-full-body-printed-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3I-full-body-printed-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3I-full-body-printed-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3I-full-body-printed.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">GQ's 3I full body printed Samples<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65a13be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"65a13be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e35313d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e35313d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"durability-and-everyday-use\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Durability and everyday use<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30c2101 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30c2101\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Both products use an engineered quartz base and may perform well in many indoor countertop applications. However, the quartz base alone does not determine the wear resistance of a printed decorative layer.<\/p><p>For printed quartz, review the protective finish, care instructions, and warranty. A deep scratch or chip that reaches the decorative layer may be harder to blend than damage to a design with more integrated color. A repair may improve the appearance without making the damage invisible.<\/p><p>For either product, use a cutting board and trivets. Avoid heavy impacts, abrasive cleaners, sharp tools, and direct contact with hot cookware. Quartz is durable, but it is not damage-proof.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08c165b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"08c165b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d658bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d658bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">UV exposure and color stability<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80a48e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80a48e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sunlight should be considered for any quartz surface, especially printed quartz. Indoor exposure through windows is different from outdoor use, but strong or prolonged sunlight may affect some products.<\/p><p>Ask the manufacturer for written guidance covering:<\/p><ul><li>Indoor UV exposure<\/li><li>Color stability<\/li><li>Fading or yellowing exclusions<\/li><li>Warranty limitations<\/li><\/ul><p>Keep the product indoors. For kitchens with large windows, review the warranty for the exact slab before purchase.<a href=\"https:\/\/grandquartztech.com\/quartz-maintenance-manual\/\">View complete maintenance guide<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63a9d3e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63a9d3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f34702 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f34702\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maintenance and repair<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfa2bbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfa2bbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many quartz surfaces can be cleaned with a soft cloth, water, and mild dish soap. Wipe spills promptly, especially coffee, wine, oil, citrus, vinegar, and strongly colored foods.<\/p><p>Unless the manufacturer approves them, avoid:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Abrasive powders and scouring pads<\/li>\n<li>Oven cleaner and paint stripper<\/li>\n<li>Strong solvents<\/li>\n<li>Routine polishing compounds<\/li>\n<li>Direct contact with hot pans<\/li>\n<li>Cutting directly on the countertop<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Printed quartz deserves extra care around anything that could dull, cut, or wear the decorative finish. Minor marks may clean away, while deep scratches and chips may need professional evaluation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b096bbc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b096bbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7154e81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7154e81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"cost-and-total-installed-value\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost and total installed value<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f79b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55f79b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Compare the full installed cost, not only the slab price. Printed quartz may require more layout planning, selective slab placement, pattern matching, mitered edges, or additional material to manage seams and waste.<\/p><p>Traditional quartz may be simpler to source and install when repeatability is more important than dramatic veining. It is not automatically less expensive. Labor, availability, thickness, edge details, delivery, and installation conditions all affect the final price.<\/p><p>Request the same scope for both materials, including:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Slab quantity and thickness<\/li>\n<li>Edge profile<\/li>\n<li>Sink and cooktop cutouts<\/li>\n<li>Backsplash requirements<\/li>\n<li>Seam locations<\/li>\n<li>Delivery and installation<\/li>\n<li>Pattern layout and waste assumptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85180f8 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-stretch elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"85180f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjIzNTUxIiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">REQUEST NEWEST QUOTE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ab3049 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ab3049\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;slideshow&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_gallery&quot;:[],&quot;background_slideshow_loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_duration&quot;:5000,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_transition_duration&quot;:500,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23098dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23098dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"decision-guide\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Decision guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-930cde1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"930cde1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choose printed quartz if<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee7780f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee7780f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You want a specific, high-definition stone appearance; the product documents support the intended use; and the design has manageable edges, cutouts, and seams. It can be a strong choice when the surface is a major design feature.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8ebbdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b8ebbdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choose traditional quartz if<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69ec3dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69ec3dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You want a familiar engineered surface with simpler edge planning and fewer uncertainties around pattern depth and repair expectations. It may be the better default when practical performance and straightforward installation are the priorities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24ffed1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24ffed1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f585bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f585bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When printed quartz may make sense<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa38878 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa38878\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Printed quartz may suit a project when the visual goal is specific and the technical documentation supports the application. Potential uses include:<\/p><ul>\n<li>Statement kitchen islands with uncomplicated edges<\/li>\n<li>Waterfall islands with planned miter work<\/li>\n<li>Bathroom vanities with light to moderate use<\/li>\n<li>Full-height backsplashes<\/li>\n<li>Feature walls and reception desks<\/li>\n<li>Design-led interiors with controlled lighting<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>GrandQuartz Tech lists options such as Calacatta Gold Printed Quartz GQ-R0213 and Calacatta Gold Full Body Printed Quartz GQ-R0220. These may suit a project seeking a white-and-gold stone appearance.<\/p><p>Review current slab images, construction details, finish, warranty, edge behavior, and exposure guidance before ordering. Do not approve a product from its name or sample alone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-508ce10 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"508ce10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3d640c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3d640c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When traditional quartz may be the better choice<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26c08a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26c08a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Traditional quartz may be a better default when a project needs familiar installation practices, straightforward sourcing, or several exposed edges and cutouts. It may suit busy kitchens, rental properties, and commercial counters where practical planning is more important than maximum visual realism.<\/p><p>The final decision should still be based on the selected color, finish, slab availability, warranty, and contractor\u2019s installation plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73a41e8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73a41e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca0eb3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca0eb3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-308a66c elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"308a66c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5081\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5081\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M192 127.338v257.324c0 17.818-21.543 26.741-34.142 14.142L29.196 270.142c-7.81-7.81-7.81-20.474 0-28.284l128.662-128.662c12.599-12.6 34.142-3.676 34.142 14.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is printed quartz real quartz?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5081\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5081\"><p>Printed quartz uses an engineered quartz base. Its main difference is that the decorative design is applied through a printing process.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5082\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5082\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M192 127.338v257.324c0 17.818-21.543 26.741-34.142 14.142L29.196 270.142c-7.81-7.81-7.81-20.474 0-28.284l128.662-128.662c12.599-12.6 34.142-3.676 34.142 14.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is printed quartz better than traditional quartz?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5082\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5082\"><p>Not in every situation. Printed quartz may offer more controlled visual realism, while traditional quartz may be easier to plan for standard edges, repairs, and everyday use.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5083\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5083\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M192 127.338v257.324c0 17.818-21.543 26.741-34.142 14.142L29.196 270.142c-7.81-7.81-7.81-20.474 0-28.284l128.662-128.662c12.599-12.6 34.142-3.676 34.142 14.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does printed quartz fade in sunlight?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5083\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5083\"><p>Performance depends on the product, finish, exposure, and warranty. Request written UV and color-stability guidance before purchase.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5084\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5084\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M192 127.338v257.324c0 17.818-21.543 26.741-34.142 14.142L29.196 270.142c-7.81-7.81-7.81-20.474 0-28.284l128.662-128.662c12.599-12.6 34.142-3.676 34.142 14.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can printed quartz be repaired?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5084\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5084\"><p>Some damage can be improved, but deep scratches or chips may expose the base or affect the printed layer. Ask about repair procedures before approving the material.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5085\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5085\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M192 127.338v257.324c0 17.818-21.543 26.741-34.142 14.142L29.196 270.142c-7.81-7.81-7.81-20.474 0-28.284l128.662-128.662c12.599-12.6 34.142-3.676 34.142 14.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does printed quartz require a mitered edge?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5085\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5085\"><p>Not always. A mitered edge may improve the appearance of selected designs when the base color contrasts with the face pattern.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5086\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5086\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M192 127.338v257.324c0 17.818-21.543 26.741-34.142 14.142L29.196 270.142c-7.81-7.81-7.81-20.474 0-28.284l128.662-128.662c12.599-12.6 34.142-3.676 34.142 14.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does printed quartz need sealing?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5086\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5086\"><p>Many engineered quartz surfaces do not require sealing. Follow the care instructions for the exact product.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5087\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5087\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M192 127.338v257.324c0 17.818-21.543 26.741-34.142 14.142L29.196 270.142c-7.81-7.81-7.81-20.474 0-28.284l128.662-128.662c12.599-12.6 34.142-3.676 34.142 14.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can printed quartz be used outdoors?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5087\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5087\"><p>Only when the manufacturer approves outdoor use in writing. 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