Engineered Stone
Elegance and Repeatable DesignEngineered stone, most commonly known as quartz, is a manmade material designed to deliver beauty, consistency, and performance. It’s crafted by blending finely ground quartz or mineral sands with pigments and resins, then forming the mixture into durable slabs.
While each type of engineered surface has its own strengths and ideal applications, all share one thing in common: Repeatable colors and patterns that make them a smart investment for homes and commercial spaces. At Precision Waterjet, we’ll help you evaluate the pros and cons of each option and choose the material that best fits your lifestyle, design goals, and budget.
Why Choose Engineered Stone
Engineered stone offers the visual appeal of natural materials with the added benefit of uniformity and low maintenance. Its nonporous surface resists stains, moisture, and bacteria. These traits can make engineered stone a good choice for busy kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial spaces where cleanliness and performance matter most. With a broad selection of colors and designs, it provides flexibility for everything from modern minimalism to timeless elegance.
Quartz
Quartz is a mass-produced, manmade surface known for its performance and design versatility. Available in a wide range of colors and patterns, it can mimic the look of marble, granite, or even concrete. Quartz is nonporous, stain-resistant, and easy to maintain. However, it can discolor when exposed to continuous high heat and may develop light surface scratches over time.
Quartz is available at a variety of price points, making it one of the most flexible and popular choices for countertops, vanities, and more.
Sintered Stone
Sintered stone is a nonporous, manmade surface created by compressing natural minerals under extreme heat and pressure. The result is an exceptionally durable material that resists scratching, fading, and heat even in outdoor settings. With a narrower range of color and design options, sintered stone is typically found at a higher price point, but it offers superior performance for both indoor and exterior applications where longevity and UV stability are priorities.
Porcelain Slabs
UV Stable, durable, highly heat resistant.Porcelain slabs are crafted by firing a blend of clay and natural minerals at very high temperatures to create a dense, hard, and nonporous surface. Porcelain is ideal for applications where performance and design flexibility are key.
Glazed Porcelain
Available in a wide range of colors, designs, and price points, this material is an excellent choice for no-grout showers, fireplace surrounds, countertops, and outdoor living areas. It also comes in finishes ranging from a glass-like gloss to textured, slip-resistant surfaces ideal for wet environments.
Through-Body Porcelain
Through-body porcelain has color and pattern running all the way through the slab’s thickness. It’s highly heat-resistant, UV stable, and available in both glossy and matte finishes. Although more difficult to repair if chipped, it delivers premium beauty and strength in both residential and commercial applications.
Solid Surface Materials
Solid surface materials are manmade composites created by combining acrylic, resins, and mineral fillers through proprietary processes. The result is a smooth, nonporous surface commonly used in healthcare, food service, and residential spaces.
Corian
Corian is the best-known solid surface brand, valued for its seamless appearance and stain resistance. It comes in a wide range of colors and can be thermoformed into custom shapes. Although sensitive to high heat, Corian remains lightweight, durable, and competitively priced compared to many stone surfaces.
Wilsonart and Other Brands
Precision Waterjet also works with additional solid surface brands, including Wilsonart, offering diverse options for both residential and commercial projects.
Precision Craftsmanship
Every engineered stone project at Precision Waterjet is crafted using state-of-the-art laser templating, waterjet cutting, and 3D modeling. This combination of technology and artisan experience ensures perfect edges, precise seams, and exceptional installation quality.
Complete Installation Services
Our team handles every aspect of your project, from tear-out and disposal of old surfaces to final installation. With decades of experience, we ensure your engineered stone surfaces are installed on time, on budget, and with the highest standard of craftsmanship.