Hello! No I really have not noticed scratches, swirls or problems with staining. Some times I may see a little mark, but I usually use Bar Keeper's Friend to rub it out. I also sometimes use Clorox cleaner with bleach! I use a blue scotch brite sponge and wipe down with a microfiber sponge as the water seems to bead up and sit on top. I am really not very careful with them (LOL) and they still look fantastic! The only issue I have had is with some small chipping around the sink edge,,,but that has to do with the fabricator rather than the material. They left a raw edge instead of beveling or polishing out the bottom edge....and I did not know any better back then to tell them that they needed to smooth that edge out. Because the edge is not finished it seems to be more fragile...especially if it gets hit with a cast iron pot handle. :/ However, I have dropped a cast iron pot on the outside edge of that counter with no ill effects so it is a very strong material. I hope you love your counters as much as I love mine!

mtpo, we are building a townhome with an elevator! We are under roof, and mechanicals have just begun. I am fortunate to have found a builder who was willing to customize our home for accessability. The elevator option for this home was 60K which I know they are making quite a bit of money on. We've upgraded the size of the cab so it is significantly deeper so it will comfotably accommodate my hubby and another person. Fortunately, there was not an extra charge for this. The wheelchair takes up quite a bit of space . . . we measured. I was able to design the garage level so there are no steps between garage and hall to elevator. This will help a lot. We've made all doors 36" wide and expanded the size of the powder room. The main living floor, kitchen, LR, DR are all open concpet. We are doing a zero clearance shower in the bath where the tiled floor slopes to the drain and wheelchair vanity. Construction has stopped so I have no idea when the home will be complete. Yes, maybe we should start another thread . . . sorry everyone, I feel like I highjacked this one.

Dekton® is an ultra-compact surface, a new surfacing category due to a unique production process. Its mix of raw materials, exclusive press that provides great compaction, and controlled heating process, give Dekton unique properties. However, like other high-strength surfaces, it can crack depending on the force applied to it, producing chips. To guarantee a long life for Dekton®, it is important to follow the manufacturing and installation recommendations published on our website.

Funny you should write today--I logged in by chance to see if anyone else ever responded to my post. Good timing. We liked Marvin Modern windows, but they are really too modern for our house. We liked the VistaLuxe WD and Weathershield options better. Both have flat grid options inside and beveled outside, resembling the way a traditional steel window looks. We would have gone with VistaLuxe but heard at the last minute that Kolbe was sued by Sierra Pacific for infringement on the way the corners of the casements are built. Kolbe had to change the design, and we heard they did a poor job of it--rumors they have customers out there where the corners on new windows are separating. There are a lot of complaints about Weathershield on the forum because of poor seals in their glazing assemblies and overall poor build quality (I don't disagree with the build quality issues in some of their lines other than Vue). I learned that Weathershield is now using Cardinal glass for their glazing assemblies, which is the same source used by Kolbe, Marvin and other high quality manufacturers. In person, I thought the Weathershield Vue windows and patio doors were heavy, constructed well, and finished as finely as Kolbe and Marvin. As such, we went with Weathershield Vue windows. They have been ordered, but not delivered. I can update when they are installed if you like. Best of luck in making your decision.