Silestone quartz countertops are engineered stone worktops that have emerged as a new alternative to natural stone. They cost lesser than natural granite and marble worktops. The average cost of Silestone worktops runs from $50 to $100 per square feet. The approximate value of installation thus varies between $1,500 and $5,000 depending on the quality variant and size you choose.
In terms of durability and hardness, quartz is third in ranking after diamond and topaz. You can vent out all your anger on the worktop, and it will resist it without any complaint. The pigmentation of polymers and resins in quartz makes Silestone extremely hardy and offers you with a wide variety of colors.
Total Silestone Cost for Countertops
The complexity in design, color, texture, and size determines the total cost of the Silestone worktop. Given below is an approximate outline of the value of the most popular variants.
The table depicts the initial, essential cost of the worktops. The price may increase depending on the color and texture you choose for your home.
Additional Costs
If you decide to install a Silestone worktop in your kitchen, you might want a cut out for the sink. If you think it gets messy in there, you might also want to protect your walls with a backsplash. These can cost you extra.
Backsplash: A 10-12 ft long and 4-5 inches high backsplash will cost you around $300+.
Sink Cut-out: An under-mounted sink cut out will sum up to$200+. A simple top cut out will not cost a penny.
Silestone Cost Factors
The edging, thickness, and design add up to the price of a Silestone worktop. A basic countertop will have a depth of about 0.75 inches, and you will need plywood support to make it stand. Thicker worktops eliminate the need for supports but increase the costing.
There are various types of edges available in the market. Edgework will also affect your total costing. Given below are some popular types of edges:
- Demi-bullnose – Like the nose of a bull, rounded top with a flat bottom.
- Bevel – flatter bottom than demi bullnose
- Waterfall – Softer, s-shaped corners,
- Dupont – a sharp drop-off that falls into a rounded edge.
These edge types will add approximately $15 to %30 per linear foot to your bill.
A point to note here is, in spite of the high total costing, Silestone is comparatively a smarter choice. It is cheaper than natural stone and more reliable. A Silestone worktop is a one-time investment, and because of the low maintenance that it requires, there is almost nothing more you need to spend apart from the initial cost. There are several other factors like types of corners, color, and patterns that will affect the total Silestone cost. But this will be a purchase you will never regret.
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