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How Silestone Compares to Other Popular Surfaces
 
SILESTONE

Granite

Solid Surface
Natural Stone
YES
Yes
No
Maintenance-Free: No Sealing/Polishing
YES
No
No
Scratch & Stain Resistant
YES
No

No

Mold/Mildew Resistant
YES
No
Yes
Reduces Potential for Bacterial Growth - Rated by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
YES

No

Yes

10-Year Warranty
YES
No
Yes

Silestone Quartz Surfacing is the most popular surface in America accounting for 75 % of the U.S. market. It is a natural choice for home surfaces for a number of reasons:

  • Affordable, typically less than granite slab
  • Silestone has the same beautiful look and feel of granite, but without the maintenance
  • Natural quartz has beauty and strength
  • Silestone will provide enduring beauty for years

Stain-resistant
Silestone's polished surface is virtually non-porous, and therefore highly resistant to stains from coffee, wine, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, makeup and more. Unline granite, Silestone does not need to be sealed.

Scratch-resistant
Only three minerals-diamond, sapphire and topaz-are harder than quartz, which makes Silestone naturally scratch resistant. While a careless slip of the knife or corkscrew will scratch most other countertops such as granite, marble and other solid surfaces, it will not leave a mark on Silestone.

Scorch-resistant
The natural quartz in Silestone makes it extremely scorch- resistant, and it will not burn or flame when exposed to limited heat.

Silestone is Virtually Maintenance-free
You do not need to seal it and cleaning is a cinch with soapy water or a mild household cleaner. We recommend Formula 409, Fantastik, Lysol, or Windex. Bleach is recommended for stubborn or difficult stains. Soak the area with bleach and gently clean away with a soft Scotch Brite pad.

Silestone Precautions
Although Silestone is extremely scratch and heat resistant, we recommend protecting your Silestone surface. Do NOT use crock pots or electric skillets while in direct contact with your Silestone surfaces. Silestone is a stone product. As with any natural natural stone, certain exposure to heat may cause cracks due to thermal shock. Avoid exposing your Silestone surface to strong chemicals and solvents. The following will harm Silestone: Drano, Liquid Plumber, oven cleaners, and floor strippers. Do Not use any of these or other harsh chemicals on your Silestone surface.


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Brazilian
Brown
Blue
Safita
Kona
Beige
Kalahari
Tea
Leaf
Rainforest
Amarillo
Palmira
Mahogany
Rosa
Grey
White
North
Blue
Sahara
Diana
Pearl
Capri
Limestone
Ebony
Pearl
Green
River
Coffee Brown
Blanco
Maple
Absolute Green
Ivory Coast
Mont Blanc
Antique Gold
Coral Troya
Black Canyon
Beige Olimpo
Giallo Quarry
Olive Green
Sienna Ridge
   

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