Dekton Countertops in Montréal
Dekton is the surface people ask us about when they want a counter that can take real abuse and still look like marble. It is made by Cosentino, and it has become one of the most capable materials in a modern kitchen.
If you are weighing Dekton countertops in Montréal against quartz or natural stone, this guide covers what it is, where it works best, three colours worth knowing, and what it costs. At Limakdéco, we design, fabricate, and install Dekton for homes across Montréal and Saint-Laurent. Five finished kitchens, with the stone used in each, are on our custom kitchen projects page.
What is Dekton, exactly?
Dekton is an ultracompact surface, sometimes called sintered stone. It is made from a blend of glass, quartz, and porcelain raw materials, pressed under very high pressure and fired at extreme heat. That process mimics, in a few hours, the heat and pressure that form natural stone over thousands of years. The result is a dense, non-porous slab that behaves differently from anything quarried. It comes in three thicknesses (8, 12, and 20 mm), which lets it work on a slim waterfall island as well as a standard counter.
Why Dekton holds up in a kitchen
The appeal is mostly about how little you have to worry about it. Dekton is heat and fire resistant, so a pan straight off the burner will not mark it, and it handles thermal shock without cracking. It resists scratches from knives and kitchen tools, and because it is non-porous, it never needs sealing and shrugs off stains from wine, coffee, and oil.
It is also UV stable, which is why it is one of the few surfaces that can run from an indoor kitchen straight out to an outdoor one without fading. The one caution: a heavy, sharp impact on an edge can chip it, so fabrication and installation need a shop that knows the material.
Three Dekton colours worth knowing: Entzo, Rem, and Laurent
Dekton comes in dozens of colours. These three, all from the Natural Collection, are the ones we reach for most when a client wants a marble look that lasts.
Entzo
Entzo is drawn from Calacatta Gold marble: a clean white background with warm golden veins running through it. It is the choice for a bright, classic kitchen that still feels rich.
Rem
Rem takes after Calacatta Lincoln, with fine brown and grey veining and hints of gold over a subtle grain. It reads a little softer and more linear than Entzo, which suits a calmer, contemporary room.
Laurent
Laurent is the dramatic one: a dark brown, almost black background crossed by gold veins, inspired by Port Laurent stone. It works beautifully on an island or a full-height backsplash where you want a bold focal point.
Dekton in real Montréal kitchens
Because it is durable and comes in large slabs, Dekton is used for more than the main counter. We see it on waterfall islands, where the pattern runs down the side in one continuous piece, on full-height backsplashes that replace tile, and on outdoor kitchen counters that survive a Québec winter. Its slim profiles also suit a minimalist look, since a 12 mm edge feels lighter than a thick stone slab. This versatility is a big reason Dekton countertops in Montréal show up in so many different kitchen layouts. You can see it run full height and down the side of an island in our waterfall island kitchen in Laval.
Paired with the right cabinets, it anchors a whole room. If you are still choosing your layout, our notes on kitchen design and planning in Montréal cover how the surface and the cabinets get decided together.
Dekton vs quartz, quartzite, and granite
Dekton is not the only good answer, and it is not always the cheapest. Quartz is easier on the budget and just as low-maintenance indoors, though it can scorch under a hot pan and fade in strong sun, which Dekton does not. Natural stones like quartzite and granite give you a one-of-a-kind slab and excellent heat resistance, but they need periodic sealing. To compare all of these side by side, our guide to kitchen countertops in Montréal lays out heat resistance, maintenance, and price for each.
Dekton countertops cost and care in Montréal
Dekton sits at the higher end of the countertop range. In Montréal, expect roughly $80 to $160 per square foot installed, depending on the colour, thickness, edge profile, cutouts, and number of seams. White and heavily veined patterns tend to cost more.
Care is the easy part: use warm water and mild soap for daily cleaning, plus a non-abrasive cleaner for stubborn spots. Dekton never needs sealing. Avoid harsh chemicals and the surface will keep the look it had on day one. For a written quote on Dekton countertops in Montréal, our team can confirm colours, installed pricing, and lead times for your layout.
Dekton countertop price per square foot in Montréal
| Dekton slab | Typical use | Installed price |
|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | Wall cladding, backsplashes, cabinet fronts | $70 – $95 / sq. ft. |
| 12 mm | Standard kitchen countertops | $80 – $120 / sq. ft. |
| 20 mm | Islands, mitred and waterfall edges, outdoor kitchens | $110 – $160 / sq. ft. |
| Waterfall island panel | Full-height side panel, grain matched | from $1,200 per side |
Dekton is made by Cosentino and sold in large-format slabs, so a typical Montréal kitchen island can often be cut from a single piece with no visible seam. The 20 mm slab is the one to ask about if you want a mitred waterfall edge or an outdoor kitchen; the 12 mm covers most indoor countertops and keeps the price down.
Why homeowners choose Limakdéco
Limakdéco is a design studio run by four women, Sogol, Sepideh, Shadieh, and Ayda. Dekton rewards careful fabrication, so working with a team that handles design, fabrication, and installation under one roof matters. It is part of why we hold a 5.0 rating across 47 Google reviews.
We design and install Dekton countertops for homeowners across Saint-Laurent and the West Island, including Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, Beaconsfield, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, and Pierrefonds. We also serve Ahuntsic, Villeray, Town of Mount Royal, Outremont, Hampstead, Côte-Saint-Luc, Westmount, Laval, the North Shore, Brossard, Longueuil, and Vaudreuil-Dorion.
At our Saint-Laurent showroom, you can see full Dekton slabs in person and choose the actual surface, not a small sample chip.
Dekton comes up a lot in Reddit renovation threads. If you have read one and still have doubts, bring the questions to our Saint-Laurent showroom and we will answer them on real slabs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dekton better than quartz?
It depends on what you need. Dekton beats quartz on heat resistance and UV stability, so it is the better pick for a sunny kitchen or an outdoor counter. Quartz is gentler on the budget and works well for most indoor kitchens. Neither needs sealing.
Can you put hot pans on Dekton?
Yes. Dekton is heat and fire resistant and handles thermal shock, so a hot pot or pan straight from the stove will not damage it. It is one of the surface’s biggest advantages over quartz.
Does Dekton need sealing?
No. Dekton is non-porous, so it never needs sealing. Daily cleaning is just warm water and mild soap, with a non-abrasive cleaner for tougher marks.
How much does Dekton cost in Montréal?
As a rough guide for 2026, Dekton runs about $80 to $160 per square foot installed in Montréal, depending on colour, thickness, and the complexity of the layout.
How much is Dekton per square foot?
In Montréal, roughly $70 to $160 per square foot installed depending on the thickness and the colour, which works out to about $750 to $1,700 per square metre. A standard 12 mm kitchen countertop usually lands between $80 and $120 per square foot.
Which Dekton colours are available in 2026?
Cosentino keeps a large catalogue, and the ones we are asked for most in Montréal are Entzo, Rem and Laurent, followed by the solid Zenith and Sirius. Availability changes by slab, so we check current stock at the distributor before you commit to a colour.
Who installs Dekton near me in Montréal?
We template, fabricate and install Dekton ourselves from our Saint-Laurent workshop, covering Montréal, the West Island, Laval, Longueuil and the South Shore. Dekton is hard on tooling, so it is worth asking any fabricator whether they cut it in-house.
Can Dekton be used outdoors in a Canadian winter?
Yes. Dekton is UV stable and freeze-thaw resistant, which is why it is one of the few surfaces we recommend for outdoor kitchens and terrace counters in Québec. It will not fade or yellow the way some acrylic and quartz surfaces do in direct sun.
Ready to see Dekton in person?
Tell us about your kitchen and we will help you choose a Dekton colour and put together a written quote. We reply within 48 hours.
Visit our Saint-Laurent showroom at 4130 Boulevard Thimens, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 2B9.
Dekton is one material among several, and the countertop is one item among several. Our complete kitchen price list for Montréal sets the per square foot figures beside cabinet and installation costs so you can see the whole number.
