How to Choose Quartz Countertops for Your Kitchen or Bathroom

9 October 2026

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Quartz Countertop Guide · September 28, 2026

Choose quartz countertops by viewing the full pattern, coordinating undertones, understanding seams and edges, and confirming fabrication, care, availability, and warranty details before ordering.

What should you look for when buying quartz?

Quick answer: Start with color and pattern, but also compare full-slab movement, finish, thickness, edge profile, seam placement, fabrication details, availability, care guidance, and manufacturer warranty.

A small sample helps with color, but it may not reveal the full scale or direction of dramatic veining. Whenever possible, review a larger display or slab before final approval.

Coordinate the quartz with the whole room

Bring cabinet, flooring, paint, and backsplash samples together. Warm and cool undertones can look different under showroom lighting and inside the home.

Use dramatic veining as a focal point.

Choose quieter patterns when tile or cabinetry should lead.

Consider how the slab will look across an island, perimeter, and backsplash.

Review finish and sheen in both natural and artificial light.

Ask about fabrication before ordering

The finished result depends on planning as well as the surface selection. Discuss measurements, sink and cooktop cutouts, faucet holes, support, overhangs, seams, edge profiles, backsplash height, and installation access.

Where are seams likely to appear?

How will veining align at seams and corners?

Which edge profiles suit the selected design?

When will final field measurements be taken?

Understand care, heat, and warranty guidance

Quartz is nonporous and easy to maintain, but it is not maintenance-free or heat-proof. Follow the specific manufacturer’s cleaning, heat, sunlight, and warranty instructions. Use trivets and avoid harsh or abrasive products unless approved.

Compare quartz manufacturers and collections

Novateck’s quartz selections include Raphael Stone Collection, Cambria, VIATERA by LX Hausys, Venezia Surfaces, and ST Stones. Availability varies by color and collection.

Record the manufacturer, collection, color, and product name.

Confirm current availability and lead time.

Ask whether the product is appropriate for the intended application.

Request pricing that clearly identifies fabrication and installation scope.

Frequently asked questions

Quartz Countertop Guide FAQs

  • Is quartz a natural stone?

    Quartz surfaces are engineered products made with mineral content, resins, pigments, and other materials. Composition varies by manufacturer.

  • Does quartz need to be sealed?

    Most quartz surfaces are nonporous and do not require routine sealing, but always follow the selected manufacturer’s care instructions.

  • Can quartz be used outdoors?

    Only use a product outdoors when the manufacturer specifically approves that application. Sunlight and weather limitations vary.

  • Can I buy quartz from Novateck without a full remodel?

    Yes. Novateck is a retail showroom first and can help with quartz selection, pricing, availability, fabrication, and installation without requiring a complete remodeling project.

See materials in person

Visit the Delray Beach showroom.

Compare colors, textures, scale, and finishes with knowledgeable guidance. Purchase materials only or ask about professional installation.

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