Cambria — Quartz Surface Made in USA
The only family-owned quartz brand Made in USA — and you can tell
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Cambria is a quartz surface Made in USA. The only family-owned company (Davis family, Minnesota, since 2000) among global quartz producers. Composition: 93% natural quartz + 7% polyester resin + pigments. Thickness: 20 and 30 mm. Formats: jumbo slab 65.5" × 132". Mohs: 7 (knife-proof). Density: ~150 lb/ft³. 200+ designs: from classic marble to abstract. Certifications: NSF, Greenguard Gold, Kosher. Scratch-proof, stain-proof, sealer-free.
TECHNICAL PASSPORT
Reception Space uses Cambria on 10% of quartz projects: when clients insist on Made in USA (embassies, American companies, connoisseurs). Cambria vs Caesarstone/Silestone: 1) 200+ unique designs (many Cambria exclusives). 2) Jumbo slabs: 65.5"×132" — fewer seams. 3) Made in USA: transparent supply chain (vs Chinese quartz). Limitations: 20–30% premium over competitors, US logistics (+2–3 weeks international), limited distribution outside North America.
Varieties & Types
Cambria Marble Collection
$$$$Series: Brittanicca, Ella, Torquay, Ironsbridge
Realistic marble imitation: Calacatta (Brittanicca), Carrara (Torquay), dark marble (Ironsbridge). Multi-layer printing + natural texture. Jumbo slab: seamless 'slab' look. Bestseller: Brittanicca Gold. 50% of sales.
Cambria Concrete Collection
$$$Series: Highgate, Weybourne, Bentley
Industrial concrete and microcement imitation. Matte texture finish. For loft interiors, industrial style. Neutral grey tones. Tactile: 'warm concrete' (vs real concrete: cold).
Cambria Natural Stone
$$$Series: Berwyn, Galloway, Skara Brae
Granite, slate, travertine imitation. With inclusions, veining, mica. For classic interiors. Finish: polished or matte. Wide selection of warm tones.
Cambria Matte
$$$$Matte finish on any design
Any Cambria design in matte: velvety tactility, no glare, fewer fingerprints visible. For kitchens (practical), bathrooms (anti-slip). Premium option: +10% to price.
Advantages
- ✓Mohs 7 hardness — knife-proof, key-proof, scratch-proof. Hardest kitchen surface (vs acrylic 2.5, marble 3)
- ✓Non-porous — < 0.05%: zero sealer needed. Coffee, wine, oil won't penetrate. Wipes clean
- ✓Made in USA — transparent supply chain. Family-owned (Davis family). Quality control from raw material to slab
- ✓200+ designs — exclusive patterns (Brittanicca, Ella, Skara Brae): no equivalents from competitors
- ✓Jumbo slabs — 65.5"×132" (60 sq ft): fewer seams. Kitchen island without seam — reality
- ✓Lifetime Warranty — Limited Lifetime Warranty from Cambria. Confidence for decades
Limitations
- ⚠Price — 20–30% premium over Caesarstone/Silestone. 2–3× more than Chinese quartz. Premium positioning
- ⚠Weight — 30 mm jumbo slab: ~880 lb. Crane or 4 workers needed. Reinforced cabinet structure required
- ⚠Heat sensitivity — resin limit: 300°F. Hot pot: theoretical risk (rare in practice). Trivets recommended
- ⚠Visible seams — quartz is NOT seamless (vs acrylic: invisible seam). Seam: ~1/16", filled with epoxy
- ⚠Repair — chips don't sand out (vs acrylic: sandable). Epoxy fill or section replacement
- ⚠International logistics — shipping from USA: 2–3 weeks + customs. Limited stock outside North America
Applications
Kitchen countertops — primary application. Mohs 7: knives without board OK (knife dulls, not stone). 200+ designs.
Kitchen islands — jumbo slab: 10' × 4' island with zero seams. Waterfall edge.
Bathrooms — countertops, cladding: non-porous, zero sealer. Moisture no issue.
Bar counters — Matte finish: anti-glare, fewer fingerprints. For premium restaurants.
Wall panels — 20 mm: kitchen backsplashes. Near-seamless wall from countertop to ceiling.
Fireplaces — surround cladding: up to 300°F no issue. Ironsbridge (dark marble): fireplace WOW.
Pricing & Economics
Pricing Factors
- ·Design — Standard: base. Marble Collection (Brittanicca): +15–25%. Matte: +10%
- ·Thickness — 20 mm: base. 30 mm: +30–40%
- ·Edge — straight: included. Rounded: +$5/lin ft. Waterfall: +$72/lin ft
- ·Format — Standard slab: base. Jumbo: +15% (less waste on large projects)
- ·Logistics — US stock: base. International order: +10–15% + 2–3 weeks
Care & Longevity
Daily Care
Soft cloth + warm water or mild cleaner. No sealer needed — ever (vs marble: every 6 months).
What to Avoid
High-pH cleaners (> 12): may dull polish. Steel wool. Strong solvents (acetone > 5 min).
Periodic Maintenance
Polished surface: polishing compound every 1–2 years (optional). Matte: no polishing needed.
Professional Care
Chip: Cambria repair kit (epoxy + colorant): from $30. Section replacement: from slab cost.
Expert Reviews
Average Rating · 5 expert reviews
«Cambria: best quartz I've worked with. Jumbo slabs — 10 ft island with zero seams: clients ecstatic. Brittanicca Gold design: in showroom — people walk in asking 'what marble is that?' Fabrication: standard (diamond blades). Downside: price and logistics from USA. But for those who can afford it — no alternative.»
«Cambria in luxury kitchens: 20% of my projects. Brittanicca: 'marble that doesn't stain' — perfect pitch. Matte finish: clients touch it and can't believe it's quartz (velvety feel). Downside: limited design selection in stock outside US (they have 200+!). Special order: 3–4 weeks — fine for luxury, not for mass market.»
«Installing Cambria: physically demanding (30 mm jumbo = 880 lb). Need crane + 4 people. vs Silestone 20 mm: half the weight. Result: flawless (jumbo slab, minimal seams). But logistics: 3–4 week wait from USA, occasional delays. For planned projects — excellent. For 'need it yesterday' — Caesarstone is faster.»
«Kitchen: 10'×4' island in Cambria Ella (light marble). 5 years, two kids, daily cooking. Knife without board (husband!): zero scratches. Beet juice: wiped with cloth. Sealer: never applied. Perfect material. Only thing: price (paid 30% more than Caesarstone). But — never regretted it once.»
«Cambria in restaurants: Ironsbridge Matte bar counter — 'dark marble that doesn't fear wine.' 3 years: zero maintenance, zero stains. For hotels: Brittanicca lobby desks. Challenge: not all designs available internationally. But when available — result is magnificent.»
Frequently Asked Questions
Both: 93% quartz + 7% resin. Differences: 1) Origin: Cambria = USA, Caesarstone = Israel (factories: Israel, USA, India). 2) Design: Cambria 200+ (unique Brittanicca, Ella), Caesarstone 150+ (Metropolitan). 3) Format: Cambria jumbo slightly larger. 4) Price: Cambria 10–20% more. 5) Warranty: both Lifetime. For 'Made in USA': Cambria. For availability: Caesarstone.
Yes — the Davis family from Le Sueur, Minnesota. Founded Cambria in 2000. Single factory: Le Sueur, MN (all production in USA). 2,000+ employees. Revenue: ~$600M. Not sold at Home Depot/Ikea — authorized dealers only (premium positioning). Family ownership = long-term quality commitment.
Yes — and the stone WON'T scratch (Mohs 7 vs knife 5.5: knife is softer than quartz). However: knife dulls faster (quartz = abrasive). Recommendation: cutting board protects your knives, not the stone. Cambria: the only mainstream kitchen surface that's truly knife-proof.
1) 200+ exclusive designs (Brittanicca Gold — no equivalent anywhere). 2) Made in USA: raw material to slab — one factory. 3) Jumbo slabs: island without seam. 4) Lifetime Warranty. 5) No middleman: quartz → slab → dealer → install. 6) Reputation: 24 years, zero product recalls. You pay for brand + exclusivity.
No — never. Cambria is non-porous (< 0.05% absorption): liquids don't penetrate. Marble: seal every 6 months. Granite: every 1–2 years. Cambria: zero sealers for entire lifespan. This is quartz stone's key advantage over natural stone.
Ideal: non-porous, moisture-proof, sealer-free, won't absorb soap/shampoo. Countertop + wall cladding: unified design. Matte finish: anti-slip, fewer water spots. For showers: limited (seams need sealing, but acrylic is better for full wet areas).
Limited Lifetime Warranty: covers material defects, delamination, color change under normal use. Does NOT cover: impacts (chips), thermal damage (hot cookware without trivet), improper installation. Condition: installation by authorized dealer.
Countertop 10 lin ft (30 mm, Marble Collection): $2,000–3,600 (material + fab + install). Island 10'×4': $4,000–7,000. Backsplash 30 sq ft: $4,500–7,200. Compare: Caesarstone: $1,800–3,000. Silestone: $1,500–2,700. Cambria: premium, but Lifetime Warranty + exclusive designs.
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