Quartz countertops have become a staple of many a high-end kitchen, but the path to getting them there is paved with risk. Quartz is also called engineered stone because it is made by binding crushed ...

Engineered stone high in crystalline silica, which can damage the lungs when inhaled, has faced growing scrutiny as countertop cutters have grown ill and died from silicosis. Some companies that make ...

A Los Angeles County jury found businesses that make or distribute engineered stone at fault Wednesday for the suffering of a 34-year-old stonecutter afflicted with an incurable disease. In a decision ...

When you're tired of your old kitchen countertops and are ready for a change, you need to take several steps before a kitchen countertop installation. One of the first steps is deciding exactly what ...

Renee Carey has previously received funding from the Australian Council of Trade Unions. She is a member of the Occupational Lung Disease Network Steering Committee formed by Lung Foundation Australia ...

Emily Henderson smiles while wearing a bright green blouse at an event - Jb Lacroix/Getty Images It's safe to say that interior designer Emily Henderson knows a thing or two about countertops. "Marble ...

Surfaces brand Neolith makes engineered stone without silica, which has been linked to a surge in severe cases of silicosis. (Courtesy Neolith) Because of this, Australia banned engineered stone, and ...

Engineered stone's marble look, without marble's issues, has become a designer and homeowner favorite. “Beloved for their versatility and functionality, white quartz countertops (also referred to as ...

Major retailers Bunnings and IKEA have announced this week they will discontinue selling engineered stone. While this might mean you have to rethink your plans for your new kitchen benchtops, it’s a ...

Engineered stone, also known as artificial stone or composite stone, has become a popular material in the construction and design industries due to its aesthetic appeal and durability. It’s become the ...