Did you know that 75% of Precision Countertop’s projects use white quartz? It’s no surprise! White quartz is the perfect mix of elegance and practicality. It offers a clean, modern look that fits almost any style while being durable and long-lasting.

Many people who visit our showroom come in saying, “I’m just looking for a white quartz.” That word “just” is key. Most customers assume choosing a white quartz is simple and already settled on their list. But once they start exploring, they realize there are so many shades and variations of white quartz to choose from!

Finding the perfect match for your project can take some time, but it’s worth it to get a countertop that fits your space beautifully. White quartz isn’t just a choice; it’s a statement of timeless style and dependability.

The closest equivalent I can think of would be if you were to walk into a cheese shop and ask for  just “cheese”. The cheese monger would begin to pinpoint your order with a myriad of questions….goat or cow? Hard or soft? Veined or not?

Just like the cheese monger, we also have a few questions ready that will aid you in narrowing down your search.…so you are not totally overwhelmed by our wall of white quartzes!

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White quartz can run a large gamut from zero veining to long, thick rivers of dark gray veins. So the first choice you must make is how much veining you’d like your quartz to display. There are essentially four categories.

Zero Veining

This is a solid white color or there may be very small flecks of crystals. When looking at a piece of white quartz with zero veining, it is clean, crisp and bright.

Fine Veining

The next level of veining has short and thin veins that mimic the look of the natural marble they often would carve statues out of in Italy. These veins have a more scattered, organic look and none of the veins will go from edge to edge. The veins generally don’t stretch beyond a few inches. This level of veining does not catch the eye when gazing at a kitchen countertop from a distance, however, when you approach you can see the movement and depth. The color of the vein can vary widely here, from almost pure black, to navy to just a light hint of gray.

Sporadic Veining

This veining pattern is cloudier and thicker has the look of a classic Carrara marble. The vein edges are more blurred and less defined.  They can either run the length of the slab or be shorter and less linear than a Calacutta veining pattern. A white quartz that has this pattern can almost read a soft gray. As you take a closer look, you can see the depth of the colors and movement and realize the white is the reigning color, with the gray veins dancing among the backdrop of white. Some popular colors that display this veining pattern are Rococo and Soprano which are both manufactured by Universal Quartzz. Soprano is a warmer take on this pattern, displaying more golden tones.

Calacatta Veining

This type of veining is very popular right now. The veins in this pattern are wider, bolder and longer than any of the other patterns. These pieces are often seen on a large island and used as a full wall backsplash. These types of colors that have the bold, linear veins are usually what designers and homeowners will use for the bookend application.

Choose your Tone

When we talk about white quartz, many people expect it to be mostly cool tones of white and gray. However, most of our customers are surprised to find that white quartz can actually have warmer tones than they expect. Over the past few years, quartz manufacturers have done a fantastic job adding more depth and subtle color changes to the white background. This has made the white quartz come to life with light reflections and movement.

These small differences can have a big impact on the overall tone of a slab. Customers might be choosing between three slabs that look similar because they have the same veining patterns, but each slab could have completely different warm or cool undertones. This can be overwhelming at times.

Bring It All Together

When you are considering white quartz, the more pieces of the design story you are able to bring with you to your appointment at the showroom the better. Paint colors, tile ideas, cabinet samples or floor samples will all be a tremendous help in the decision making process.

Like we mentioned before, you can’t believe the variance in white quartz when it comes to warmth and tone. You can see this on our samples in the showroom and it is always helpful when you have the opportunity to view the whole slab to see how the colors and patterns play out.

Although white quartz Countertops seems like a decision already made, you will soon find out that under its umbrella are hundreds of choices. Please book your complimentary design consultation with one of our experts…they are pros at taking the overall look you’d like to achieve and finding the perfect white quartz for your project.