Vicostone, Caesarstone or MetroQuartz brand for new quartz countertop?

5 years ago

We have finally decided a solid white quartz countertop would look the best in our new kitchen! Woohoo! Spent many weeks looking at white colors and brands in showrooms and at the fabricator. Narrowed it down to Vicostone "Pure White", Caesarstone "Pure White" and MetroQuartz "Absolute White". Each color is very similar and look great! I am familiar with Silestone brand, as I have had them in the past, but the 3 "White Zeus" samples seemed to fluctuate in white tone, crazy!...And beautiful "Iconic White' was a tad too white for our gloss white cabinets and expensive!! I have samples of the 3 brands in question, and I am currently subjecting them to merlot wine, blueberries and olive oil, etc., to see how they handle it. So far all are testing fine. So, from the experts on Houzz or homeowners, that possibly have these a countertop from these manufactures? Which one is better and I can trust??

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stir_fryi SE Mich

5 years ago

My GC uses Vicostone as well - would like to hear feedback on it.

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Jana D.
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Well stir-fry SE mICH, I ended up choosing the Vicostone in Pure White. I am waiting on approving the template this week. Was only $3 a sq. ft. cheaper than Silestone White Zeus, but every bit helps.
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Stephen Byrd
5 years ago
How are they doing?
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HU-235250178
3 years ago
I would also be interested in hearing how they are holding up.

I have pure white quartz from Vicostone. They show marks from foil, pans, silverware ......basically everything that touches them. Thankfully bar keepers friend and a lot of scrubbing will remove the mark. However - the shine is now mottled or spotty. Looks like some areas are dusty and need buffing. Drives me crazy that there isn't a smooth and consistent shine. I am so very careful with them and have never used harsh chemicals. I have watered down the bar keepers friend so it won't be abrasive. My huge center island gets so much light and it bothers me that it isn't beautiful like it should be. Solid white isn't a good choice in my opinion. (or stay away from Vicostone)
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
BKF is certainly a harsh chemical.
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Jana D.
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Well, I ended up choosing Cambria brand quartz, because the Vicostone slab that came to the fabricators was not going to be large enough for one side of the galley kitchen. That side was going to have a extension for bar stools. Cambria slabs are slightly larger, so I was able to keep at least 10" over hang with stools, open to the family room. I have the color Dovedale. Love them!!! Everything cleans off and they look great!
N C
3 years ago
@Jana D. Still love the counters?
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Jana D.
Original Author
3 years ago
Yes, still love my Cambria quartz in Dovedale. Here's a picture before faucet and backsplash went in and painting of walls. We kept the old fridge since it works good. Stainless counter depth for next new one.
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Positive Woodworks
last year
is the silestone white zeus 'supposed to be' a pure white solid color? a designer just spec'd it but would prefer to use a brand/supplier we already know like caesarstone,, is it similar to pure white from caesarstone?
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