So long as you keep it clean and as dry as possible, you can use any color quartz slab for a backsplash without issues. But if your backsplash is going behind a stove and you do a lot of cooking, granite is probably the better choice.
Grease splatters, steam and even heat from the stove and oven could melt or warp inferior materials, such as the average plastic. For this reason, ceramic, porcelain, glass or metal tiles are a great choice for the area closest to the cooking.
I have finally decided to have quartz worktop and splash back, however the supplier doesn't recommend fitting quartz behind a gas hob because quartz cannot take the heat. One customer's splash back was damaged by the gas hob. Granite is better. A gas hob is the priority for my stir fry, not changing that.
Just like your granite countertops, your stone backsplashes should be sealed with sealer just as often, especially if they are tiles that are separated by grout lines. A strong sealant will serve to protect your stone backsplash from water, food and grease. Plus, this will make them much easier to clean.
You need a backsplash behind the stove to protect from grease and cooking splatter that could damage the surface behind the stove. The backsplash should be made of durable, nonabsorbent, and easy to clean material that will not discolor easily.
Can I use peel-and-stick backsplash panels behind the stove? Most—but not all—peel-and-stick backsplashes are heat resistant and pose no problem if installed behind a stove.
To create a barrier between your backsplash and the food in your kitchen, apply a sealant to both the tile and grout. Sealant is water resistant and will protect even porous tile from damage. You can even periodically reseal your backsplash if necessary.
Quartz is extremely heat resistant. The combination of quartz and resin can be ideal for temperatures as high as 150 degrees. This makes it a perfect solution for the ambient heat that your fireplace would be generating. It goes well with both natural log fireplaces and gas fireplaces.
Apply a few drops of dish soap to a wet, nonabrasive dish sponge. Using the sponge, scrub the quartz counter in an "S" pattern from the backsplash out to the edge. You may need to scrub a bit harder on those sticky or caked on spots. For super stubborn areas, use a razor blade to remove it.
Porcelain, ceramic, metal, and glass tile top the easy-care list because they resist staining, are naturally nonporous, and don't require any special cleansers to do the job.
Quartz is non-porous so stain-proof, easy to clean and hygienic. Scratch and Heat resistance further enhances its durability, so you can have quartz splash-backs or kitchen up-stands behind any hob type.
Once installed, you can expect your quartz countertops to withstand heat up to about 300 degrees Fahrenheit. If exposed to temperatures above this range, the resin binders within the quartz slab can change their chemical state — often impacting the color of the quartz.
Is A Solid Slab Quartz Backsplash Expensive? It depends on your definition of expensive but generally speaking the answer is no. The material is a lot cheaper per square foot than buying tile but since there's really no installation charge it ends up being about the same.
Faux Panels. A common way to help protect the wall behind a wood stove and create a backdrop for your stove includes using masonry veneer faux panels. Stone or brick is a common material to use behind a wood burning stove. These panels help create more of a focal point for a room.
One disadvantage of wood is that it's flammable. You shouldn't install it behind a gas cooktop unless you can guarantee a minimum distance of 18 inches between the backsplash and the back burners. Moreover, unlike tile, stone, and metal, wood can warp.
No, you can't use disinfecting wipes on quartz countertops. Disinfecting wipes contain citric acid as their primary ingredient and are not diluted in any way. When you use these wipes to clean your countertop, they will weaken the seal on your countertop's surface leaving them vulnerable to discoloration.
The main downsides of quartz countertops are their price, appearance (if you desire the look of natural stone), and lack of resistance against heat damage.
Quartz and granite countertops are priced similarly per square foot, with granite counters having the wider variation in price. Granite can be more expensive than quartz at times, based on the availability of a color and pattern.
Up until two years ago, we would have thought that quartz was a perfectly suitable fireplace surround. We designed a home with a quartz kitchen counter and a matching quartz fireplace surround. It is noncombustible- so it meets code in that regard.
Quartz is more durable than granite and is non-porous. This makes it an excellent choice for a hearth. In terms of cost, quartz is cheaper pound-for-pound than granite or marble, but not always, with some brands commanding a high premium.
While you have many kitchen backsplash options, you should consider a backsplash from natural stone. Properly designed natural stone backsplashes are durable, attractive, and stain-resistant.
For a more modern or industrial look, stainless steel provides a durable material option for a kitchen backsplash. Sheets of flat steel are easily affixed to the wall and the material itself is heat-resistant and very easy to clean.
Your peel and stick Smart Tiles will resist heat, even if it's possible to remove them when they are warmed up. In fact, to remove your tiles, we suggest that you heat them one-by-one with a blow dryer, but that won't take them off.