The natural quartz in Silestone delivers distinctive depth, brilliant clarity, glimmering radiance and a cool, solid feel unique to natural stone. Silestone can be used in virtually any indoor surfacing application, including: countertops, island tops, vanities, tub and shower surrounds, backsplashes, walls, wet bars, tabletops, desktops, fireplace surrounds and more.

Silestone is non-porous and therefore it is highly resistant to stains from coffee, wine, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, makeup, and many other common household products. Unlike granite, Silestone does not need to be sealed to keep its lustrous shine.

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Soapstone is made up of mineral deposits created by nature and quarried from the earth. Soapstone was traditionally used in colonial New England for fireplace hearths, sinks, countertops, and wood stoves.

In addition to soapstone's traditional uses, it is currently used for stair treads, balusters, sills, island tops and mixing bowls. Because of its unparalleled heat retention characteristics, it is the perfect choice for cookware, cook tops, oven floors, masonry heaters and fireplace liners. After soapstone is initially heated from burning wood, pellets or coal, it slowly radiates the heat evenly for hours - even after the fire is out!

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Imagine a surface that's as durable as it is beautiful. That's why Wilsonart® created Gibraltar® and Earthstone® Solid Surface. These half-inch thick, 100% acrylic based surface products are solid, nonporous and do not require sealing. They're naturally resistant to heat, mold, mildew and most stains, even tough stains are easily buffed away. They're renewable and repairable -- scratches are easily repaired.

Both Gibraltar and Earthstone are approved by the FDA and NSF International for food contact and preparation areas.

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Compliment your kitchen or bath with elegant solid granite. Granite countertops, created by nature and fashioned by modern technology, are an investment that you will never regret. With deep iridescent colors, granite offers that elusive, one-of-a-kind beauty created only in nature.

As a result, granite countertops add character and warmth to kitchens, baths, and other areas of the home with a richness that cannot be duplicated in synthetic materials.