Frequently Asked Questions

Cambria is made of natural quartz, one of the hardest minerals on Earth, for superior durability and performance. Granite is only about 40% to 60% quartz, along with other softer minerals and impurities. With Cambria, you get the look and feel of granite, but receive greater strength and the benefit of it being nonabsorbent and maintenance free. Just wash it with warm water, and use a mild soap if desired. Cambria is stain resistant and never needs sealing or reconditioning. Granite is a porous stone and needs to be sealed regularly with a chemical treatment. It can absorb liquids and food, risking potential staining and bacterial growth within the countertop.

Cambria is the only American company in the quartz surfaces business. Cambria’s design options are also significantly different, reflecting our knowledge and responsiveness to the marketplace. Additionally, Cambria is a family-owned company with more than 60 years of manufacturing experience.

Generally, Cambria prices are comparable to granite and other stone surfaces. Our trade customers such as kitchen and bath dealers, fabricators, and contractors establish Cambria retail prices.

Yes. Cambria is made from pure natural quartz. Quartz is the extremely hard mineral that gives Cambria its strength. Granite is only about 40% to 60% quartz, along with other softer minerals and impurities. Our unique process results in a natural stone product of uncommon elegance, style, and superior strength. It’s stronger than granite and is nonabsorbent.

The Cambria processing facility produces natural quartz into slabs by combining pure quartz with a small amount of pigment and resin. Through the recombining process, we are able to create slabs that are nonabsorbent, strong, and compact.

Cambria is an excellent surface choice for a wide variety of uses, including kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, shower and tub surrounds, furniture tabletops and accent pieces, fireplace surrounds, desktops, wet bar areas, and window sills. Cambria is available in 1cm, 2cm, and 3cm thicknesses. Various edge profiles can also create the appearance of a thicker slab.

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No, keeping with its care-free promise, Cambria requires no sealing, polishing or reconditioning…ever. Simply wipe with warm water and use mild soap if desired. Due to its nonabsorbent nature, and unlike granite, it does NOT require regular sealing and is stain resistant.

Cambria is durable and more resistant to surface damage than other stone. However, all stone can be damaged by force and no stone is chip-proof. Objects hitting edges, particularly at sinks or dishwashers, may cause chips. Though a minor knife slip will dull the knife and not harm Cambria, no stone surface is scratch-proof. Surface markings are more visible on monotone designs than multicolored surfaces.

Natural stone surfaces can be damaged by sudden and/or rapid changes of temperature, especially near the edges, as well as direct and/or sustained heating of the top. Cambria may not withstand the direct transfer of heat from pots and pans and other cooking units such as electric frying pans and griddles, slow cookers, roaster ovens, and heat lamps. Therefore, the use of a hot pad or trivet is always recommended to prevent heating the product.

Cambria’s nonporous and nonabsorbent surface is resistant to staining and eliminates the need for any sealing. Its nonporous surface also greatly reduces the potential for bacterial growth from food absorbing into your countertop.

Yes, Cambria is nonabsorbent and is NSF* 51 certified for food and splash zones in kitchens. There is no safer countertop for food preparation. *NSF International is The Public Health and Safety Company™

Cambria is available in more than 200 designs. View our COLLECTION to see the variety of our design palette.

Yes, Cambria’s natural quartz and rich designs and colors go all the way through the material.

Absolutely! Just ask the builder, remodeler, architect, designer, or kitchen and bath store to use Cambria for the surfaces you desire.

Cambria is available nationwide at local/regional kitchen and bath dealer showrooms, appliance centers, build/design centers, and model homes. Cambria works only with exclusive partners who meet premium service and installation standards.

Cambria is a natural quartz product that does require seams for any application longer than 121″ or wider than 54.5″. These seams are generally visible, but often less noticeable than a typical granite seam.

Cambria can be used with any under-mount or drop-in sink, including stainless steel, cast iron, porcelain, or solid surface. Farm sinks can also be used.

Cambria offers a transferable Full Lifetime Warranty, which lasts the entire length of the product’s life, and is transferable to subsequent owners.

Cambria is committed to the responsible stewardship of our natural resources. That is why we produce a highly durable and stable material. Cambria is certified by GREENGUARD as a low-emitting product for indoor air quality and is suitable for school environments. Tests have independently confirmed that Cambria surfaces have no harmful emissions of any kind.

If you’re remodeling, Cambria’s installers will work with you to schedule appointments for measurements and installation. With new construction, your builder typically coordinates the installation for you.

Unless it is prearranged and included in the project contract, Cambria installers will not tear out your existing countertop. It is your responsibility to arrange for the removal of your existing countertops prior to installation. All details should be worked out with your installer and detailed on your Purchase Agreement.

Yes, but you can often arrange to have a temporary sink installed. Ask your kitchen and bath dealer or your contractor for details.

To avoid installation difficulties, please be sure your walls and cabinets are structurally sound, straight, level, and square.

All cabinets must be installed and in the same plane. Also, sinks, faucet fixtures, and cooktops should be available at the site during initial measurements. To verify cutout dimensions, you must review what is covered in your Purchase Agreement to ascertain responsibility of your installer.

This is the responsibility of the homeowner, general contractor, or Cambria retailer and it should be detailed on your Purchase Agreement. If it is not, then the installer’s typical practices apply.

Yes. For proper cutout size verification, it is necessary to have the sink and faucet fixtures as well as appliances available during installation.

Every effort is made to protect your walls and other adjacent surfaces. However, when a heavy natural quartz countertop is installed, some scuffing to walls or adjacent fixtures may occur. Some “touch ups” may be necessary and are the responsibility of the homeowner.

Your retailer or installation company will be happy to answer any questions you may have.