The frequency depends on multiple factors like how often you use the counter, what products the counter is exposed to and how often. Marble counters will need to be sealed more often (every 6-9 months) compared to other stone types due to their porosity. There are no pre-defined timelines but, your fabricator/ builder will be able to guide you better or refer to the instructions provided by the sealer brand.
A sealer attaches to the surface of the stone and protects it from staining, scratching and losing shine.
An Impregnator sealer penetrates the surface of the stone and forms permanent bonds to protect the stone against staining, scratching and loosing shine.
The best color for your home depends on your personality, preference and the look you are trying to achieve. As a general guideline,
Seams are inevitable depending on the size of your countertop. It’s best to speak with your fabricator about the layout and seam size before starting the job.
Yes! The closest to a natural marble would be manufactured quartz or porcelain. Click on Porcelain and Quartz to check our collections.
Yes! We offer 3 finishes in natural stone – Polished, Honed and leathered. All products will not be available in all finishes, please contact the nearest location for availability.
The frequency depends on multiple factors like how often you use the counter, what products the counter is exposed to and how often. Marble counters will need to be sealed more often (every 6-9 months) compared to other stone types due to their porosity. There are no pre-defined timelines but, your fabricator/ builder will be able to guide you better or refer to the instructions provided by the sealer brand.
No. Studies have shown that the radon gas emission levels from granites are too low to bear a significant threat to the health and wellbeing of people. For more information, refer to these articles (https://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/default/assets/File/consumers/graniteandradon1995.pdf) and (https://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/consumers/radon/) published by the Marble Institute of America.
Natural stone products are one of kind and highly distinctive so, you would own something unique and very you. Natural stones are eco-friendly and release no harmful chemicals into nature during their lifecycle. They are low on maintenance, durable and awe-inspiring. Click Natural Stone to see our collection.
No, you will ruin your knives. Quartz is much harder than steel and should not be used as a cutting surface. You must use a cutting board that is appropriate for your cutting tools.
No, you must use a trivet or hot pad to ensure protection for any countertop surface from heated cookware. You cannot put hot pots directly on the surface. No countertop material is completely unaffected by direct heat.
Cosmos Quartz counters do not require to be sealed.
Cosmos Quartz counters do not require to be sealed.
Yes, your Cosmos Quartz purchase is covered with an industry leading 10-year product warranty.
No, Cosmos does not offer installation services.
Calculate the area of the space you are planning to install tile in. The general rule of thumb is to add a 10% over the actual area to account for breakage and wastage. The 10% additional material should generally suffice for simple layouts with minimum cuts but, for diagonal or herringbone patterns that require more cuts, you would need up to 15% more material. In addition, it is always a good practice to store 1-2 boxes of spare tiles from the same lot in case there is any damage to the tiles in the future.
It is very simple to clean and maintain porcelain tile. For daily cleaning, simply use a wet mop and a mild cleaning solution. For more tips and suggestions, check our Care and Maintenance or Blog sections.
Just put a few drops of water on the grout joint, if it beads up, the sealer is still intact. If the water doesn’t bead up, the grout joint must be resealed.
Ceramic tiles are created from natural materials extracted from the earth, that are shaped into tiles and then fired in kilns at extremely high temperatures.