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"Consumers want 'smart' materials that are beautiful and functional, and that leave them with no worries," says Ebnesajjad. "That's why we're seeing a significant growth now in quartz surfaces and engineered stones." She notes that these take "the best of nature and make it better for consumers to live and work with." Engineered stones, she believes, is a continuation of "this trend towards 'smart' materials."

"With the hectic lifestyles people are living, convenience is an important factor," reports Canales. "[For that reason], right now, we're seeing a trend toward quartz surfacing."