Silestone suede cemento for kitchen counters ?

jeannette10

11 years ago

I am considering this dark grey "cemento" Silestone for my kitchen and island. I like the "suede" finish.

Has anyone here used this product ? Any negatives ?

The sample I saw was very small and I am having a hard time visualizing the product.

Any feedback would appreciated.

Thank you

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User

11 years ago

I just saw a whole slab while I was picking out a different grouping. It's very modern but a workhorse and easy maintenance. Can you go to the warehouse to see the slab? I made an appointment so they would have time.

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jeannette10
Original Author
11 years ago
I need to find out if I can see the slab. I am looking for a very contemporary look - white euro style cabinets and dark grey countertops.
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User
11 years ago
Are you working with a KD or GC? They scheduled the appt. for us.

I think cemento would work very well with those cabinets. I took a floor tile and cabinet front to the viewing.

Also, does ceasarstone have something like cemento? Just for comparison?
jeannette10
Original Author
11 years ago
Meyer, I have looked at dozens of samples for grey countertops which are not shiny. I came up with only 2 choices : Neolith Lava and Silestone Cemento. Neolith was $ 2 000 more expensive than Silestone for my project.
User
11 years ago
Wow, big difference. Is there something that you are worried about with cemento in particular? The overall look would be beautiful.

What do you envision for backsplash and sink? You know they can make the sink out of the same cemento?

I saw a pattern similar to what I am choosing (Mediterainian) where they did the countertop with drainboard cut in and sink so it all looked seamless. Very sleek and upscale.
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User
11 years ago
Info for ordering a sample

https://shop.cosentino.com/shop/mythology-series/cemento/
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audreyro
11 years ago
Jeannette10, I am looking for the same visual effect as you are, and wondered if you were able to see a slab of the Cemento. I am also going crazy trying to find a dark gray quartz product that is not shiny and find it very difficult to visualize with the small samples my KD offers.
User
11 years ago
Are you near any of these centers? They would/should have Cemento slabs. My KD arranged an appt. to view slab.http://northamerica.cosentinocenter.com/locator/
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audreyro
11 years ago
I am not too far; thank you!! Having such a hard time deciding between dark gray and black, and I have read that the suede finish can be a maintence headache. Too many choices out there...
User
11 years ago
I know, not the right color but ...

[https://www.houzz.com/photos/balboa-coves-remodel-contemporary-kitchen-orange-county-phvw-vp~8367733[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/balboa-coves-remodel-contemporary-kitchen-orange-county-phvw-vp~8367733)
User
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
This pic has both counter types in the same kitchen

[https://www.houzz.com/photos/evanston-project-traditional-kitchen-chicago-phvw-vp~452952[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/evanston-project-traditional-kitchen-chicago-phvw-vp~452952)
audreyro
11 years ago
The pic of that last kitchen is gorgeous.
User
11 years ago
Can you even imagine what the rest of the house is like? Sigh!
audreyro
11 years ago
I know...I can only dream! Are you getting the suede finish on yours?
Nan Ho
8 years ago
audreyro, did you use the cemento suede? You mentioned you'd heard it could be a maintenance headache. Any further thoughts?