Silestone is the flagship brand of Cosentino, the worldwide leaders in Quartz worktop manufacture, with an unparalleled choice of finishes. A highly premium brand, Silestone Quartz has the look and feel of granite, yet is much more consistent in texture and appearance.
Quartz has been a leading choice for worktops for many years, favoured for the complex range of styles and finishes available, and it's hard-wearing durability.
Features of Quartz
- Wide selection of attractive and modern styles to choose from
- Strong & Durable work surface
- Scratch resistant worktops
- Easy to clean & maintain
- Non-porous & hygienic
- Stain & heat resistant
- Crystalline quartz appearance
- Uniform in colour and thickness
About the Silestone Eco Range
ECO by Cosentino¨ is an original product manufactured from 75% of recycled materials such as mirror, glass, porcelain, earthenware, and vitrified ash. Even 94% of the water used in its manufacturing process is re-used. ECO by Cosentino¨ is a product that embraces sustainability, design and quality that has produced a new category of recycled surfaces. These are an ecological alternative to similar surfaces available for construction and decoration.
Silestone is manufactured on a continual processing line. Each mixed batch only produces around 150 – 200 slabs so colour can vary slightly between batches.
Since Silestone is manufactured from natural quartz, variations in the colour, shape and pattern of the stone may occur and unique characteristics are to be expected with this product. Such variation does not affect the products performance in any manner. Samples are only a representative and are not an exact replication of what will be installed.
In addition, variations in shade, the density of coloured features and veining or areas of contrast are all common within veined Quartz, occasionally this can be quite dramatic in both veining and colour groups, within each worktop and between worktops in a kitchen.
In some cases, areas of ‘milkiness’ and swirls can be evident. This could arise from natural variation in the colour of the quartz stone itself, a pigment drip or foreign material.
Plain colours are easier to manufacture but harder to keep uncontaminated during manufacture e.g. light colours may have small dark spots, darker colours may appear patchy with lighter spots.
Pinprick ‘pitting’ of the surface is a common feature of engineered (quartz) stone and arises from release of air / gas during the manufacture process.
All above are inherent in the manufacturing process of engineered stone and are not considered defective.
It is very important to decide on the colour used in your kitchen, that's why we offer you an extensive range of colours.
Take a look through our different colour variations...
Sheridan Apollo Quartz worktops come with a double bevel finish as standard, though this is only one of a range of finishes that can be completed by our team of specialised technicians, some of which can be completely transformative to the final appearance of your worktop.
While Double Bevel Edge is included in the linear metre price of a worktop, please note that all other edges will carry an additional charge.
Imperial, Full Bullnose, Single Ovolo, Milano & Venetian require a scribed joint.
Birds Beak, Milano and Venetian edges are only available in 20/20mm.
Please contact our sales team to ask about our exclusive "Deeper Downturn" manufacturing capabilities, offering from 60-100mm downturns in a limited range of colours.
Internal profile edges on double and single radius edge details other than bevelled edges must have a radius of at least 60mm. Bevel edges don't have this constraint as they are hand finished.
The normal joint for these materials will be a standard Butt Joint ending with a 5mm overhang, with additional options of Flush Fitting Butt joints, or a Flush Fitting Mitred Joint.
As standard, we offer upstands in 100mm, and 60mm (as below, respectively).
Upstands refer to an engineered 'back wall' of a worktop, cut from the same style of worktop, and the same batch where possible. Products with strong patterns will not have direct continuation onto this upstand section, though we will endeavor to provide worktops with as close a match as can be achieved economically.
From our manufacturing facilities, we are able to produce worktop cutouts to high standards with minimal lead times. Our team of specialist machining and hand-tooling technicians work around the clock to consistently turnaround high-quality finished granite products.
When deciding on the layout of your cutouts, please bear the following in mind:-
- A minimum of 120mm is required between two hob cutouts
- A minimum of 50mm from the cutout to the front edge is required
- A minimum of 70mm is required between sink cutouts.
Granite surfaces can be delivered in either a polished or unpolished finish.
Drainers are ideal for undermount sinks, allowing your chosen worktop style to transition fluidly into a dedicated functional surface.
Recessed Drainers provide an ingressed worktop section, which is lower than the standard surface. This localises drips and spills into an isolated area, directing any overspill neatly into the basin.
5 Groove Drainers by contrast have five channels, which direct liquid flow towards the basin. These have the distinct advantage of being compatible with heat protection rods, which allows hot crockery to be removed from the hob without damaging the worktop.
Butt Corner Joint
Typically, a Granite worktop will be joined together with a Butt-Corner Joint for simplicity, material economy, and cost savings. To avoid sharp edges, this joint has a v-groove indentation on the surface.
Scribed Corner Joint
For more advanced edge details, such as Imperial, Bullnose, Ovolo, Milano & Venetian, a Scribed Corner Joint will be necessary. This ensures that the edge detail can be continued around the corner, as the inside corner produced allows both worktop segments to meet along the same 45 degree vertex.
Quartz joints/notches are finished with a small arris to the top edge to remove sharp edges. Sealant is applied between the two pieces to prevent water ingression, it’s not used to fill the joint.
When we at Trade Price Worktops supply a worktop, we include with every order our Care & Maintenance kit which includes everything you need to keep your worktop in first class condition. Follow the instructions within for a trouble free, great looking worktop. Our detailed care & maintenance brochure can be downloaded online by clicking here. For additional care kit supplies, please contact our sales team.
For additional care kit supplies, please contact our sales team.
Introduction
Silestone® is made from an amazing 93% quartz with the remaining 7% polymer binder.
- Complete with polished finish.
- Ideal for vanity tops, worksurfaces, cladding etc.
- Extremely hard, 7 on the ‘Moh’s Hardness scale’.
- The quartz used coupled with highperformance, stain resistant polymers results in a durable, non-porous, chemical resistant surface.
- Silestone® keeps its lustrous gloss and ultra-smooth surface without polishing. Because it is non-porous, it does not require sealants or waxes.
Joints
Silestone® joints are finished with a small ariss to the top edge, silicone sealant is applied to prevent water ingression.
Thermal expansion
Due to thermal expansion Silestone® can expand up to 1mm per metre. A gap of at least 3mm should be left at each end of the worktop when fitted and filled with decorators caulk. When Silestone® is joined to other materials (such as glass, steel or wood) an elastic type of adhesive, for example polyurethane is required for expansion.
Hob & Sink cutouts
- A minimum of 120mm is required between two hob cutout.
- A minimum of 100mm is required between hob and sink cutouts.
- A minimum of 50mm is required between two sink cutouts.
- Sink cutouts are placed a minimum 50mm from the worktop front edge.
Stainless Steel Sinks
Please specify the preferred undermounting of Stainless Steel Sinks. Silicone sealant may be rendered ineffective when plumbing the sink in, it is important that the sink is re-sealed by the plumber, or the 12 months guarantee will be invalid if the work is not carried out.
If a waste disposal unit is fitted to an undermounted sink after installation, additional support will be required, otherwise your warranty may be invalidated.
Tolerance
Tolerance in Silestone® is ±2mm
Overhangs and supports
Any overhang extending more than 300mm must be supported.
Internal radius
Internal profile edges on all edge detail other than bevel edge must have a radius of at least 60mm. Bevel edges don’t have this constraint as they are hand finished.
Scratches
Silestone® is scratch resistant but not scratch proof. Small scratches less than 25mm in length are considered within tolerance by the manufacturer and are considered acceptable.
Handling
For installations you will need to supply additional labour on orders which have worktops weighing above 150kg. Every additional 75kg requires an extra person to assist with lifting. Size of ‘scant’ or ‘slab’, is a major factor in selecting the maximum usable length of a work surface. Approximately 3m x 1.3m is the largest work surface we are able to manufacture, this may be drastically reduced if you require a cutout.
Due to the weight of Silestone®, please ensure that your units are level and securely fixed
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