Ceramics

Ceramics (including Porcelain/ Dekton) Sometimes the term porcelain and ceramic are used interchangeably, but essentially, they are very similar products, with porcelain being a subset of the ceramic family. Both are man-made products created from a clay called ‘China clay’ which is a combination of a mineral called Kaolinite, along with Silica, Feldspar, and other […]

Quartzite and Dolomite

Quartzite and Dolomite Sometimes referred to as ‘exotic stone’, Quartzite is another stunning natural material (not to be confused with engineered quartz). Quartzite is a good natural worktop option as it is harder and more durable than its competitors, marble and dolomite. Quartzite has the look of a marble but is more like a granite […]

Quartz

Upgrade Your Kitchen with Quartz Worktops The difference between quartz and granite often causes some confusion. To explain it simply, quartz is considered man-made or engineered, and granite is 100% natural. Quartz worktops are formed by using a combination of natural quartz pieces (typically 90-95%) then adding resins and polymers, which creates a very solid […]

Marble

Stunning Marble for Kitchens Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals such as calcite. It comes in many different colours and forms. The characteristic swirls and veins are due mainly to various mineral impurities such as clay, silt, sand, and iron oxides. These veins are what give marble its natural beauty but […]

Granite

Granite Worktops. Granite is a completely natural stone, composed of a mixture of fossils and minerals, which gives granite the variety of colour, beautiful depth and crystal textures you see in granite worktops. Granite is stronger and less porous in comparison to marble for example, but it’s not as strong as engineered quartz. Granite is […]