Recent Reports About Quartz Worktops:
What Customers Should Know

You may have seen recent news reports about health concerns linked to some quartz worktops. We understand this may cause worry, so we want to explain the issue clearly.

The key point

Quartzize quartz overlay worktops are
100% SILICA-FREE

Our quartz overlays are supplied by us, the UK’s only quartz overlay specialist offering silica-free quartz overlays.

What the recent reports are about

The issue highlighted in the media is not about a finished worktop being used in your home.

The concern relates to fine silica dust that can be released when silica-containing stone is cut, ground or polished during manufacture.

This is especially important where materials are processed in factories or workshops that fall short of modern safety standards.

Why our quartz overlays are different

Quartzize has invested millions into silica-free quartz overlay production.

Our overlay material is:

100% silica-free
Cut using water-suppressed machinery
Prepared in controlled factory conditions
Designed to be fitted over existing worktops
Usually fitted in a single day

What this means for customers

You can still enjoy the look and practicality of quartz overlay worktops, while choosing a product range developed specifically around silica-free overlay material.

Our quartz overlays are fitted directly over your existing worktops, helping to create a stylish kitchen update with less mess, less disruption and no full rip-out.

Premium quartz overlay finishes for kitchens

Have questions?

Our team will be happy to talk you through our silica-free quartz overlay system, how it is prepared, and how it can work as part of your kitchen makeover.

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Questions About Silica-Free Quartz Overlays

Here are some of the most common questions customers may have after seeing recent reports.

No. The concern highlighted in the media relates to fine silica dust released when silica-containing stone is cut, ground or polished.

Yes. Quartzize quartz overlays are manufactured in-house by us and are 100% silica-free.

Quartzize uses controlled factory conditions and water-suppressed cutting machinery.

Silica-free quartz overlay gives you the stylish look of quartz overlay worktops, while using a material developed without silica.
For customers, it means you can enjoy a premium kitchen finish, fitted over your existing worktops, usually in a single day — with the added confidence that Quartzize has invested heavily in a modern silica-free overlay system.

No. Silica-free does not mean inferior.
Our silica-free quartz overlays are designed to offer a premium finish, stylish colour options and the practical everyday surface customers expect from quartz overlay worktops — while removing silica from the overlay material itself.
It is still a high-quality overlay worktop solution, fitted directly over your existing surfaces for a fast, stylish kitchen update.