We are in the market for a countertop (remodel). I am looking at quartz, granite and Dekton. I feel there is not enough longevity with Dekton based on reviews I read to see how it has been holding up over time. We currently have a dark colored granite that hasn’t been well maintained (prior owners) but has held up decent over past 20+ years. However, do see discoloration near cooktop and sink. I am wondering how Pental and Cambria quartz have worked out for you over time? I was told by one of the fabricators that Cambria has good marketing but hard to work with! One person’s story? They do have good color choices though. We do use spices and cook multiple times a day. Any suggestions and tips will be great. Thank you! btw, how’s Dekton working for anyone who has had it for a few years? Mahalo!

@Beth Would you mind posting photos of your completed kitchen? The marble slab photo you posted above in this thread is GORGEOUS! I’ve been a “stalker” on Houzz now for awhile - you give some of the best advice I’ve read on here - especially when someone desperately needs help trying to pull elements together (many times bc some element has not turned out to be exactly what the person was expecting - and he/she is GREATLY disappointed). You consistently present great ideas - and, obviously, spend a lot of time helping people out. You are my favorite contributor! I’ve been a “stalker” on Houzz now for awhile - you give some of the best advice I’ve read on here - especially when someone desperately needs help trying to pull elements together (many times bc some element has not turned out to be exactly what the person was expecting - and he/she is GREATLY disappointed). You consistently present great ideas - and, obviously to spend a lot of time helping people out. You are my favorite contributor!!

Make sure you only use the products that silestone recommend for the eternal range. ONLY! If you are unsure, please ring them directly. All whites will show stains, but using the correct cleaning products will with a simple spray will remove these effort free.

I am a fabricator. There are a LOT of quartz suppliers today and most (if not all) have colors like you mentioned. The fabricator has a very broad range of pricing to pick from these suppliers. There is some regional variation in pricing so the only way to get the best value is to shop among at least a few different fabricators. Some fabricators charge much more for fabrication than others so the same material from two fabricators in the same area could vary by a wide margin even if the material cost to the fabricator is the same. That said, the fabricator is a more important variable with respect to your overall satisfaction than the material so it's worth the effort to research the performance and fabrication quality of the fabricators. Silestone and Cambria have the highest material cost in most areas of the country so I generally offer my customers an alternative that is often at a much lower installed cost. IMHO the only time SIlestone or Cambria are worth the substantial cost premium is when they have a color that is particularly suited to your decorating scheme. Given the vast array of selections with a "marble-like white/warmer gray" look it is almost certain an option is available that doesn't have the price premium typically associated with those manufacturers. Good luck with your project.