WHAT IS SILESTONE?

Silestone is a natural quartz surface.  The pure quartz in Silestone gives it its crystalline depth of color and unparalleled durability--an unmatched combination of natural beauty and strength.  Through extensive engineering, a manufacturing process was developed utilizing intense heat and pressure to increase the color consistency, stain resistance and strength of this natural stone product. Being non-porous, Silestone does not require the use of sealants, and it withstands typical wear and tear beautifully. Professionally developed colors are computer-calibrated to maintain consistency allowing designers and customers to make the perfect selection from samples. Bruno-Built Granite recommends Silestone as a more durable and distinctively attractive alternative to plastic solid surfaces.

PRODUCT BENEFITS

Stain Resistant

·       Silestone’s polished surface is nonporous and therefore highly resistant to stains from coffee, wine, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar and makeup.  And unlike granite, Silestone will keep its lustrous shine even without sealing or polishing.

Scratch Resistant

·         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 Moh’s Hardness Scale; a diamond is 10.  So while a careless slip of the knife will scratch most other countertops such as laminates and plastics, it won’t leave a mark on Silestone.  However, Silestone is not scratch proof and can therefore be damaged with excessive force or pressure.

Density/Heat Resistance

·         Silestone’s hard, dense and uniform quartz surface translates into less wear to the countertop even with everyday use.  Silestone can withstand exposure to normal cooking temperatures from pots and pans without marring the surface.   However, all natural stone surfaces can be damaged by sudden and rapid temperature changes, and therefore using a trivet is always recommended.

Strength

·         Silestone has four times the flexural strength of granite.  That built-in flexibility allows Silestone to bend slightly instead of breaking, making it less prone to the chipping and cracking common with other stones.  The flexural strength makes Silestone easier to transport, fabricate and install than other stones.

Maintenance Free

·         Silestone is nonporous, so there is no maintenance and cleaning is a cinch with warm, soapy water or other common household cleaners. Granite and other stone countertops are porous and must be sealed regularly to prevent staining – a task today’s busy homeowners don’t have the time or patience to do.

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Warranty

SileStone is protected with a 15 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects, and a 1 year warranty on the installation. Please read the section on the Silestone Warranty for further details.

Applications

  Silestone is nonporous, so there is no maintenance and cleaning is a cinch with warm, soapy water Silestone is ideal for a myriad of applications including those subject to high traffic or heavy use such as kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, tub and shower surrounds, backsplashes, floors, walls, wet bars, tabletops, desktops, fireplace surrounds and more.