{"id":9025,"date":"2018-10-18T08:36:07","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T08:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dfi-geisler.com\/?page_id=9025"},"modified":"2025-07-10T10:49:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:49:31","slug":"kompositsten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dfi-geisler.com\/en\/kompositsten\/","title":{"rendered":"Composite"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Composite<\/h2>\n

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A great choice<\/strong> if you want the best of both worlds. Composite makes a beautiful worktop. It is made of at least 90% quartz minerals and, aesthetically, has the look of a genuine natural product.<\/h5>\n
Pulverised granite is mixed with an artificial resin adhesive and cast in moulds. Contrary to natural stone, the surface is completely sealed, preventing fats and other substances from penetrating the material and causing stains. In other words, you get the exclusive look of natural stone and innovation\u2019s effective product features, in one worktop.<\/h5>\n

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What is composite?<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]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.<\/p>\n

DFI-Geisler sells composites produced by Europe\u2019s 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\u00ae.<\/p>\n

Read more about composite board in general and about Cosentino\u2019s composite in particular at silestone.com<\/a>. You will find plenty of inspiration here.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”9027″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row first_background_type=”gradient” first_background_gradient=”rgba(0,57,158,0.69)||#587d9b||0;100||84||linear” css=”.vc_custom_1534410451584{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Product features<\/h4>\n

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*Minor repairs such as edge damage can be carried out by a trained professional.<\/p>\n

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Compare products<\/h4>\n

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Thicknesses<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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\u2019s solid look providing a fascinating contrast to the thickness of the composite.<\/p>\n

\u2022 12 mm<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 20 mm<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Daily use<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Design details<\/h4>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Although composite worktops are cast in moulds, they are processed afterwards in exactly the same way \u2013 and with the same machines \u2013 as our other stone surfaces. This means you can also choose from various edge profiles, just like with natural stone.<\/p>\n

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Colours and textures<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]he range of composite stone includes nearly 90 colour variants \u2013 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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”SEE OUR WHOLE RANGE OF COMPOSITE AND SILESTONE\u00ae WORKTOPS” color=”success” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dfi-geisler.com%2Fkompositsten-sortiment%2F|target:_blank”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8833″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1534410467435{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”25981″ img_size=”290×425″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https:\/\/www.dfi-geisler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Quality-description-of-Fusion-composite-stone-_EN.pdf”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Quality description of Fusion composite stone<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This quality description defines when irregularities in Fusion composite stone are grounds for complaint.<\/p>\n

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Sinks<\/h4>\n

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Fitting the sink<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]There are four different ways of fitting a sink in your composite worktop. If you choose a Silestone\u00ae 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.<\/p>\n

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Flush-mount<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sink is at the same level as the worktop and the join between the two is filled with silicone.<\/p>\n

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Undermilled<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sink is fitted so that half of the cross-section of the worktop is visible.<\/p>\n

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Undermount<\/strong><\/p>\n

The entire cross-section of the worktop is visible around the sink.<\/p>\n

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Unified<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both sink and worktop are cut at an angle and joined together – making the sink an integrated part of the worktop.<\/p>\n

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