{"id":1317,"date":"2022-09-14T10:29:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T17:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/besttilesf.com\/blog\/?page_id=1317"},"modified":"2026-10-15T14:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T21:40:40","slug":"quartz-countertops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/besttilesf.com\/blog\/?page_id=1317","title":{"rendered":"Quartz Countertops"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1317 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a rel='attachment' href='https:\/\/besttilesf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Quartz-Counter-Kitchen-Medium.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/besttilesf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Quartz-Counter-Kitchen-Medium.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" 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https:\/\/besttilesf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/quartz_counter_5-scaled-e1715379509651.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/ws\/6pt.png\" \/>WARNING:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Quartz products contain crystalline silica (airborne particles of respirable size), a chemical that is on the Proposition 65 list for cancer. Exposure to crystalline silica dust can cause cancer of the lung, can lead to silicosis or other serious health complications.<\/h4>\n<h3>How can I reduce my exposure to this form of crystalline silica?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Work outside, if possible, when you are cutting, grinding, sanding, or using abrasive materials to polish quartzite, granite, marble, manufactured or engineered stone, or other materials that contain crystalline silica.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Use wet methods to cut, grind, or sand these materials, if possible.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Wear a respirator, and learn how to use it effectively.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Take the same precautions, if possible, when sanding surfaces that may contain crystalline silica, such as those with plaster, paint, or wood filler.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>When working with dry or powdered art clays and glazes that contain crystalline silica, avoid actions that can unnecessarily release the materials into the air, especially indoors.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>For example, if you need to shake out a table covering or garment after using these art materials, do so outdoors.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Do not use brooms, blowers, fans, or compressed air to move powder or dust that contains crystalline silica.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Vacuum up dust using a vacuum cleaner with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, or use a shop vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter, if possible.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Use wet clean-up methods, such as removing dust with wet rags.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Change out of clothes that contain particles of crystalline silica before entering your home, car, or other enclosed areas.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Minimize children\u2019s exposure to work areas where dust containing crystalline silica may be present.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>After quartz product is installed, it is safe for normal household use. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov and www.dir.ca.gov\/dosh for official safety and regulatory guidance.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WARNING: Quartz products contain crystalline silica (airborne particles of respirable size), a chemical that is on the Proposition 65 list for cancer. Exposure to crystalline silica dust can cause cancer of the lung, can lead to silicosis or other serious health complications. 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