A quartz countertop will be able to hold up to 1,000 pounds of weight. Quartz weighs 20-25 lbs per square foot, and countertops made from it are thick. This density helps the countertops withstand and hold a lot of weight.
Quartz is an extremely strong and durable natural stone. It’s even stronger than granite. Because of its natural strength, countertops made of quartz can hold a lot. Quartz weighs approximately 20-25 lbs per square foot. And, quartz countertops are thick, usually ¾ inches thick, sometimes more.
This density helps the countertops withstand and hold a lot of weight. If weight is evenly distributed, an average sized good quality quartz countertop holds upward of 1,000 pounds.
Can I stand on my quartz countertop?
No, you should not stand on your quartz countertop. Quartz countertops can hold the weight of an average person, but doing so can mark, scuff, and damage your quartz countertop. Worse, standing on your quartz countertop may void the warranty.
While an average quartz countertop will be able to hold the weight of an average person, or two, or even three, we don’t recommend standing on a quartz countertop. Although a quartz countertop can hold the weight, the resin and epoxy binders can get damaged. Standing on your quartz countertop might mark and stain your quartz countertop, too.
Also, and more importantly, doing so may void the warranty of your quartz countertop. Generally, because of how strong and durable quartz countertops are, a good and reputable manufacturer will include many years of warranty. This warranty will cover many things for many years, and standing on your quartz countertop and potentially voiding it is not worth it.
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Better options than standing
If you wanted to use your quartz countertop as a standing platform to reach something, for example, a cupboard, it’s better to use something safer to do so. You can purchase ladders specifically designed for kitchens and bathrooms, where your quartz countertop is likely to be, to help you stand and reach above your quartz countertop.
Can I sit on my quartz countertop?
No, you should not sit on your quartz countertop. Although quartz is strong and durable enough to take the weight of a people sitting on it, it’s not practical and can be dangerous. You may slip and injure yourself or break a cupboard.
It might be tempting to sit on your quartz countertop or sit your child on your quartz countertop. While any quality quartz countertop will be able to easily take the weight of any one person sitting on top of it, we don’t recommend doing so.
Although unlikely, it’s possible that the rough fabric of jeans, and the possibility of keys and other items in back pockets can damage, scratch, mark, or chimp your quartz countertops if sat upon.
How hard is it to break a quartz countertop?
Quartz countertops are extremely durable and are hard to break. High-quality quartz made with a high amount of quartz stone can take a lot of weight, hits, and changes in temperature. But, low-quality quartz countertops made with low amounts of quartz can easily break.
Quartz countertops are extremely durable. Although not invincible, a quality quartz countertop that is thick and made with a high amount of quartz stone of high grade is going to be difficult to break. But, low-quality quartz countertops, such as those made by unreputable manufacturers, which will have a low amount of natural quartz stone in them, can break easily.
Fake quartz, too, will be easy to break because of the low amount of natural quartz stone. In such cases, dropping heavy items, sudden changes in temperature, or heavy items placed on top of the quartz countertop can cause it to chip, crack, and break.
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Can I pound meat on a quartz countertop?
If you want to pound meat on a quartz countertop, use a chopping board. Don’t pound meat without one. This is because a chopping board and other equipment will help absorb the shock from the pounding. While quartz countertops are tough, sustained pounding in the same area can cause damage, especially on lower-quality quartz countertops.
Pounding in this way can cause microfractures in the stone and surrounding materials used to bind and make quartz countertops strong. In time, this could cause cracks and breaks.
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