Diatomite coaster
Condensation gone before the glass is
LE 350.00
A 10 × 10 cm square of the same stone, engraved with a fine spiral. A cold glass sweats straight into it and leaves no ring on the table — and unlike cork or felt, it never holds the damp against the wood.
Works just as well under a hot cup: the stone stays at room temperature and does not transfer heat to the surface below.
- Free delivery over 2,000 EGP
- 30-day returns
- Non-slip pad and sandpaper included
Specifications
- Dimensions
- 10 × 10 cm
- Material
- Compressed diatomite + pulp paper
- Finish
- Engraved spiral
- Best for
- Coffee tables, desks and bedside tables
- Care
- Wipe clean; sand for deeper marks
In the box
- One diatomite coaster
- Individual kraft box
Why this one works
- Non-slip
- Absorbs water on contact
- Dries fast
- Diatomite + pulp paper
The material
Why diatomite?
Diatomite — diatomaceous earth — is a soft, naturally occurring mineral formed from the fossilised shells of ancient algae. Under a microscope it is almost entirely hollow: millions of tiny chambers that pull water in and let air carry it away.
It drinks the water
A drop spreads and vanishes within seconds of touching the surface. No puddle, no damp patch to step around.
It dries itself
The same pores that absorb also breathe. Water evaporates from inside the stone, so the mat is ready again in minutes — not hours.
Mould has nowhere to live
Mould and bacteria need standing moisture. Remove the water and you remove the conditions — which is why Gaffi stays fresh without washing.
Textured stone top
Grip that works better wet than dry.
Side by side
With Gaffi, and without.
The same bathroom floor, five minutes after a shower.
The difference, line by line
| Cotton / microfibre mat | Gaffi diatomite stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Drying time | Several hours, if at all | Minutes, on its own |
| Slipping | Slides on tile when wet | Non-slip surface and base |
| Odour and mould | Builds up in the weave | No damp for either to form |
| Upkeep | Machine wash weekly | Wipe down; sand if marked |
| Lifespan | Flattens and frays | Sands back to new |
| Underfoot | Cold and soggy after one use | Room temperature, always dry |
Safety
It does not slip. That is the whole point.
A wet floor is where bathroom accidents happen. Every Gaffi mat grips in two places at once: a finely textured stone surface that holds the sole of your foot, and a rubberised non-slip pad underneath that stays put on tile, marble and stone.
Textured stone top
Grip that works better wet than dry.
Rubberised base pad
Included in the box with every mat.
Sits flat, stays flat
Rigid stone will not ruck, bunch or curl.
360° airflow
The pad lifts the stone so it dries underneath too.
Upkeep
Three steps, a few times a year.
Wet and soap
Rinse the surface with warm water to loosen anything sitting on it, then spray evenly with a mild liquid soap or a gentle household cleaner.
Scrub and rinse
Work in small circles with a scrubbing sponge or a stiff brush, paying attention to any darkened patches. Rinse thoroughly and repeat if needed.
Sand out the marks
For stains that will not lift, dampen the area and sand it lightly with the medium-grit paper in the box. Work in a ventilated room, rinse off the dust and let it dry fully before use.
Questions, answered.
Diatomite — also called diatomaceous earth — is a soft, naturally occurring sedimentary mineral made from the fossilised shells of diatoms, a type of ancient algae. Those shells are almost entirely hollow, which is why the finished stone behaves like a sponge that never gets soggy. Gaffi presses it together with pulp paper fibre into a rigid, ceramic-like slab.
Yes. The mats are made from two things: diatomite and pulp paper. There is no plastic pile, no added fragrance, no antimicrobial coating and no adhesive backing that can break down. The rubberised non-slip pad supplied in the box sits underneath the stone, not against your feet.
Mould needs standing moisture to establish itself. Because diatomite pulls water off the surface and evaporates it from inside the stone, the damp conditions mould depends on never last long enough. That is a physical property of the material rather than a chemical treatment that wears off — but it does depend on the mat being allowed to dry, so do not store it wet in a sealed cupboard.
Compressed diatomite and pulp paper fibre — that is the complete list. Each mat is 0.9 cm thick and rigid, with a finely textured matte face. The rubberised non-slip pad and a sheet of medium-grit sandpaper are packed alongside it.
A splash of water disappears from the surface in a few seconds. After a full shower, with two wet feet on it, the mat typically looks and feels dry again within a few minutes in a normally ventilated bathroom. Humidity slows this down: in a small room with no window, give it longer and open the door.