lifeissimple 3 Report post Posted January 23, 2017 Hi all, not sure which to choose. the pricing for both seems to be close too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeung Xintian 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 Was looking at both too... iQuartz is durable and looks nice (uniform, lots of colours) but the problem is that it cannot take heat. Like i went to my friend's place and she had to run around making sure no one set hot objects on her quartz countertop in case it cracks or warps. Plus UV light would discolour it so need to keep away from direct sunlight. My friend just got the Kompacplus top and apparently it is resistant to heat and fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmRZK_KhtgQ. But i still wouldn't put a hot pan on it cos the specs say that extreme heat will damage it: http://66.147.244.137/~kompacpl/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KompacPlus-Care-and-Maintenance.pdf But i guess it comes down to aesthetics vs ease of care. Any other views? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hwmook 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 Your friend worry too much, quartz are definitely resistant to heat as it's basically rock. Kompacplus being wood is less tolerant to heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exclusive 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 7 hours ago, Yeung Xintian said: Was looking at both too... iQuartz is durable and looks nice (uniform, lots of colours) but the problem is that it cannot take heat. Like i went to my friend's place and she had to run around making sure no one set hot objects on her quartz countertop in case it cracks or warps. Plus UV light would discolour it so need to keep away from direct sunlight. My friend just got the Kompacplus top and apparently it is resistant to heat and fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmRZK_KhtgQ. But i still wouldn't put a hot pan on it cos the specs say that extreme heat will damage it: http://66.147.244.137/~kompacpl/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/KompacPlus-Care-and-Maintenance.pdf But i guess it comes down to aesthetics vs ease of care. Any other views? "no one set hot objects on her quartz countertop in case it cracks or warps" ehh, since when stones warps? do u see stones at the beach crack before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viv14344 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 As for me quartz. Durable and elegant looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pooroldman 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2017 On 6/21/2017 at 3:45 PM, jojo28 said: Quartz and KompacPlus are both durable, resilient to wear and tear after years of heavy use. Both of the products are also heat and scratch resistant, easy to clean and maintain. Hence, both quartz and KompacPlus are suitable for wet or dry kitchen, vanity tops, bar counters, and many more. However, there are a few differences between both the materials. iQuartz have a thickness of 15mm, while KompacPlus have a thickness of only 6mm. Besides that, KompacPlus can have wood kind of design, but quartz can only have granite or marble kind of design. Both of these beautifully crafted panels have low flammability and do not disintegrate, thus making it the perfect choice for your kitchen. Feel free to contact Stone Amperor at (+65) 67107168 for more information or queries. Hi jojo , So Stone Amperor does Kitchen Cabinet too ? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril Lim 1 Report post Posted October 11, 2017 Quartz for me. Durability and less prone to scratches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cris Loo 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2017 it really your choice be it quartz, compacplus or granite... it all serves the perpose of the countertops esp in kitchen top.however it comes down whether you are a heavey user and also the theme that matches. Compcplus are more wood feel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debrahkok7777 1 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 Actually it depends on if you are a heavy user or a light user. I prefer to go with the quartz if I cook a lot. Much more easier to clean up I suppose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sreejithb 1 Report post Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) On 2/24/2017 at 6:20 PM, exclusive said: "no one set hot objects on her quartz countertop in case it cracks or warps" ehh, since when stones warps? do u see stones at the beach crack before? It's not the stone part that you need to worry about. I have done a lot of testing with Quartz and KompacPlus (stain, heat etc), so maybe I can chip in. Even though this thread is super old, maybe someone will find this helpful. Quartz SURFACES are not 100% Quartz stone. The best ones (like Caesarstone) is 93% Quartz stone. The rest 7% are resins and other chemicals to give it the design (quartz on itself looks like glass). Most of the quartz surfaces are able to take heat upto 150 degree Celsius. Beyond which, the resins start to get discolored. I tested this on white quartz which eventually turned brown/yellow. Kompacplus and EDL Compact can take heat up to 180 degree Celsius. But beyond this, they get burned in a completely different way. You start seeing burn marks as if it is real wood that someone set on fire. Some even form boils and bubbles. Edited April 5, 2018 by Sreejithb Spelling. Rearrange pictures 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texas5 0 Report post Posted May 1, 2018 hi Sreejithb how about stain test and scratch test of quartz vs kompacplus..do you have any findings to share? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peach 2 Report post Posted May 9, 2018 On 5/1/2018 at 9:31 PM, texas5 said: hi Sreejithb how about stain test and scratch test of quartz vs kompacplus..do you have any findings to share? thanks black colour will be easier to see the scratches.. white colour not so obvious.. but not easily scratched also.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunling 5 Report post Posted September 4, 2018 they are different. you'll love Kompacplus if you want a modern and designer style wood looking countertop. iquartz is just a china quartz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunling 5 Report post Posted November 11, 2018 On 9/25/2017 at 10:30 AM, Pooroldman said: Hi jojo , So Stone Amperor does Kitchen Cabinet too ? Thanks yes they do. Aluminium cabinets too! https://www.stoneamperor.com.sg/aluminium-kitchen-cabinet/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lydia18 2 Report post Posted December 26, 2018 Kompacplus is a pretty good alternative to Quartz..as it works like a charm like most other kitchen countertop materials too. Reasons to opt for Kompacplus? 1. Low flammability as it is made with arduous engineering techniques. If you were to put hot pots, pans, plates, etc., on your Kompacplus countertop, it is less likely to burn. 2. Waterproof. Although kitchens are usually seen as a damp area, it doesn't mean your Kompacplus countertop will be affected by it. It's dense and water-proof characteristics makes it a good choice for your kitchen (and your bathroom too). 3. Requires little maintenance. You just need to give it a quick wipe down every now and then. No huge fussy cleaning needed. Find out more on Kompacplus and its pros and cons here: https://www.stoneamperor.com.sg/kompacplus-the-pros-and-cons/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
