Engineered stone is a manufactured product, categorized as quartz surfacing. It is composed of 93% quartz and other natural products and blended with 7% polymer resins and colorfast pigments. Manufactured in a controlled process, compacting the quartz with pressure and vibration creates the perfect surface product. This 7% , gives quartz a flexural strength that surpasses natural granite giving you a greater flexibility in usage .The engineering process also provides a highly consistent color and pattern giving you less visible seams.
Engineered stone is extremely resistant to scratches, cracks and chips. Engineered stone is non-porous so it never needs sealing. It is stain-resistant, easy to clean and virtually maintenance-free. Quartz does not support the growth of molds or bacteria and is NSF certified for food preparation. The result is a superior countertop that is strong, with consistent color, and low maintenance. Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, desks, and tub surrounds, as well as commercial applications. It is easy to see why engineered stone’ is quickly growing in popularity with today’s discriminating homeowners, architects, and designers. StoneTop, Inc offers several name brands of engineered stone giving you the largest selection of colors available anywhere.
Silestone® is the world's leader in quartz surfacing. Silestone® is exclusively manufactured in Spain by Cosentino, a company with over 70 years experience in the natural stone industry. Cosentino has the largest production capacity of any manufacturer of quartz surfacing products. Silestone® is the only countertop with built-in Microban®; an antimicrobial product protection that safely fights the growth of bacteria and molds, for the life of the product making it ideal for an array of commercial and residential applications. Available in over 50 colors, Silestone® offers a wide spectrum that ranges from traditional shades to bolder hues not found in nature. Silestone® is also available in coordinating floor and wall tiles making your design possibilities.

DuPont™ Zodiaq® brings together science and innovation with one of nature’s most appealing and durable elements, quartz. Zodiaq offers the largest selection of neutral colors to help you design the interior landscape that suits your style. Providing a natural balance between color and texture Zodiaq appeals equally at home in a contemporary, classical, or a traditional environment. Zodiaq® catches and reflects light, capturing the radiance of quartz crystal. Zodiaq® also has unusual clarity and consistency of color, and will retain their smooth, lustrous appearance for many years. Manufactured by DuPont, you can feel confident in your investment for years to come. Zodiaq® is backed by a 10 year limited warranty.

Italian translation: “by way of earth”
LG Viatera® is the newest addition to the LG family. LG Viatera comes from Italy, a place where stone products are renowned for their elegant beauty and superior quality. Viatera is available in 22 designer “colors from the earth”: each inspired by the raw beauty of the earth and named after stunningly beautiful regions throughout the world. The palette contains colors that vary from soft and serene to passionate and intense. The versatile colors were created to satisfy the widest variety of surfacing needs. LG Viatera® countertop products is backed by the industries longest 15-year transferable warranty.

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