Frequently Asked Questions
SILESTONE
Q. 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.
Q. 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
Q. 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.
Q. Can I use Silestone in my kitchen?
Yes. Silestone is ideal for use in kitchen countertops, island tops, backsplashes, and more. You can also use it for tops on vanities, bars, tables, etc.
Q. Can I use Silestone in my bathroom?
Yes. Add beauty and practicality to any bathroom with Silestone vanities, backsplashes, shower walls and tub surrounds.
Q. 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.
Q. 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
Q. 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.
Q. Does Silestone include a warranty?
Silestone backs all installed countertop projects with a(n industry-leading)
15-Year Limited Warranty. Silestone’s warranty covers structural manufacturing defects.
For more information on what the warranty does and does not cover, click here.
MICROBAN
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
SENSA
Q. How is SenSa Granite different from other commercial granites?
SenSa Granite is produced and backed by Cosentino, pioneers and leaders in the modern surfacing industry. In addition to SenSa’s brilliant line of
all-natural granite colors and commitment to quality, each slab of SenSa Granite is sealed with SenGuard sealer and comes backed with a 15-Year Limited Warranty.
Q. What is Radon? What makes SenSa 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.
SenSa’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, SenSa Granite 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.
Q. Does SenSa Granite include a warranty?
SenSa backs all installed countertop projects with an industry-leading 15-Year Limited Warranty. SenSa’s warranty covers structural manufacturing defects. For more information on what our warranty does and does not cover, click here.
Q. Is SenSa Granite a low-maintenance surface?
SenSa Granite is easy to care for and keep clean. SenSa’s SenGuard technology allows for easy clean-up and keeps your countertops sealed and protected for 15 years. While other commercial granites require yearly sealing, SenSa requires little maintenance. Clean your countertops with only water and a mild detergent.
ECO
Q. Why is ECO considered environmentally friendly?
ECO by Cosentino reutilizes materials that have reached the end of their life cycle, thus saving on the creation and consumption of natural resources. Most of the raw materials used in the creation are:
Post-consumer/Post-industrial Mirror
Materials used to produce ECO by Cosentino are post-consumer and post-industrial waste. The advantage of this is that the material being used has no other lifecycle. For example, every year tons of broken mirror is wasted all over the world because there is no other use for the material.
Post-consumer Recycled Glass
- Producing ECO by Cosentino results in the salvation of raw materials and reduction in new mining (3000 bottles equals 1Tn of raw materials). It also reduces the amount of bottles going to landfills, which helps the problem of uncontrolled trash. Every year we expect to recycle the equivalent of 65 million glass bottles!
Post-consumer Waste - Garbage accumulation all over the world is a fast growing problem as consumer consumption increases. The source of raw materials is almost infinite (iron scrap) and it undergoes a burning process that is highly efficient. (Quitariamos iron scrap).
Post-industrial Ceramic
Material from bathrooms, dishes, cups, shower pans and defective porcelain tiles. There is no other use for this material - it cannot be incorporated into any other industrial product.
This material is reused in the production of ECO by Cosentino which saves building up tons of waste in landfills year after year. |
