Quartz is one of the hardest components in natural granite. Quartz rates seven out of  ten on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. In laymen’s terms that means simply that is is a very strong! The only materials harder are diamonds, sapphires and topaz. The quartz crystals are used to create a beautiful and strong surface that is highly scratch and impact resistant.

HanStone™ is an innovative new product that combines natural quartz, one of nature’s hardest materials, with high quality polymer resin and pigment to produce a durable yet luxurious stone surface. In addition to being even more durable than many other countertop surfaces such as Corian, Formica and others. HanStone is also stain-resistant, heat-resistant and easy to maintain. It has also been tested and certified by the National Sanitation for Food Safety and Food Contact under the NSF 51 Certification, and is backed by a 10-year warranty. All of these qualities have made HanStone a premier choice among builders around the world. For homeowners, it’s an ideal surface for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, bar tops and other surfaces.