Silestone
Classic & Contemporary
Silestone is an engineered stone mostly made from natural quartz pieces. Though it has been on the market for more than 30 years, it is only recently that silestone has become a popular countertop option. Silestone was designed by Cosentino to enhance the beauty of natural stone with modern technology. The resulting stone is of the highest standards in terms of longevity and functionality.
Silestone slabs come in more than 90 color options, so there are several alternatives that can go with your existing kitchen and bathroom design. All while adding beauty and elegance to many decor ideas As a result of the HybriQ® technology, Silestone slabs are also environmentally friendly. They manufacture the slabs using quartz, premium minerals, and recycled materials for the premium product that is Silestone.
Silestone Specifications and Applications
Silestone is an excellent blend of technology and nature. The slabs are primarily made from quartz pieces, which are bound together using technologically advanced resins and minerals. All the materials are quality-checked with regard to mechanical resistance, granulometry, and purity before being added to the process. Then the materials are compacted, baked, and polished.
Customers can choose among three finishing types: polished, suede, and volcano. As stated above, color and pattern choices are plentiful. As for the size, there are standard (55”x120“) and jumbo (63”x128”) sizes for slabs. As for flooring, you can find various sizes (12″x12″, 12″x24″, 18″x18″, 24″x24″ and 12″x35″) that can fit almost any project. Silestone slabs are usually offered in three different thicknesses: 1.2 cm, 2 cm, and 3 cm.
If you need professional help with your home renovation and you are interested in Silestone slabs for your kitchen, bathroom, or flooring, we, Landmark Surfaces, are ready to help you with anything about Silestone in Chantilly, Fredericksburg, and Alexandria, VA.
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Types of Silestone Countertops
Silestone offers its products under different series names. Each series has a focus on design and specification. The colors, hues, or patterns vary depending on the series and your chosen product. There are almost 20 series offered by Cosentino, and here are some of the most popular ones for your consideration:
Silestone Eternal Calacatta Gold
Calacatta Gold, a prominent piece of the Eternal series, is also one of the most sought-after kinds of silestone. Actually, it was already popular among a smaller number of buyers even before silestone slabs got worldwide popularity. What makes this product attractive to many people is its golden hues on the bright white background.
Silestone Miami Vena
Silestone Miami Vena is one of the most remarkable silestones in the Nebula series. Its natural colors and veins are similar to that of marble. Most people love it due to the natural subtle veins on a beautiful white surface. It makes for a perfect design element in various kinds of kitchens or bathrooms.ﾠ
Silestone Miami White
Miami White is an all-white classical type of stone with Cosentino’s added durability and technology benefiting it. Being a pure white countertop material homeowners can make use of it in almost any interior design. The crisp and clean feeling is highly appreciated by professionals and homeowners. They use Miami White both for adding sophistication and brightness to an area.
Silestone Miami White
Miami White is an all-white classical type of stone with Cosentino’s added durability and technology benefiting it. Being a pure white countertop material homeowners can make use of it in almost any interior design. The crisp and clean feeling is highly appreciated by professionals and homeowners. They use Miami White both for adding sophistication and brightness to an area.
Note that the Silestone series are updated, or a new series that has been introduced. Thus, if you are interested in Silestone countertops, you are advised to check the availability of the stones you want to have. Landmark Surfaces is glad to be part of the solution for you. We offer the most popular Silestone slabs, and we can find almost any slab you can think of.
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Why Should You Choose Silestone?
Silestone is an excellently engineered stone with countless color and pattern options. Whatever your style is, there is always a Silestone surface option that goes well with your design. It comes with various texture options, all you have to do is choose the best stone considering your space’s overall texture and color scheme.
Silestone is also well known for its unbeatable durability and strength. It is resistant to most daily scratches. The surface is extra-layered to protect the slabs from external damage and stains. The innovative surface layer keeps the countertop free from bacteria which is not toxic to humans.
Kitchens with Silestone countertops can reflect the elegance of natural stones with enhanced functionality. The Silestone surface is safe for food, and you can easily wipe the spills and stains without special cleaners.
Bathrooms with Silestone surfaces make a big difference both in style and functionality. Bathroom surfaces like vanity tops, wall tiles, and floors look mesmerizing and classy. Also, the low water absorption makes Silestone one of the most ideal surface material options for bathrooms.
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Why Should You Prefer Landmark Surfaces?
Landmark Surfaces is the first choice of many people in Fredericksburg, Chantilly, and Alexandria, VA. We are a local fabricator and installer of highly demanded surface materials such as silestone, granite, marble, quartz, quartzite…etc.
Our experienced team designs and installs the highest-quality countertops at affordable prices. All the materials used in the projects and workmanship are guaranteed. We also consider your peace of mind and try hard not to create any inconvenience in your home during the installation.
You can reach us via telephone or the internet, but we still invite you to one of our stores in Chantilly, Alexandria, or Fredericksburg, Virginia. You can see and touch the stones yourself while asking any questions that come to mind.
Silestone Countertops: Advantages and Disadvantages
Like all other stones, Silestone countertops have some advantages and disadvantages. Depending on your style and functional needs, you should make an educated decision. Let’s see silestone countertops’ pros and cons.
Pros of Silestone
- You buy Silestone products with a certified warranty.
- The surface is non-porous.
- Thanks to the engineered surface, it is very hygienic (no bacteria, or germs).
- Wide range of color options to incorporate into any style.
- It is a low-maintenance stone.
- It is highly durable.
- It is a long-term investment that can increase the resale value of your house.
Cons of Silestone
- The surface is sensitive to the hard chemicals containing bleaching ingredients.
- It may not be good to use outdoors due to the excessive UV lights.
- It is heavy, so it might need extra effort during transportation and installation.
Silestone Countertop Price
The average price of Silestone is between $50 and $100 per square foot. The price may vary from one location to another. Also, Cosentino offers differently priced categories, so some slabs can be more expensive while others are more affordable.
Installation is another point to consider. Even for a DIY person, Silestone is too heavy to install properly alone. Therefore, the total cost of a silestone countertop should include the installation fee. If you are in Chantilly, Alexandria, or Fredericksburg, Landmark Surfaces can help you with the whole process starting from design to the installation.
How to Take Care of Silestone?
Silestone is a low-maintenance countertop alternative. Here are some key maintenance routines that might help:
Avoid Chemicals
Everybody wants to have a cleaner and brighter countertop. However, cleaning products containing solvent, oil, or bleach can seriously damage the silestone surface.
Avoid UV Lights
Extreme sunlight might cause your countertop to lose its original color and shine. Therefore, you should avoid using silestone surfaces outdoors where there is too much direct sunlight.
Protect The Surface From Extreme Heat
The surface of the Silestone countertops is highly resistant to heat and many other external impacts. However, sudden changes in the temperature, like putting a boiling pan or pot directly on the surface, might still be risky. Therefore, use heat pads or trivets to be on the safe side.
How to Clean Silestone Countertops?
Gently rubbing the stained area using some mild soap and a soft sponge is a good way to get rid of most stains on Silestone surfaces. As stated above, you should avoid using abrasive chemicals and rubbing them too harshly. Silestone surfaces never allow bacteria to build up, so you don’t need to use chlorine-based or water-repellent products.
Silestone Products
Ariel Silestone
Charcoal Soapstone Silestone
Blanco Maple Silestone
Blanco Stellar Silestone
Desert Silver Silestone
Eternal Bella Silestone
Eternal Calacatta Gold
Eternal D’or Silestone
Eternal Serena Silestone
Eternal Statuario Siletsone
Ethereal Dusk Silestone
Eternal Glow Siletsone
Ethereal Haze Silestone
Eternal Noctis Siletsone
Helix Silestone
Lagoon Silestone
Lusso Silestone
Lyra Silestone
Miami Vena Silestone
Pearl Jasmine Silestone
Pietra Silestone
Stellar Snow Silestone
White Zeus Silestone
Gris Expo Silestone
Miami White Silestone
FAQs
Silestone has become popular only recently; thus, there are still many things to learn about this lovely stone. Here are a few popular questions:
What is Silestone Made of?
Silestone is primarily made of quartz. Additionally, there are resins and minerals added to make the stone stronger.
Is Silestone More Expensive Than Granite?
Yes, it is usually slightly more expensive than granite.
Is Silestone Good For a Countertop?
Yes, it is. Silestone is exclusively made to be an excellent countertop slab. It has both natural and technological components to meet the demand.
What Colors Do Silestone Countertops Come In?
Silestone countertops come in a lot of color and pattern options. You can find almost any color and style among silestone countertops.
Where Can I Buy A Silestone Countertop?
We, Landmark Surfaces, are selling and installing various types of slabs and tiles, including silestone, in Chantilly, Fredericksburg, and Alexandria. The products and services are always of the highest quality while the prices are reasonable.
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SilestoneThe Answers to All Your Questions
Our help center can instantly give you answer to many frequently asked questions.
What is Silestone?
Silestone® is naturally beautiful, durable quartz. Silestone is the world’s leading natural quartz surface – a superior stone for myriad interior surfacing applications because of its ideal combination of beauty and practicality. Silestone features a range of more than 65 unique colors, so no matter what your taste or style, we’ve got the perfect fit.
Why should I choose Silestone?
Silestone is the smartest choice for homeowners as it delivers both unique beauty and extreme durability. The unsurpassed professionalism of Silestone’s team is backed by more than 70 years experience in the natural stone industry, and a mature distribution network makes the product readily available throughout North America.
What is natural quartz?
Quartz is one of the hardest, most abundant minerals found in nature – only diamond, sapphire and topaz are harder. Besides beauty, the quartz in Silestone gives it extreme strength, making Silestone highly scratch-resistant.
What are the advantages of Silestone?
Silestone is a dense, non-porous stone that delivers unsurpassed reliability and performance – scratch-resistance and stain-resistance with no sealing required in a large variety of naturally beautiful colors.
How does Silestone compare to solid surfaces, like Corian?
The quartz in Silestone is 100% natural; a hard mineral that gives Silestone both beauty and strength. Solid surfaces are plastic polymers that lack the brilliance and reflectivity of natural stone, and are softer – making them more susceptible to scorches and scratches.
How does Silestone compare to other natural quartz surfaces?
Silestone provides unmatched delivery capacity, worldwide availability, more color variety, the only program of certified installation professionals and a successful track record of more than 15 years in natural quartz and 70 years in the stone industry. In 2005, Silestone is the first and only countertop to introduce built-in Microban™ antimicrobial product protection.
How does Silestone compare to other natural stones?
The quartz in Silestone is 100% natural; a hard mineral that gives Silestone both beauty and strength. Solid surfaces are plastic polymers that lack the brilliance and reflectivity of natural stone, and are softer – making them more susceptible to scorches and scratches.
Can I use Silestone in my kitchen?
Yes. Silestone is ideal for use in kitchen countertops, island tops, backsplashes, and more. You may even purchase knobs, switch plates and handles made of Silestone natural quartz to match your kitchen surfaces.
What is radon? What makes Silestone safe for my home?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas found at varying levels in the air throughout the globe. Radon gas is produced by radioactive materials present in igneous rocks in the earth. When these radioactive materials break down, the gas is released. When inhaled, the gas can contribute to the development of cancers in the lungs. Silestone’s commitment to environmental safety and clean indoor-air quality means that we are dedicated to producing countertop surfaces that are not only beautiful and durable, but also safe for your family and home. While testing and research continue every day, Silestone has been tested and found to be low or free of radon gas. For more information about radon gas and stone surfaces, visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website.
Can I use Silestone in my bathroom?
Yes. Add beauty and practicality to any bathroom with Silestone vanities, backsplashes, shower walls and tub surrounds.
Are all granite kitchen counters a high gloss finish?
Silestone backs all installed countertop projects with a(n industry-leading) 15-Year Limited Warranty. Silestone’s warranty covers structural manufacturing defects.
Can I use Silestone for flooring?
Yes. Silestone makes striking flooring throughout the home or office. You may pick from standard-size tiles or have Silestone custom-cut to fit your style.
Where can I find Silestone?
Silestone has one of the largest distribution networks of any surfacing material in the U.S.
What makes Silestone "A Cleaner, Safer Countertop"?
Silestone’s non-porous surface protects your countertops from staining and prevents liquids from penetrating the surface. Silestone is also the only countertop with Microban™ anti-microbial protection included in every slab. Microban is built-in during manufacturing to provide continuous antimicrobial product protection. While Microban protection does not protect users from food-borne illness and is not a substitute for normal cleaning practices, it does result in countertops that are easier to clean and stay clean.
