Dekton
An ultra-compact surface material developed by the Cosentino Group, produced through a high-temperature, high-pressure particle sintering process. It offers resistance to high temperatures, scratching and ultraviolet light, and is used for kitchen countertops, exterior cladding and furniture surfaces.
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Dekton was developed by the Spanish Cosentino Group.
Dekton is an artificial slab made through a sintering process, with raw materials including glass, quartz, feldspar, and ceramic minerals.
The sintering technology used by Dekton can reach temperatures above 1200°C, and pressure causes the material to become almost completely densified at the microscopic level, with porosity approaching zero.
Representative products of sintered compact surfaces include Dekton, Neolith, Lapitec, and so on.
Because Dekton contains no resin-based organic binders, its heat resistance and UV resistance far exceed those of traditional quartz stone.
Dekton's brittleness means its edges may chip when subjected to strong impact, and large-size floating countertops require additional support during installation.
Vitrification allows Dekton's water absorption rate to be as low as below 0.02%.
Dekton's users and application scenarios are concentrated in high-end residential, commercial spaces and building facades, such as kitchen islands, seamless countertops and integrated wall designs.
Dekton's installation threshold is higher than ordinary countertops, requiring professional processing and precise measurement, otherwise uneven seams or chipped edges are likely to occur.
Dekton involves a trade-off between high hardness and high brittleness: the higher the degree of vitrification, the more brittle the material, and its impact resistance is weaker than metal or certain composite panels.
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Dekton was developed by the Spanish Cosentino Group.
50%UnverifiedDekton is an artificial slab made through a sintering process, with raw materials including glass, quartz, feldspar, and ceramic minerals.
50%UnverifiedThe sintering technology used by Dekton can reach temperatures above 1200°C, and pressure causes the material to become almost completely densified at the microscopic level, with porosity approaching zero.
50%UnverifiedRepresentative products of sintered compact surfaces include Dekton, Neolith, Lapitec, and so on.
50%UnverifiedBecause Dekton contains no resin-based organic binders, its heat resistance and UV resistance far exceed those of traditional quartz stone.
50%UnverifiedDekton's brittleness means its edges may chip when subjected to strong impact, and large-size floating countertops require additional support during installation.
50%UnverifiedVitrification allows Dekton's water absorption rate to be as low as below 0.02%.
50%UnverifiedDekton's users and application scenarios are concentrated in high-end residential, commercial spaces and building facades, such as kitchen islands, seamless countertops and integrated wall designs.
50%UnverifiedDekton's installation threshold is higher than ordinary countertops, requiring professional processing and precise measurement, otherwise uneven seams or chipped edges are likely to occur.
50%UnverifiedDekton involves a trade-off between high hardness and high brittleness: the higher the degree of vitrification, the more brittle the material, and its impact resistance is weaker than metal or certain composite panels.
50%UnverifiedMaterial selection decision rule: if the needs are concentrated in weather resistance, heat resistance and light colors that do not yellow, Dekton is more convincing; if the budget is limited and complex shapes are sought, quartz stone remains common.
50%UnverifiedLow porosity makes Dekton resistant to liquids and stains penetrating it, and it does not require regular sealing like natural stone, but seam adhesive and edge chips can still become entry points for stains.
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