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Strength & Excellence that Last a Lifetime

Through superior strength, incredible beauty and an unparalleled distribution network, Silestone is rapidly becoming the surfacing choice for discerning consumers. Here are the top reasons why:

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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

There is 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. In North America, Silestone is available through approximately 3,500 retailers including all EXPO Design Center® stores, Home Depot® locations, as well as a variety of kitchen and bath retailers, cabinet shops, tile/flooring outlets, designers' showrooms, architectural firms, builders, and more.

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 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 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 42 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

Counter Intelligence is backed by Cosentino and its more than 70 years in the natural stone industry. Furthermore, Silestone is fabricated and installed by dedicated certified craftsmen who were trained by Cosentino through a unique curriculum that includes expert hands-on training.

	Silestone	Solid Surface	Laminate	Granite	Ceramic Tile
Scratch Resistance	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Stain Resistance	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Heat Resistance	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Mold/Mildew Resistance	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Burn Resistance	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
10 Year Warranty	Yes	Yes	No	No	No