Silestone Central
As former countertop customers looking for objective information on quartz countertops, we were frustrated by the lack of clarity in quartz countertop products and options. This website is dedicated to presenting superior Silestone countertop information from impartial, unbiased design professionals, builders, and service contractors on the latest trends and new releases.
Silestone Countertops
A natural stone surface made of quartz, the 4th hardest mineral in nature, Silestone countertops continue to be cutting-edge year after year. Select quartz is ground up, engineered with additional colors and materials, then molded with immense pressure to create surfaces that have a consistent look, feel, and quality.
The Silestone Quartz material has revolutionized stone surfaces with a manufacturing process that delivers products with true consistency and high quality. With an evolving color palette, Silestone surfaces can adapt to changing needs and lifestyles that keep up with the most current trends. Fantastic color options and various Silestone Slab Sizes combined with numerous textures and finishes offer a design flexibility that ranges from a single-color process for a consistent look to a 5-dimensional process that adds depth and creates light refraction for an amazing rich color for your Silestone Kitchen Countertops.
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The Scoop on Silestone XM Countertops
We think Silestone XM is a strategic response to concerns about countertop workers experiencing health problems when cutting and installing quartz countertops. Because of safety concerns…
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Stunning Bianco Calacatta is Sophisticated
This unique and sophisticated Silestone countertop option can bring your vision to life when used as the kitchen countertop, as well as the backsplash, and even…
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The Right Sink for Your New Silestone Countertops
When one combines new Silestone Countertops with a kitchen sink, they should integrate into one seamless piece for a unified look that maximizes your counter space.…
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Great Layouts of Kitchens for Silestone Countertops
Kitchen layouts have the biggest impact on how you move and work (i.e. cook) in the space. How you entertain and how your kitchen integrates with…
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Update: Cost to Remodel Kitchens with Silestone
Spoiler Alert: Inflation is a b*tch! Around the U.S., material prices and labor costs have soared. But for those of us in love with Silestone surfaces,…
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Resolutions to Consider Professional Interior Designers
Most home owners know that designing, then remodeling or building a new kitchen is complicated and can be costly. Investing in the right design help at…
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Silestone Eternal Bella Quartz Gray Kitchen Countertop
Silestone Eternal Bella Quartz gray kitchen countertop is so popular that samples are hard to come by so see why the Silestone countertop is so hot…
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Fall 2023 Kitchen Design Ideas to Keep Kitchens Bright Yet Warm
Many people are drawn to the lighter muted colors and clean lines of the modern kitchen in contemporary interior design. Still most of us want a…
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What is Contemporary Urban Style Going to Be Like in 2024?
It seems contemporary urban style in 2024 is going to lean toward a minimalist approach with Silestone countertops and colors where people have a palate and…
What is Silestone?
♦ Built-in Antimicrobial Protection
♦ Scratch Resistant
♦ Stain Resistant
♦ Scorch Resistant
♦ Low Maintenance
♦ 25-year Transferable Warranty
♦ Spectrum of Color Options
Advantages of Silestone Countertops & Surfaces
Ultimate Reliability
Silestone quartz countertops have an unparalleled durability and strength because it is made of Natural Quartz – the 4th hardest mineral found in nature. The only natural minerals harder than quartz are diamond, sapphire and topaz. Silestone countertops are made of a hard, dense and non-porous material that is consistent throughout its composition, making it more reliable than any other natural stone.
Antimicrobial Protection
Silestone is National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved and GREENGUARD-certified to be safe for the kitchen indoor environment, which makes it a cleaner and safer than other surfaces. Silestone countertops are the only surfaces made with built-in antimicrobial protection that safely fights the growth of microbes such as odor causing bacteria, mold, and mildew for the life of the product. This makes Silestone countertops and surfaces easier to clean, and they stay cleaner between cleanings.
Scratch Resistant
Common household accidents such as a dropped knife, a fallen piece of glass or errant scissors will not scratch Silestone because only materials as hard as, or harder than Silestone will scratch it. Beware: no surface is indestructible.
Stain Resistant
Because Silestone is non-porous, most spills stay on the surface and are easy to clean with soapy water or a mild household cleaners.
Heat & Scorch Resistant
Sile Stone Systems Countertops and surfaces 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 crock-pot and electric skillet manufacturers, do not place these items directly on any countertop. We recommend the use of trivets when placing hot items on a Silestone surface to avoid thermal shock.
Low Maintenance
A huge advantage with Silestone is that it is easy to keep clean and maintain. It cleans with soap and water and in most cases it just needs to be wiped over with a dry cloth to remove the dirt. It never needs sealers.
The Silestone Warranty
Silestone offers a 25-Year transferable warranty on any Silestone product purchased and registered on or after January 1, 2015. To activate the warranty, purchasers must provide proof of purchase, and the warranty is valid after online registration within 6 months of purchase. After 6 months, any unregistered product will automatically have only a two year warranty, with original invoice.
You can read more about the Silestone 25-year Residential Warranty here or you can also view more information about the Silestone 10-year Commercial Warranty here.
Color and Depth
Silestone colors vary from subtle neutral shades to brilliant and dynamic tones. A huge selection of colors, numerous textures, and two exceptional finishes provides designers with a near-limitless number of artistic and functional possibilities.
More answers to the question: What is Silestone? Locate Silestone USA.
Have You Heard of Dekton?
Like Silestone, Dekton countertops are made of a blend of the raw materials to produce a new type of natural stone material that is technologically advanced. It is engineered to be ultracompact by using natural minerals (Dekton stone) that are heated up and then pressed using 25,000 tons of force to make a stone that has no porosity (a.k.a. micro-defects) that cause tensions or weak points and adversely affect its performance.
This new production technology allows the new surface to be be extra large or super compact, ultra thin or extra thick. In all forms, its performance is exceptional. The surface is available in a wide range of Dekton colors and its application goes beyond kitchen countertops because it is so strong and durable.