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Created to be the perfect material for kitchen and bathroom worktops, Silestone is waterproof, heat resistant, cold resistant, easy to clean and hard to stain, chip, scratch or damage. Over the 25 years that Consentino have been manufacturing Silestone, they have worked to improve both the product and the range of options available which means that today’s customers have an excellent choice of colours and textures in a stone that never compromises on quality. What is Silestone? An engineered stone produced by Consentino, Silestone is made from 90% pure natural […]

As effective and striking in the bathroom as the kitchen, stones like marble and granite are becoming more popular as bathroom tiles. But what should you look for to get the best stone bathroom tiles for your home or business? Why Choose Stone Bathroom Tiles? Both natural stones, like marble and granite and engineered stones, like Quarella and Silestone, are incredibly durable. Stone is a very hard material and is naturally resistant to chips, scratches and stains. Modern polishing techniques often include a sealant, which makes the surface watertight while processed […]

As so many modern houses are built of fragile, impermanent materials, learning to live with the durability and strength of stone can be a challenge. We’ve noticed that some people are very protective of their stone floors or marble kitchen worktops, treating them like fragile porcelain. Others are a little too cavalier, risking damage which can easily be avoided. At Surrey Marble and Granite, we’ve been working with stone for many years, so we’ve rounded up the best tips and boiled them down to five New Year’s Resolutions for your […]