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.

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, nonporous stone that delivers unsurpassed reliability and performance -- scratch-resistance and stain-resistance -- with no sealing required in a large variety of naturally beautiful colors.

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.

How does Silestone compare to other natural stones, like granite?

Silestone offers more color consistency than granite, making it easier to pick colors from samples without having to visit a stone yard. Plus, Silestone is virtually maintenance-free -- it doesn’t need to be sealed, and cleaning is easy.

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 they 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.

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.

Can I use Silestone in my bathroom?

Yes. Silestone adds beauty and practicality to any bathroom and is perfect for vanity tops, backsplashes, shower walls, and tub surrounds.

Can I use Silestone for flooring?

Yes. Silestone makes striking flooring throughout the home or office. You may pick from standard-sized tiles or have Silestone custom-cut to fit your style.
What benefit do I get from Silestone® with Microban® antimicrobial protection?

Microban protection continuously fights the growth of microbes that can cause stains and odors. Microban protection makes your Silestone countertops easier to clean and keeps them cleaner between cleanings.

How is Microban protection effective?

Microban antimicrobial protection is effective against most common bacteria, yeasts, molds, and fungi that cause stains and odors. Microban technology is not designed, however, to protect users from disease-causing microorganisms.

Is Microban protection safe?

Microban technology has undergone extensive independent laboratory testing. It is registered with the EPA for use in Silestone and has a long history of safe use.

How long does Microban antimicrobial protection last in Silestone?

Microban protection is built-in during the manufacturing process, becoming part of the molecular structure of Silestone and will not wash off or wear away.

Can I get Microban put into Silestone if it is already installed in my home?

No. Microban can only be integrated into the product during the manufacturing process.

Is there anything wrong with the Silestone currently on the market without Microban?

Absolutely not! Silestone is inherently the best countertop in the market. It is virtually nonporous, so it comes with built-in protection to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the surface, keeping it cleaner between cleanings.

Do I still have to clean my Silestone countertop?

Yes. Microban inhibits the growth of bacteria, but cannot replace the need for good and regular hygiene practices.

Does any other countertop, vanity top or other quartz surface contain Microban?

No. Silestone has an exclusive agreement with Microban International and is the ONLY quartz surface in the world to offer antimicrobial protection.