Ceramic / porcelain slabs (also known as sintered compact surfaces or ultra compact) are made of high-density, low-porosity ceramic. Porcelain is a new material to be used as surfacing – the process combines raw materials that are found in glass, ceramic and quartz together to form a new material in both slab form and tiles. The resulting ultra-compact surface is virtually indestructible – plus, there are no harmful chemicals or resins used in the manufacturing process.

The slabs have a design printed on them before being kiln baked. This technology achieves the photographic reality of any product desired. The most popular patterns are the exotic and high-end marbles and granites which produce an expensive look for an affordable price and with optimum durability.

Dekton

Dekton employs exclusive Sinterized Particle Technology, a high tech process which represents an accelerated version of the metamorphic change that natural stone undergoes when subjected to high temperatures and pressure over thousands of years.

Sinterized particle technology synthesizes truly innovative procedures from the most advanced technology industries. This evolution represents a technological and industrial leap capable of generating a new process, a revolutionary material and a leading product. Electronic microscopy allows us to fully appreciate the material’s zero porosity, a consequence of the sinterization and ultra-compaction process exclusive to Dekton.

This zero porosity and lack of the micro-defects that cause tension or weak spots mark the difference as far as Dekton is concerned.