Following recent news reports about some quartz worktops, we want to make one thing clear:
Our quartz overlay worktops are 100% silica-free.
Quartzize has invested millions into silica-free quartz overlay production, using water-suppressed cutting machinery and controlled factory conditions.
Recent Reports About Quartz Worktops: What Customers Should Know
You may have seen recent news reports about health concerns linked to some quartz worktops. We understand this may cause worry, so we want to explain the issue clearly.
The key point
Quicktops quartz overlay worktops are 100% SILICA-FREE
Our quartz overlays are supplied through Quartzize, the UK’s only quartz overlay specialist offering silica-free quartz overlays.
What the recent reports are about
The issue highlighted in the media is not about a finished worktop being used in your home.
The concern relates to fine silica dust that can be released when silica-containing stone is cut, ground or polished during manufacture.
This is especially important where materials are processed in factories or workshops that fall short of modern safety standards.
Why our quartz overlays are different
Quartzize has invested millions into silica-free quartz overlay production.
Our overlay material is:
100% silica-free
Cut using water-suppressed machinery
Prepared in controlled factory conditions
Designed to be fitted over existing worktops
Usually fitted in a single day
What this means for customers
You can still enjoy the look and practicality of quartz overlay worktops, while choosing a product range developed specifically around silica-free overlay material.
Our quartz overlays are fitted directly over your existing worktops, helping to create a stylish kitchen update with less mess, less disruption and no full rip-out.
Have questions?
Our team will be happy to talk you through our silica-free quartz overlay system, how it is prepared, and how it can work as part of your kitchen makeover.
Here are some of the most common questions customers may have after seeing recent reports.
No. The concern highlighted in the media relates to fine silica dust released when silica-containing stone is cut, ground or polished.
Yes. Quicktops quartz overlays are supplied through Quartzize and are 100% silica-free.
Quartzize uses controlled factory conditions and water-suppressed cutting machinery.
Silica-free quartz overlay gives you the stylish look of quartz overlay worktops, while using a material developed without silica. For customers, it means you can enjoy a premium kitchen finish, fitted over your existing worktops, usually in a single day — with the added confidence that Quartzize has invested heavily in a modern silica-free overlay system.
No. Silica-free does not mean inferior. Our silica-free quartz overlays are designed to offer a premium finish, stylish colour options and the practical everyday surface customers expect from quartz overlay worktops — while removing silica from the overlay material itself. It is still a high-quality overlay worktop solution, fitted directly over your existing surfaces for a fast, stylish kitchen update.
Quartz Overlay Worktops
We can install stunning replacement worktops that will transform the look of your kitchen.
I would give 10 stars if I could. Outstanding from initial enquiry to the incredible fitters .Love my kitchen now .Thank you so much .It feels like a million dollars
What an easy way to get rid of tired and no longer wanted work tops without the chaos. Just pop the new ones on top of the old. From the first visit when the biggest challenge was to make a decision about which worktop and sink to choose, through the surveyor’s visit to the installation itself, all ran smoothly. The worktops arrived the day before and all the waste was taken away a couple of days later. The day of installation was incredibly wet and windy - but the installer came prepared with an outdoor shelter and made the minimum of mess in terrible conditions. We are very pleased and would certainly recommend this as an easy solution to brighten up a dull kitchen
Excellent organisation. Lovely fitting team. Clean and tidy and professional. Tal at Quick Tops and Cameron the fitter - can’t fault them, the product or the after sales service.
From the first meeting with the rep who explained everything, through the selecting and delivery, to the final fitting everything was explained and carried out very professionally. All arranged dates were met and they even arranged a collection of the old fittings that were replaced. Excellent service.
We are very happy with the service and product. Superb professional fitter (Adam) who respected us and our property and made sure we had input on day of installation. No hesitation in recommending based on our experience.
Absolutely thrilled with my new quartz work tops. Excellent workmanship . Professional and friendly from salesman to surveyor to fitting . Excellent definitely recommend 100%
We got our kitchen worktops, sparkly quartz overlays, from Quitops and could not be happier.
Since the first quotation visit with Bob, following the templating surveyor visit with Piotr, and then having Artur and Andy installing them. Leaving everything nicely fitted and tidy after their work.
Mel the account manager was also very good in keeping us updated throughout the process.
It took a month from first visit to installation.
100% recommended.
Thank you!!
My experience with quick tops was really good.from the 1st visit to completion.i’m so thrilled with my worktop overlays I would recommend them to anyone.the fitter was called Andy.he worked so hard and did an excellent job.
Absolutely delighted with my new quartz kitchen worktops, they look superb! Mel At the office was super helpful and really friendly, and kept me informed every step of the way, and Nicolai the fitter was amazing, and definitely went the extra mile to provide me with a first class service! Highly recommend, I’m truly delighted, thank you so much! xxx
From first enquiry to completion was very straight forward and apart from a little confusion on installation times the end product has transformed my kitchen. Very impressed with Dai and Kam's work and professionalism.
Would definitely recommend this company .
Very pleased with everything from the sales rep & surveyor to the delivery and installation. My worktops are stunning & make my kitchen look fabulous. The quartz sink is great as well. Communication with Quicktops was very good and I thoroughly them.
Great service, from start to finish ! Communication was amazing, we had a small issue with the worktop fit initially . It had some cracks at the joints ( probably from the factory) but .. after reporting the issue, they came 2 days later to rectify it !!
Great company, so in love with my worktops 😊
We found QuickTops, a very good company , from the first workman until the end they were all brilliant. So pleased with our new work tops , they did a brilliant job. Would recommend Quick Tops
I recently had worktops installed and I am happy with the product itself. I’ve been left disappointed with the service hence the lower rating. After initially measuring up incorrectly and only being picked up by the first installer this lead to a further delay of 2 weeks. I was offered 2 complimentary quartz chopping boards because of the error. When the new piece was delivered the boards weren’t included. The new fitters arrived and installed well however they left an unacceptable mess where they had been cutting the pieces. I was also left with a 2 metre off cut of wood which I have no way of transporting due to its size. After writing to QuickTops via their website I have heard nothing about the complimentary chopping boards or the mess/excess left behind. This product could be excellent if the service matched it.
Edit - after a few weeks QuickTops did respond and were very apologetic and confirmed the mess was unacceptable. They provided the chopping boards. Therefore changed 3 star review to 4 as they were let down by the installer
The confusion on confirming a date was really frustrating, but the day eventually came yesterday and today and the fitter Wayne arrived. His skills and workmanship was every bit 5 star and I cannot thank him enough for the care and respect he showed both to me and my kitchen. He certainly went the extra mile and the finished product is stunning. Thank you Wayne.