Vicostone — Quartz Surface (Vietnam)
Breton technology at Asian pricing — and it's not a catch
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Vicostone is a quartz surface by VICOSTONE JSC (Vietnam). Founded in 2002 with Breton S.p.A. (Italy) license. Composition: 93% natural quartz + 7% polyester resin. Thickness: 20 and 30 mm. Slab: 120" × 57". Mohs: 7. Exported to 40+ countries. 100+ designs: classic, marble, concrete. Certifications: NSF/ANSI 51, Greenguard Gold, ISO 9001/14001. Price: 30–40% below Caesarstone with comparable quality (same Breton technology). Leading mid-segment competitor.
TECHNICAL PASSPORT
Reception Space uses Vicostone on 20% of budget quartz projects: when 'honest quartz' (93/7, Breton) is needed without brand premium. Vicostone vs Caesarstone: same technology (Breton Bretonstone), different price (–30–40%). Vicostone vs Chinese quartz: higher quality control (ISO 9001, Greenguard), color consistency between batches. Applications: countertops (80%), windowsills (10%), walls (10%). Limitations: fewer designs (100 vs Caesarstone 150+), less recognized brand, Vietnam logistics (3–4 weeks).
Varieties & Types
Vicostone Marble (Marble Designs)
$$$Series: Statuario, Calacatta, Venatino
Realistic marble imitation: Calacatta (BQ8270 Calacatta Classico), Statuario (BQ8628), Venatino (BQ8660). Multi-layer veining with depth effect. For kitchens, bathrooms, reception desks. 60% of sales. Bestseller: BQ8270.
Vicostone Concrete
$$$Series: Concreto, Urban
Microcement and industrial concrete imitation. Matte texture. For loft interiors, modern kitchens. Neutral grey tones. Tactile: soft, velvety (Honed finish).
Vicostone Classic (Granite)
$$Series: Crystal, Diamond, Pepper
Classic designs: solids (Crystal White/Black), particulate (Diamond, Pepper). For commercial projects, HoReCa. Particles camouflage scratches. Most affordable designs.
Vicostone Natural (Natural Stone)
$$$Series: Travertine, Limestone, Onyx
Travertine, limestone, onyx imitation. Warm tones: beige, cream, sand. For classic interiors, Mediterranean style. Polished or matte texture.
Advantages
- ✓Price — 30–40% cheaper than Caesarstone/Silestone with same Breton technology. Best value in quartz
- ✓Breton technology — licensed Italian tech: 1,450 psi + vibro-vacuum. Same as Caesarstone, Silestone
- ✓Mohs 7 — knife-proof (like all 93/7 quartz). Pencil: 9H. Harder than granite
- ✓Non-porous — < 0.05%: no sealer needed. NSF/ANSI 51: food contact certified
- ✓100+ designs — Marble Collection competes with Caesarstone/Silestone in marble realism
- ✓40+ country export — proven supplier: Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Russia
Limitations
- ⚠Brand — less recognized than Caesarstone (since 1987), Silestone (since 1990): harder to 'sell' to luxury clients
- ⚠Designs — 100 vs Caesarstone 150+ vs Cambria 200+: fewer exclusive patterns
- ⚠Logistics — from Vietnam: 3–4 weeks (vs Caesarstone: local warehouses). Special order: up to 6 weeks
- ⚠Format — 120" × 57" (standard): no jumbo slabs like Cambria (65.5"×132")
- ⚠Heat — up to 300°F (resin): trivets recommended. Same as all quartz
- ⚠Perception — 'Vietnam = cheap': client bias. Yet: Breton technology = Italian engineering
Applications
Countertops — 80% of applications. Kitchens, bathrooms, labs. Mohs 7: knife without board OK.
Windowsills — 20 mm: lightweight, durable, UV-stable. For residential developments (volume discounts).
Bar counters — Marble Collection: 'marble without marble' for HoReCa. 30% savings.
Wall panels — kitchen backsplashes: 20 mm. Resistant to grease, steam, cleaners.
Reception desks — Calacatta Classico: luxury look at mid-budget. Offices, clinics.
Commercial projects — HoReCa, retail, medical: NSF + volume discounts = solid economics.
Pricing & Economics
Pricing Factors
- ·Design — Classic: base. Marble Collection: +25–30%. Natural: +15–20%
- ·Thickness — 20 mm: base. 30 mm: +35–45%
- ·Edge — straight: included. Rounded: +$3.60/lin ft. Waterfall: +$60/lin ft
- ·Volume — > 100 sq ft: 10–15% discount. > 500 sq ft (series): up to 25%
- ·Logistics — local stock: base. Order from Vietnam: 3–4 weeks, no markup (with volume)
Care & Longevity
Daily Care
Soft cloth + soapy water or mild cleaner. No sealer needed.
What to Avoid
Strong alkalis (pH > 12). Steel wool. Hot items without trivet. Acetone > 5 min.
Periodic Maintenance
Polished: polishing compound every 1–2 years (optional). Honed: zero maintenance.
Professional Care
Chip: epoxy fill: from $24. Section replacement: from slab cost + installation.
Expert Reviews
Average Rating · 5 expert reviews
«12 years: Caesarstone, Silestone, Vicostone, Chinese quartz. Vicostone: best quartz in mid-segment. Breton quality (cutting, polishing — same as Caesarstone), price 35% lower. Calacatta Classico: 80% match with Caesarstone 5031 Statuario Maximus. Problem: brand doesn't 'sound' premium (Vietnamese vs Israeli). But the material is honest.»
«Vicostone for mid-segment kitchens: 40% of my projects. Marble Collection: clients want 'marble without maintenance' but budget won't allow Caesarstone. Vicostone: the solution. Calacatta Classico: beautiful, no complaints. Downside: not all designs in stock — sometimes 3–4 week wait. For 'need it fast': can be an issue.»
«500 apartments × kitchen countertop + windowsills = 21,500 sq ft Vicostone Classic (white particulate). Price: 35% below Caesarstone. At volume > 5,000 sq ft: additional 20% discount. Quality: zero complaints in 3 years (3 residential complexes). Color consistency between batches: ΔE < 1 — visually identical. For developers — ideal material.»
«Vicostone Calacatta (20 mm) countertop: 3 years, family of 3. Beautiful — really looks like marble. Knife: zero scratches (husband cuts directly on surface). Coffee: didn't absorb. Downside: small chip on corner (hit with pot). Epoxy fill visible on close inspection. For this price: good material.»
«Vicostone for HoReCa: 30% of projects. NSF certificate present, price works. Bar counters: Marble Collection — clients see 'marble,' budget stays mid-range. Over 5 years: 25+ restaurants, 2 minor chips (high traffic). For fine dining: I'd take Caesarstone (brand). For café/bistro: Vicostone is perfect.»
Frequently Asked Questions
Same technology (Breton), same composition (93/7). Differences: 1) Price: Vicostone 30–40% cheaper. 2) Brand: Caesarstone (since 1987, Israel) — premium. Vicostone (since 2002, Vietnam) — mid-segment. 3) Designs: Caesarstone 150+, Vicostone 100+. 4) Logistics: Caesarstone has local warehouses. Vicostone — partial. For budget: Vicostone. For brand: Caesarstone.
Breton S.p.A. (Italy, since 1963) — inventor of quartz surface technology. Process: quartz aggregate + resin → vibro-compression at 1,450 psi → vacuum → polymerization. Licensees: Caesarstone, Silestone, Cambria, Vicostone, HanStone and others. All 'genuine' 93/7 quartz is made on Breton equipment. Vicostone licensed since 2002.
No — Vietnam ≠ China. Vicostone JSC: single factory in Phú Vinh (Vietnam), ISO 9001/14001, Greenguard Gold, NSF. Chinese quartz: hundreds of factories, varying quality, often uncertified, inconsistent color between batches. Vicostone: color calibration ΔE < 1 between batches. Exported to 40+ countries (Australia, Canada, EU).
Ideal: Mohs 7 (knives won't scratch), non-porous (coffee/wine won't absorb), NSF (food contact). Marble Collection (Calacatta Classico): 'marble without maintenance.' For daily cooking: excellent surface. Trivets for hot items — only requirement.
10-year warranty (with certified installation). Covers: material defects, delamination. Does NOT cover: mechanical damage, thermal shock, improper installation. Some regions: 15 years (Australia, New Zealand). Standard regions: 10 years through distributor.
Countertop 10 lin ft (20 mm, Classic): $1,300–1,700. Marble Collection: $1,600–2,400. Compare: Caesarstone: $1,800–3,000. Silestone: $1,700–2,800. Savings: $500–1,000 per project. With identical properties.
Yes — non-porous (< 0.05%), won't absorb soap/shampoo, no sealer needed. Countertop + vanity shelf: unified design. Honed finish: anti-slip. For hotels: serial production (volume discounts).
Single factory: Phú Vinh Industrial Park, Phú Thọ Province, Vietnam. Area: 1.3M sq ft. Capacity: 3.5M sq m/year (one of world's largest). Equipment: Breton (Italy). Raw materials: Vietnamese quartz (one of SE Asia's largest deposits) + imported resins. Controls: ISO 9001, ISO 14001.
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