Cosentino Worktops: Silestone and Dekton
Cosentino is one of the world’s leading surface manufacturers, best known for two brands we supply and fit: Silestone, its flagship engineered quartz, and Dekton, its ultra-durable sintered stone. Explore both ranges below, or get an instant quote for your kitchen.
Explore the Cosentino ranges we supply
We carry Cosentino’s two headline surfaces. Browse them below and price your kitchen online.
Why Cosentino?
Cosentino is a global surfaces leader whose materials are specified in kitchens worldwide. For UK homeowners two of its brands stand out, and we supply and fit both.
Two complementary surfaces
Silestone for the widest choice of quartz colours and marble looks, Dekton for the toughest, most heat-resistant sintered stone.
Quality and warranties
Cosentino backs its surfaces with strong manufacturer warranties and a reputation built over decades.
Low-silica innovation
Silestone’s HybriQ technology significantly reduces crystalline silica content compared with traditional quartz.
Sustainability
Cosentino has invested heavily in recycled materials, water and renewable energy across its manufacturing.
Silestone and Dekton, side by side
Silestone is engineered quartz: crushed natural quartz bound with resin, non-porous and available in a huge palette including realistic marble looks. Like all quartz it is heat-resistant but not heatproof, so use a trivet. Dekton is sintered stone, made by compacting natural minerals under extreme heat and pressure with no resin, which makes it exceptionally heat, scratch and UV resistant and suitable for outdoor kitchens. Both are non-porous and never need sealing.
Silestone vs Dekton
| Feature | Silestone (quartz) | Dekton (sintered) |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Engineered quartz with resin | Sintered minerals, no resin |
| Heat | Heat-resistant, use a trivet | Highly heat-resistant |
| Outdoors and UV | Best kept indoors | UV-stable, outdoor-ready |
| Finishes | Wide colour and marble looks | Stone, concrete and metal looks |
| Best for | Most indoor kitchens | Busy and outdoor kitchens |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We supply and fit Cosentino’s two main surfaces: Silestone quartz and Dekton sintered stone. Browse either range above and get an instant quote.
Silestone is engineered quartz with a wide colour range, ideal for most indoor kitchens. Dekton is sintered stone, far more heat and UV resistant, which makes it the better choice for serious cooks and outdoor kitchens.
Silestone’s HybriQ technology significantly lowers the crystalline silica content compared with traditional quartz. See our low-silica worktops guide for more on why this matters.
Yes. Dekton is UV-stable and weatherproof, so it will not fade in sunlight, which makes it one of the best surfaces for an outdoor kitchen.
For most indoor kitchens and the widest colour choice, Silestone. For maximum durability, heat resistance or an outdoor kitchen, Dekton. We are happy to advise based on your kitchen.