SCHOCK sinks: perhaps the most fashionable colors and most durable materials
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Our CRISTADUR®and CRISTALITE®kitchen sink materials
How to choose a SCHOCK kitchen sink?
The ideal kitchen sink should meet several requirements: it should be easy to clean and maintain, attractive, durable and practical. When choosing a sink, you will encounter a variety of materials. We take a closer look at SCHOCK sink materials to help you find the best option for your needs.
SCHOCK sink materials: CRISTADUR® and CRISTALITE®
SCHOCK makes quartz-composite sinks from two main materials: CRISTALITE® and CRISTADUR®. Both withstand everyday use, but differ in surface texture and certain additional properties.
Features CRISTALITE® CRISTADUR® Surface Slightly textured, stone-like surface and natural-looking colours Patented premium-quality, silky-matt surface and rich colours Impact resistance (DIN EN 438-2) ✔ ✔ Colour fastness (DIN EN 13310) ✔ ✔ Food-contact safe (DIN EN 1186) ✔ ✔ Odourless (DIN EN 10955) ✔ ✔ Heat resistance up to 180 °C ✔ ✔ Easy to clean ✔ ✔ Made in Germany ✔ ✔ Dirt-repellent effect — ✔ Flush-mounted installation — ✔ Suitable for Quooker systems — ✔ What do CRISTADUR® and CRISTALITE® have in common?
Both CRISTALITE® and CRISTADUR® sinks contain up to 80% natural quartz sand from Bavaria.
SCHOCK continually improves both materials to make them more sustainable. The manufacturer also regularly updates its sink colour palette, offering both classic shades and colours inspired by the latest interior trends.
New CRISTADUR® sinks are manufactured using renewable resources.
SCHOCK sink colours
The SCHOCK colour range makes it easy to coordinate your sink with your worktop, kitchen fronts and tap. CRISTADUR® stands out for its silky-matt surface, while CRISTALITE® has a texture reminiscent of natural stone.
CRISTADUR® colours
12 colour options
Day
Polaris
Magnolia
Twilight
Dusk
Stone
Bronze
Ivy
Berry
Magma
Puro
Silverstone
CRISTALITE® colours
4 colour options
Nero
Onyx
Asphalt
Croma
Colours displayed on screen may differ slightly from the actual product shades. Check the available colours for each model on its product page.
New SCHOCK CRISTADUR® colour – Magnolia
Warm, natural shade
Magnolia – a soft, warm and understated CRISTADUR® colour, ideal for modern, welcoming kitchens.
Easy to coordinate
This shade pairs beautifully with light worktops, wood textures, cashmere, sand and other neutral tones.
Premium CRISTADUR® surface
Magnolia sinks have a silky, non-porous CRISTADUR® surface that is easy to maintain and resistant to stains.
We recommend both CRISTADUR® and CRISTALITE®!
Both materials offer high quality, durability and practicality. Choose according to your preferred surface texture, colour and the installation options of the specific sink model.
