I had a sample sent to me. It looks ok I suppose. I'm still on the hunt for a procelin marble lookalike...

It won't let me tag your name, so I'm hoping you're getting notified when I reply! That looks EXACTLY like mine, except mine are everywhere. My kitchen is surrounded by large windows so maybe that's why I'm able to see so many? Or maybe my guys just consistently rubbed too hard 🙄 Does your kitchen have a lot of natural light coming in from different directions? May be possible you have more but just can't see them. The small section near my stove doesn't get direct light and it's the only spot that looks normal. It's deceiving. Do you know if your fabricators guys have been wiping your counters with acetone or lacquer thinner after they install? That may be why it keeps happening? I've researched literally hours daily, even called other fabricators and it is VERY common for them to wipe the counters off with one of those cleaners to get rid of any epoxy, markings from cut lines, water spots made during fabrication etc. From what I've gathered most brand countertops aren't effected, HOWEVER, I believe Daltile's tops don't react well to it. I was able to recreate the streaks near identical by wiping my scrap piece with acetone and lacquer thinner (if you rub even a little too hard. Didn't take much pressure) I got the last slab in Houston apparently and I don't even know if they have gotten anymore in, so I may be in the same boat as you. I'm like you, the streaks were driving me crazy after saving and hunting down my tops for months. And even though they are gone now, it is annoying me that my top has lost some shine and doesn't look as smooth in raw light. Still debating with myself if it's worth a redo. Keep me updated! I'm very curious as to how your situation works out. Wishing you all the luck. I feel your pain 😔 Click pick and zoom in. You can see the streakiness I created.

eaw 513 like most quartz manufacturers it is basically made the same way, though any product it will depend on the quality control, after sales service and quality of the raw materials. Personally I would steer clear of anything made in china all the major manufacturers quartz products are label or printed on the reverse side of the stone, Which will indicate that they are happy to brand their products, plus it will also have where it is made on it. For an example Caesarstone will be either Israel or USA Silestone will be Spain Technistone will be Czech etc

i know you’re right, Patricia! But, I’m hoping to feel better about the two slab choices I do have & that I have seen by seeing how much their subtle veining patterns show up on the horizontal. Looking at slabs is great but since they’re displayed vertically or upright, one doesn’t really “see” how the patterns will look on the horizontal view. I was so disappointed my first choice won’t work but we absolutely don’t want a seam or loss of size in our island - so - priorities!