Maintenance and Care of the KINGSTONE Quartz Collection
The KINGSTONE Quartz Collection is crafted to provide enduring elegance and outstanding performance in your home. With meticulous attention to detail and robust construction, these quartz surfaces are created to enhance any interior. They require only minimal maintenance, allowing you to enjoy their beauty year after year with ease and confidence.
Daily Cleaning and Upkeep
Maintaining the pristine appearance of your KINGSTONE quartz surfaces is straightforward. A simple wipe-down with a soft cloth and a mild soap or non-abrasive cleaner will preserve their lustre. This uncomplicated cleaning routine is effective for all surface colours, from the collection's bright whites to its deeper tones.
Should any spills occur — especially from highly pigmented substances such as wine, coffee, or turmeric, which can potentially leave stains — it is advisable to wipe them away promptly to prevent any lasting marks. It is important to avoid harsh chemicals such as bleach, oven cleaners, or paint strippers, as their use can diminish the inherent shine of the quartz over time. By consistently opting for gentle cleaning products and methods, you can ensure that your quartz surfaces retain their smooth, elegant finish effortlessly.
Safeguarding Your Quartz Surfaces
KINGSTONE quartz surfaces are renowned for their outstanding durability, but a few sensible precautions will help maintain their aesthetic appeal and structural integrity over time. Protecting your countertops from thermal shock is crucial; always place trivets or hot pads beneath hot pots and pans. Direct contact with high temperatures can result in cracking, so using protective barriers is essential to preserve the longevity of your quartz surfaces.
During meal preparation, it is advisable to use a chopping board. This simple practice prevents scratches, which tend to be especially visible on lighter shades and designs inspired by Calacatta marble. By consistently adopting these straightforward measures, you not only maintain the visual elegance of your countertops but also reinforce their resilience, ensuring they remain a striking focal point in your kitchen or bathroom for years to come.
Long-Term Value and Low Maintenance
A significant advantage of the KINGSTONE Quartz Collection is that the countertops do not require sealing. Unlike many natural stone surfaces, these engineered quartz products are designed to be low-maintenance without sacrificing their luxurious appeal.
By incorporating simple daily cleaning and taking care during use, your countertops will continue to look as impressive as the day they were installed. Whether you choose a classic white or a more dramatic shade from the collection, each surface is a testament to quality and sophistication. The combination of lasting durability and straightforward care makes the KINGSTONE Quartz Collection an ideal choice for homeowners, designers, and builders who appreciate both style and practicality.
In Summary
At KINGSTONE Surface, we take pride in offering surfaces that perfectly balance beauty with everyday convenience. The KINGSTONE Quartz Collection allows you to enjoy quartz countertops that unite innovation, strength, and timeless design — all while remaining exceptionally easy to maintain for decades to come.
Additional Product Information
- The KINGSTONE Quartz collection is created from pure natural quartz stone. Variation in natural quartz stone colour, pattern, size, shape, and shade are unique and inherent characteristics of the product.
- Colour blotches are intentionally included in many designs to enhance the product's natural beauty. Samples are small select cuts from a larger slab and may not fully exhibit all the design characteristics of the final installed product. These variations do not affect performance and do not qualify for product replacement.
- KINGSTONE Quartz is durable and resistant to surface damage. However, all stone can be damaged by force and no stone is chip-proof. Objects hitting edges, particularly at sinks or dishwashers, may cause chips. Though a minor knife slip will dull the knife and not harm KINGSTONE Quartz, no stone surface is scratch-proof. Surface markings are more visible on monotone designs than multi-coloured surfaces.
- The KINGSTONE Quartz Collection is not a seamless product; seams are visible. Where there are seams, changes in the product pattern and shade will be visible.
- Engineered stone surfaces can be damaged by sudden and/or rapid changes of temperature, especially near the edges, as well as direct and/or sustained heating of the top. KINGSTONE Quartz may not withstand the direct transfer of heat from pots and pans and other cooking units such as electric frying pans, griddles, slow cookers, roaster ovens, and heat lamps. The use of a closed-weave hot pad or solid trivet — like a bread board — is always recommended to prevent heating the product.
- KINGSTONE product is not a structural support material and must be supported in every application.
- Installation of KINGSTONE quartz requires walls and cabinets to be properly prepared — structurally sound, straight, level, and square. Lack of proper preparation may cause poor installation, poor seam fit, or inconsistent countertop overhang and placement.
- Brushed, honed, or concrete finishes — by nature of their textured surface — may require daily cleaning in order to maintain a pristine appearance. These alternate finishes have increased surface texture and as a result may show more surface markings from normal day-to-day activities. Markings caused as a result of normal use of the countertop will be only on the surface and should be easily removable by use of any of the approved cleaners.
Need More Help?
If you experience any issue with your KINGSTONE installation, please contact our trade desk or refer to our Warranty Terms and Conditions. We're here to help your surface stay beautiful for the long term.