About GS Quartz

About GS Quartz – Helpful Information

One of the most popular hard surface materials used in homes all over is engineered quartz. One of the brands of quartz available to consumers is GS Quartz. Quartz materials such as GS Quartz are very desirable and continually are selected to be the material used for all sorts of hard surfaces. In this post, we will consider some basic information about GS Quartz, including what it is, fabricating it, and how to care for it.

What Quartz Is Made Of

Engineered quartz is a combination of raw materials, polymer resins and coloring pigments mixed together into a composite material. This composite is then heated an formed into a slab. The mixture varies in percentage by weight for each of the above ingredients. The ranges generally used by the companies that produce engineered quartz are:

+90% Crushed Raw Quartz and Other Raw Materials
-10% Polymer Resins for Binding and Coloring Pigments

To make quartz slabs, manufacturers blend raw materials into a composite substance by means of special mixers. This composite substance is then molded and heated at high temperatures to form a solid sheet (or slab) that can be used for hard surfaces. The resulting “slab” though, has properties that differ from natural stone.

As mentioned, most of the engineered quartz falls within those parameters, but GS Quartz might have a mix that varies from that guideline. The best way to determine the exact mix for GS Quartz is to check out the information on the website for GS Quartz. And keep in mind, companies are constantly adjusting their recipes and protocols to tune the product.

Quartz Popularity & GS Quartz

There are many reasons that people choose quartz to be the material for their surfaces. Kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, and even shower walls are often times fashioned from quartz. In fact, many online resources make mention of the benefits and/or reasons that quartz (including GS Quartz) is an appealing choice.

In fact, engineered quartz offers some very desirable features. Notice the following quote from hgtv.com

One of the main reasons quartz has exploded in popularity is due to appearance. Quartz has the look of stone while also allowing homeowners to customize the design. While granite offers many options in terms of appearance, you may have to search for the right piece that matches your color scheme. With quartz, the selection process is much easier.

Quartz in general is really a desirable material and that helps GS Quartz as well. In general, the engineered quartz industry has a variety of benefits that get focused on. However, there are usually specific focus points talked about by each brand or manufacturer. For example, notice the point that GS Quartz highlights in its material. On the website GS Quartz

Quartz surface is a non-porous, stain, heat and scratch resistant and maintenance free material, it’s easy to clean with water and soap and has wide applications.

Properties of Engineered Quartz

As we mentioned, quartz surfaces are generally produced following similar processes. The nuances of the process varies, but that doesn’t mean that all are necessarily created equal. There are different grades of quartz just as there are various grades of natural stone. GS Quartz and even other engineered quartz materials though, will promote the following appealing traits:

Non-porosity
Stain Resistance
Resistant to Scratching
Easy to Clean

Like other engineered quartz surfaces, GS Quartz no doubt offers variations of the benefits listed above. Additionally, the maintenance and care procedures for GS Quartz will be much the same as the other brands of engineered quartz. We will cover some of those care and maintenance practices shortly, be first, let’s take a look at the color selection.

GS Quartz Color Selection

The colors in which GS Quartz is available is another reason for its success. After all if a company offers a product and the color palette is not chosen carefully, it could mean another trip to the drawing board to create more colors needed by the consumer. GS Quartz has put together the following color selection for the product they offer:

GS6018
GS6519
GS2096
GS9007
GS4076
GS2001
GSP112
GS5202
GS5983
GS351
GS5885
GS2801
GS5947
GS350
GS6203
GS340
GS3009
GS1110
GS1805
GS1301
GS7001
GS6003
GS6052
GS2001Y
GS8302
GS2810
GS4700
GS5507
GS6344
GS344
GS4500
GS3032
GS6600
GS1305
GS1446
GS8001
GS7045
GS6034
GS6004
GS3004
GS2098
GS3300
GS128
GS6322
GS2811
GS0010
GS6050
GS6015
GS2011
GS114
GS0058
GS7002
GS8100
GS1601
GS5003
GS7005
GS7010
GS349
GS3068
GS5387
GS7008
GS2805
GS2070
GS6012
GS8013
GS6006
GS7066
GS7012
GS348
GS346
GS3100
GS4600
GS6881
GS1214
GS2806
GS5937
GS2009
GS2025
GS5942
GS8004
GS4120
GS1113
GS8025
GS5883
GS359
GS347
GS5820
GS7001
GS8015
GS7906
GS4130
GS8304
GS357
GS3868
GS5887
GS3943
GS4141
GS2002
GS6131
GS8202
GS6161
GS342
GS6089
GS1303
GS1410
GS6007
GS3010
GS2014
GS2018
GS3001
GS8005
GS6041
GS124
GS115
GS2020
GS3141
GS9601
GS112
GS2035
GS120
GS125
GS138
GS3936
GS2021
GS5824
GS3871
GS2012
GS6039
GS5000
GS2802
GS7006
GS6040
GS6882
GS1304
GS7013
GS8096
GS8200
GS4027
GS8010
GS362
GS345
GS5220
GS5981
GS2804
GS2808
GSP111
GS8022
GS3845
GS6558
GS7016
GS6036
GS116
GS355
GS7018
GS6037
GS8300
GS0141
GS365
GS6470
GS2809
GS2803
GS360
GS4020
GS7022
GS356
GS8002
GS3923
GS3301
GS3960
GS3986
GS121
GS6305
GS1888X
GS5989
GS1806
GS0093
GS119
GS6221
GS137
GS2016
GS4014
GS136
GS7062
GS6051
GS1081
GS122
GS117
GS118
GS2008
GS9141
GS1815
GS126
GS127
GS7007
GS8016
GS7015
GS129
GS5108
GS123
GS7000
GS130
GS113
GS2026
GS111
GS2072
GS2022
GS1803
GS1807
GS1813
GS1600
GS1801
GS1802
GS133
GS132
GS7020
GS2041
GS7009
GS1060
GS1112
GS0002
GS3007
GS7014
GS1073
GS110
GS352
GS5886
GS6552
GS3857
GS1000
GS341
GS8011
GS6521
GS7100Y
GS6017
GS6220
GS6389
GS4032
GS6033
GS5380
GS7017
GSP110
GS7023
GS3132
GS4230
GS5991
GS2045
GS5847
GS5988
GS8000
GS135
GS2857
GS8023
GS0075
GS1302
GS8000C
GS8009
GS8805
GS5110
GS8006
GS8301
GS7100
GS4030
GS1111
GS1218
GS1550
GS4460
GS2028
GS7033
GS363
GS364
GS353
GS358
GS6324
GS6021
GS6505
GS6501
GS1800
GSP113
GS8021
GS3870
GS3087
GS361
GS3028
GS7009
GS5105
GS354
GS5507
GS0009
GS3988
GS343
GS7010
GS7200Y
GS8024
GS1666
GS1888
GS5599
GS131
GS1011
GS134
GS1816
GS8020
GS3026
GS8003
GS3088
GS6888

Fabricating GS Quartz Surfaces

Fabricating GS Quartz brings with it some of the challenges that are common to the quartz material. There are some key things that fabrication professionals need to be aware of if they choose to begin working with GS Quartz – or another brand for that matter.

Dust Collection Equipment for GS Quartz Fabrication

Nearly all hard surface materials used in construction projects contain at least some silica. When this material is cut, shaped, or polished, it creates dust. Those dust particles contain silica that can be dangerous if inhaled. So, when working with GS Quartz, it is recommended that quartz fabrication dust collection equipment be used. Having the proper dust collection equipment can keep your working environment as free of respirable silica as possible.

GS Quartz Fabrication Water Treatment

Even after the quartz dust is removed, it could still be a potential hazard. For example, some GS Quartz fabricators are running wet tools that produce a slurry. This slurry is produced when water traps the particles that would become air particulates. The slurry is then processed using a quartz water treatment plant to separate the particles from the water. Then, the water is sent back to the shop where it can be used again to fabricate more GS Quartz surfaces.

Proper Tools for GS Quartz Fabrication

When working with engineered stone, many of the tools are the same as they would be for cutting or fabricating natural stone. However, there are specific variations of these tools for use on quartz. Let’s look at just a couple of examples.

First, let’s look at diamond polishing pads. When working with GS Quartz, just like other quartz, you need to be aware of the need to keep the material from getting too hot. Excess heat during the polishing process can turn the material a different color. By using either wet polishing pads or polishing pads designed for quartz, you will likely get the best results when polishing GS Quartz.

Another thing to keep in mind is that not all materials have the same hardness. Because GS Quartz is among the harder materials (quartz is very hard), it requires a diamond bridge saw blade for cutting quartz.

Of course, there are other best practices to follow when fabricating GS Quartz but they are too numerous to mention here. The thing to take away form this post regarding GS Quartz fabrication is that there are specific practices and tooling to consider. There is also some equipment that can be used for both natural stone and GS Quartz

How to Care for GS Quartz

Caring for GS Quartz is likewise a matter for consideration. Maintenance and cleaning processes are fairly standard for virtually all kinds of quartz, including GS Quartz. So what is involved?

Although, GS Quartz does not require sealing after installation, there are occasions that can cause it to need to be sealed. There are quartz sealers that exist for treating materials like GS Quartz should they come to need sealing due to improper care.

How to Clean GS Quartz

Cleaning GS Quartz can be very simple. Since GS Quartz is stain resistant, cleaning it is as simple as using the appropriate quartz cleaning solution and not using harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbing products. Cleaners designed for use on quartz are generally the correct cleaners to use. We do recommend reading the information provided by GS Quartz or whichever quartz surface you are considering to see which kinds of cleaners are approved.

In conclusion, GS Quartz is an appealing material for use in homes and businesses. We have seen what some of the benefits are to selecting GS Quartz and what it is made of. Additionally, we looked at some important fabrication practices that need to be considered. And we looked at what kinds of cleaner to use for maintaining GS Quartz as well as why some quartz surfaces may need to be sealed even though they do not need to be sealed initially.