{"id":3410,"date":"2014-11-21T16:26:19","date_gmt":"2014-11-21T21:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/?p=3410"},"modified":"2014-11-21T16:26:19","modified_gmt":"2014-11-21T21:26:19","slug":"silestone-quartz-counter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/2014\/11\/silestone-quartz-counter\/","title":{"rendered":"My Silestone Quartz Counter + Some Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For those of you undergoing a kitchen or bathroom reno and aren&#8217;t using a designer (shame on you!), you will want to read this post.\u00a0 I&#8217;m talking about why I chose the counter I did for <a href=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/2014\/11\/prettying-builder-kitchen-one-room-challenge-final-reveal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my kitchen<\/a> out of all of the options out there.<\/p>\n<p>As you know, there are endless options for counters: marble, granite, quartz, solid surface, soapstone and laminate to name a few. I can honestly say that in eight years of being in the biz, I have never specified anything other than <a href=\"http:\/\/www.silestoneusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quartz<\/a>. Why?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I love, love, love the look of marble but clients are hesitant because of the fact that it etches and stains. I am the messiest of cooks (and so is my daughter!) so it would not work well for us either. We need something very low maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Granite can be very busy in appearance unless you go with a solid black colour.<\/li>\n<li>There are some great laminates out there that mimic marble and other stone but it wouldn&#8217;t give your kitchen a high end look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1242_WinterCr-045-EditWEB_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3436\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/1242_WinterCr-045-EditWEB_4-700x765.jpg\" alt=\"Vanessa Francis Design\" width=\"635\" height=\"694\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m surprised by the fact that many clients have never heard of quartz.\u00a0 So I go into my little spiel about the benefits. (I couldn&#8217;t have said it better than these words from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.silestoneusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silestone<\/a> website):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Silestone-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3451 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Silestone-1-700x108.jpg\" alt=\"Silestone 1\" width=\"642\" height=\"99\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3451\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Silestone-1-700x108.jpg\" alt=\"Silestone 1\" width=\"642\" height=\"99\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Silestone is a non-porous surface and highly resistant to stains from coffee, wine, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, makeup and many other everyday products.<\/li>\n<li>It is composed of 94% quartz.<\/li>\n<li>Quartz is one of the hardest minerals in the world. This makes it very durable and scratch resistant<\/li>\n<li>Silestone is the only brand that contains a unique bacteriostatic formula developed by Cosentino that is based on the use of latest generation silver ions to prevent the growth of bacterias.<\/li>\n<li>Does not require sealing.<\/li>\n<li>Easy to keep clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth<\/li>\n<li>Silestone offers three different textures:\u00a0 polished (glossy), suede (matte) and volcano (extra rugged)<\/li>\n<li>Silestone is the only brand that offers a certified 15-year transferable warranty, in writing.<\/li>\n<li>Silestone has a wide range of colours.\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"qbox qpos qtopb\">\n<p>You still have to use common sense. For example, I would still use a trivet to place under a hot pot; I would still not slide anything across the counter that is sharp; I would clean up right away if I spilled red wine for example. The counter is highly &#8220;resistant&#8221; to many things but it doesn&#8217;t mean that it won&#8217;t ever stain or scratch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9385WEB_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3449 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9385WEB_4-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Vanessa Francis Design, Silestone Lagoon\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3449\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9385WEB_4-533x800.jpg\" alt=\"Vanessa Francis Design, Silestone Lagoon\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9399-EditWEB_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3438 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9399-EditWEB_4-700x479.jpg\" alt=\"KL2_9399-EditWEB_4\" width=\"640\" height=\"438\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3438\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9399-EditWEB_4-700x479.jpg\" alt=\"KL2_9399-EditWEB_4\" width=\"640\" height=\"438\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So I knew that quartz was the only choice for my kitchen. I chose the Lagoon colour specifically because I have it in my bathroom and I love it. I didn&#8217;t want to go with a solid white as it would make my creamy cabinets look dingy. The Lagoon colour is a warm grey as you can see in these close up shots.\u00a0 It is made to mimic marble and I think it is a pretty good imposter. It has a slight pattern but the honed finish makes it look a bit faint I think, when I compare it to my <a href=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/2014\/02\/updating-a-bathroom-without-a-reno\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bathroom counter<\/a> which is polished. I chose the Suede finish without ever seeing the Lagoon in that finish and I really like it. I had read that the Suede finish doesn&#8217;t hold up as well as a regular, polished finish but I haven&#8217;t found that to be the case at all. But let me report back on that in a year from now!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9402-EditWEB_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3440 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9402-EditWEB_4-529x800.jpg\" alt=\"KL2_9402-EditWEB_4\" width=\"529\" height=\"800\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3440\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9402-EditWEB_4-529x800.jpg\" alt=\"KL2_9402-EditWEB_4\" width=\"529\" height=\"800\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you pick a colour\/pattern that isn&#8217;t busy, you won&#8217;t tire of it easily and you will keep it longer. That means less product ending up in landfills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Some considerations\/tips when choosing quartz:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try and see if your fabricator has a slab of the colour you choose so you can get a good read of how it will look. Those 4 x 4 samples can be very misleading!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9378WEB_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3437 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9378WEB_4-597x800.jpg\" alt=\"KL2_9378WEB_4\" width=\"591\" height=\"792\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3437\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9378WEB_4-597x800.jpg\" alt=\"KL2_9378WEB_4\" width=\"591\" height=\"792\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I like what is called an eased edge. It&#8217;s what I have in my kitchen and what I recommend nine times out of ten.<\/li>\n<li>If you don&#8217;t want to see a seam in your counter edges, go with what&#8217;s called 1-1\/4&#8243; material or 3 cm. If you choose 1-1\/2&#8243;,\u00a0 two 3\/4&#8243; thicknesses are joined together and you will see a seam.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure you choose a reputable fabricator\/installer who will ensure the seams (on the counter surface) aren&#8217;t that noticeable and the counter to wall is as tight a fit as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9400WEB_4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3439 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9400WEB_4-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"KL2_9400WEB_4\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3439\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/KL2_9400WEB_4-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"KL2_9400WEB_4\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">All photos of my kitchen by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stephanibuchmanphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stephani Buchman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are changing your kitchen counter, it&#8217;s a good time to make some other changes to your kitchen. For example, I added a decorative end panel to the peninsula, so I had to ensure the correct counter overhang on that side taking into account the added panel. You have to have this figured out at the time of the template.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure your sink and faucet are on site when your counter template is done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Silestone just introduced some new colours and I am loving one called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.silestoneusa.com\/colors\/color\/ariel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ariel<\/a>. Now, I have yet to see it in person but online it looks a lot darker than the Lagoon, in the grey tones so it would look fabulous with white or grey cabinets:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Silestone-Ariel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3450 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Silestone-Ariel-700x336.jpg\" alt=\"Silestone Ariel\" width=\"700\" height=\"336\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3450\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Silestone-Ariel-700x336.jpg\" alt=\"Silestone Ariel\" width=\"700\" height=\"336\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you have any questions about quartz in general or my counter, please ask a question in the comments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Disclosure: Silestone by Cosentino provided me with product (installation not included) for my kitchen makeover but I have been a fan of their products for years. I have recommended to clients and already had Silestone Lagoon in my bathroom.\u00a0 All opinions and thoughts are entirely my own.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Happy Friday and stay warm! 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