Material Guide

Marble We work with real marble that is not to be confused with cheaper marble effect veneers. Real marble is a natural material with each piece being unique. Marble is a softer more porous stone than granite and will need to be looked after to maintain its natural beauty. Ideal for decorative and luxury applications.

Marble

We work with real marble that is not to be confused with cheaper marble effect veneers. Real marble is a natural material with each piece being unique. Marble is a softer more porous stone than granite and will need to be looked after to maintain its natural beauty. Ideal for decorative and luxury applications. All our materials are sealed before leaving the factory with a care kit and care guide sheet being supplied with each purchase.

Granite

Granite is a natural material like marble. Granite has been formed over millions of years with the colour and patterns unique to each piece. As well as its natural beauty each piece of granite furniture is extremely durable, hard wearing and can be used both indoors and outdoors.

Sintered Stone

Sintered stone is man made from granite particles to create a very strong surface that Is non –porous, stain resistant and available in a thinner thickness than granite. Ideal for high traffic areas including commercial environments both indoors and outdoors.

Quartz

Quartz is man made from quartz particles to create a very strong surface that Is non –porous, stain resistant and available in a large variety of colours and patterns that make it ideal for high traffic areas including commercial applications. Not recommended for outdoor use as colours may fade after prolonged exposure to UV.

Materials

We specialise in working with granite, quartz, sintered stone and marble, working with the major brands and suppliers where many friendships have been built with our long standing partners over the years, not least, our world renowned marble suppliers in Carrara, Italy.

Quartz

Quartz Is made from quartz particles compressed and
bonded with a small percentage (approx 7%) of colourants,
resins and polymers under high temperature that creates
a uniform colour and pattern. Quartz is non-porous, stain
resistant and ideal for high traffic areas where consistent
and uniform colours are required. Normally specified for
indoor use as the colour may fade over time if subject to
long periods of UV light.

Granite

Granite is a natural material with no two slabs being the
same as the pattern and any veining have been formed over
millions of years. Granite is durable, hard wearing and ideal
for high traffic areas where a unique pattern or colour is
requested. Can be used both indoors and outdoors.

Sintered Stone

Sintered stone is made from granite particles that are heated and compressed under extreme pressure that mimics the formation of the earth’s crust. The result is a very strong surface that is non –porous, stain resistant and is available in thinner thicknesses than granite,
quartz or marble. Ideal for use in high traffic areas both indoors and outdoors and including commercial environments such as restaurants.

Marble

Marble is a natural stone and like granite, is found with variations
between each slab. Marble is a porous and soft material so although being the epitome of luxury can be less hard wearing than the other
stones we work with.