Silestone is the world's leading quartz surface, combining strength and beauty to create a superior choice for nearly any surface in your home or office and rapidly becoming the surfacing choice for discerning consumers. Natural Beauty Silestone countertops have 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). A Silestone countertop is not scratch-proof, however, and can therefore be damaged with excessive force or pressure. Stain-Resistance Silestone's polished surfaces is non-porous and this 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, your Silestone countertop will be 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 items directly on any countertop. Always use trivets when placing hot items on Silestone countertops to avoid thermal shock. Strength Silestone has four times the flexural strength of granite, making it less susceptible to chipping and cracking during transportation and installation. Maintenance-Free Because is it non-porous, the polished surface of your Silestone countertop doesn't need to be sealed. Cleaning Silestone countertops is easy with soapy water or a mild household cleaner such as Formula 409® or Fantastik®. Oven cleaners and floor strippers will damage the surface and must not be used on Silestone countertops. Colors and edges Silestone is available in a wide array of dazzling colors, from conservative neutral hues, to daring bright colors, ensuring that there is a Silestone color to suit most any style or taste. Silestone delivers a uniformity and consistency that allows for virtually unlimited edge designs. Reliability Silestone natural quartz surfaces result from a tightly controlled process to ensure reliable performance, color consistency and ultimate durability every time. Cosentino backs its Silestone slabs with a limited 10-year manufacturer's warranty. Microban® Advantage Silestone is the only countertop with built-in Microban® antimicrobial product protection to safely fight the growth of odor-causing bacteria 24/7 for the life of the product. As a result, Silestone is easier to clean and stays cleaner in between cleanings.