Kitchen countertop materials guide

Cosmolite®: the sustainable kitchen countertop

An innovative and 100% eco-friendly material, Cosmolite® is unquestionably one of the best materials on the market for kitchen countertops due to its sheer resilience and ease of maintenance.

A Cosmolite® kitchen countertop is perfect for...

Anyone who prioritises protection of the environment and sustainability over other considerations when shopping. Cosmolite® is produced using exclusively materials obtained from pre-consumer recycling and breathes new life into industrial waste, creating innovative components that meet the safety and sustainability standards required by modern society.

With its unique composition, Cosmolite® satisfies the strict criteria set down in the Greenguard certification programme.

The features of Cosmolite® in a nutshell

• ease of use and maintenance
• resistance to chemicals
• scratchproof qualities
• waterproofness

Abitum, the kitchen countertop in ceramic

Crafted exclusively with natural materials that have undergone a sintering process at temperatures in excess of 1,200 °C, the Abitum kitchen countertop in ceramic meets the highest environmental standards. The materials used are obtained from pre-consumer recycling up to 60%, while 100% of the water and 91% of the production waste is reused for subsequent production processes. Extreme care is also taken to lower odour emissions released into the air and guarantee a sustainable manufacturing cycle from start to finish.

An Abitum kitchen countertop is perfect for...

Anyone who has a preference for natural materials, but still demands comfort, durability and safety for their home interiors. Abitum kitchen countertops perform better than surfaces in stone, natural marble, quartz agglomerate, solid surfaces and laminated both for indoor and outdoor environments. In addition, they are certified for their suitability for direct contact with foodstuffs, whether this be for food preparation or food consumption.

The features of a ceramic Abitum countertop in a nutshell

• ease of use and maintenance
• heat-resistance
• resistance to stains
• scratchproof qualities
• antibacterial surface
• suitability for direct contact with foodstuffs

Cucina Laminate and special Laminate

The countertops in Cucina Laminate and special Laminate are made with wood-particle board panels which are 20 mm, 40 mm or 60 mm thick. Highly water-repellent and safe, our laminate worktops are covered with HPL or CHPL. What does that mean? This technology creates a coating or covering made up of numerous layers of paper impregnated with thermosetting resins and then compacted by applying a combination of heat and high pressure.

A Laminate kitchen countertop is perfect for...

Anyone who is seeking a worktop that will provide customisation options and high performance levels at a reasonable price. The laminate coating allows for the creation of finishes with a wooden or marble texture while retaining the innate ability of hi-tech materials to withstand scratches and knocks.

The features of Laminate in a nutshell

• affordability
• ease of use and maintenance
• impact-resistance

Kitchen countertop in Fenix®

Another special Laminate that is perfect for kitchen countertops is Fenix®. It is also made up of wood-particle board panels (20 mm or 40 mm thick) covered in a special material with an extremely matt finish.

Fenix® Laminate is perfect for...

Anyone who is looking for a kitchen countertop with a monoblock effect and an appealingly touchable texture: the extremely matt finish absorbs most of the light, is irresistibly tactile and will not show smudges or fingerprints. A kitchen countertop in Fenix® Laminate is also highly resistant to the main causes of damage in a kitchen situation: scratches, scuffs, knocks, rubbing, acid-based solvents and other household chemicals. Extraordinarily hygienic and easy to clean, this special kind of laminate is not only water-repellent and mouldproof, it also has an immense capacity to reduce bacterial build-up.

The features of the kitchen countertop in Fenix® Laminate in a nutshell

• ease of use and maintenance
• impact-resistance
• antibacterial properties
• fingerprint resistance

Stratified HPL

A kitchen countertop in stratified HPL is a thick laminate (10 mm) with a decorative effect and tactile surface that can be adapted to a host of different styles. On the inside, it is composed of a series of cellulose-fibre layers impregnated with phenolic resin; the exterior has been made up of one or more layers of the same material impregnated with thermosetting resins to guarantee imperviousness to steam and water as well as resistance to oils.

Stratified HPL is perfect for...

Anyone who wants a superlative Cucina kitchen with an unmistakeably stylish aesthetic that will also hold out against the water and steam typically found in a kitchen.

The features of the stratified HPL kitchen countertop in a nutshell

• ease of use and maintenance
• impact-resistance
• antibacterial properties
• imperviousness to steam
• waterproofness
• oil resistance
• compliance with standards EN 438 and ISO 4586

Eco-friendly and elegant: the Sapienstone® ceramic kitchen countertop

A kitchen countertop featuring a hi-tech ceramic slab made of noble clay synthesised at 1,250 °C, a technique which makes for an extremely hard-wearing worktop. Remarkable cutting-edge research has given rise to 4D technology able to achieve a perfect balance of aesthetics and design and allowing for a realistic rendition of natural stone veining with a full-body effect.

A Cucina kitchen countertop in Sapienstone® ceramic is perfect for...

Anyone who is looking for an eco-friendly kitchen worktop which effectively withstands damage caused by water or other common household liquids, but does not want to do without the exquisite beauty of the deep full-body veining normally found on natural stone slabs.

The features of a Sapienstone® ceramic countertop in a nutshell

• ease of use and maintenance
• heat-resistance
• oil resistance
• imperviousness to liquids
• resistance to chemicals
• antibacterial properties
• scratchproof qualities
• ecological properties

Laminam Kitchen Countertop

Cucina's Laminam kitchen countertop has been made from laminated porcelain obtained by wet grinding clayey raw materials, granite and metamorphic rocks and rocks with feldspar components, and ceramic pigments. Compacted by a special shaping and sintering process at 1,200 °C and fired in a gas kiln with structural reinforcement of inert materials, this kind of worktop is completely safe for contact with foodstuffs.

A Laminam kitchen countertop is ideal for...

Anyone who seeks a kitchen worktop which not only has an elegant appearance, but is also practical to clean and maintain.

The features of a Laminam countertop in a nutshell

• ease of use and maintenance
• heat-resistance
• oil resistance
• resistance to chemicals
• antibacterial properties
• scratchproof qualities
• imperviousness to liquids
• resistance to mould and fungi
• resistance to deterioration caused by UV light

Sophisticated: the kitchen countertop in Dekton®

Dekton® is a sophisticated mixture of materials used in the building trade: glass, latest-generation ceramic and quartz processed with exclusive SPT technology and transformed into sturdy kitchen countertops.

A Dekton® kitchen countertop is ideal for...

Anyone who is looking for a totally reliable kitchen solution with a 10 year guarantee and a surface that will stay unchanged throughout the entire product life. Dekton® worktops are extraordinarily resistant to scratches, cannot be damaged by normal household utensils (even though we recommend using a cutting board for certain operations), scorch proof and resistant to UV sunlight.

The features of a Dekton® countertop in a nutshell

• ease of use and maintenance
• heat-resistance
• oil resistance
• resistance to chemicals
• antibacterial properties
• scratchproof qualities
• imperviousness to liquids
• resistance to UV light
• a 10-year guarantee

Countertop in Barazza Stainless Steel: technology and customisation

Sturdy, certified and exceptionally resistant to corrosion: the kitchen countertop in Barazza Stainless Steel delivers a combination of fine workmanship and cutting-edge technology for a product that will meet all requirements in terms of design and personal taste. The key component is the grade AISI 304 stainless steel which is rich in chromium and nickel, hygienic and extremely resistant to corrosion.

The kitchen countertop in Barazza Stainless Steel is ideal for...

Anyone who is seeking a hi-tech solution with a particularly attractive aesthetic which can be easily adapted to projects with a high level of customisation. It isn't only a question of appearance. A worktop in Stainless Steel guarantees extremely high levels of strength and resilience, and will easily accommodate household appliances, contributing to a harmonious kitchen atmosphere.

The features of a countertop in Barazza Stainless Steel in a nutshell

• ease of use and maintenance
• heat-resistance
• imperviousness to liquids
• resistance to UV light
• antibacterial properties
• oil resistance
• resistance to chemicals
• a 2-year guarantee

Top in Gres selection by Cucina

The careful selection of Gres chosen by Cucina offers porcelain slabs obtained from the processing of natural raw materials at very high temperatures, in particular clays and minerals. In this way, their surface becomes very compact and safe to be put in contact with food.

The kitchen countertop in Gres by Cucina is ideal for...

For those looking for a refined and at the same time very practical worktop both to work on and for cleaning and maintaining all its beauty.

The features of a countertop in Gres by Cucina in a nutshell

• heat-resistance
• resistance to mould and fungi
• resistance to deterioration caused by UV light
• imperviousness to liquids
• resistance to household acids
• ease of use and maintenance