Composite, Dekton, ceramic or granite: what each material does well, and what to watch out for.
01Materials
Every day a worktop has to cope with heat, moisture, grease and oil. There is a choice of thickness, colour and budget: in the showroom we explain the pros and cons, and together we choose what suits the way you cook.
| Material | Heat | Scratches | Maintenance | Impermeability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | Heat-resistant, but a hot pan can leave marks | Highly resistant to scratches and wear | Easy to maintain and hygienic | So dense that bacteria can’t get in | Not stated |
| Dekton | Heat-resistant | Highly scratch- and wear-resistant | Stain-resistant | Non-porous | One of the most expensive materials |
| Ceramic | Heat-resistant | A sharp or heavy object can crack or chip it | Easy to maintain, but sensitive to corrosive substances | Not stated | Fairly expensive |
| Granite | Heat-resistant, but a sudden temperature change can crack the stone | Not stated | Needs little maintenance | Not stated | Not stated |
Quartz composite is crushed natural stone, bound with a synthetic resin such as epoxy or polyester. A composite worktop is very strong.
A mix of glass, quartz and porcelain, pressed together with a specially developed technique. The result is a very hard, ultra-compact material.
A blend of porcelain, clay, pigments and ceramic binders, fired hard and pressed. Ceramic looks like natural stone and is fully colourfast.
A natural stone, very strong and durable. Timeless, in a modern or a country kitchen.
A worktop in real stone, from the quarry.
Ask in the showroom which stone suits your kitchen.
Sintered stone: natural minerals, pressed and fired.
Ask about it in the showroom.
02Frequently asked questions
Dekton and ceramic are heat-resistant. So is granite, but a sudden change in temperature can crack the stone; the risk is small. Composite is heat-resistant, but a hot pan can leave marks or discolouration.
Composite is crushed natural stone, bound with synthetic resin. Dekton is a mix of glass, quartz and porcelain, pressed into an ultra-compact material. Both are strong and scratch-resistant. A hot pan can leave marks on composite; Dekton is heat-resistant, but one of the most expensive materials.
Granite needs little maintenance, composite is easy to look after and hygienic, and Dekton is stain-resistant and non-porous. Ceramic is easy to maintain, but sensitive to corrosive substances.
Yes. In the showroom in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde you can see and feel the samples, and we explain the pros and cons of each material.
You’re welcome during opening hours. Prefer a set time? Ask for an appointment.
Sint-Gillislaan 193, Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde. Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm.
