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Cosentino is a Spanish company whose activity is focused on the design, production and distribution of architecturaland decorative solutions using natural stone products. We create first-class products to provide innovative, practicalsolutions for the home and community, in accordance with the strictest design, innovation and environmental criteria.

Cosentino’s business activity includes the complete natural stone production process, from the extraction andtransformation processes to the installation of flat surfaces, such as kitchen worktops and bathroom surrounds,coatings and other elaborate products.

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Silestone® is a registered trademark of Cosentino S.A., world leader in the production of quartz surfaces,and the number one company in sales of worktops to the USA and Western Europe.

Silestone® is a design surface that has been on the market for more than 15 years. It assures maximumquality and assurance through an after-sales service that only a world leader is capable of offering.

Look out for the Silestone® logo on our products! This is the only guarantee that you are receivingSilestone® Quartz, with all the excellence and quality assurance that you can expect from us.

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Silestone® is the leading international name in quartz surfaces.

Thanks to Cosentino’s large sales network, the Silestone® trademark can be found in any part of theworld.

Silestone®, with its sophisticated appearance and colour consistency, is a unique product thatencompasses the qualities you would expect from natural stone with all the additional benefits thatonly a world leading quartz manufacturer can provide.

94% of Silestone® is natural quartz which is one of the most resistant and attractive natural elementsthat exist. Silestone® makes it possible to create anything from beautiful kitchen worktops throughto the most innovative commercial projects.

Silestone® is the result of an innovative technological project executed by Cosentino, a world leaderin the natural stone sector, with more than 75 years’ experience in the industry

APPLICATIONS


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The natural beauty of Silestone®, together with it’s unbeatable physical and technical features, makeit the perfect material for use in a wide range of commercial and domestic applications.

Applications include bar and food serveries, counters and reception desks, kitchen worktops, bathroomand washroom vanities, floor and wall tiles and step treads.

BAR COUNTERS

RESTAURANT SERVERIES

KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS

RECEPTION COUNTERS

FLOORING

RETAIL STORES

HOTELS

LEISURE CENTRES

AIRPORTS

HOSPITALS

STADIUMS

MUSEUMS

APPLICATIONS


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tigris sand / River series rhine / River series yellow nile / River series sonora gold / River series

yukon / River series

grey amazon / River series

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crema minerva

Silestone® is produced in both polished and a leather finish (slightly textured matt finish). Those colours available in the leather finish are indicated as

Polished is supplied in 4 different price groups (as indicated in blue) and the leather in 3 (as indicated in red)

colour reproductions are as accurate as

printing process allows. please ask to see actual

samples.

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standard tiles

(12 and 20 mm)

60 x 60 cm

60 x 30 cm

40 x 40 cm

60 x 40 cm

30 x 30 cm

thicknessess

1,2 cm

2 cm

3 cm

slab sizes – from 305cm

to 320cm length

138cm to 156cm width

(larger sizes only available

in specific colours)

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following sizes.

other format tiles

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available on

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colours leather

texture.

blanco city crema urban

enjoy / Life series

cool / Life series dream / Life series fun / Life series vital / Life series

gedatsu / Zen serieshaiku / Zen seriesunsui / Zen serieskoan / Zen series

satori / Zen series

slab sizes – from 305cm

to 320cm length

138cm to 156cm width

(larger sizes only available

in specific colours)

kensho / Zen seriestao / Zen seriesMagenta rivers / Life series

Bianco rivers / Life series

steelzirconiumchromecarbono

PLATINUMSERIES

Polished and Leather

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(3) (2) (3) (2) (1) (1) (4) (3)

(4) (3) (4) (3) (4) (3) (4) (3) (4) (3)

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with microban without microban

ANTIBACTERIAL PROTECTION

Silestone® is the first and only quartz surfacing material in the World with patented Microban® antibacterialprotection. This helps fight growth of micro organisms and harmful bacteria which may be on the surfacesuch as E-coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Staphilococcus and the MRSA superbug

The Microban® anti bacterial technology is incorporated throughout the structure of all Silestone Quartzproducts during the manufacturing process providing continous antibacterial protection which cannotbe removed or eliminated during the lifetime of the product.

Silestone® with its ideal physical and aesthetic characteristics when combined with the Microban®

antibacterial protection, makes it a near necessity for Architects, Designers and their clients who requirea demanding standard of specification for areas where high levels of hygiene are required.

100% ANTIBACTERIAL


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WHAT IS THE TECHNOLOGY?

• The Microban is evenly distributed throughout the material, including the surface.

• Microban protects the entire surface area even in hard to reach corners.

• The Microban active ingredients will not wash or wear out and will last for the lifetimeof the product.

• If the Microban active ingredient is neutralised for any reason more active ingredientsdiffuse to the surface thereby replenishing the protection.

• When bacteria come into contact with the surface the Microban active ingregientsaffects the bacterial cells in many ways thereby making them unable to grow orreproduce.

Microban® protection does not replace the need for regular cleaning and does notprotect against food borne illnesses.

100% PEACE OF MIND


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MAXIMUM PROTECTION

The highest level of commitment to enviromental protection and hygienecontrol.

Silestone® is certified internationally to guarantee and offer of fullcommitment to food safety and environmental protection.

- NSF certification accredits Silestone® as “a safe material for directcontact with food”. It is issued by NSF, an American organization thatcertifies heatlth and hygiene. It is guaranteed by widely-respectedorganization such as the FDA and th WHO (World Health Organitation)

- GREENGUARD certificate. This certificate ensures that Silestone® doesnot generate any substance considered to be harmful to the environment,it also guarantees air quality. In this way, Silestone® contributes to a highlevel of environmental protection.

100% ANTIBACTERIAL

CONTINUOUS PROTECTION

The graph below demonstrates the reduction of harmful and odour-causing bacteria:

Both surfaces were innoculated with bacteriam then bacteria counts were taken periodically over atwenty four hour period.

After one hour, the surface with Microban protection showed significant reduction in bacteria whist thesurface without protection grew by over ten-fold.

Over a twenty four hour period the bacteria on the surface with the Microban protection was reducedto near zero while the surface without the protection increased by one million times.

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SLAB FORMATS

THICKNESSES

from 138 cm. to 156 cm.

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3 cm

Silestone tiles are available in thefollowing standard 12mm thicknessformats:

30 x 30cm 60 x 40 cm40 x 40cm 60 x 30 cm60 x 60cm

20mm thickness and other formattiles can be made available onrequest

SAMPLE REQUIREMENTSIf you wish to receive sample pleaseforward your request through toCosentino Architectural on thefollowing numbers

Telephone: 08700 118 788Fax: 01483 757 720e-mail: [email protected]

STANDARD TILES

60 x 60 cm

60 x 30 cm

40 x 40 cm

60 x 40 cm

30 x 30 cm

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format in standard size 304 x 138cmin three different thicknesses; 1.2, 2.0and 3.0cm.Larger size slabs in size 327x161cmare also available in certain colours.Please enquire for further details.

FABRICATED SURFACES

Fabricated items are produced ona bespoke basis to suit yourrequirements. To receive budgetcostings for specific projects pleaseforward details of yourrequirements, in the form of adrawing, to our Head Office at thecontact details as shown on theback page of this brochure. Pleaseindicate colour, thicknessand edge detail required.

TYPES OF EDGES

StraightEdge

1/4BullnoseEdge

1/2BullnoseEdge

BullnoseEdge

Straight Edge +bevelled planed

section

1/4 Bullnose Edge+ bevelled planed

section Bullnose Edge +non-bevelled

planed section

Edge 45º +bevelled edge 45º

1/2 Bullnose Edge+ non-bevelledplaned section

Straight Edge +non-bevelled

planed section

Bullnose Edge +bevelled planed

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1/2 Bullnose Edge+ bevelled planed

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RESISTANT TO SCRATCHING

Given the 93% level of quartz used in production,Silestone® ranks 7th in the MOHS scale of hardness(diamond is ranked 10

th) thereby making it highlyresistant to scratching.

As no surface is indestructible it is recommendedthat chopping boards are used in kitchenenvironments.

NATURAL BEAUTY

Silestone’s natural beauty and depth of finish,combined with its exceptional physicalcharacteristics, make it an ideal material foruse in a wide variety of commercial anddomestic applications.

RESISTANCE TO STAINING

Silestone® is virtually non porous with a waterabsorption level averaging 0.15% making it highlyresistant to staining caused by coffee, wine, lemonjuice, olive oil, vinegar, make up and many othereveryday products (see table opposite).

No form of sealing is required for Silestone andcleaning is generally a simple process undertakenwith warm water and mild householder cleaner (egCif)

COLOUR AND DESIGN

Silestone® is available in over 50 through bodycolours with a shade and tone consistency thatis not found with natural stone. Available in apolished or leather finish, Silestone® has a colourportfilio to blend in with any style or design andis ideal for use in a wide variety of applicationsranging from worksurfaces to tiles, vanity units,bar/reception tops, steptreads, wall cladding etc.

SHOCK-RESISTANT

Silestone® has good shock resistance qualities whichare higher than that of other products used insimilar applications (granite, solid surfaces etc)

This resistance is achieved thanks to its quartz(giving it its hardness) and polyester resin (elasticity)and the vibrocompression system used during theproduction process.

No surface is indestructible so please take care notto place pans directly from heat onto a worktop.


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MECHANICAL RESISTANCE

RIVERSSERIES

flexural resistance

(mpa)

strength resistance

(mpa)

impact resistance

(cm)

COMPARATIVE SURFACES

SILESTONE GRANITE MARBLE SOLID SURFACES

shock resistance strong medium low low

bending resistance strong medium medium medium

resistance to acids/oils strong medium medium medium

colour resistance strong medium medium strong

resistanc to scratching strong strong low low

ZENSERIES

GRANITEBLANCO CRISTAL

GRANITESILVESTRE

TRAVERTINEROMANO

BLANCOMACAEL

125 130 64 50 30 47

40,7 34,3 14,5 13,8 13,5

233,6 212 145 170 109,1 82,4

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COMPARATIVE SURFACES

SILESTONE® SOLID SURFACES

polyester resin acrilic resin

7 % resin 30 - 70 % resin

high scratch resistance low scratch resistance

low porosity low porosity

no need to be repolished need to be repolished

PRODUCTS TESTED

olive oil

calgonit

beer

coke

coral (washing-up liquid)

lemon liquid

bleach

fairy ultra

lemon fanta

orange fanta

milk

fairy

tea

viakal

wine vinegar

rose wine

ajax

orange juice

coffee

clorhidric acid solution 50%

dsodic hidroxide solution 50%

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DIN EN 14617-5, Publicationdate:2005-06, Agglomerated stone- Test methods - Part 5:Determination of freeze and thawresistance; German version EN14617-5:2005

DIN EN 14617-15, Agglomeratedstone - Test methods - Part 15:Determination of compresivestrength; German version EN14617-15:2005

DIN EN 14617-2, Publicationdate:2004-05, Agglomerated stone- Test methods - Part 2:Determination of flexural strength(bending); German version EN14617-2:2004

DIN EN 14617-9, Publicationdate:2005-06. Agglomerated stone- Test methods - Part 9:Determination of impactresistance; German version EN14617-9:2005

DIN EN 14617-6, Publicationdate:2005-06, Agglomerated stone- Test methods - Part 6:Determination of thermal shockresistance; German version EN14617-6:2005

DIN EN 14617-1, Agglomeratedstone - Test methods - Part 1:Determination of apparent densityand water absorption; Germanversion EN 14617-1:2005

DIN EN 14617-10, Publicationdate:2005-06, Agglomerated stone- Test methods - Part 10:Determination of chemicalresistance; German version EN14617-10:2005

DIN EN 14617-11, Publicationdate:2005-06, Agglomerated stone- Test methods - Part 11:Determination of linear thermalexpansion coefficient; Germanversion EN 14617-11:2005

EN 101

EN 14231:2003

DIN 51130

P R O P E R T I E S LAW MEDIUM RESULT

KMf25 = (RMf/Rf) medio = 1,08

Average compression:150,03 mPa

average Rf = 43,6 MPa

Tile of12x200x200 mm.

Average value: 80,25 cm

Average bending resistance

after frost: 42,6 Mpa

Average water absorption: 0,15%

Densidad aparente media:

2352 kg/m3

LOOK AT CHEMICAL

TABLE RESULTS

Termal expansion coefficient:38,62*10^(-6) /ºK

Maximun:7

Dry: USRV 42Wet: USRV 5

Polished: total angle: 2,1º.Non clasificable

Leather: total angle: 1,3º.Non clasificable

Honed: total angle: 0,8º.Non clasificable

Freeze / Thaw resistance

Comprensive Strength

Flexural strength

Impact resistance

Thermal shock resistance

Water absorption

Chemical resistance

Thermal expansion

Scratch resistance

Coefficient of friction

Coefficient of friction


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PROJECTS

why silestone?

• HYGIENICthe only quartz with

exclusive antibacterial

protection

• AVAILABILITYthe largest stock of

quartz worldwide.

• CHOICEavailable in over 100 colours and

textures.

• PEACE OF MINDthe world and uk leader

in quartz surfaces.


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Brussels Airport - Brussels, BelgiumUnique Hotel - Sao Paula, BrazilBurj Al Arab Hotel - Dubai, United Arab EmiratesMadrid Airport - Madrid, SpainBarcelona Airport - Barcelona, SpainMcDonald'sBernabeu Stadium - Madrid, SpainVicente Calderón Stadium - Madrid, SpainAmerican Airlines Ticket Counters - Dallas, Chicago, LosAngeles, USAUniversity North Carolina - North Carolina, USALe Carrousel Du Louvre Museum - Paris, FranceTel- Aviv Airport - Tel-Aviv, IsraelPorto Santo Airport - Oporto, PortugalOasis Leisure Village - Cumbria, United KingdomOdean Cinema- Lancaster, United KingdomWembley Stadium - London, United Kingdom

Great Western Hotel - London, United KingdomTriangle Center - Manchester, United KingdomComfort Inns - United KingdomDavid Lloyds Leisure Centres - United KingdomGrosvenor Casinos - United KingdomJD Weatherspoons - United KingdomPremier Lodges - United KingdomStanley Casino - United KingdomVirgin Cinemas - United KingdomWarner Brothers Cinema - United KingdomMarriot Hotels - United KingdomThe Hotel - Geneva, SwitzerlandCAF Trains - TurkeyUniversal Studios - California, USAHilton Hotel - Chicago, USANike Headquarters - Barcelona, Spain


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Cosentino ArchitecturalUnit 2, Octimum, Forsyth Road,

Woking, Surrey, GU21 5SF, England

Telephone: 08700 118788Fax: 01483 757720

Email: [email protected]

www.silestone.com

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