Luxury Worktop Alternatives To High-silica Quartz

A few weeks ago, Herringbone, the bespoke cabinet and furniture designer, announced that they had become the first UK kitchen company to ban high-silica quartz due to the material being deemed the “next asbestos”. 

Low-silica quartz is still a great option. There are many beautiful colours and options for low-silica quartz so the risks of purchasing high-silica quartz are not necessary when there are alternatives on the market. We are the first company in the UK that we know of to ban the sale of high-silica quartz, but we hope that more companies follow suit in the coming months as we work to keep the industry safe and accountable.

In addition there are many low-silica worktop alternatives that will make your design just as impactful, look and feel luxurious and still be durable:

Marble: Marble is a natural stone that looks beautiful in any setting. It's durable, but high maintenance, however, with the right looking after it’s a material that will stand the test of time. It’s the main natural alternative to high-silica quartz in our opinion  

Porcelain: Porcelain countertops are a durable and low-maintenance option. They are resistant to scratches, stains, and heat. Porcelain slabs can mimic the look of natural stone while being less porous 

Low-silica quartz: There are so many beautiful low-silica quartz options and colours available, which are durable and much safer to engineer. These are lower than 40% and mimic natural stone

Dekton: This is a type of ultracompact surface material that is highly resistant to heat, scratches, and stains. It is made from a blend of raw materials, including glass, porcelain, and quartz 

Granite: It is durable, resistant to heat and scratches, and available in various colors and patterns. It’s a great option for low-silica worktops that will stand the test of time