Created by Cosentino, Ēclos is a new category of mineral surface for indoor kitchens, bathrooms, and wall applications. It combines a layered, three-dimensional design with strong heat resistance and a recycled mineral core. The result gives homeowners and design professionals another option when they want the visual depth of stone with the control and performance of an engineered surface.
If Ēclos is new to you, that is expected. Our team can help you compare it with quartz, natural stone, and ultra-compact surfaces based on how the space will be used, how you want it to look, and what you expect from it over time.
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Key Features:
What Makes Ēclos Different?
Ēclos is not natural stone, quartz, or a porcelain slab. Cosentino describes it as an inlayered mineral surface, a distinct material category built around its INLAYR technology.
- Layered three-dimensional design: Veins, shades, and gradients are integrated into the body of the material instead of sitting only on the top surface. This gives exposed edges, cutouts, and detailed profiles more visual continuity.
- Heat resistance up to 428°F: Ēclos is tested for direct contact with cookware within its rated limit. Cosentino’s care guidance still matters, especially near edges, joints, appliances, and extreme heat sources.
- Zero-crystalline-silica formulation: The debut Eclectic Veins collection is formulated with zero crystalline silica. Cosentino notes that trace impurities below 1% may still be present.
- Up to 88% recycled content in the core: The collection combines selected minerals with recycled material. The exact recycled percentage may vary by color.
- Performance for daily indoor use: Ēclos resists common stains, scratches, moisture, impacts, and household acids. Like every countertop material, it still benefits from sensible care around exposed edges and abrasive objects.
- Indoor applications only: Ēclos is made for interior countertops, islands, vanities, wall cladding, and furniture surfaces. It is not approved for outdoor use or prolonged direct-sun exposure.
How INLAYR Technology Changes the Finished Surface
Many engineered surfaces create their pattern at or near the face of the slab. That can look convincing from above but less consistent when the material is cut, shaped, or viewed from the side.
Ēclos takes a layered approach. INLAYR technology combines mineral composition, robotics, and integrated decorative processes to carry design through the slab body. Veins and tonal changes remain visible across edges and other fabricated details, giving the finished countertop more depth than a surface-level print.
This difference is easiest to understand in person. Look at the face of the material, then compare an exposed edge or profile. Our team can help you see how each color responds to the layout, thickness, finish, edge choice, and lighting in your project.
Heat Resistance Built for an Active Kitchen
Heat is one of the clearest performance differences between Ēclos and conventional engineered quartz. Cosentino rates Ēclos for temperatures up to 428°F, including direct contact with cookware that stays within that limit.
That does not make the surface indestructible. Cosentino advises keeping hot cookware at least two inches from edges and joints. Items from pyrolytic oven cycles or other sources that may exceed 428°F should never go directly on the countertop. Appliances installed above or below the surface also need proper ventilation.
If you do not know the cookware temperature, use thermal protection. The practical advantage is greater heat tolerance, not permission to ignore the product care guide.
What Sets Surface Creations of Maine Apart
- Exclusive Ēclos Fabrication in Maine Through 2026: Get local access to Ēclos through Maine’s exclusive fabricator, with product-specific guidance and one accountable team from initial selection through final installation.
- Material Guidance Without the Sales Pressure: Choose with fewer surprises. We explain where Ēclos works, where it does not, what care requires, and how it compares with familiar materials.
- Fabrication and Installation Under One Roof: Keep your project coordinated through one team handling templating, fabrication, and installation, with direct control over pattern layout, cutouts, seams, and finished edges.
- More Than 30 Years in the Surface Industry: Make a more informed surface decision with a second-generation, woman-owned team bringing more than 30 years of fabrication experience, practical education, and clear communication.
Explore Featured Ēclos Colors
The Eclectic Veins collection uses warm neutrals, layered movement, and natural-looking color transitions. These six featured options cover a useful range from light and quiet to dark and expressive.
Is Ēclos Right for Your Project?
Ēclos may be a strong fit if you want:
- A mineral surface made specifically for indoor countertops and walls
- Veining and color that continue into exposed edges and fabricated details
- More direct-heat tolerance than conventional engineered quartz
- A debut collection formulated with zero crystalline silica
- A recycled core with up to 88% recycled content
- A surface designed for simple daily cleaning and active household use
Another material may make more sense if you need an outdoor surface, want the one-of-one variation of a natural slab, or prefer a product category with a longer residential track record. Ēclos is new. The right decision comes from comparing the actual material, understanding its care limits, and matching it to the way your space will be used.
Our surface selection resources can help you compare the broader categories before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ēclos Mineral Surfaces
1. What is an Ēclos mineral surface?
Ēclos is Cosentino’s new inlayered mineral surface for indoor countertops, walls, and furniture applications. It combines minerals and recycled materials with INLAYR technology, which integrates veins, gradients, and color through layers of the slab body.
2. Is Ēclos the same as quartz?
No. Both are engineered surfaces, but Ēclos has a different composition and manufacturing process. Its debut collection is formulated with zero crystalline silica, and its layered design carries visual movement through edges and fabricated details. Conventional quartz uses a different mineral-and-resin formulation and generally has lower direct-heat tolerance.
3. Does Ēclos contain crystalline silica?
Cosentino states that the Eclectic Veins collection is formulated with zero crystalline silica. The manufacturer also discloses that trace crystalline silica impurities below 1% may be present. That distinction should remain attached to any zero-silica claim.
4. Can hot pans go directly on an Ēclos countertop?
Ēclos is rated to withstand direct contact with cookware up to 428°F. Keep hot items at least two inches away from edges and joints, and never place cookware or oven components that may exceed the rated temperature directly on the surface. When the temperature is uncertain, use a trivet.
5. Can Ēclos be used outdoors?
No. Ēclos is designed for indoor applications and is not approved for outdoor use or intense, prolonged sun exposure. For an exterior kitchen or bar, compare it with an outdoor-rated material such as Dekton.
6. How do you clean Ēclos?
For daily care, wipe spills with water, neutral soap, and a soft cloth or sponge. Avoid strong acids, aggressive solvents, abrasive green pads, and metal scouring pads. Check the current manufacturer care guide before using a stronger stain treatment.
7. Is Ēclos scratch-proof or chip-proof?
No countertop is immune to every form of damage. Ēclos resists scratches and impacts during normal use, but hard blows can damage an edge or corner. Lift cookware with rough bases instead of dragging it across the surface.
8. How much do Ēclos countertops cost?
Project pricing depends on the selected color, slab quantity, thickness, layout, edge details, cutouts, and installation requirements. Contact our team with your plans or measurements for project-specific guidance and pricing.
9. Where can I get Ēclos countertops in Maine?
Surface Creations of Maine is the exclusive Ēclos fabricator in the state through the end of 2026. Visit our Portland showroom or contact us to discuss material availability, samples, project fit, fabrication, and installation.
See Ēclos in Person Before You Choose
Ēclos is easier to understand when you can see the face, edge, movement, and finish together. Bring your cabinet, flooring, paint, or tile samples to our Portland showroom and compare the material in context.
We will help you decide whether Ēclos fits your project or whether quartz, natural stone, or an ultra-compact surface would serve you better. The goal is a surface choice that makes sense after installation, not just one that looks good in a product photo.
Schedule an Appointment or contact Surface Creations of Maine to talk through the material, your layout, and the next step.
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