Scratches in Quartz Countertop

Use a Cutting Board and Hot Pads

• Avoiding scratches is the best way to maintain a quartz countertop. The quartz is actually harder than the knife blade, but the resins are not and may get scratched. In addition, the hard quartz will dull or even damage the knife surface. Use hot pads or trivets under any hot surface, such as a kettle or pan removed from the stove to prevent cracks that could form from heat damage.

Dark vs. Light

• Scratches in dark-colored countertops are more visible than scratches in light-colored surfaces. For this reason, some homeowners prefer light-colored countertops with some variation in the color.

Filling Scratches

• Scratches cannot be eliminated but can be filled. Clean the surface thoroughly, and allow the countertop to dry before filling with superglue. Allow the superglue to dry overnight, and then shave off the excess with a razor blade before polishing the surface with fine sandpaper. How visible this repair is depends on the color of the countertop and the depth of the scratch.

Note

• Removing the scratch requires removing the countertop from the kitchen and shipping it to a facility equipped to grind down the countertop below the depth of the scratch and then polishing the surface. This option is commonly cost prohibitive. The best way to deal with scratches on quartz countertops remains preventing the damage by using cutting boards and carefully handling any items that could damage the material.