Ceramic
From sand and clay to hi-tech worktop
Ceramics in the modern version was first developed for the space programme as a heat shield for space shuttles - but we also meet ceramics in the cooking hobs and in kitchen knives. As a wroktop it is superior because it is extremely hard, heat resistant and so non-porose, that almost no liquid can discolour it. These properties come from the ceramic proces - which can explained simplisticcaly as a mix of naturally occuring clay and sand and feldspar that is molded under pressure and 'baked' at more than 1200 C.
Function
Ceramics has strength enough as a worktop even in slim versions. Ceramics has a hardness score higher than steel. This means that, more than beiing scratch resistant, it is extremely difficult to cut - if not done at the factory. It's heat resistance is confirmedt in all laboratory tests - but we do not recomend to test its limits.
Design
Ceramics has a stunning look, and a feel that communicates the function: it is hard. Most of the customers that end up choosing a ceramic workplate appreciate it for its almost diamondlike style and its superior perfomance. It comes in a vairety of design and in both a silk and an posihed version.
Ceramic worktops can be from 12 to 40 mm in thickness.
Edges
Because of it's hardnes the available edge profiles are limited. Most of the adapting to your specific measurements are possible, but not ont the spot - they must be accurately measured by professionals and carried out prior to delivery
Structure
Ceramic comes in both structured and polished surface finihs.
Nuances
The colours and design selection is plentiful, and opens for many contrasting or nuance blenidn effects with the rest of the room styling
Sustainability perspective
Ceramics and other composite worktops in the Kvik selection represent the high end of the scale when it comes to carbon foodprint*. Although ceramic is made of natural cands and clay, it is requires energy to both produce and to transport it's heavy weight by truck. is a big part ofthe CO2 emissionhas the lowest carbon footprint* of all our worktop materials and is part of a meticulous recycle- and upcycle process.
* = read more about worktop co2 footprint
User perspective and options
Ceramic is easy to keep clean - and its hardness gives it has distinctive personality and feel on edges and corners.
What should I know before I decide on yy?
This is a list that include some of our best advice - and some the questions, we most frequently answer on Kvik Touch
Looking only at the price pr. m - Ceramic is in the high end. What you get at this price level is a unique worktop with a unique set of qualities.
But of course, expensive should be related to the full cost of the project, you end up deciding for, and you should always get a qualified price estimate form you Kvik consultant
The costs related to cutting and fitting the to your kitchen design, as well as the finish are in definitely in the high end - because of Ceramic's superior hardenss.
The hardness, in turn reuslting in superior heat resiistance, scratch resistens and moisture resisitance.
The warranty is the same as all Kvik - worktops: a 5 year warranty. The terms of that warranty is of course clearly explained the warranty documents of your purchase.
A general piece of advice is to never exceed what is normal use in a private kitchen. If you do, you may forfeit you warranty in case of claims case.
Helpful advice may be:
Never ever perform cutting or chopping directly on the worktop. Always use a cutting board. Keep nice ones like this at hand while working
Never put items too hot hold in the palm of your hand directly on the surface - always keep a nice potrack or a coaster like this close when working
Not at all. There is no maintenance as such and daily cleaning is simply done with a damp cloth.