Are super matte surfaces here to knock high-gloss off its perch? With its ability to create a sense of ease and sophistication through its smooth finish, matte can be used for anything from small accents to whole-room finishes.

Engineered stone has solidified its place as a core option for use in kitchens and bathrooms in recent years. The trending use of these surfaces can be attributed to the generally more suited characteristics the quartz material houses, separating them from other stone surfaces such as marble and granite.

The elements are unpredictable, making it hard to cater homes to different weather types especially when so many options exist. It is so important to ensure you can enjoy a BBQ in your outdoor dining area, whilst allowing your beautiful new area to withstand rain and shine all year round.

In the manufacturing industry, adhesives are the foundation of every product available. To the customer, the type of adhesive used can greatly alter the strength and composition of the product you are purchasing.

Corian is a surface like no other. It houses some of the most versatile attributes in the decorative surface industry. This includes characteristics we have yet to see in other market surfaces.

An old debate surrounding decorative surfaces, is whether engineered stone is in fact a reasonable substitute for traditional natural stone products.

We have been writing a lot about ultra compact surfaces and how they are impacting contemporary design, and there is a big reason for that: these materials are changing everything.

Recently, we wrote about how nanotechnology in decorative surfaces was becoming the way of the future due to the incredible attributes it houses such as scratch, stain and fingerprint resistant qualities. Now, one of the world’s most famous decorative surface produces, Cosentino, have incorporating nanotech into their leading surface.

Another article, another revolutionary product. However this time it is a little different.

You might have noticed recent articles going on about ultra-compact surfaces and particularly Dekton.

In the Architectural decorative surfaces space there is much talk about ultra compact surfaces, and in particular, Dekton.

By utilising the array of modern technology and materials at our fingertips, the surface in your kitchen or bathroom could be comprised of some of the strongest and aesthetic products in the world.

A primary concern with any purchase is, “if my new product gets damaged, will it be replaced or refunded?” This is where warranty comes in.

To ensure greater durability and hygiene, the correct care and cleaning of a home surface is pivotal. Whether it is a child’s grubby fingerprints, or a red wine spill, the following are 6 things, which should help you keep your surface looking brand new regardless of whether your surface is stone, laminate or ultra compact.

Comprised of natural raw materials, and built to last, the following are five things you should consider before making the choice to use an ultra compact surface for your next project.