The most durable worktop material available — sintered ceramic combines the beauty of natural stone with modern engineering, delivering surfaces that can handle virtually anything a kitchen, bathroom or outdoor space can throw at them.
Request a Quote Call 0191 258 1540Ceramic — often called sintered stone — is a relatively new arrival in the worktop world, but it's quickly become the go-to for contemporary kitchens and outdoor spaces. Made by pressing a blend of natural clay, quartz and feldspar under enormous heat and pressure, the finished material is denser, harder and more resistant than virtually anything else you can put on a worktop.
It's also available in formats you simply can't achieve with natural stone — ultra-thin 6mm and 8mm slabs for sleek minimalist kitchens, large-format sheets for seamless splashbacks and feature walls, and full UV stability for outdoor BBQ islands. The trade-off is that fabrication requires specialist equipment and a steady hand, which is where our twenty years of stone experience earns its keep.
Put hot pans straight down — no trivet needed.
Ideal for outdoor kitchens — no fading or yellowing.
Bleach, solvents, acids — all shrug off without damage.
Harder than granite — won't mark from daily use.
Modern ceramic manufacturing can replicate almost any surface finish — stone, concrete, metal, even timber. These are the looks we see most often in North East kitchens.
The dramatic veining of Calacatta or Statuario, but with far greater durability and no sensitivity to acids. Perfect for statement islands and full-height splashbacks in contemporary kitchens.
Raw, honest surfaces in soft greys and muted tones — the signature look of high-end modern kitchens. Works beautifully with handleless cabinetry and minimalist schemes.
Deep blacks, crisp whites, warm neutrals. A clean, contemporary surface that lets the kitchen design take centre stage — particularly popular in 6mm and 8mm formats.
Ceramic's combination of UV stability, heat resistance and chemical resistance makes it the go-to choice for challenging applications.
Worktops, islands and full-height splashbacks.
BBQ islands, garden bars, outdoor kitchens.
Feature cladding in living spaces and hallways.
Dining and coffee tables with dramatic presence.
Everything you need to know before choosing sintered stone for your project.
We work with the innovators of this category — Dekton by Cosentino, Techlam by Levantina, Uniceramica by Brachot, and Caesarstone Porcelain — giving you the full breadth of modern ceramic options.
What customers ask most often about sintered stone worktops.
Ceramic — also called sintered stone — is a modern surface material made by pressing natural minerals and clays under extreme heat and pressure. The process produces an exceptionally hard, dense, non-porous surface that outperforms natural stone on almost every metric: heat, scratch, stain, UV and chemical resistance.
Yes. Ceramic is manufactured at temperatures well above anything a kitchen can produce, so direct heat from pans, oven trays or even small appliances won't damage it. It's one of very few worktop materials that genuinely doesn't need a trivet.
Depending on the brand, we supply ceramic in 6mm, 8mm, 12mm and 20mm thicknesses. The thinner options (6–12mm) are ideal for sleek modern kitchens and cladding applications, while 20mm gives a more substantial worktop profile.
Yes — sintered ceramic is UV-stable and fully frost-resistant, making it one of the best materials for outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands and garden bars. Unlike quartz, it won't yellow or fade in direct sunlight.
It depends on priorities. Ceramic is tougher and more heat-resistant, and can be used outdoors. Quartz has a wider range of colours, is typically less expensive, and is slightly easier to fabricate. For most kitchens either works beautifully — we'll talk you through which suits your specific project.
We work with the leading sintered stone brands including Dekton by Cosentino, Techlam by Levantina, Uniceramica by Brachot, and Caesarstone Porcelain. Each has its own aesthetic strengths and thickness range.
Ceramic is one of four core materials we work with. See how they compare.
Ceramic slabs have a subtle depth and texture that really needs to be seen in person. Visit our North Shields showroom to compare finishes, feel the thinner formats underhand, and get honest advice on which brand suits your project.
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