Have a look at a beautiful contemporary, modern kitchen we recently fitted with a DEKTON countertop. Dekton is making waves in kitchen interiors due to its hardworking and clever composition and great selection of available colours and designs.

WHAT IS DEKTON?

“It’s made of a combination of quartz, porcelain, and glass. Described as a hybrid of the best materials in the market for surfacing, It’s a new product category. There are similar products from an aesthetic sense but nothing like it from composition. The look and feel is unique. ” says Lorenzo Marquez, vice president of marketing for Cosentino North America, the manufacturer.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?

*High UV Resistance

Dekton is highly resistant to ultra violet (UV) light and will not fade or degrade over time making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor applications.

*Highly Scratch-resistant

Dekton is the most scratch resistant surface on the market and while the slip of a knife won’t damage Dekton, cutting boards are still recommended to protect your household utensils.

*Resistant to stains

While other surfaces are stain resistant, Dekton is completely Stain Proof. Even the most stubborn stains like wine, coffee, markers and rust can easily be removed from the surface. Since Dekton has extremely low porosity and contains no resins, it is chemically resistant. Drips or splashes of common household chemicals like bleach, drain cleaners or oven degreasers won’t harm Dekton.

*High Resistance to fire and heat

Dekton withstands high temperatures without burning, scorching or cracking. Hot Pots and Appliances like Crock Pots can be placed directly on the surface with no worry of damage.

*Resistant to abrasion

Dekton is even more resistant to abrasion than granite making it the ideal surface for commercial applications and high traffic areas such as flooring. While other surfaces show wear over time, Dekton’s finish will last for the life of the product and never needs to be re-surfaced or re-finished.

*Resistant to ice & thawing

Dekton’s low coefficient of thermal expansion makes it Thermal Shock proof from both extreme heat and extreme cold. It’s natural resistance to ice and thawing makes it perfect for use in even the coldest environments.

What is Silestone ?

Silestone is a compound made up of 90% natural quartz, which make it extraordinarily hard and resilient. It is an excellent surface for kitchen worktops, bathrooms, floors and wall cladding using the minimum number of joints. An excellent choice for a long lasting finish to complete your home kitchen.  We recently used the Blanco Capri on this beautiful kitchen, creating an elegant, timeless finish.