What are quartz worktops? Engineered quartz is the most popular choice for modern kitchen worktops in the UK. Combining up to 95% natural quartz minerals with advanced polymer resins, the manufacturing process creates an incredibly durable, completely non-porous surface that requires absolutely zero chemical sealing. Available in hundreds of striking colours, from pristine mirror-chip whites to highly realistic Italian marble designs, quartz is exceptionally resistant to scratches and everyday household stains. With the industry rapidly transitioning towards sustainable, low-silica mineral blends, quartz remains the ultimate hygienic, low-maintenance centrepiece for any bespoke kitchen renovation.
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Slab PreviewArtemistone
Leonardo consists of a white backdrop with prominent grey veins and fainter lines that connect flowing through the surface. The perfect application for both modern and traditional homes
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~£1,224
from £239/m²1 slab
Silestone
Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold is a quartz worktop which has been created to decorate today's kitchens and bathrooms in a range of attractive quartz colours, extraordinary quartz textures, and top-quality performance. It is the only one with anti-bacterial protection for worktops that guarantees maximum hygiene on its surfaces
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~£2,402
from £561/m²1 slab
Caesarstone
Caesarstone Empira White 5151 is a quartz worktop which has been created to decorate todays kitchens and bathrooms in a range of attractive quartz colours, extraordinary quartz textures, and top-quality performance. The legendary innovation from Caesarstone shines through in all their styles
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~£1,080
from £203/m²1 slab
Technistone
The Technistone Noble Areti Bianco is from the Noble Collection and the fine grey veins on the white backdrop creates a Carrara marble look. This design will bring a classic look to any area. The surface is highly practical and is available in 20mm and 30mm thicknesses
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~£1,194
from £242/m²1 slab
Technistone
The Technistone Residente Dark provides a unique style with its dark grey background and cloudy appearance. It is sleek and contemporary and will suit both modern and traditional styles. The surface is highly practical and is available in 20mm and 30mm thicknesses
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~£1,534
from £300/m²1 slab
Slab PreviewArtemistone
Leonardo consists of a white backdrop with prominent grey veins and fainter lines that connect flowing through the surface. The perfect application for both modern and traditional homes
Your quote:
~£1,224
from £239/m²1 slab
Silestone
Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold is a quartz worktop which has been created to decorate today's kitchens and bathrooms in a range of attractive quartz colours, extraordinary quartz textures, and top-quality performance. It is the only one with anti-bacterial protection for worktops that guarantees maximum hygiene on its surfaces
Your quote:
~£2,402
from £561/m²1 slab
Caesarstone
Caesarstone Empira White 5151 is a quartz worktop which has been created to decorate todays kitchens and bathrooms in a range of attractive quartz colours, extraordinary quartz textures, and top-quality performance. The legendary innovation from Caesarstone shines through in all their styles
Your quote:
~£1,080
from £203/m²1 slab
Technistone
The Technistone Noble Areti Bianco is from the Noble Collection and the fine grey veins on the white backdrop creates a Carrara marble look. This design will bring a classic look to any area. The surface is highly practical and is available in 20mm and 30mm thicknesses
Your quote:
~£1,194
from £242/m²1 slab
Technistone
The Technistone Residente Dark provides a unique style with its dark grey background and cloudy appearance. It is sleek and contemporary and will suit both modern and traditional styles. The surface is highly practical and is available in 20mm and 30mm thicknesses
Your quote:
~£1,534
from £300/m²1 slab
Technistone
Technistone's Imagine Grey Matt offers a refined marble effect with soft, understated elegance. This versatile surface from the Imagine collection features gentle veining and a sophisticated grey palette, perfect for contemporary kitchens and bathrooms.
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~£1,563
from £305/m²1 slab
Technistone
Technistone's Noble Portland Grey Matt offers sophisticated neutral elegance with a refined matte finish. This timeless solid grey quartz from the Noble collection delivers understated contemporary style for any interior space.
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~£1,130
from £229/m²1 slab
Technistone
Technistone's Noble Quartzite Matt features a refined marble effect with subtle veining and a sophisticated matte finish. Part of the Noble collection, this engineered quartz surface combines natural stone beauty with contemporary elegance for discerning interiors.
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~£1,223
from £248/m²1 slab
Technistone
Technistone's Taj Mahal Gold Matt captures the elegance of natural marble with warm cream tones and subtle gold veining. This sophisticated worktop from the Taj Mahal collection brings refined luxury to contemporary kitchens and bathrooms.
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~£1,223
from £248/m²1 slab
Technistone
Technistone's Morning Daisy Matt offers a refined marble effect with soft, subtle veining across a gentle palette. This contemporary design from the Morning collection brings understated elegance to any modern space.
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~£1,130
from £229/m²1 slab
Technistone
Technistone's Wedding Lily Matt captures elegant marble veining in a refined, matte finish. This Wedding collection piece features soft grey tones with delicate linear patterns, offering sophisticated understated beauty for contemporary interiors.
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~£1,130
from £229/m²1 slab
Technistone
Technistone's Noble Vintage Matt offers a textured, sophisticated surface with understated character. This engineered quartz from the Noble collection combines natural stone aesthetics with contemporary practicality, delivering durability for discerning homes.
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~£1,130
from £229/m²1 slab
Technistone
Technistone's Noble Concrete Grey Matt offers sophisticated minimalism with a soft, velvety surface finish. This contemporary solid quartz from the Noble collection delivers understated elegance for modern interiors.
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~£1,130
from £229/m²1 slab
Technistone
Technistone Gobi Urban Matt from the Starlight Collection features warm, neutral tones with subtle sparkle detailing and a contemporary matt finish. This engineered quartz surface combines natural stone with modern design for sophisticated kitchens and bathrooms.
Your quote:
~£810
from £164/m²1 slab
Artemistone
Artemistone's Velour Gris Antique brings timeless marble elegance to your home. This Natural Series quartz features soft grey tones with delicate veining, delivering authentic stone character with superior durability. Perfect for contemporary and traditional interiors alike.
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~£1,350
from £264/m²1 slab
Artemistone
Artemistone Noir St Laurent Antique is a sophisticated marble-effect quartz from the Calacatta collection, featuring bold charcoal veining against a soft grey base. This engineered stone combines Italian heritage with contemporary elegance, perfect for creating statement worktops and feature surfaces.
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~£1,350
from £264/m²1 slab
Artemistone
Artemistone's Calacatta Cremo Antique captures timeless marble elegance with soft grey tones and delicate veining. This Calacatta collection piece features an antique finish that adds subtle depth and character to any contemporary space.
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~£1,350
from £264/m²1 slab
Artemistone
Artemistone's Arabescato Cremo Antique captures the timeless elegance of marble within the Calacatta collection. Soft cream tones flow across the surface with delicate grey veining, creating a refined and sophisticated aesthetic that suits contemporary and classic interiors alike.
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~£1,350
from £264/m²1 slab
Artemistone
Artemistone's Zeke Antique captures the timeless character of aged marble with soft, muted veining across a warm, neutral palette. Part of the Natural Series, this engineered quartz offers the sophisticated aesthetic of vintage stone with contemporary durability for any interior.
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~£1,224
from £239/m²1 slab
Artemistone
Artemistone Thunder Grey Antique is an elegant marble-effect quartz from the Natural Series, featuring soft grey tones with subtle veining and an authentic antique finish that brings refined character to any space.
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~£1,224
from £239/m²1 slab
Artemistone
Artemistone's Starry Night Antique captures the drama of a midnight sky with deep charcoal tones and subtle veining throughout. This marble effect surface from the Natural Series brings sophistication and depth to any space, finished in a soft antique texture that feels tactile and refined.
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~£1,224
from £239/m²1 slab
Artemistone
Artemistone's Sahara Sand Antique captures warm, sandy tones with subtle veining characteristic of natural marble. This Natural Series quartz worktop offers timeless elegance and practical durability for any kitchen or bathroom space.
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~£1,224
from £239/m²1 slab
Artemistone
Artemistone's Ornamental Grey Antique captures the timeless beauty of natural marble with subtle grey veining across a soft, neutral base. This Natural Series quartz offers authentic character with the practical durability of engineered stone, finished in a sophisticated antique surface.
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~£1,224
from £239/m²1 slab
Artemistone
Artemistone's Ciment Gris Antique delivers a sophisticated concrete-inspired aesthetic with subtle grey tones and authentic textured surface character. Part of the Concrete Series, this engineered quartz offers industrial elegance for contemporary interiors.
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~£1,224
from £239/m²1 slab
Quartz has dominated the kitchen worktop market for over a decade because it perfectly balances luxury aesthetics with flawless everyday functionality.
Natural quartz is one of the hardest minerals on earth. When engineered under extreme vacuum pressure, the resulting slab is incredibly tough and highly resistant to the chips, cracks and scratches that often plague softer natural stones.
Unlike natural marble or granite, quartz has a completely closed surface. Liquid spills from red wine, coffee, turmeric and cooking oils simply cannot penetrate the stone, making it virtually stain-proof and exceptionally hygienic for food preparation.
Because it is an engineered product, the design possibilities are endless. Whether you want a flawless solid grey for an industrial aesthetic, or a deeply veined Calacatta to mimic luxury Italian marble, quartz provides total colour consistency across your entire kitchen.
We are proud to stock the next generation of quartz surfaces. Many of our leading brands, including Silestone, have transitioned to advanced low-silica mineral blends and recycled materials, offering a safer, highly sustainable product without compromising on legendary durability.
One of the greatest benefits of choosing engineered quartz is the complete lack of maintenance required. Natural stones demand regular chemical sealing to prevent them from absorbing water and bacteria. Quartz requires none of this. To keep your worktops looking immaculate and preserve their factory polish, all you need is a soft microfibre cloth and warm soapy water.
| Feature | Engineered Quartz | Natural Granite |
|---|---|---|
| Porosity | Completely non-porous (Stain proof) | Porous (Requires regular sealing) |
| Colour Consistency | Perfectly controlled and uniform | Highly unpredictable natural variations |
| Maintenance | Zero maintenance required | High maintenance |
| Design Options | Hundreds of exact colours and marble effects | Limited to what is quarried from the earth |
The price of quartz varies significantly depending on the brand, the complexity of the marble veining and the thickness of the slab. Our live online calculator allows you to compare prices across hundreds of stones instantly. Simply select your favourite quartz from the grid above, enter your kitchen measurements and get an exact fabrication and installation price in seconds.
We strongly advise against placing hot pans directly onto quartz. While the natural minerals are highly heat resistant, the advanced resins used to bind the stone can be damaged or discoloured by sudden thermal shock. Always use a heat pad or trivet to protect your worktops and your manufacturer warranty.
No, quartz is exceptionally resistant to scratching from everyday kitchen use. However, you should never chop food directly on the surface. A sharp steel kitchen knife can eventually dull the polished finish and leave metallic transfer marks on the stone. We always recommend using a standard chopping board.