Can You Put Hot Items on Quartz Worktops?

Can You Place Hot Items on Quartz Worktops?

Quartz worktops can look beautiful in almost any kitchen as they offer a sleek and stylish design that can be tailored to your needs. Due to their aesthetic appeal and affordability, it is natural to ask questions about their durability. More importantly, can you put hot items on quartz worktops?

Quartz worktops can typically withstand temperatures of around 150 degrees fahrenheit (65 degrees celsius) before it can damage and cause discolouration. A quartz worktop can usually withstand temperatures of up to 302 degrees fahrenheit (150 degrees celsius) before it is at risk of warping or cracking. It is important to remember that the quality of the worktop can play a significant role in what temperature it can withstand.

One of the best things you can do before buying a worktop for your kitchen is to do your research because it helps you avoid damaging it once it is installed. That said, keep reading this article to find out everything you need to know about a quartz worktop’s resistance to heat.

Hot Items on Quartz Worktops

To further expand on the answer provided above there are several factors that need to be considered when trying to determine whether or not hot items can be placed on a court worktop; these include:

• The quality of the worktop: A good-quality quartz worktop will be harder to damage than a low-quality one.
• The climate: A quartz countertop should stay relatively cool throughout hot months, however, it can get pretty cold during the winter. Placing a hot item can have a more severe effect on a cold countertop. 
• How hot the item is: It is not advisable to place anything over 60C (150F) directly on the worktop.

Another consideration to make is what the item is. For example, placing a hot pan on the worktop can cause damage to the quartz. On the other hand, placing a cup of tea directly onto your countertop will not cause damage in most cases.

What Happens if You Put Something Hot on a Quartz Worktop?

If something is above the recommended temperature for a quartz worktop, there are several ways in which it can get damaged, the most common are:

• Warping happens due to prolonged heat.
• Cracks are typically formed from sudden temperature increases.
• Discolouration can occur from prolonged heat above 60C (140F) or very hot liquids such as boiling water, tea, or coffee being spilled on the surface.

A lot of the time, you can get away with it, especially with a high-quality quartz worktop. That said, if you do accidentally put a hot pan or spill some hot coffee on the worktop, it is best to remove it as quickly as possible.

Can You Put Cooking Appliances on a Quartz Worktop?

In most cases, it is perfectly fine to use cooking appliances such as toaster ovens, air fryers, and microwaves on a quartz surface. 

However, these appliances could cause some slight discoloration after prolonged use. So, if you use your appliances often, it is best to use either trivets or heat-resistant mats.

Can You Put a Hot Cup of Coffee or Tea on a Quartz Worktop?

Tea or coffee that is in a cup should cause no issues for the worktop. If you spill the tea or coffee on the quartz worktop wipe it up quickly and again there should be no issue. That said, if you leave the hot liquid there for long enough, it could discolour the quartz.

Using a coaster is one way to make it even safer to put hot tea or coffee cups on the worktop, especially if you struggle with coffee rings being left behind every time you put your cup down.

Can You Put a Bowl of Soup on a Quartz Worktop? 

It is safe to put a bowl of soup on a quartz worktop. Again, you can’t go wrong by placing something between the bowl and the worktop, a normal kitchen cloth will do.

Can You Put a Dinner Plate from the Microwave on a Quartz Worktop?

Most people don’t think about this, but putting a plate in the microwave will not make it hot, as a plate does not contain water. The food on the plate might get hot but by the time the heat is transferred into the plate and then the worktop, it should not be hot enough to do damage.

What can happen in extremely rare cases is if your worktop is very cold, it could cause the plate to crack if it is suddenly placed on the cold quartz worktop. So, if you live in a cold climate, you might want to place the hot plate on a dishcloth instead of directly on the worktop.

Can You Put Hot Pots and Pans on a Quartz Worktop?

You should never put a hot pan or pot from the stove or oven directly onto a quartz worktop. Yes, you could get away with it a few times, but eventually, the quartz worktop will become damaged. It is advisable to use a trivet or heat-resistant mat at all times.

Can You Put Hot Trays on a Quartz Worktop?

Hot trays used for baking should be treated the same as hot pots and pans. So, it is best to use trivets or heat-resistant mats.

Can You Put Slow Cookers and Pressure Cookers on a Quartz Worktop?

Both of these items should be okay most of the time when used on a quartz worktop. However, when it comes to slow cookers it is best practice to use trivets or heat-resistant mats. Remember, a slow cooker will generate heat for a prolonged period. 

Is it Safe to Spill Boiling Water on a Quartz Worktop?

Pouring boiling water directly onto a quartz worktop’s surface is never a good idea. Doing so becomes even more problematic when it is cold.

FAQ

How Heat Resistant Are Quartz Worktops?

Quartz worktops are durable enough to withstand the heat generated by most kitchen appliances, cookware, and crockery. But, anything that comes off the stove or out of the oven should be used on a trivet or heat-resistant mat because anything over 150C (302F) can damage the worktop.

Conclusion

We hope this ‘Can You Put Hot Items On Quartz Worktops’ guide has been helpful to learn the do’s and don’ts of using heat with your kitchen countertops. Quartz worktops are made to be durable, and breaking them is not as easy as it may seem but it is still best to take good care of them. So, use trivets and heat-resistant mats when you can, and avoid placing hot items directly on the worktop.

If you have damaged your quartz countertops and are looking to repair or replace them, Paramount Stone Specialists, with over 25 years experience are here to help.Contact Paramount on 01482 585600 or email through your enquiry to info@paramountstone.co.uk.