Granite

Granite is a natural rock born from the cooling of magma and crystallised during millions of years.
Once sawn into slices, the polished, softened or aged granite has unique characteristics for kitchen work tops and bathroom applications.

• Granite is hard : it is possible to cut it without harming it.
• Granite resists high temperatures : there is no problem with a dish straight our of the oven at 300°C.
• Granite has a very low permeability.

There are more than 500 different colours and patterns in granite around the world, the most well known for kitchen work tops are for example Zimbabwe black or Labrador Blue or green.
Granites can be speckled or smooth or even marbled like some marbles. Are you looking for a particular colour of granite ? We will ask our granite mines to find out availability.

• Smooth and shiny it is the classic finish to a granite worktop with reflections.

• The granite softened is smooth and satin. This finish is well known for example in the Black Zimbabwe which becomes a grey anthracite colour.

• Called granite flamed or brushed and flamed or aged this finish is very fashionable. The surface shows the irregularities and is generally satin or mat in aspect.

The Quartz

The quartz is a reconstituted stone made up of 92% to 94% natural quartz milled and with acrylic resin. To this mixture is added decorative coloration ans in some models glass, metal or pearl incrustations.

• Non porous, it is very resistant to corrosive products and stains (coffee, wine, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, make-up products and other every day objects).
• Solid, it has the same composition through out its thickness.
• Very hard, it resists scratches and impacts (a knife leaves no mark).
• It resists heat up to 180°.
• It is available in several different colours.

The Quartz is easy to look after : soapy water and everyday products.

Marble and stone

Marbles are natural rocks coming from the crystallisation of limestone during millions of years.

The natural pigments (metal oxides) offer a variety of colours and unlimited veins. Fashionable during antiquity marbles come from all over the world and tones with all interiors.

Blocks of marble, once sawn in strips can be used for worktops with a polished or aged finish in 2 or 3 cms thickness and reverted edges are possible.

The use of adapted products (anti-stains, waterproofing) facilitates the upkeep of the marble. The use of marble as a worktop is especially recommended for bathrooms.