Let's face it, the options available for kitchen countertops are numerous. There is a plethora of materials and no shortage of color options. It seems that every maker of hard countertops has a nearly endless selection from which to choose. With so many choices, why go with DEKTON®? Good question. In this document, we will cover five reasons you should give serious consideration to selecting DEKTON® for you surface.
Reason 1 - It is One Piece
DEKTON® is an ultracompact and is the same material through the body. Other materials like porcelain have a glazed coating on the surface and a solid layer behind it. In other words, the entire slab has the same properties all the way through the entire slab.
This construction feature means that DEKTON® surfaces offer better design characteristics in the following areas:
Design
Thermal
Mechanical
Why is that so desirable? because it means that it is very resistant to stain causing liquids, heat damage, and impact damage.
Reason 2 - Cost Effective
DEKTON® also helps you to save money. How so? Since it is available in 5 different thicknesses, you have a variety of options. Slabs are availabele in the following thicknesses:
.4cm
.8cm
1.2cm
2cm
3cm
Not only does this allow for varying budgets, but it also cuts down on material. Since there are 2cm & 3cm options, there is no ned to miter the edges to get the same look compared with porcelain surfaces.
Reason 3 - Easy Maintenance
DEKTON® needs minimal maintenance and this is big win for you in the way of both time and money. Because it is non-porous, DEKTON® does not absorb liquids that can stain or discolor the surface. However, it does come in a variety of appearances that look like and feel like the more maintenance intensive natural sotne products.
The minimal prosity also afoords you the opportunity to use virtually any cleanser on the surface; even cleaners that would not be usable on natural stone surfaces.
Reason 4 - Innovation & Beauty
DEKTON® is available in a variety of colors, finishes, and patterns. With a wide selection of colors and visual textures, this revolutionary material offers more than just an easy-to-maintain, cost-effective, durable material. Rather, it offers designers and architects the ability to create innovative and eye-catching projects.
Reason 5 - 25 Year Warranty
DEKTON® is such an outstanding choice, that the company Cosentino offers a 25 year warranty on it. Additionally, the warranty is transferable. Thus highlighting the confidence that the maker has in the material.
Not only is DEKTON® a smart investment, it is also a protected investment.
There you have it. Five reasons to select DEKTON® from Cosentino. And don't forget, if you choose DEKTON® for your surface, be sure your fabricator uses the best DEKTON® adhesive too!
