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Silestone (Quartz)
Countertops
Silestone Colors and Edge
Profiles
Through superior strength, incredible beauty and an unparalleled distribution
network, Silestone is rapidly becoming the surfacing choice for discerning
consumers. Here are the top 10 reasons why …
Natural Beauty
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.
Versatility
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.
Widespread Availability
Cosentino has built a reliable network of dedicated distributors who deliver
Silestone and service customers throughout North America, including all
metropolitan areas in the United States, several regions in Canada, and
now even is expanding into Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Scratch-Resistance
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.
Stain-Resistance
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.
Heat- And Scorch-Resistance
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.
Strength
Silestone has four times the flexural strength of granite, making it less
susceptible to chipping and cracking than granite during transportation
and installation.
Maintenance-Free
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.
Color
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.
Experience
Silestone’s is a mature network of distributors and fabricators
backed up by Cosentino and its more than 70 years in the natural stone
industry. Furthermore, Silestone is fabricated and installed by dedicated
certified craftsmen who are trained by Cosentino through a unique curriculum
that includes expert hands-on training.
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