kitchenbathdesigner Corian also makes a color similar to that -cant tell if its grey or grey green... but its easier to work with than silestone or cesarstone and less expensive in general. and non porous. there is also a new quartz out by LG called "Viatera" that makes a color almost exactly like that
The installation will look only as good as the surface below. Check that your walls and floors are flat with a long straight-edge and use a screed to get the thinset into low spots. Keep in mind that a floor doesn't necessarily need to be level if the transitions to adjoining rooms make this difficult, but it does need to be flat.
7. Leave town for a short time, if you can. If you're considering a vacation or need to schedule a business trip, now might be a good time, assuming you're comfortable with the remodeling work continuing in your absence. Bonus points if you're visiting relatives — you might score a home-cooked meal or two.