Caesarstone Quartz 4001 Fresh Concrete is an engineered quartz worktop from the Caesarstone Concrete collection with a calm cream-white to slightly beige ground tone and a very fine, evenly porous concrete character. A high-strength engineered quartz material for kitchen worktops, vanity units, bar counters, furniture surfaces and prestige interior surfaces with a modern concrete look and the ease of care of engineered quartz.
Caesarstone Quartz 4001 Fresh Concrete is one of the most sought-after designs in the Caesarstone Concrete collection — a line that deliberately translates the look of designed exposed concrete surfaces into engineered quartz. Characteristic is a very calm cream-white ground colour tending slightly towards beige, with a fine, evenly porous mineral texture recalling smoothly ground exposed concrete or industrial render. The slab picture is almost uniform — no veins, no clouds of movement, only restrained mineral dots and gentle variations of tone that give the surface a warm, natural character without becoming obtrusive. At ROSSITTIS we carry Caesarstone 4001 Fresh Concrete for kitchen worktops, cooking islands, bar counters, vanity tops, bathroom wall claddings, splashbacks, furniture surfaces, exposed surfaces in modern interior concepts and project-specific bespoke work where a minimalist concrete look with the robustness of engineered quartz is wanted.
Caesarstone is among the world's leading manufacturers of engineered quartz worktops — founded in 1987 in Israel, with production sites in Israel, the USA and Australia. Engineered quartz materials (also known in the market as engineered quartz or quartz composite) consist of around 90 percent natural quartz aggregates, bound by high-quality polymer resins and supplemented by pigments and design additions. The Concrete collection is one of Caesarstone's most successful lines of recent years — it translates the exposed concrete look established in modern architecture into a technically high-quality, easy-care material. Fresh Concrete is the palest version within the line; related designs are Sleek Concrete, Airy Concrete, Topus Concrete and Rugged Concrete.
In everyday use, engineered quartz materials are markedly easier to care for than most natural stones: they are practically free of pores and need no impregnation. Wine, coffee, oil, tomato sauce or other strongly colouring substances practically do not penetrate and can be wiped off without difficulty. With a pale material such as Fresh Concrete that is a clear practical advantage: whereas pale natural marble or natural limestone would visibly suffer quickly from acids and colouring substances in everyday kitchen use, Fresh Concrete retains its pure cream-white surface permanently. The material is conceived exclusively for interior use; UV radiation in direct sunlight can lead to colour changes over long periods, which is why exterior use is not recommended. Very high localised heat should also be avoided — we recommend the consistent use of trivets or pan rests, because the polymer bond is sensitive to temperature.
At ROSSITTIS, Caesarstone 4001 Fresh Concrete is available as a raw slab (jumbo slab or standard slab format), as a kitchen worktop with project-specific cutting, as a cooking island element, as a bar counter, as a vanity top, as a splashback and as a wall cladding element. The factory standard finish is polished (a subtle shimmer that best brings out the calm cream-white surface and the fine porous micro-texture). Unlike the dramatic marble designs of the Supernatural collection (Empira, Noble Grey), the effect of Fresh Concrete is deliberately restrained and minimalist — the material works as a calm background surface, not as a statement stone.
Our honest assessment: Caesarstone 4001 Fresh Concrete is a very coherent choice for projects looking for a modern, minimalist concrete look with the robustness of engineered quartz — ideal for Scandinavian kitchen concepts, industrial design, pale modern bathroom installations and reduced architectural applications. Compared with genuine exposed concrete, Fresh Concrete offers clear practical advantages: acid-resistant, stain-resistant, without impregnation, with a consistently reproducible slab picture. Anyone looking for a strongly characterful material signature with individual variation should choose a more expressive design; for calm background surfaces that are flexible in planning terms, with a timeless concrete character, Fresh Concrete is a first-class choice.
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Current availability from our warehouse.
15 quartz composite slabs in stock · plus 5 blocks
Thicknesses: 3 cm · Finishes: concrete (CN) · Available as: Slabs
As an engineered quartz material, Caesarstone 4001 Fresh Concrete is markedly easier to care for than pale natural marble or natural limestone. An impregnation is not required — the material is practically free of pores and takes up virtually no liquids. Routine cleaning is done with a mild, pH-neutral cleaner or a solution of warm water with a little washing-up liquid, applied with a soft microfibre cloth or sponge. Strongly colouring substances such as red wine, coffee, oil or tomato sauce should not penetrate, but should nevertheless be taken up promptly — with a pale material, residues would stand out more visually on the surface. Avoid aggressive solvents (acetone, thinners, stubborn paint strippers), strongly alkaline deep cleaners and abrasive steel wool — they can matt or damage the polymer binder. Important: engineered quartz is sensitive to temperature. Do not set hot pots or pans straight from the oven or off the hob down on the slab without a trivet — localised heat above around 150 °C can cause visible discolouration or cracks. Caesarstone 4001 Fresh Concrete is conceived exclusively for interior use; avoid direct UV sunlight over long periods, because it can yellow the polymer components — which would become visible particularly quickly with a pale material.
Frequently asked questions
What is Caesarstone 4001 Fresh Concrete?
Fresh Concrete is an engineered quartz material from the Caesarstone Concrete collection (product code 4001). Caesarstone is one of the world's leading manufacturers of engineered quartz worktops. Fresh Concrete is distinguished by a calm cream-white to slightly beige ground colour with a fine, evenly porous concrete character and is aimed specifically at interior applications such as kitchen worktops, cooking islands, bar counters and vanity tops.
Fresh Concrete or genuine exposed concrete — which suits better?
Genuine exposed concrete has a real concrete material signature with random formwork imprints and a natural patina, but is strongly acid-sensitive, prone to staining and needs regular care. Fresh Concrete offers the concrete look in engineered quartz quality: acid-resistant, stain-resistant, without impregnation, with a reproducible slab picture. For exposed surfaces with a genuine concrete patina, exposed concrete is the first choice; for heavily used kitchen worktops with a concrete look, Fresh Concrete is markedly more practical.
Which other Concrete designs are there at Caesarstone?
The Caesarstone Concrete collection comprises several concrete designs in different tones: Fresh Concrete (cream white, the palest), Sleek Concrete (pale grey), Airy Concrete (mid-grey), Topus Concrete (a warm taupe), Rugged Concrete (dark grey-anthracite). All share the calm, minimalist concrete character, but differ in colour tone.
Is Fresh Concrete suitable for kitchen worktops?
Yes, the material is explicitly conceived for kitchen worktops. Engineered quartz is acid- and stain-resistant — wine, lemon juice, vinegar, tomato sauce or coffee leave no lasting traces. What matters is protection against very high localised heat (trivets for hot pots and pans) and avoiding aggressive solvents. With a pale material we nevertheless recommend taking up colouring substances promptly, in order to keep the flawless appearance of the surface permanently.
Can Fresh Concrete be used outdoors?
No. Caesarstone recommends the material exclusively for interior applications. Direct UV sunlight can yellow the polymer binders over longer periods — particularly quickly visible with a pale material. For exterior worktops and outdoor kitchens, UV-stable sintered materials or certain natural hard rocks are the more suitable materials.
Which finishes are available?
The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page. The Concrete collection shows the material in a matt, honed character with a fine porous micro-texture.
How do I clean Caesarstone Fresh Concrete?
Daily care with a mild, pH-neutral cleaner or warm water with washing-up liquid and a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid aggressive solvents, strongly alkaline cleaners and abrasive steel wool. An impregnation is not required. Set hot pots and pans down only with trivets. Take up colouring substances such as red wine or coffee promptly in order to keep the pale surface flawless.
What does Caesarstone® Quarz 4001 Fresh Concrete cost?
The price depends on the format, thickness, surface finish and fabrication — there is no serious flat rate per square metre. Business customers see prices once their B2B account is activated; private customers receive a complete quote through a fabricator near them.
