Caesarstone vs. Silestone vs. Cambria

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Feb 21st, 2018 4:32 pm

riverkid090 [OP]: Newbie; Aug 14, 2010; 72 posts; 6 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2018 4:32 pm

Caesarstone vs. Silestone vs. Cambria

Hi RFD,

Doing my reno in a month, and shopping for a quartz counter top (just personal preference) Any experience with Caesarstone, Silestone, or Cambria?
Just came across with these brands, but not sure what's the differences in terms of quality. Its going to be a small area, so pricing is not a deal breaker.
Appreciate for your feedback. Thank you!

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Feb 21st, 2018 8:00 pm

CaptSmethwick: Deal Fanatic; Oct 12, 2007; 7208 posts; 4980 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 21st, 2018 8:00 pm

Not much between them, IMO. We went with Caesarstone but that was because we liked a particular colour/pattern that was in their catalogue.

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Feb 22nd, 2018 7:17 am

pimom: Sr. Member; May 12, 2009; 809 posts; 361 upvotes

Feb 22nd, 2018 7:17 am

We went with MSI just because of the pattern was what I was after. We have Caesarstone elsewhere in the house and it feels the exact same but without the marketing dollars added to the price tag.

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Feb 22nd, 2018 9:05 am

Smiley22: Deal Addict; Mar 14, 2006; 1883 posts; 1740 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 22nd, 2018 9:05 am

We have Caesarstone throughout the house (bathroom, kitchen, wet bar). Cambria is nice but super expensive compare to the other two. Cambria is sold to certain retailers and must be installed by them.

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Feb 22nd, 2018 10:56 am

speedyforme: Deal Guru; Dec 11, 2008; 10647 posts; 1860 upvotes

Feb 22nd, 2018 10:56 am

I'd say choose the one you can afford that you like the design the most.

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Feb 22nd, 2018 11:34 am

Biscayne05: Deal Addict; Apr 10, 2017; 2479 posts; 1694 upvotes

Feb 22nd, 2018 11:34 am

After going through this conundrum and being advised by a store to whom I ended up buying my countertop+backsplash, it's best you save your money and look into other brands.

I ended up with K-Stone. I saved close to 4k by going to a lesser known brand

The store owner said it herself - brands are brands, but sometimes it's best you pocket and save some money. She was brutally honest (they usually do high end installs/jobs).

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Feb 22nd, 2018 11:36 am

Smiley22: Deal Addict; Mar 14, 2006; 1883 posts; 1740 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 22nd, 2018 11:36 am

Not all brand are equal unless you don't care...

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Feb 22nd, 2018 12:14 pm

yao416: Deal Expert; Mar 22, 2007; 27854 posts; 8024 upvotes; Hamilton

Feb 22nd, 2018 12:14 pm

Biscayne05 wrote: ↑ After going through this conundrum and being advised by a store to whom I ended up buying my countertop+backsplash, it's best you save your money and look into other brands.

I ended up with K-Stone. I saved close to 4k by going to a lesser known brand

The store owner said it herself - brands are brands, but sometimes it's best you pocket and save some money. She was brutally honest (they usually do high end installs/jobs).

Some stones are actually on par with CS and what not. It’s just a brand.

And as for OP... if you’re just doing a small area. You best hope that the shop has a leftover stone for your job, otherwise it’ll cost you a lot more.

hated on but respected.

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