INSTALLATIONpreperation

The Material
Silestone® quartz surfaces are composed of natural quartz minerals and therefore are susceptible to slight variations in shade and particulate distribution. The dimensions of Silestone® slabs are 120” x 55”, 127” x 61”, or 129” x 64” depending on the color you choose. The layout of a kitchen will determine the number of seams necessary and their location. All seams will be visible and can be up to approximately 1/8 of an inch in width.

Prior to Measuring
- The decision maker should always be present at the time of measurement to review specifics regarding the project.
- All cabinets must be secured in their permanent location prior to measuring process.
- All undermount sink templates must be on site and available for accurate measurement.
- All countertops should be cleared on the morning scheduled to measure. Please note that all under-mount sink cut-outs will be in accordance with the manufacturer’s under-mount sink template specifications and any deviation from the manufacturer’s template must be submitted in writing accompanied by a modified template and will incur an upcharge. Drop-in sink and cooktop cut-outs may be fabricated on site the day of the installation and therefore templates may not be required at the time of measurement.
- During tear-out of existing countertops, the backsplash will also need to be removed.

Prior to Installation
All plumbing, gas, or electrical work required to complete the installation are the responsibility of the homeowner. Prior to the installation date, the existing sink and cooktop will need to be disconnected. The sink and cooktop cut-out dimensions will meet the manufacturer’s specifications for the on-site appliance and/or sink.

If the suggested 5/8” decking is to be installed, it should be flush with the cabinet face to allow for field adjustments. If a wall or bar bracket is required for support, they should be installed prior to the installation of the countertop.

At time of installation
The decision maker must be present at the time of installation. All appliances, sinks, faucets, etc. should be on site at time of installation. Additional charges will be incurred for return trips.

In order to accomplish a successful installation, customers can help by doing the following things:
- Clear all countertops the morning scheduled for installation.
- Clear all household items from within cabinets below the sink area.
- If a cooktop is present, clear all cooking utensils located in the cabinet below.
- Make sure the sink and/or cooktop are disconnected.

Installing Silestone® countertops creates dust. Your Certified Silestone Installer will do his/her best to contain the dust but cannot be held responsible for any dust that may settle in areas around the home. Air conditioners must be turned off to prevent Silestone dust from spreading to other areas.