Silestone

Silestone is a compound made of 94% natural quartz which makes it extraordinarily hard and resilient. It comes in a variety of different shades of quartz colour offering a number of decorative possibilities.

Manufactured in Spain by Cosentino, Silestone is a market-leading brand of quartz work surface that is suitable for use in both kitchens and bathrooms/. Created in 1990, the product embraces the best features of natural stone and enhances its performance thorough technical innovation. The resulting bacteriostatic quartz worktop has been hailed by both professional and consumers for its unique characteristics.

This prestige product has garnered attention in the worlds of architecture, interior design and fashion, consequently becoming the most popular composite surfaces on the market today. Silestone is a combination of 94% natural quartz and polyester resin.

Silestone: a unique and innovative creation

There are compelling reasons to choose a Silestone worktop for your new kitchen:

• Silestone was created and is manufactured by the world’s leading producer of quartz surfaces.
• It provides bacteriostatic protection due to the inclusion of a unique formula based on silver atoms – silver attaches to and damages the cell membrane of bacteria.
• Silestone is non-porous and highly pain resistant in the face of coffee, lemon juiced, olive oil, vinegar, wine and other common household products.
• Made from quartz, one of the hardest minerals in the world, Silestone is incredibly hard-wearing and resistant to scratches and acid.
• Silestone is more impact resistant even than granite due to the hardness of quartz, the elasticity of its polyester resin and the vibrocompression system used during its production.
• Silestone comes in three textures – polished, matte and extra-rugged- and more than 60 colours.
• It is the only brand of quartz surface that offers a certified warranty in writing – a 10=year transferable warranty that is activated by registration.
• Consentino, the manufacturer of Silestone, is committed to sustainability and protecting the environment. It produces environmentally friendly products and participates in a range of projects to improve the quality of life for, educate and enhance its local community.

Enjoy the beauty of Silestone worktop, with the added piece of mind that this revolutionary quartz surface will be protecting your family from bacteria at the same time.