Having carefully studied the market of stone, we offer you a wide range of materials of unparalleled quality:
So that you can evaluate the advantages of one or another material, we have compiled a comparative table of the main characteristics of the stone, where:
+++ excellent
++ good
+ bad
- not recommended
| Characteristic | Quartz stone | Granite | Marble |
| Resistance to mechanical damage |
+++ It has little exposure to damages. It is practically impossible to scratch it even with the blade of the steel knife. Mohs hardness is 7-8 |
+++ It is practically impossible to scratch it even with the blade of the steel knife. Mohs hardness is 7-8 |
- It can be easily scratched even with non-metallic objects |
| Soiling resistance |
+++ Resistant to any type of contamination |
++ Hygroscopic. Staining is possible. The care is required |
- Hygroscopic. Staining is possible. The special care is required |
| Resistance to acids and household chemicals |
+++ Resistant to acids and household chemicals |
++ The use of special care products is required |
- Most marbles are destroyed by acids |
| Convenience of the day-to-day care |
+++ It doesn’t need any care |
++ It requires the care with special agents that prevent staining |
+ It requires an extensive care with special agents that prevent staining |
| Imporosity |
+++ Monolithic, non-porous structure |
++ Poorly porous structure |
+ Highly porous structure |
| Resistance to the fungus and mold growth |
+++ Zero water absorption prevents reproduction of harmful microorganism |
++ Due to the porous structure, small quantities of bacteria may be generated |
+ Due to the highly porous structure, bacteria may be generated. For this reason this stone is not recommended for the manufacturing kitchen and bathroom countertops |
| Bending strength (deformation) | ++ | - | - |
| Color retention | +++ | +++ | + |
| Resistant to temperature | + | ++ | + |
| Various defects caused by the structure of stones |
+++ Monolithic structure, resistant to chips and defects |
++ A few natural microcracks in the structure of stones. The occurrence of chips and cracks is possible |
+ A great number of natural microcracks creating patterns in the structure of stones and on their surface. The occurrence of chips and cracks is highly possible |
| Price |
Technistone +++ Silestone + |
++ | ++ |
| Total of positive characteristics | 31+ | 22+ | 9+ |
According to the data specified in the table above, we advise you the following options of use:
Outdoor stairs and steps – granite
Kitchen countertops – quartz
Window sills – quartz, granite, marble
Fireplaces – quartz, granite, marble
Bathrooms – quartz, granite, marble
Stairs and indoor steps – quartz, granite, marble
Technistone quartz is environmentally friendly material consisting of 95% crushed granite and quartz chips and 5% natural polyester resin and pigment dyes. Due to their unique properties, the Technistone quartz surfaces meet all the requirements that are imposed on the modern household.
We offer you Technistone surfaces of different finishes:
— The Polished coating is the most popular due to the high gloss level. It surprisingly illuminates the interior in conditions of artificial lighting and is extremely easy to care
— The Matte coating has recently become very popular due to the apparent texture and lower gloss level
— Ardesia is a unique surface revealing the beauty of natural slate
Silestone is the brand of Cosentino Group that is a global Spanish company. Silestone quartz consists of 93% natural granite and quartz and 7% polymer resin. Using Silestone quartz has many advantages: because the material is made of natural quartz, the surface is highly resistant to stains and scratches and has a low level of liquid absorption. The quartz surface possesses antibacterial protection, thus providing maximum hygiene