Silestone or granite?

Darnoc

I sure do appreciate the input from the members on the forum on this subject.It seems like Silestone is the top dog from all of you.I tried to post a reply on the new forum and that little wheel just kept on spinning and it would not post my reply.Again thanks a lot for the info supplied.

East Cobb Eggy

So, silestone over granite???

I thought silestone was less heat tolerant than granite.

Greg

Ross in Ventura

<p />Darnoc,
I like granite .
Ross

Darnoc

Ross in Ventura,
Looks like it almost matches the color of the egg.First time I have seen a twin led light,where did you buy that?That looks like a Schlemmertoph style clay pot on the shelf,that would be like cooking with a egg inside of another egg.Thanks for the reply but the wife and I are leaning toward the Silestone.

Jeffersonian

I like granite, too:

Ross in Ventura

The light, my wife bought it for me. I do not know where she got it. The other is a plastic 18in.tray for a pot.

penfresh

Darnoc,[p]we got Silestone two years ago in the kitchen and I love it. No staining, no sealing. great product.[p]Penny

Austin Smoker

Have had both - like both. Silestone is easier to clean in my opinion.

BabyBoomBBQ

Your post subject posed a direct question which I'll answer in a direct fashion:
Silestone.

tinman

Darnoc,
the real answer is... the one that's the most appealing to you. I have sold engineered stone and natural stone for the last 13 years. silestone is 93% quartz by WEIGHT and 7% resin. the down side is that it will scratch (due to resin) and will burn to a very hot pot. Granite is natural and has more variation. (not for the one who wants something uniform or man made) as far as sealing stone.. IT IS A MYTH!!!! created by engineered stone manufactures, sealer manufactures and uneducated sales people. think about it.. ever been to a buffet line at a high end resturant or casino??? all granite,NOT engineered stone. they get inspected by the health department every month. The best product for cleanliness from the hospitality institute is stainless steel #1, then granite, then...well who cares. engineered stone has acheived approval from FDA because it is consistant in its make up (because it is engineered) natural stone varies slightly from pc to pc and certainly you couldn't afford to test each pc of granite.this is the tricky info given in a sales call. there are many natural stones less porous than engineered stone, however.. one should realize that the pores allow for the product "self cleaning" thru air pasing thru the product. did you know you can apply anything short of hard acid on granite? bleach if it makes you feel better or more clean.
enjoy life, buy the material because you like the color. both will offer all the enjoyment you need and only one will leave you with enough money left over to buy another BGE![p]Jorge