What are Silestone’s superior properties?
Beyond beauty, Silestone natural quartz adds strength to its applications, making it remarkably scratch-resistant. Because quartz is one of the hardest elements found in nature — almost as hard as diamond — common use of knives, scissors or other sharp metal objects will not score the Silestone surface. Silestone’s polished surface is non-porous, thus it is extremely stain-resistant. Everyday spills of wine, lemon juice, body lotions and even food colorants stay above the surface and are easy to clean off with soapy water or mild household cleaners. And Silestone is virtually maintenance-free, keeping its beauty and shine without ever needing to be sealed. Plus, starting in mid-2005, Silestone will be the only countertop with built-in Microban® antimicrobial protection.
