What is composite?

Composite is both a natural and a man-made material. It consists of at least 90% quartz, which is pulverised and mixed with a laboratory-designed resin adhesive and, in some cases, pigments. When the compound is heated and compressed into a mould, the resulting product is extremely hard with a completely sealed surface.

DFI-Geisler sells composites produced by Europe’s leading manufacturers, including Spanish Cosentino. They were the first to develop the material in 1990 and, today, they market their product under the name of Silestone®.

Read more about composite board in general and about Cosentino’s composite in particular at silestone.com. You will find plenty of inspiration here.

Product features

*Minor repairs such as edge damage can be carried out by a trained professional.

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Thicknesses

Composite is available in three thicknesses. And because this is a moulded material, it is possible to manufacture worktops as thin as 12 mm. This opens up potential for a range of unique kitchen designs, with the material’s solid look providing a fascinating contrast to the thickness of the composite.

• 12 mm

• 20 mm

• 30 mm

Daily use

The dense surface makes the composite stone worktop quick and easy to clean with a soft, wrung-out cloth. Spill can be wiped away effortlessly, without concern for stains or hygiene. Even greasy substances like butter and margarine won’t penetrate or leave marks. The surface feels cooler than, for example, laminate or solid wood, as the material conducts heat away from the skin more effectively. This makes it particularly well suited for baking, as dough releases easily.

As with all other materials, we recommend using trivets and table mats for hot dishes and pans. Extreme heat may cause discolouration to the surface of the composite. And this cannot be removed.

Design details

Composite worktops are available with a variety of surface finishes, each offering a unique look. Some are polished to a glossy, smooth finish, while others have a matt, honed surface for a more natural appearance. There are also finishes such as brushed, suede and vulcano. However, not all surface types are available for every composite stone.

Although composite worktops are cast in moulds, they are processed afterwards in exactly the same way – and with the same machines – as our other stone surfaces. This means you can also choose from various edge profiles, just like with natural stone.

Colours and textures

he range of composite stone includes nearly 90 colour variants – from soft, natural shades to more distinctive tones that suit both classic and modern kitchen designs. DFI-Geisler keeps a wide selection of the most popular colours in stock, while other variants can be ordered with slightly longer delivery times.

Quality description of Fusion composite stone

This quality description defines when irregularities in Fusion composite stone are grounds for complaint.

Due to the manufacturing process, a few irregularities may occur which are highlighted here.

Sinks

Fitting the sink

There are four different ways of fitting a sink in your composite worktop. If you choose a Silestone® surface, solid-cast, polished sinks are available in some of the most popular colours and you can select a sink in the same material as the worktop, with no rim between worktop and sink.