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Compare worktop materials and slab colours.

Compare appearance, performance and care to choose the right surface for your kitchen.

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From a slab colour to a kitchen idea.

Explore illustrated kitchen palettes, then shortlist real surfaces from our catalogue.

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01 — Engineered

Quartz

Engineered quartz offers a wide choice of colours and generally needs no sealing. Compare samples and full-slab patterns; follow the product’s guidance for heat, spills and cleaning.

Best for

Everyday kitchens

Maintenance

Minimal

Thickness

20 · 30mm

Soft whitesMarble patternsWarm neutralsDark finishes

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02 — Natural

Granite

Natural granite has unique mineral patterns. Select the actual slab and finish, confirm sealing needs, and protect the surface with chopping boards and trivets.

Best for

Keen cooks

Maintenance

Stone-specific sealing

Finishes

Polished · Honed

Star GalaxySteel GreyKashmir White

Read the granite worktop guide Browse granite colours

03 — Natural

Marble

Marble develops character with use. Acidic foods can etch it, even when sealed. Review the full slab pattern and care requirements before choosing.

Best for

Statement islands

Character

Ages gracefully

Finishes

Polished · Honed

CarraraCalacattaStatuarioArabescato

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04 — Engineered

Porcelain

Porcelain offers stone-inspired and contemporary designs. Confirm the thickness, exposed edge, supports and cut-outs for your installation.

Best for

Slim profiles, outdoor kitchens

Maintenance

Surface-specific care

Thickness

12 · 20mm

Slim profilesLarge-format slabsStone patterns

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05 — Ultra-compact

Dekton

Dekton is an ultra-compact surface by Cosentino. Compare its design-specific finish, thickness, edge details and care requirements.

Our library includes 57 colours from the 2026 range and seven older colours, subject to availability. Finishes include matt, Velvet and polished X-Gloss; formats and thicknesses vary by design.

Best for

Contemporary surface designs

Maintenance

Surface-specific care

Worktop thickness

8 · 12 · 20 · 30mm, by design

Dekton can suit kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, stairs, walls and outdoor surfaces. We confirm the product, support, fixing and slip-resistance requirements for each application.

4 mm Dekton is cladding-only. Specialist applications require a written specification and quote.

Indoor & outdoorWaterfall islandsCladding

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