What Are Low Silica Worktops?
We offer a range of sustainable worktop solutions including slabs containing, bio-based resin, and recycled glass. Crystalline silica content varies from Zero - 30% dependant on which supplier you opt for.
Low-silica worktops are a relatively new concept which is gaining popularity due to its safety and health benefits.
Unlike traditional materials like Granite and Quartz, which contain crystalline silica, low-silica worktops are made from materials that do not pose a risk of silicosis, a serious lung disease that can be caused by inhaling silica dust.
Popular low-silica worktops include Porcelain worktops and some Quartz worktops
Quartzforms lead the way in eco-friendly and innovative design worktops with their ECOTONE-NEW ERA COLLECTION.
Other suppliers include: CRL Stone, AKG Surfaces, Silestone and iStone by RT Stone
What Are the Benefits of Low-Silica Worktops?
Low-silica worktops are rapidly taking the industry by storm because of their eco-friendly properties.
Reduced exposure to silica dust creates a safer environment for food preparation and general kitchen activities but its main benefit is that it eliminates the risk of silicosis which is a serious lung disease with no cure.
Silica dust, a major component of Quartz and Granite, is classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Inhalation can lead to silicosis.
Low-silica worktops still have the same benefits as traditional Quartz worktops including, but not limited to;
- Wide range of colours
- Stain-resistant
- Scratch-resistant
- Heat-resistant
- Easy to maintain
- Durability