{"title":"Home page","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuartz Store supplies and installs fixed-price quartz worktops across the UK, alongside the full PWS kitchen door range, Alveus sinks, Nobili taps, and cabinet hardware. Eight considered quartz patterns, published prices, one site visit, one fitted installation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strata-cosmos","title":"Strata Cosmos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-tab-content\" data-tab=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrata Cosmos is a deep ebony quartz with subtle grey veining that catches light as it crosses the surface. In a well-lit kitchen, the stone has genuine depth — layers of dark tone that shift depending on your angle and the time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a flat black. Hold a sample under a downlight and you will see fine crystalline movement running through the slab. Under natural daylight from a window, the surface takes on a softer, more charcoal quality. That versatility is what makes Cosmos work in both contemporary and transitional kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmos pairs best with light cabinetry. White handleless units create sharp, clean contrast. Pale grey shaker doors soften the drama slightly while keeping the worktop as the focal point. We would avoid pairing with very dark cabinets unless the kitchen has exceptional natural light — dark on dark risks making the space feel enclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-tab-content\" data-tab=\"specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93% natural quartz with polymer resin binder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep ebony with subtle grey veining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm \/ 30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlab dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2900 × 1300mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 slab \/ 1.5 slabs \/ 2 slabs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEdge profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard square (upgrades available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight per slab\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 45kg (20mm) \/ 65kg (30mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMohs 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater absorption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02% (effectively non-porous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeat resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 150°C — always use a trivet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStain resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-porous, no sealing required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-tab-content\" data-tab=\"installation\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Fitting Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 — Order and book.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select Strata Cosmos in your chosen thickness and coverage, then pick a site visit date at checkout. We confirm exact availability within 3 working days by phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2 — Site visit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our fitter visits your home with a laser templating system accurate to 0.5mm. They measure every angle, check for level, photograph the full layout, and discuss cutout positions and edge details with you. This typically takes 30-45 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3 — Fabrication.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your Cosmos slab is CNC-cut to your exact template. Sink, hob, and tap cutouts are precision-machined. Drainer grooves are routed. Edge profiles are finished. Fabrication takes 5-7 working days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4 — Fitting day.\u003c\/strong\u003e A team of two arrives with your finished worktop. They remove existing surfaces, bed the new stone on silicone adhesive, make all joints, seal every edge, and remove all waste. Typical fitting time is 4-6 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: the site visit date selected at checkout is your preference. We will confirm exact availability within 3 working days of your order by phone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-tab-content\" data-tab=\"faqs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrata Cosmos — Common Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does Strata Cosmos cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrata Cosmos starts from £1,920 for a single 20mm slab (2900×1300mm), fully fitted. The 30mm version starts from £2,050. Two-slab options for larger kitchens are available from £2,890 (20mm) and £3,150 (30mm). All prices include supply, template, fabrication, fitting, cutouts, and warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill Strata Cosmos show fingerprints and watermarks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark quartz surfaces can show watermarks and fingerprints more than lighter colours — this is true of any dark stone. A quick wipe with a damp cloth removes them instantly. Most customers find this a minor trade-off for the dramatic visual impact Cosmos provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat cabinet colour works best with Strata Cosmos?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite or light grey cabinets create the strongest contrast and are our most popular pairing. Pale timber fronts also work well. Avoid very dark cabinets unless your kitchen has generous natural light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Strata Cosmos suitable for a kitchen island?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Our two-slab option (2×2900×1300mm) covers most island configurations. 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