RESIDENTIAL SILESTONE QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS and SURFACES

Silestone quartz surfaces are composed of natural quartz minerals and therefore are susceptible to slight variations in shade and particulate distribution. The dimensions of Silestone slabs are 119" x 54" and 128" x 61" with three different slab thicknesses: 12, 20 and 30 mm. (always check for availability) The layout of your project will determine the number of seams necessary and their location. Please note that all seams will be visible.

Silestone has the sophisticated elegance and timeless beauty of stone. The natural quartz in Silestone delivers a distinctive depth, brilliant clarity, glimmering radiance and cool, solid feel unique to natural stones.

Silestone can be used in virtually any indoor surfacing application, including kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, tub and shower surrounds, backsplashes, floors, walls, wet bars, tabletops, desktops, fireplace surrounds, and more.

Microban® antimicrobial protection is infused into 100% of Silestone natural quartz countertops to help prevent the growth of stain causing bacteria. Microban protection is not designed to replace normal cleaning practices, but it does provide Silestone buyers with cleanliness protection and peace of mind that will last the lifetime of their countertops. Microban antimicrobial protection, Greenguard® certification and an NSF® listing allow Silestone to bring their customers cleaner, greener and safer countertops.
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Only three other natural minerals — diamond, sapphire and topaz – are harder than quartz, making Silestone naturally scratch-resistant. Quartz is a seven in strength on Mohs Hardness Scale (diamond is a 10). So, while a careless slip of the knife will scratch most other countertops such as laminates and some granites, it won’t leave a mark on Silestone. Silestone is not scratch-proof, however, and can therefore be damaged with excessive force or pressure.
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Silestone’s polished surface is non-porous and thus highly resistant to stains from coffee, wine, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, makeup, and many other common household products. Unlike granite, Silestone does not need to be sealed to keep its lustrous shine.
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Unlike solid surfaces and laminates, Silestone is heat and scorch-resistant. It will withstand limited exposure to heat without burning or scorching. The fire of a lit match will not mar the Silestone countertop. However, as advised by crockpot and electric skillet manufacturers, do not place these items directly on any countertop. Always use of trivets when placing hot items on a Silestone surface to avoid thermal shock.
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Silestone has four times the flexural strength of granite, making it less susceptible to chipping and cracking than granite during transportation and installation.
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Because it is non-porous, Silestone’s polished surface doesn’t need to be sealed. Granite, marble and limestone, on the other hand, must be sealed on installation and resealed regularly to prevent staining.

Cleaning Silestone is easy with soapy water or a mild household cleaner such as Formula 409®, Fantastik® or Windex®.

No surface is indestructible, though. As with any other stone or surface, strong chemicals and solvents such as Drano®, Liquid Plummer®, oven cleaners and floor strippers will damage the surface and must not be used on Silestone.
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Silestone is available in over 48 dazzling colors, ensuring that there is a Silestone color to suit most any style or taste. Cosentino continues to grow its Silestone color palette every year.

Because Silestone natural quartz delivers more color consistency than any other natural stone, homeowners can be confident when using samples to choose their Silestone countertop color.
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