1. It is the most durable surface you can get
Sintered stone is a matrix of minerals heated (sintered) to form a solid impenetrable mass that results in a surface that cannot be etched, scratched, burned, or stained. Quartz can cower because sintered stone has them backed into a corner performance-wise. So while the market is flooded with copious quantities of quarried quartz, sintered stone stealthily swings in with a superior set of features.
2. It is Healthy
Sintered stone is easily cleaned and does not have any resins, most notably petroleum, which is found in quartz. Its structure is bound together by heat and pressure, not resins and plastic, making it a much healthier option. It also has a very low silica content compared to stone and quartz, so it is much healthier to those that cut it and don’t have to breathe in that toxic silica (now being severely regulated by OSHA, finally).
3. It has Textures and Patterns
Sintered stones are cast with an inherent texture, and unlike quartz and stone which have to be “blasted” or treated to create a texture, sintered stone has built-in depth, feel and anti-slip properties. The textures are offered at varying levels to impart a warmer feel as a counter or cladding or as a grip for shower floors, pool decks, or flooring.