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Health & Fitness

Why Quartz Countertops?

Quartz is the healthy choice...Healthy? Yes. You might not know it  but natural materials used for countertop surfaces, including granite, can release small quantities of Radon into your home -  a colorless and odorless gas found in different levels all over the Earth. It is said to be the second most common cause of lung cancer.

Engineered quartz does not release Radon, since it is sealed at fabrication. Samsung Radianz is Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Control certified by the Greenguard Environmental Institute. Samsung Radianz is also a member of the Green Building Council

It's good for the planet as well...
Quartz is plentiful around the world and can last for a very long time, meaning it generates a smaller impact on the natural environment.

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Impact, scratch, stain and heat resistance...
The naturally mined 93% quartz content in Samsung Radianz lends it a strength greater than granite and makes it four times tougher than alternative materials. It is highly resistant to damage from ambient cooking-related heat, too. Because it's non-porous, bacteria cannot take route, making it stain resistant as well as hygienic.

Consistency of tone and texture...
Samsung Radianz offers uniform color and texture across the entire surface, whereas with marble or granite, appearances may vary due to natural causes. With Samsung Radianz, what you see in the gallery, catalogue or showroom really is what you get.

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It's a sealed deal...
Samsung Radianz is non-porous and completely sealed, so forget the need for further sealing or waxes. Simply install and enjoy.

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