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What is Replacing Engineered Stone?

26/11/2024

As awareness grows around the health risks associated with crystalline silica in traditional engineered stone, the industry is shifting towards safer alternatives for benchtops and surfaces. At Caesarstone®, we’re leading this transition by offering advanced, safe options that don’t compromise on quality or style.
As industry leaders, we see the future in innovative engineered stone replacements, like our Mineral Crystalline Silica-Free and Porcelain collections. These surfaces offer the same durability and beauty as traditional materials but with enhanced safety and environmental benefits, setting a new standard for modern benchtops in Australia.

White, beige benchtop in a minimalist modern kitchen

Caesarstone Porcelain 502 Sleet™

Caesarstone® Mineral surfaces offer a groundbreaking engineered stone alternative, that addresses health concerns and eliminates crystalline silica. Our priority is to ensure a safer working environment for fabricators and peace of mind for homeowners.

We have developed an innovative technology that combines a unique formulation of natural minerals, and innovative recycled materials such as glass, delivering more advanced, sustainable solutions. This breakthrough technique upholds our product’s remarkable strength, versatility, and aesthetics that Caesarstone® is renowned for.

Dark grey benchtop in a moody modern kitchen with timber panelling

Caesarstone Mineral CSF Rugged Concrete™

Despite this innovation, we haven’t compromised on durability or beauty. These benchtop surfaces are designed to resist scratches, stains, and heat, making them a reliable choice for kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and more. With an extensive range of diverse colours and designs, Caesarstone Mineral™ Surfaces offer the look of natural stones whilst prioritising health and safety, making them a responsible and thoughtful choice.

Discover our most popular colours, now crafted in a new Crystalline Silica-Free blend.

Alternatively, our Porcelain surfaces bring a new level of versatility and resilience to surface solutions. Engineered to thrive in extreme conditions, they are ideal for both indoor benchtops and outdoor kitchen settings, effortlessly withstanding intense heat and harsh UV exposure.

Sustainably sourced Caesarstone® Porcelain is made from a blend of natural raw minerals and various mineral oxides. These mineral oxides allow for a wide variety of colours that mimic the appearance of natural stone. When fused at ultra-high temperatures and under intense pressure, we’re left with a high-performance, resilient surface material.

Dark, black benchtop in an outdoor modern kitchen

Caesarstone Porcelain Smokestone™

The dense, non-porous composition provides exceptional resistance to stains, scratches, and daily wear and tear, ensuring a flawless, pristine look for years to come. With a collection inspired by natural elements, this collection offers designers and homeowners the flexibility to create spaces that are both beautiful and practical.

Explore the 2024 Porcelain range and order your free sample.

With traditional engineered stone on its way out, the future of kitchen benchtops in Australia is brighter and safer than ever. We’re proud to lead the industry with our innovative, sustainable surface solutions, ensuring that homeowners and designers have access to beautiful, practical, and health-conscious materials for modern living.

To learn more about these revolutionary blends, visit your nearest Caesarstone showroom.