Dekton vs Quartz worktops?
Discussion
The Mrs and I had always assumed we'd be going for quartz (using DIY Kitchens) but we've had a look at the Dekton range, and there's one colour that looks exactly what we want, whereas quartz doesn't seem to have something as good.
Price is a pretty big jump from quartz to Dekton.....anyone out there advise for/against going with the pricier option? Is it all round a better product?
Price is a pretty big jump from quartz to Dekton.....anyone out there advise for/against going with the pricier option? Is it all round a better product?
alex732 said:
We have Dekton on our island, worktops and splashback. Very happy - no marks so far...even saffron washes away. Pans from cooker and dishes from oven straight onto worktop no issues
Good to know, thank you. Is it obvious as soon as you see it why it's more expensive, if you know what I mean? Hopefully you can tell it's clearly a cut above the rest?
UTH said:
LaurasOtherHalf said:
You need to be careful on what pattern it has in my opinion, as if it has a noticeable grain it looks rubbish when you can see it doesn't go through it.
We've ordered samples but this is what it looks like online:
Re the above picture, if that is what kind of finish you are after it looks kind of similar to Calacatta gold. If you have the opportunity to go to a wholesaler and see an entire slab, it really does so much more than those little samples they send out. I just got my kitchen from DIY Kitchens (but decided to use a local quartz fitter for price reasons and also more confidence in the templating and fitting process, maybe irrelevant but thought I'd mention) and I recently went to bloom stones to see an entire slab of what I wanted. Calacatta gold is out of my price range but the whole slab really did look special to my eyes. Not sure if you've already seen it, maybe it's not quite right. If I could afford dekton I'd go dekton, but alas I can't and I think quartz is pretty much good enough for me with some minor inconveniences (heat resistance) vs dekton from what I understand.
To be honest, I would (and have) gone for the cheapest option available if you just want the appearance of granite or quartz etc. Formica's Aria is a really good product and very cost effective;
https://www.formica.com/en-gb/products/axcoltwt
About £500 a sheet and you can cut it, route it and finish it yourself on site
https://www.formica.com/en-gb/products/axcoltwt
About £500 a sheet and you can cut it, route it and finish it yourself on site
Edited by LaurasOtherHalf on Monday 25th January 14:43
Worth doing the research on Dekton, I must admit to not looking into it in detail so this may not reflect fairly on it, but did see this which poses some questions on it's impact durability compared to quartz/granite, and unlike quartz it's apparently difficult to repair
https://youtu.be/7NgQoE_uhRs
https://youtu.be/7NgQoE_uhRs
I've got a Dekton worktop planned.
One of Dekton's selling points is that it comes in massive slabs so you aren't limited to 600mm widths of worktop.
We had a small sample delivered last week and it isn't smooth to the touch like I imagine Quartz is - there's a definite texture which you may or may not like. Or it might just be the Trillium colour we're going for.
One of Dekton's selling points is that it comes in massive slabs so you aren't limited to 600mm widths of worktop.
We had a small sample delivered last week and it isn't smooth to the touch like I imagine Quartz is - there's a definite texture which you may or may not like. Or it might just be the Trillium colour we're going for.
LocoBlade said:
Worth doing the research on Dekton, I must admit to not looking into it in detail so this may not reflect fairly on it, but did see this which poses some questions on it's impact durability compared to quartz/granite, and unlike quartz it's apparently difficult to repair
https://youtu.be/7NgQoE_uhRs
Hmmm yes my limited reading has found some saying about the cracking likelihood. https://youtu.be/7NgQoE_uhRs
Manmade Quartz -
Not heat resistant, you can stain them despite what the manufacturers state. They aren't all the same and are are quite brand sensitive.
SIlestone is probably the best known (it's a Cosentino Brand). If the face of the quartz is damaged it is incredibly difficult to refinish in situ. Use the wrong chemical on it - like oven cleaner, it can melt the surface. Can be cut and polished with hand tools, in fact it can easily be installed by a Carpenter if he's half sensible. Howdens supply it in blank lengths. It is also available in large slabs like Dekton.
Dekton (also by Cosentino) is classed as an Ultra compact material. It's pretty similar to a solid slab of vitrified porcelain or ceramic. It will be far more durable than quartz, it will also be more expensive to buy and is almost impossible to process with hand tools. It'll require CNC equipment or waterjet cutting. It will be far more robust and is not sensitive to heat or chemicals.
Very different products at different price points.
Not heat resistant, you can stain them despite what the manufacturers state. They aren't all the same and are are quite brand sensitive.
SIlestone is probably the best known (it's a Cosentino Brand). If the face of the quartz is damaged it is incredibly difficult to refinish in situ. Use the wrong chemical on it - like oven cleaner, it can melt the surface. Can be cut and polished with hand tools, in fact it can easily be installed by a Carpenter if he's half sensible. Howdens supply it in blank lengths. It is also available in large slabs like Dekton.
Dekton (also by Cosentino) is classed as an Ultra compact material. It's pretty similar to a solid slab of vitrified porcelain or ceramic. It will be far more durable than quartz, it will also be more expensive to buy and is almost impossible to process with hand tools. It'll require CNC equipment or waterjet cutting. It will be far more robust and is not sensitive to heat or chemicals.
Very different products at different price points.
LocoBlade said:
Worth doing the research on Dekton, I must admit to not looking into it in detail so this may not reflect fairly on it, but did see this which poses some questions on it's impact durability compared to quartz/granite, and unlike quartz it's apparently difficult to repair
https://youtu.be/7NgQoE_uhRs
Some of the slabs can have an inherent tension in them that is generated during production. If this occurs, they generally crack during cutting/processing. Which then isn't the customers problem.https://youtu.be/7NgQoE_uhRs
The reality is, for day to day use it's far more durable than Quartz, unless of course you're planning on dropping stainless steel balls in them.
Jeremy-75qq8 said:
We looked at it. The issue was it is thin and the apparent bulk is made up by mitre joins that build a “box” that makes it look thick.
This put the price up
It's available in a number of thicknesses, the company you spoke with must have chosen this fabrication technique.This put the price up
Dekton edge is not completely plain, but is much less patterned than top. This is different depending on the colour you choose so worth bearing in mind.
Comes in several thicknesses so we have splashback different to worktops. We wanted industrial look so it's perfect but does require specialist fitter. It's clear it's not granite but that's what we wanted
Comes in large sections - our island is almost 3m long and no joins. This was a big factor in our choice
Comes in several thicknesses so we have splashback different to worktops. We wanted industrial look so it's perfect but does require specialist fitter. It's clear it's not granite but that's what we wanted
Comes in large sections - our island is almost 3m long and no joins. This was a big factor in our choice
I must admit, I love traipsing around KBB every couple of years looking at all the new options but when push comes to shove I don’t think granite can be beaten.
When it came to my own that’s what we went with.
I think it’s 1200x 2850 with the mitred return, but outs for hob, tap and font and a flip top socket.
Can’t remember how much but under £3k and that’s not exactly mate’s rates. Black Beauty by Consentino Sensa in caressed finish.
When it came to my own that’s what we went with.
I think it’s 1200x 2850 with the mitred return, but outs for hob, tap and font and a flip top socket.
Can’t remember how much but under £3k and that’s not exactly mate’s rates. Black Beauty by Consentino Sensa in caressed finish.
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