{"id":19959,"date":"2026-06-17T18:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T15:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/materials\/taurus-black-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T18:12:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T15:12:19","slug":"taurus-black","status":"publish","type":"materials","link":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/","title":{"rendered":"Taurus Black"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Taurus Black Quartz<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Taurus Black quartz<\/strong> is a deep black, even surface, whose calm, almost pattern-free tone creates a modern and refined look. It suits kitchen worktops, kitchen islands, bathroom vanity tops and other indoor surfaces well, where durability, easy upkeep and a clean, graphic appearance all matter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Taurus Black quartz surface<\/strong> combines the practical advantages of quartz with a refined appearance. Unlike natural stone, quartz does not absorb moisture or liquids and resists stains, scratches and everyday wear, which makes it a strong choice for both residential and commercial projects.<\/p>\n<p>The deep black tone and fine structure create a clean, graphic and high-quality look that works especially well in a modern interior.<\/p>\n<p>The polished finish gives the black surface a deep, glossy look. Taurus Black is a good choice for anyone who wants a clean, dark worktop that is also durable and easy to look after.<\/p>\n<h3>Where it works<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Kitchen worktops and kitchen islands<\/li>\n<li>Bathroom vanity tops and basin surrounds<\/li>\n<li>Window sills, wall panels and stair treads<\/li>\n<li>Commercial spaces: reception desks, restaurants, hotels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The dark, even tone is practical and suits surfaces that see heavy use, where stains and marks should not show.<\/p>\n<h3>Why choose quartz<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Does not absorb moisture or liquids, so it is stain-resistant without any sealing<\/li>\n<li>Highly resistant to scratches and everyday wear<\/li>\n<li>Hygienic and easy to clean<\/li>\n<li>Consistent pattern and tone from slab to slab, unlike natural stone<\/li>\n<li>Keeps its appearance for years<\/li>\n<li>The dark, even tone hides everyday marks better than a light surface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Technical details<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Finish<\/th>\n<td>polished<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Material<\/th>\n<td>quartz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Thickness<\/th>\n<td>20 mm, 30 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<td>approx. 50 kg\/m\u00b2 (20 mm), approx. 75 kg\/m\u00b2 (30 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Colour<\/th>\n<td>deep black with a fine, even structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Slab size<\/th>\n<td>1600 \u00d7 3200 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Quartz vs natural granite<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Property<\/th>\n<th>Quartz<\/th>\n<th>Natural granite<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Moisture absorption<\/td>\n<td>Does not absorb moisture<\/td>\n<td>Porous, needs sealing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Upkeep<\/td>\n<td>Simple, everyday cleaning<\/td>\n<td>Needs periodic sealing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scratch resistance<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Heat resistance<\/td>\n<td>Moderate (use a trivet)<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pattern and tone<\/td>\n<td>Consistent and repeating<\/td>\n<td>Every slab different<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Care<\/h3>\n<p>For everyday cleaning, a soft cloth and a mild cleaner are all you need. Avoid strong acidic or abrasive products so the surface keeps its shine. Quartz does not need any separate sealing.<\/p>\n<p><!-- LCR-EXTRAS-START --><\/p>\n<h3>Similar materials<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/materials\/taurus-brown-pearl\/\">Taurus Brown Pearl<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/materials\/taurus-terazzo-black\/\">Taurus Terazzo Black<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/materials\/taurus-terazzo-dark\/\">Taurus Terazzo Dark<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/materials\/taurus-terazzo-grey\/\">Taurus Terazzo Grey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Do fingerprints and water marks show on a dark surface?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"On a dark polished surface, fingerprints and water marks can be a little more visible than on a light surface, but they wipe away easily with a damp microfibre cloth.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can dark quartz change tone in direct sunlight over time?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Constant direct sunlight can affect the tone over time, so we do not recommend installing quartz permanently in direct sun or outdoors.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I place a hot pot or pan on the worktop?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Quartz tolerates moderate heat, but placing a hot pot or pan directly on the surface can damage it, so always use a trivet or a pot holder.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I cut directly on the surface with a knife?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Quartz is highly scratch-resistant, but we recommend using a chopping board, as this keeps both the worktop and your knives in good condition.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the worktop made to my kitchen's exact measurements?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. We take the measurements, fabricate the stone in our own workshop and install the finished worktop to fit your kitchen exactly.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I request a quote for a Taurus Black worktop?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Send the worktop drawings or measurements through the enquiry form on the website, or call +372 5350 1000, and we will put together a personal quote.\"}}]}<\/script><!-- LCR-EXTRAS-END --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16349,"template":"","stone":[254,240],"class_list":["post-19959","materials","type-materials","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","stone-quartz","stone-kvarts"],"acf":{"gmi_faq":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.3 (Yoast SEO v24.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Taurus Black | GMI<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Taurus Black\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Taurus Black Quartz Taurus Black quartz is a deep black, even surface, whose calm, almost pattern-free tone creates a modern and refined look. It suits kitchen worktops, kitchen islands, bathroom vanity tops and other indoor surfaces well, where durability, easy upkeep and a clean, graphic appearance all matter. The Taurus Black quartz surface combines the [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"GMI\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GraniteMarbleIndustry\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-06-17T15:12:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Taurus-Black-1024x1024.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/\",\"name\":\"Taurus Black | GMI\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Taurus-Black.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-06-17T15:12:18+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-17T15:12:19+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Taurus-Black.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Taurus-Black.jpg\",\"width\":1638,\"height\":1638,\"caption\":\"Taurus Black \u2014 kvartsist t\u00f6\u00f6tasapind\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/homepage\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Materials\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Taurus Black\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/\",\"name\":\"GMI\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#organization\",\"name\":\"GMI\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GMI-logo-1-2-2-copy.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GMI-logo-1-2-2-copy.svg\",\"width\":136,\"height\":47,\"caption\":\"GMI\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GraniteMarbleIndustry\/\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/granitemarble_industry\/\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Taurus Black | GMI","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Taurus Black","og_description":"Taurus Black Quartz Taurus Black quartz is a deep black, even surface, whose calm, almost pattern-free tone creates a modern and refined look. It suits kitchen worktops, kitchen islands, bathroom vanity tops and other indoor surfaces well, where durability, easy upkeep and a clean, graphic appearance all matter. The Taurus Black quartz surface combines the [&hellip;]","og_url":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/","og_site_name":"GMI","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GraniteMarbleIndustry\/","article_modified_time":"2026-06-17T15:12:19+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":1024,"url":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Taurus-Black-1024x1024.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"2 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/","url":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/","name":"Taurus Black | GMI","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Taurus-Black.jpg","datePublished":"2026-06-17T15:12:18+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-17T15:12:19+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Taurus-Black.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Taurus-Black.jpg","width":1638,"height":1638,"caption":"Taurus Black \u2014 kvartsist t\u00f6\u00f6tasapind"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/taurus-black\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/homepage\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Materials","item":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/materials\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Taurus Black"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/","name":"GMI","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#organization","name":"GMI","url":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GMI-logo-1-2-2-copy.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/GMI-logo-1-2-2-copy.svg","width":136,"height":47,"caption":"GMI"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GraniteMarbleIndustry\/","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/granitemarble_industry\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/materials\/19959","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/materials"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/materials"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"stone","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmi.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/stone?post=19959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}