Customer Reviews for Silestone 2 in. x 4 in. Quartz Countertop Sample in Stellar Snow

I was hesitant to commit when picking out countertops, it’s so hard envision your whole kitchen when your looking at tiny square.. BUT so happy I went with White Arabesque, they are stunning!

I looked at several different quartz suppliers but the quartz they carried always had an off white background, which would have looked terrible against my pure white cabinets. Finally we came across this beautiful blanco Calcutta with the lovely grey veining at Home Depot. I read a lot of reviews stating they use poor installers, which was not the case. They are beautiful and I am pleased with all the help from Kathy at Depot! She’s amazing,

I know these countertops are more expensive, but I’m telling you it’s worth every penny they’re very durable wipe them down very easily. They look just as shiny as when I got them about 9 months ago. I am very happy.

Product was purchased during a 20% off promotion 4 years ago and seemed like a great deal. We were told these countertops were virtually indestructible (false) and you could not damage this countertop through every day use. (also false) It was a hassle throughout the warranty process but the manufacturer finally sent a tech out to fix chips that developed and polish. Given the money we spent ($4,120) I regret not going with granite.

My experience was great from the beginning. I was nervous because of the reviews , we’re building a cottage in the area and all the other estimates for Silestone Calacatta Gold was in the 17k & up range , so the price was affordable at HD for us . I believe in spending the tiny bit extra for the enhanced seam ~ we needed for an 11’ island and it honestly disappeared . We also payed a small amount to have computer gen.. screen of how the grain will look and turn out beautiful. The crew MG was amazing group of guys !

Best decision I made to purchase this quartz it’s beautiful durable and everyone loves it.

We didn’t order the sample, but picked out quartz based on selections available in our local HD. Went with an eased edge and under mount sink, we love it!

Cracked less than 1 year later. Ignored us and doesn’t stand by their warranty at all.

Just installed. I advise asking whether the sub uses modern templating procedures and fabrication equipment BEFORE committing. No house, new or old, has perfectly square and plumb walls and the measuring tape, eyeball, and paper drawing method of templating is likely to force a concession because it will be too late to reverse course by the time you see the result. I had to settle for something I didn't want to address the problems caused by the old-school method.

I love the subtle look of the Caclcatta Gold Quartz Countertops. I was looking for something that wasn't busy and mostly white as my tile floor is textured and has a pattern. They look amazing with my green painted cabinets and the gold hardware and faucet. I only wish there was a tad bit more gold throughout.

We received a quote for this exact counter too from two local vendors and then Home Depot. The price at Home Depot was drastically cheaper and purchase/installation was a very smooth process. The counters perfectly match our Sherwin “Pure White” cabinets.

We bought our place in spring 2018. A few months later we contacted the seller to find out the what the countertops were to add a new section of kitchen workspace. Honestly we couldn’t be happier. The product is gorgeous and robust and cleans up well every time. Occasionally a stain from dark liquor or wine makes you think it will never come out, but it does eventually. And the veining hides lots of imperfections but also looks modern, light and bright. Love our snowy Ibiza!

I had this countertop installed 6 1/2 years ago. It is beautiful! We had one small chip due to us dropping the corner of a glass light fixture onto the countertop.

I was reluctant on buying these, but they turned out perfect. They have the perfect amount of veining to look like real stone without looking cheap or fake in any way. Best of all they will be easy to maintain. Install and fit was flawless. I have almost 100 square feet, so it was no small purchase, but there is not a single area of concern even when meeting up with walls that are less than perfect. Seams are about as perfect and unnoticeable as possible.

I don’t do a ton a reviews, but when finding the right color of quartz became a headache I felt inclined. We originally chose Bianca. After seeing more photos -and reviews online, Calcatta Gold was more subtle and simple with veining. The quartz has light gray and gold veining throughout and just beautiful! If you want something light, simple and timeless- this is your choice! We purchased ours on sale and had an amazing install experience!

Love my white arabesque quartz countertops. Installed by Eastern Surfaces in PA. They are perfect.

We ordered our countertops at HomeDepot because we assumed they would have a quality guarantee policy. Well they don't. The crew arrived two hours past the install window showed up at 7:30pm, which is an invasive time, when our window was 2-5. No one from the company called us to let us know this was happening. The company closes at 5 pm btw. When the crew finally arrives non of the countertops are measured correctly. One is too short to even make it to the end of the counter cabinet. We also paid an extra $300 for an oversized piece so we wouldn’t have a break in our counter tops. They crew shows up with two pieces instead. One 24” and the other 80”. The company required that you uninstall the sink, which we had paid a contract to do early that day, and remove all cabinet drawers. So now we’re stuck with a kitchen without a sink or countertops and no resolution in sight. It’s a complete disaster. Contacted HomeDepot and they said there is nothing they can do. So don’t waste your time or money buying countertops through HomeDepot. They just make it even more difficult to fix the issue because they contract out their countertop companies.

I was satisfied with this sample of Calacatta Gold quartz. The 4”x8” size was accurate, and is a good sized sample compared to the 4” samples I have received of other countertops (although the price is higher, too). It is a thin sample though, only 1/8” thick. It would have been nice to have a thicker sample to get a better feel for the the countertop, but I was able to see the color and overall look, which is what I needed. My sample had a good portion of the wide veining and looked accurate compared to what I have seen on several fully installed Calacatta Gold kitchen countertops. I would say the veining on my sample is a subdued gray, without any gold. My photos show the sample, and the sample next to a small cardboard sample received free at the store. The actual sample has gray veining and the the cardboard sample had more of a gold vein.

This countertop exceeded my expectations. I had a hard time finding a countertop that was white, rather than off-white with light veining. After looking at a dozen different samples, I saw a large sample of this one in the store and went for it. So glad that I did. The white counters really make my light gray cabinets pop. They were not as shiny as I thought they would be, but I think that is probably better and give it a very smooth, clean look. I think these countertops really work for those who want a busy or mosaic tile backsplash.

I am so happy that I chose Statuario for my kitchen countertops. It is gorgeous. It's so difficult to tell from photos, but the veining is a very light grey, so light that from certain angles it's barely visible. Which is what I wanted. I was looking at a few Silestone style options and went to their Canton, MA location to look at them in person which I highly recommend (note that slab viewing is by appointment only). It's very difficult to tell from the samples and photos what each of the styles really looks like and once I was able to see them in person I knew right away that the Statuario was right just what I was looking for. The cost of the quartz per square foot includes installation. There happened to be a sale going on when I went into the store, so we got 20% off of the total cost of the quartz + install. Note that we also chose to have the installer remove our old counter as well, for an additional fee. I also had a wonderful experience with the Home Depot store representative (West Roxbury, MA location) - who was very helpful. I went in multiple time to talk to the gentlemen there and he patiently walked me through everything. During my first visit he explained the process - do a home measurement yourself, bring it in and go through the design elements with the Home Depot representative to determine the pricing and you order/pay (the design & ordering was on my second visit). If you overpay you get a refund after the installer has done the formal measurement and design, and if you underpaid then that is when the balance will become due. This Home Depot location used Gerrity Stone for the installer and I was very happy with them. All correspondence were prompt and comprehensive (and very friendly). And the time from ordering to install was only about 6 weeks (and would have been quicker if not for our scheduling conflicts). Overall A+ experience.

Very pleased with install and the countertops. I was worried about how they would look after reading reviews, but they are stunning. Installers took their time to get the slabs on right and cleaned up during and after.

How can anyone not love sparkling quartz? This one is breathtakingly beautiful. I will never forget that my obsession began when I saw them in a nice hotel my husband and I stayed at and I knew from then on this was the exact quartz I had to have in my kitchen one day. Well, one day finally came! We had our new counters installed a few weeks ago and are just in LOVE with them. They have held up well so far. No chips, no cracks, no staining. We have spilled all kinds of things on them and haven’t had any stains at all. It’s hard to capture in photographs but they really sparkle. If that’s not your thing, you may want to look at a different quartz. This one is just beautiful and we couldn’t be happier!!! Not to mention the company that Home Depot contracted for the job, Block Tops, did a flawless job installing our counters. Due to the length of our longest countertop, we had to have two seams and they are seriously barely noticeable. Like you kinda have to strain your eyes looking for them! Thank you Home Depot and Block Tops for making our counter top install so easy for us and for doing a spectacular job!

We had it installed in summer 2019 and it stands so easily it feels like it's a downgrade from formica. We've got a brand new kitchen with countertops that look like they're 30 years old. I would not recommend this for a kitchen. I hope this helps someone thinking about getting this color for kitchen countertops and don't want to waste $5000. I you do install these countertops I would recommend putting down a trivet under anything that touches the countertop. I now have a handful of large silicone mats all over the countertops to try and slow down the staining. 1 month in I inquired about a warranty and they sent someone out and they were able to buff out some stains but the stoneworker said this is what we should expect going forward.

This is a beautiful quartz and makes me happy every time I walk in the kitchen! This sample is very small and thin compared to what you get - the store had a much bigger sample we looked at. Very subtle veining and pattern - looks very natural compared to some stones that have super strong veining (actually is less veined than it looks in the product image here, at least compared to what we have). There is a little bit of tan in there too. White is not too white or fake looking. We didn't have any issues working with the fabricator other than it takes a good amount of time to measure and have the installation, and no problem with getting square corners. We got the thicker width (no extra cost) so plywood wasn't required underneath for installation - just went right over the cabinets. Easy to clean. Absolutely love them!

I have written this review before and it looks like Home Depot never posted it. My countertop (Silestone Quartz snowy Ibiza) has a crack that runs the entire depth almost of the countertop. This happened 1 year after I had them installed an no one (installer, Home Depot, silestone) will help me.

When our Calacatta was installed, first thing I noticed is it is much more muted in color than samples or photos. Be aware it's going to look subtle in its veins. The other thing was it had a divot on delivery day that had to be polished out. Yesterday, I found 3 scratches on it, and we've only had it a month! We tried to figure out what would have made the scratches and can only think of a cutting board sliding across or maybe a plate with something underneath it. I THOUGHT QUARTZ AND SILESTONE WASN'T SUPPOSED TO SCRATCH! I am quite disappointed with this product, and I so wanted to enjoy our first countertop upgrade in a long time. What would Silestone say to me about the scratches? Photo not so good--flash makes it hard to see, but one scratch is to the right of my finger.

Our countertops are a center piece in our living area and we couldn’t be happier with this. So sleek and classic!

Beautiful quartz! It looks great in our new kitchen.

Although I can’t attest to the sample size, we had this installed in our kitchen and it is stunning! Great quality, durable, and easy to clean.

We chose Silestone countertops in color "White Storm" and had them installed in December 2018. We are extremely happy with the color and product. The good: really easy to clean, glossy, the white makes the area look larger, brighter, and just cleaner. The bad: if you slide a pan across the counter, it may produce a "pot mark" type of marring. Simply wipe off with a wet cloth or magic eraser. Gently set plates down, else they may break. The counter is extremely hard and cold, good for rolling out dough! I wanted a clean look rather than the speckled look of granite, just my personal choice. Very satisfied!