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Ultra
Countertops is a world-class designer and leading fabricator of
countertop products that provide a complete solution to all your
decorative needs. Our unique mix of custom fabricated natural and
man-made stone products comes from Spain, Brazil, Turkey, India, and
China. We offer a wide array of choices to architects,
builders-developers and property owners in their needs for Quartz and
Granite countertops, bathroom vanities, tub surrounds and floor-wall
tiles. Ultra Countertops has a strong commitment and proven track record
in designing and fabricating innovative stone products that help
everyone from commercial applications such as, Office buildings,
Hotel-Motels, Banks, to the Single/Multi-family housing throughout
Southern California. Our commitment to your success lies in the fact
that we remove all barriers by bringing custom fabricated products
directly from the worldwide partnered-factories to your door. From
design conception to final installation, we will partner with you to
ensure your project is completed in accordance with your design
specifications. Our industry-best pricing program is geared toward
maximizing cost efficiencies in various areas of countertop needs.
Whether it is a large-scale commercial project or your dream-come true
home project, we will work with you from custom onsite designing to the
final installation to ensure timely completion of your project.
Countertop materials and colors really set the décor tone for your
kitchen and/or bathrooms. Many colors, patterns and materials are
available to choose from — each with its own special qualities. You may
select a particular material and color because you've fallen in love
with its look; or your decision may be based on price alone. When
selecting counter material, consider maintenance and durability. Also,
consider how the sink(s) will be mounted — on top of the finished
counter, flush, or from underneath. Choices in manufactured countertop
materials with the look but not the higher maintenance requirements of
natural stone are expanding every day. New surfaces are made from
chemical compounds and are designed to mimic granite, limestone, marble,
slate, or soapstone. In some cases, bits of natural material, such as
quartz, are also part of the mix. Most of these countertops don't need
periodic sealing, and scratches are relatively easy to sand out. If you
want to maintain a pristine surface, these materials are worth a look.
Note: The following products should be installed by professionals; cost
ranges include installation. Quartz is found in great abundance in the
earth, it is second only to water as the most common mineral-based form
on our planet. It is naturally hard and scratch resistant. Quartz even
ranks a 7.0 on Moh's Hardness Scale, which is used to measure the
scratch-resistance of a material. Only diamonds, ranking 10, topaz, and
sapphire are harder than quartz. Quartz counters are really rock with an
attitude, they are manufactured with nearly 100 percent quartz. In
contrast, granite may contain only 50 percent quartz. The other minerals
found in granite leave it soft, porous, and vulnerable to scratches and
stains. Industry-wide, all quartz countertops are made with 93 percent
quartz and 7 percent pigments and resins or they cannot claim the
hardness, durability, or impermeability of a true quartz surface. The
prescribed mixture results in a product that is non-porous, exceedingly
durable, and more than twice as strong as granite. The engineering and
finishing phases of quartz-counter manufacturing are virtually the same
throughout the industry and many offer warranties for up to ten years on
their products. Also, since these countertops are engineered using a
controlled process, quality-control measures exist for quartz that are
not possible for natural granite countertops. Companies say quartz
aggregate improves upon granite in a number of ways. For one thing,
unlike granite, the product has no fissures. This consistent surface
makes it nonporous and less likely to harbor bacteria. Sealing granite
guards against absorption, but the material requires periodic resealing
to keep it food-safe. Quartz surfacing, in contrast, requires no
sealers. Quartz's impenetrable surface also makes it highly resistant to
stains and the etching effect of acidic liquids such as wine, lemon
juice, and vinegar. In addition to quartz's performance benefits, the
manufacturing process enables companies to mimic other, even more
troublesome natural countertop materials, such as limestone, which is
very soft and prone to scratching, and concrete, which is porous. Quartz
is competitive with the hard, shiny look of granite, but it offers more
colors. Quartz is also available in vibrant hues that Mother Nature has
neglected to provide, including bold and iridescent reds, yellows, and
blues. Quartz is harder than granite, consistent from slab to slab, and
do not require special maintenance such as sealing. The surface is very
hard to scratch or burn. A quartz surface is solid and remains
impervious to water, moisture, or bacteria and won't develop fissures or
cracks. With these advantages, it's a solid alternative to granite.
Solid surfaces: Made of: Polymers, acrylics, and resins.
Characteristics: These surfaces are stain resistant and impervious to
damage from acidic foods and scratches buff out.
Ultra Countertops 241 S. 3rd Avenue, Unit 5 City of Industry, CA 91746 Toll Free: 866-85-ULTRA Office: 626-961-2020 Fax: 626-961-2046 Julio Ruiz Cell: 626-975-7681 jruiz@ultracounters.com
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