Silestone Benefits Gallery Colors   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.

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 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.