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

Cosentino’s business activity includes the complete natural stoneproduction process, from the extraction and transformation processesto the installation of flat surfaces, such as kitchen worktops andbathroom surrounds, coatings and other elaborate products.

The Group exports 70% of its production, and it is the leadinginternational manufacturer of quartz surfaces, with a distribution networkin more than fifty countries.

Due to demand, Cosentino UK have a dedicated Architectural Divisionto provide information and technical support for Architects, InteriorDesigners and other specifiers.

Silestone® is a registered trademark of Cosentino S.A., world

leader in the production of quartz surfaces, and the number onecompany 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 maximum quality andassurance through an after-sales service that only a worldleader is capable of offering.

Look out for the Silestone®

logo on our products! This is theonly guarantee that you are receiving Silestone

® Quartz, with

all the excellence and quality assurance that you can expectfrom us.

Silestone® a unique brand

C O S E N T I N O

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 the world.

Silestone®, with its sophisticated appearance and colourconsistency, is a unique product that encompasses thequalities you would expect from natural stone with all theadditional benefits that only a world leading quartzmanufacturer can provide.

94% of Silestone® is natural quartz which is one of the mostresistant and attractive natural elements that exist. Silestone®

makes it possible to create anything from beautiful kitchenworktops through to the most innovative commercial projects.

Silestone® is the result of an innovative technological projectexecuted by Cosentino, a world leader in the natural stonesector, with more than 75 years’ experience in the industry

Silestone®’s leadership in international markets has ledit to become a trademark that is synonymous with a newproduct category: hygienic quartz surfaces.

The highly variable design of this product is achievedthrough the use of a wide range of colours, taking intoconsideration the tastes of consumers from all over theworld. The River series, formed by seven new colours,is the latest brand launch, together with Leather, the mostinnovative matt texture in the international market.

Since May 2005, Cosentino has been producing anddistributing the new Silestone® with antibacterial properties.Important investment in research and development haspermitted us to generate an innovative product that makesSilestone®

such a hygienic worktop solution.

Silestone® a unique product

A P P L I C A T I O N S

BAR COUNTER RAILS

HOSPITALS

RESTAURANT KITCHENS

FLOORS

HOTEL RECEPTIONS

HALLS

STORES

AIRPORTS

LEISURE CENTRES

MUSEUMS

AUDITORIUMS

HOTELS

KITCHEN AND BATHROOM

APPLICATIONS

The natural beauty of Silestone®, together with it’s unbeatablephysical and technical features, make it the perfect material foruse in a wide range of commercial and domestic applications.

Silestone® is unique

Quartz ranks 7th

in the Mohs hardness scale (diamond is ranked 10th

).

Consequently, while care must be taken when using sharp knives on

other kitchen tops such a granite or melamine, Silestone®is very resistant

to scratching, and no marks will appear.

Silestone® is highly resistant to scratching, but should not be subjected

to extreme rough treatment.

Silestone® is available in more than 50 different colours, which

ensures that there is always a Silestone® colour to blend in with any

style or design. Cosentino continues to increase the Silestone®

colour range year after year.

Silestone® is a non-porous surface that is highly resistant to staining

caused by coffee, wine, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, makeup and

many other products that are used every day.

Silestone® can be used for any interior surface, including kitchen

and bathroom tops, stairs, panels, bathtubs and bathroom surrounds,

floors, walls, bar rails, tables and desks.

Silestone® has great shock resistance, in most cases considerably

higher than that of other products used for similar 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 the production process.

No surface is indestructible so please take care not to place pans

directly from heat onto a worktop.

The elegance and beauty of Silestone® can only be compared to the

most attractive natural stones, such as quartz or diamond.

The natural quartz in Silestone® gives it a touch of distinction, along

with a shine, sparkle and uniqueness that can only be found in certain

natural stone.

Natural Beauty Colour

Resistant to ScratchingVersatility

Resistance to Staining

Shock-resistant

t e x t u r eT M

Approximated colourswe recomend you to askfor samples

Now the Riverseries is alsoavalaible inpolished finish

The active substances Microban® contain protect the whole

surface. Even areas that are very difficult to reach, such as

corners, are protected.

Since the protection is incorporated into the product during the

production process, it cannot be eliminated, even when the

surface is used constantly. In this way, your Silestone® surface

will remain protected during the whole of its useful life.

When bacteria comes into contact with the surface, the Microban®

active substances suppress it’s growth and development.

Tried and tested efficiency and safety

Silestone® Antibacterial Protection

+Places where food is prepared, such as kitchen worktops, are extremelyprone to the formation of bacteria.

Silestone® worktops now contain Microban® antibacterial protection,which suppresses the growth of potential harmful bacteria such assalmonella, e-coli and listeria, bacteria that can contaminate food.

Although the Silestone® surface must always be thoroughly cleaned,Microban® gives it extra protection between each clean, which ensuresgreater peace of mind.

The antibacterial protection is added during the manufacturing process,meaning it is present in every quartz particle of each Silestone® top.

Silestone® is the first and only surface to have this in-built antibacterialprotection, which together with its excellent physical and mechanicalproperties make it the ideal product for places where a high standardof hygiene is required.

Greater hygiene for greater peace of mind

The Microban® protection is not a substitute for the routinecleaning of the Silestone® surfaces.

Antibacterial TestReference JIS2801

S i l e s t o n e

POLYESTER RESINE

7 % RESINE

HIGH SCRATCH RESISTANCE

LOW POROSITY

NO NEED TO BE REPOLISHED

SILESTONE

SURFACES COMPARATIVE

SOLID SURFACES

ACRILIC RESINE

30 - 70 % RESINE

LOW SCRATCH RESISTANCE

LOW POROSITY

NEED TO BE REPOLISHED

Impactresistance

SERIEMYTHOLOGY

MECHANICAL RESISTANCE

Resistance to the flexion

Strengthresistance

SERIEMESOPOTAMIA

GRANITOBLANCO CRISTAL

GRANITOSILVESTRE

TRAVERTINOROMANO

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

SILESTONE GRANITE MARBLESOLID

SURFACES

COMPARISON OF SURFACES

STRONG

STRONG

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

LOW LOW

LOW

MEDIUM

STRONG

STRONG

MEDIUM

MEDIUM MEDIUM

STRONG STRONG

STRONG STRONG

MEDIUM

LOW LOW

Shockresistance

Bendingresistance

Resistance toacids/oils

Colourresistance

Resistance toscratching

GRADE OF INCIDENCE8 HOURS24 HOURS6 HOURS

TESTED PRODUCTS

OLIVE OIL NO NO NO

CALGONIT NO NO NO

BEER NO NO NO

CIF CREAM NO NO NO

COKE NO NO NO

CORAL NO NO NO

LEMON LIQUID NO NO -

BLEACH NO NO NO

FAIRY ULTRA NO NO NO

LEMON FANTA NO NO NO

ORANGE FANTA NO NO NO

MILK NO NO NO

FAIRY NO NO NO

THE TWININGS OF LONDON NO NO NO

TENN NO NO NO

VIAKAL NO NO NO

WINE VINEGAR NO NO NO

ROSE WINE NO NO NO

AJAX NO NO NO

ORANGE JUICE NO NO NO

COFFEE NO NO NO

1 HOUR 8 HOURS

CLORHIDRIC ACID SOLUTION 50% NO NO

DSODIC HIDROXIDE SOLUTION 50% NO NO

Silestone®

Antibacterial Protection

with microban without microban

Constant protectionThe samples shown below have been tested for the presenceof bacteria. The sample on the left has been treated withMicroban® antibacterial protection and the one on the right hasnot.

The bacteria quickly reproduce in the non-treated sample,whereas in the sample treated with Microban® antibacterialprotection, the bacteria on the product and surrounding areaswere reduced in number.

SERIE RIVER

DIN EN 14617-5, Publicationdate:2005-06, Agglomeratedstone - Test methods - Part 5:Determination of freeze andthaw resistance; German versionEN 14617-5:2005

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

DIN EN 14617-2, Publicationdate:2004-05, Agglomeratedstone - Test methods - Part 2:Determination of f lexuralstrength (bending); Germanversion EN 14617-2:2004

DIN EN 14617-9, Publicationdate:2005-06. Agglomeratedstone - Test methods - Part 9:Determinat ion of impactresistance; German version EN14617-9:2005

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

DIN EN 14617-1, Agglomeratedstone - Test methods - Part 1:Determination of apparentdensity and water absorption;German version EN 14617-1:2005

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

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

EN 101

EN 14231:2003

DIN 51130

SERIE TROPICAL


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EN 101

EN 14231:2003

DIN 51130

LAW MEDIUM RESULT 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










2352 kg/m3

LOOK AT CHEMICAL

TABLE RESULTS


Maximun:7





Frozenresistance

Strengthresistance

Bendingresistance

Impactresistance

Termalshock resistance

Waterabsorption

Chemicalresistance

Termalexpansion

Scratch resistance

wearing out by friction

wearing out by friction

Frozenresistance

LAW

SERIE STELAR

MEDIUM RESULT


Strengthresistance


Bendingresistance


Impactresistance


Termalshock resistance


Waterabsorption


Chemicalresistance


Termalexpansion


Scratch resistance EN 101

Wearing out by friction EN 14231:2003

wearing out by friction DIN 51130

SERIE MESOPOTAMIA

LAW MEDIUM RESULT


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EN 101

EN 14231:2003

DIN 51130

SERIE BASE SÍLICE

LAW MEDIUM RESULT









EN 101

EN 14231:2003

DIN 51130










2352 kg/m3

LOOK AT CHEMICAL

TABLE RESULTS


Maximun:7


Polished: total angle: 2,1ºNon clasificable












2352 kg/m3

LOOK AT CHEMICAL

TABLE RESULTS


Maximun:7














2352 kg/m3

LOOK AT CHEMICAL

TABLE RESULTS


Maximun:7





Physical-mechanical characteristics

Silestone® Antibacterial Protection

TYPES OF EDGES

from 138 to 156 cm.

from 305 to

320 cm.

LARGE SIZES WITHOUT JOINTS

STANDARD TILES

THICKNESSES

1,2 cm.

2 cm.

3 cm.

Large surfaces with no joints

Silestone® is available in large slabs (304cm x 138cm long and in three

different thicknesses: 1.2, 2 and 3 cm) which makes it possible to produce

large sizes with very few joints. Even larger slabs are now available in

some colours!

We adapt to suit your needsSilestone® can be adapted to special projects. If you wish to receive

an estimate for a specific project, just send us the details. Please

contact us, see details on the back of this catalogue.

Standard tilesSilestone® tiles are available in the following sizes: 30x30cm, 60x40 cm, and 60x60 cm, with thicknesses of 1.2and 2 cm.

Other sizes cut to requirements are available on request.

Requests for samplesIf you wish to receive a sample of any particular type,please contact us.

Telephone 08700 118 788e-mail: [email protected]

60 cm. 60 cm.

40 cm.60 cm.

30 cm.60 cm.

45 cm. 45 cm.

30 cm. 30 cm.

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 + bevellededge 45º

1/2 Bullnose Edge +non-bevelled planed

section

Straight Edge + non-bevelled planed

section

Bullnose Edge +bevelled planed

section

1/2 Bullnose Edge +bevelled planed

section

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Cosentino UK Unit 2 Octimum Business Park

Forsyth Road - WokingSurrey - GU21 5SF

Tel: 08700 118 788 - Fax: 01483 [email protected]

Customer Service Telephone:08700 118 788

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