Silestone Countertop

[sohck 0]

Thanks for sharing.

Great to hear that the material had passed your scratching test.

Seems like this is not a popular choice as not much people sharing their experience on using them.

Where do you go to see the sample? Are you engaging your contractor/id to do up the place or you go direct to the silestone supplier? Hopefully you can find 1 that fit your kitchen cabinet.

Lastly, care to share the price of using silestone? Thanks!!

I got a quote for silestone at $230 psfr!

[eittus 0]

Hi all,

I am also looking at silestone. It seems to be pretty good and it is seamless if length is less than 3000mm i think. (can't remember the lenght). Unlike granite whereby there are obvious jointlines.

However, they are really expensive. PFR is about 160-250. it depends on whether you want a thickness of 12mm or 20mm or add a profile of 40mm. They have the standard colour which are cheaper (12mm pfr is 160) and the premium colour that is more expensive (180 pfr) Island top is also more expensive. Each "hole" they open for the sink and hob will also cost about 80-120 per hole. That is their recommended retail. They include installation.

Anyone's contractor gives a better price? Can share? I would like to know how much is will cost me for the kitchen. Hoping to get a cheaper price.

[RIC 0]

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[davidfung 0]

hi all... would anyone like to try out corian? most of the id will know that corian tops are durable and resistant to scratches.. it is also tested and proven to be safe to handle food items on a corian top... one eg. is breadtalk actually roll their doughs on a corian top... it has invisible joints as well... meaning u will not get to see the joint lines at all for most of the colours...

[n12492 0]

I used Silestone for my last kitchen countertop at Villa Marina in East Coast. Fantastic material. Scratch and Stain proof. Better than granite.

Its costly though. I got mine from builders Shop (Stile). It kept in such good condition despite me using it as a chopping board just after my buyer signed the option!

Will be using it for my new place. Just wondering how its close competitor caesarstone compares, or if anyone else on the forum here knows anywhere else one can get a good deal on the material.

Its a good material, just $$$, would be grateful opn any tips on where to get a better deal for this.

[albertchng 0]

I used Silestone for my last kitchen countertop at Villa Marina in East Coast. Fantastic material. Scratch and Stain proof. Better than granite.

Its costly though. I got mine from builders Shop (Stile). It kept in such good condition despite me using it as a chopping board just after my buyer signed the option!

Will be using it for my new place. Just wondering how its close competitor caesarstone compares, or if anyone else on the forum here knows anywhere else one can get a good deal on the material.

Its a good material, just $$$, would be grateful opn any tips on where to get a better deal for this.

SilesStone is anti-bacteria; CaesarStone is not. The price range for both brand is between $150 pfr for standard range and $250 pfr for premium range; this price is estimated go direct price, if you get them through your ID or contractor, sure to have mark up from them.

[blackcadillac73 0]

Silestone ... Caesarstone ... Tecnistone ... and a few more coming in ...

I'm in the designer kitchen line and have practically stopped using solid surface and natural stone worktops unless requested for ...

Fuss-free and available without joint for worktops measuring 3m by 1.4m ...

[ion 0]

SilesStone is anti-bacteria; CaesarStone is not. The price range for both brand is between $150 pfr for standard range and $250 pfr for premium range; this price is estimated go direct price, if you get them through your ID or contractor, sure to have mark up from them.

Hi albertchng, is the color code 3380 Espresso the standard or premium range for CaesarStone. My ID charged me $250 pfr. What is the direct price ? Thanks.

[albertchng 0]

Hi albertchng, is the color code 3380 Espresso the standard or premium range for CaesarStone. My ID charged me $250 pfr. What is the direct price ? Thanks.

The 3380 Espresso is part of CaesarStone Classico collection. I am unable to tell you the go direct cost for CaesarStone; as for SilesStone you can approach Builders Shop. If you are getting CaesarStone through your ID, there will sure be mark up, the question here is how much. If you are getting the kitchen cabinet from this ID, best get the CaesarStone through them cos if you go direct and screw up the dimension, i guaranty you will cry like a girl.

[ion 0]

The 3380 Espresso is part of CaesarStone Classico collection. I am unable to tell you the go direct cost for CaesarStone; as for SilesStone you can approach Builders Shop. If you are getting CaesarStone through your ID, there will sure be mark up, the question here is how much. If you are getting the kitchen cabinet from this ID, best get the CaesarStone through them cos if you go direct and screw up the dimension, i guaranty you will cry like a girl.

Tks, got it thru my ID. Is the Classico collection under the standard or premium range ? Sori, if my question sounds silly. At the back of my mind, always feel that my ID mark up quite high.

Edited December 29, 2011 by ion