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Cesar stone or granite countertops ?

pggoody — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:07:05 GMT

Which do you have.... Or recommend.........Cesar stone or granite countertops? Ease of cleaning......... Can you place hot dishes on without harming. ?

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colliegirls — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:11:17 GMT

I have both quartz and granite. I worry about the granite more but like both. I never put anything hot on any counter so I wouldn't know if you are able to or not. At the prices of either of these countertops, I would never take a chance.

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eddyandme — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:17:45 GMT

I have silestone - yes you can put down hot dishes and it also has bacteria treatment built into it so it stays bacteria-free. Costs: between granite and the "white stuff"(forgot name) that came out years ago (which you can't put hot dishes on, but you can sandpaper off scratches). Pros: you don't have to 'seal' silestone; you're supposed to 'seal' granite annually. Colors: granite and silestone both have many, many choices.

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Goldengate8361 — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:14:01 GMT

I have granite and, no, I don't put hot items directly on it (don't know if it would hurt it or not). I chose granite because it's sooooooo pretty. I've found it to be very durable and easy to maintain. I think there are many good, beautiful options out there now....so you should choose whatever makes "your heart sing" (if a countertop can do that...LOL).

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tansy — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:25:30 GMT

@eddyandme wrote:
I have silestone - yes you can put down hot dishes and it also has bacteria treatment built into it so it stays bacteria-free. Costs: between granite and the "white stuff"(forgot name) that came out years ago (which you can't put hot dishes on, but you can sandpaper off scratches). Pros: you don't have to 'seal' silestone; you're supposed to 'seal' granite annually. Colors: granite and silestone both have many, many choices.

Corian is the name.

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tansy — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:27:36 GMT

I really want quartz but I'm not finding one I really like for my space. I don't want a white surface.

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Sooner — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:36:26 GMT

Granite! I've had it 20 years and it's still beautiful! I put hot stuff on it and seal it about once every 2 years or so, and it is still as beautiful as it was when they put it in.

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jaxs mom — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 01:32:24 GMT

@tansy wrote:
@eddyandme wrote:
I have silestone - yes you can put down hot dishes and it also has bacteria treatment built into it so it stays bacteria-free. Costs: between granite and the "white stuff"(forgot name) that came out years ago (which you can't put hot dishes on, but you can sandpaper off scratches). Pros: you don't have to 'seal' silestone; you're supposed to 'seal' granite annually. Colors: granite and silestone both have many, many choices.
Corian is the name.

Corian will melt, I know I had to urgently set down a pot on it once because I was burning my hand and it melted a nice deep indentation on the kitchen counter. DuPont says this about their Corian

We do not recommend placing a hot pot directly on Corian® surfaces. Although Corian® solid surface remains stable and undamaged in temperatures up to 212ºF (100ºC), high heat or flame will damage your surface. In most cases, this damage can be repaired. To protect your Corian® surfaces from heat damage, always use a hot pad or a trivet with rubber feet when using hot pots, or heat-generating appliances, like electric skillets or electric cooking pots.

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Bhvbum — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 02:13:31 GMT

I love my quartz! It is the hardest so will not stain. It is a little more expensive than granite but worth not worring about staining and grease/oil stains.

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mousiegirl — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 02:44:16 GMT

I remodeled my kitchen last year and was interested in ceasar stone because I thought it was stain proof, but I was told that is not the case, it does stain, so I went with granite because I love this stone, much prettier than the ceasar stone, and it isn't less expensive. I don't cut on it, I use a board, or put anything hot on it.

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eddyandme — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 02:50:58 GMT

@tansy wrote:
@eddyandme wrote:
I have silestone - yes you can put down hot dishes and it also has bacteria treatment built into it so it stays bacteria-free. Costs: between granite and the "white stuff"(forgot name) that came out years ago (which you can't put hot dishes on, but you can sandpaper off scratches). Pros: you don't have to 'seal' silestone; you're supposed to 'seal' granite annually. Colors: granite and silestone both have many, many choices.
Corian is the name.

THANX, tansy! I knew it began w/ a c, but just c/n think of it....and it was driving me crazy!

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eddyandme — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 02:56:59 GMT

@tansy wrote:
I really want quartz but I'm not finding one I really like for my space. I don't want a white surface.

my silestone is shades of brown, blacj, yellow/gold, sparkly white specks...many colors. thonk ITKWD has.had same countertop. The Neelys kitchen had my countertop. There are a gazillion to choose from. If you're looking for a specific color search online then bring name.# to granite/quartz factory and check out the slabs.

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SharkE — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:00:12 GMT

http://community.qvc.com/t5/Kitchen/Kitchen-Sink/td-p/1934413/page/4

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eddyandme — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:03:12 GMT

Sharke - is there a difference between Cesar stone and Silostone - or are they just the brand names?

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SharkE — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:11:02 GMT

I really don't know . I got quartz counter tops and that block is granite for rolling out doughs on. Set hot pots on directly from that Oster oven too.

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tansy — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 05:25:25 GMT

@eddyandme wrote:
@tansy wrote:
I really want quartz but I'm not finding one I really like for my space. I don't want a white surface.
my silestone is shades of brown, blacj, yellow/gold, sparkly white specks...many colors. thonk ITKWD has.had same countertop. The Neelys kitchen had my countertop. There are a gazillion to choose from. If you're looking for a specific color search online then bring name.# to granite/quartz factory and check out the slabs.

I'm not figuring out those initials, @eddyandme. Do you remember the color name of your Silestone?

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luvdoodles — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:48:16 GMT

We have new quartz countertops and absolutely love them. I found that there is a huge selection of of colors out there when we were looking. I have never put any right out of oven on them though, don't want to take a chance. Cleaning is simple, soap and water. We found the quartz to be a little cheaper than granite also. Good luck with your decision, I know it can be daunting.

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ID2 — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:04:24 GMT

I have absolutely gorgeous granite that I chose for my newly built cottage (that we are living in full time now)! I could have gotten quartz but I wanted a natural product. Quartz is engineered and looks it to me. I thought I'd get a small piece of quartz in my laundry room sink area until I priced it!! Yikes! It was ridiculous! I ended up saving thousands of dollars and got another beautiful slab of granite in there! I had corian years ago when it was new on the market. Had it in my newly remodeled kitchen in my first house. I was the only one on the planet that hated it! Still do! Give me granite any old day.

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Brigitta — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:02:21 GMT

I also have quartz counter tops. I had granite at my previous home and it needed to be sealed yearly. Quartz, however, is totally care free. I highly recommend quartz.

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eddyandme — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:11:08 GMT

@tansy wrote:
@eddyandme wrote:
@tansy wrote:
I really want quartz but I'm not finding one I really like for my space. I don't want a white surface.
my silestone is shades of brown, blacj, yellow/gold, sparkly white specks...many colors. thonk ITKWD has.had same countertop. The Neelys kitchen had my countertop. There are a gazillion to choose from. If you're looking for a specific color search online then bring name.# to granite/quartz factory and check out the slabs.

I'm not figuring out those initials, @eddyandme. Do you remember the color name of your Silestone?

In The Kitchen With David Sorry I don't remember the name, but if you're not in an immediate rush I can search my stuff in case they wrote it down. Can't call the slab company 'cause they moved from Charlton to the Cape. Unfortunately, won't be able to look until wknd - it's just a busy week - sorry. Have you tried Home Depot - initially got a sample from there and then switched to a slightly different shade 'cause got a discount if I took this one since the company was moving just to the cape and had this in stock. If you get a sample square (not as thick - just like a bathrm tile) you can take a few home and see which you like best with you're cabinets. But, then go to a slab place to buy/install it. Had a cutting board they made me, think I got rid of it - way too heavy to lift all the time - if it's in the cellar and has a name/no on it, I'll let you know - okay (I'll look 2day).