Looking for quartz kitchen worktops, but you are indecisive about the brand? Surely, Silestone and Cimstone are world leading brands that offer high-quality worktops at competitive prices. Quartz worktops are becoming more and more popular with each day, because of their excellent features and affordable price. Not only that your quartz worktops will be very durable, but you will have no problems finding the perfect shade for your kitchen, because it has a very wide range.
Pros
1. They have a non-porous surface
This means that water and liquids can’t leave a stain on quartz worktops. This is essential when it comes to using in the kitchen, where you will be preparing and consuming food all the time. This also means that bacteria and germs can’t harbour on its surface, making your countertops highly hygienic.
2. Silestone and Cimstone are easy to maintain
The cleaning of both is easily handled with just soap and water. Additionally, they do not require sealing.
3. Silestone has a wider colour palette
Cimstone offers classic colours like beige, black and red, while Silestone has more variety in colours and patterns. In Silestone’s range, you can even find a bright green or orange. It has a variety of options of one colour, from styles with veining, to completely solid ones.
4. They are very durable and long lasting
Both will handle pressure and force without breaking or cracking. This makes them very long lasting and you will not have to worry about the replacement for at least 25 years.
5. They offer a warranty
Silestone offers a 25-year warranty on all their products, while Cimstone offers a 15-year warranty.
6. They will easily fit in any kitchen style
From modern style kitchens to shaker style, quartz can easily adapt in both. There is a style for everyone, no matter if you are going for a minimal style kitchen or a decorative one.
7. They can be used for other purposes
You can use both not just for kitchen worktops, but also for floors, wall cladding, backsplashes…
Cons
1. Chemical Sensitivity
You should avoid chemicals that have bleach or ammonia in them, as they can damage quartz’s surface. If such chemicals accidentally come in contact with your countertops, neutralize their effect with water. Otherwise, use water and soap for cleaning and you will be good to go.
2. Heavy
Both Silestone and Cimstone are heavy; additional structural support may be required under some cabinets.
3. They are for indoor use only
Quartz is made of 93% natural quartz and 7% resin and pigments. The resins are UV unstable, restricting quartz to indoor use only.
Both brands are excellent when it comes to kitchen worktops, and the main factor between choosing one or the other may be the colour you opt for, as they will deliver very similar characteristics.
Need more information about our Silestone or Cimstone range? Please contact us and we will tell you everything you need to know.
