Dekton and porcelain worktops
Dekton is a sintered stone from Cosentino, and a different kind of surface from quartz. Caesarstone Porcelain and Cosentino's Ēclos sit beside it. We supply and fit all three, and price each job individually.
- Get an estimate
- Measure and samples
- TemplatingWithin 48 hours of order confirmation
- FittingWithin 5 working days of templating
Choose a brand
Dekton and Ēclos each have their own page with every colour, grouped by tone. The full Dekton range is available.
Dekton comes in 8mm, 12mm and 20mm, and some colours also come in 4mm. Caesarstone Porcelain is 12mm thick, and some colours also come in 20mm. Both come with a square or bevelled edge.
- Dekton
- 8 mm
- 12 mm
- 20 mm
- Dekton, some colours
- 4 mm
- Caesarstone Porcelain
- 12 mm
- Caesarstone Porcelain, some colours
- 20 mm
Cosentino makes Ēclos with zero crystalline silica (traces under 1%). For questions about silica, see quartz worktops.
Quartz or Dekton
To compare the two for your kitchen, ask us to price both. See quartz worktops for the quartz brands.
- What it is
- Engineered stoneMostly crushed natural quartz bound with resin.
- Heat
- Use a trivetThe makers' warranties don't cover heat damage.
- Sealing
- Never needs sealingA sealer can void the maker's warranty.
- Outdoors
- For indoor useUnless its maker says otherwise.
- Edges
- Four edge profilesSquare, bevelled, half bullnose or full bullnose.
- Price
- Online estimateFor the whole job, VAT included.
- What it is
- Sintered stoneMade by Cosentino.
- Heat
- Made to take hot pansCosentino's warranty covers it against cracking from sudden changes in temperature.
- Sealing
- Never needs sealingA sealer can void the maker's warranty.
- Outdoors
- Indoors and outdoorsCosentino makes it for outdoor projects too.
- Edges
- Two edge profilesSquare or bevelled.
- Price
- Priced per jobWe talk it through with you.
Questions about Dekton and porcelain
Can I put a hot pan on Dekton or porcelain?
Dekton is made to take hot pans, though Cosentino still advises a mat for anything left hot for a long time, especially on its thinnest slabs, and no naked flame. Cosentino rates Ēclos for hot pans straight from the hob or oven, up to 220°C. Caesarstone Porcelain needs a trivet, as quartz does: its warranty doesn't cover heat damage.
Can I put a hot pan on Dekton or porcelain?
Dekton is made to take hot pans, though Cosentino still advises a mat for anything left hot for a long time, especially on its thinnest slabs, and no naked flame. Cosentino rates Ēclos for hot pans straight from the hob or oven, up to 220°C. Caesarstone Porcelain needs a trivet, as quartz does: its warranty doesn't cover heat damage.
Can they go outdoors?
Dekton can: Cosentino makes it for outdoor projects as well as indoor ones. Ēclos is for indoor use only. Caesarstone Porcelain is made for outdoor and indoor use.
Can they go outdoors?
Dekton can: Cosentino makes it for outdoor projects as well as indoor ones. Ēclos is for indoor use only. Caesarstone Porcelain is made for outdoor and indoor use.
Do they soak up spills, or need sealing?
Cosentino says Dekton has almost zero porosity, so spills wipe away. Dekton and Caesarstone Porcelain never need sealing, and a sealer can void the maker's warranty. Ēclos needs no sealing either. Clean them with warm water, a little washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. We give you the maker's care guide with every job.
Do they soak up spills, or need sealing?
Cosentino says Dekton has almost zero porosity, so spills wipe away. Dekton and Caesarstone Porcelain never need sealing, and a sealer can void the maker's warranty. Ēclos needs no sealing either. Clean them with warm water, a little washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. We give you the maker's care guide with every job.
Get a price for your worktop
Add your measurements and a colour to see your estimate. Prefer to talk it through? Call us.