February 2015

At first glance, you probably thought the white countertop in the photo was exquisite white marble. Well, the surface is exquisite, however it’s not marble.

The Architect’s Newspaper, a trade outlet which covers the East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast in three print editions and online, speaks directly to architects with news, developments, trends, resources, and industry updates. This week, the newspaper included Neolith in their wrap-up of superior composite surfaces.

Quartz is one of the most popular choices for residential kitchen and bath countertops today. Products such as ColorQuartz are engineered to be exceptionally durable as well as scratch-, heat-, and stain-resistant. But the virtues of quartz surfacing are also now recognized by designers and architects in the medical construction realm as well, and are now a top choice in this sector too.

To oil, or not to oil…that is the question.

Paired with a crisp white accent color, blue is very New England…nautical and sophisticated. Combined with a bold lime green or bright pink, it’s very modern and hip. And alongside a cheery yellow or orange, it can even take on an exotic flair. Yes, blue is an extremely versatile color that works with almost every style of décor. High-quality quartz surfacing manufacturer, ColorQuartz offers a compelling shade of blue. Fashion Blue is a vivacious shade of blue that makes a statement on walls, trim, flooring, architectural details, countertops, vanities, and more.

We don’t know about you, but here in New England, we’re still celebrating Sunday’s big Super Bowl win! With football still fresh in our minds, there’s no better time to share our industry’s version of a “Super Bowl Commercial.”

Polycor proves that their 1-cm thin natural stone slabs are strong enough to hold a football player. Just like a star quarterback, the surface won’t crack under pressure. It even stands up to a touchdown celebration spike!

New for 2015, Neolith ultra-compact surfacing is available in a more floor-friendly format. Recently introduced at manufacturer TheSize’s booth at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), slabs now come in 5-ft. by 5-ft. tiles (1,500 x 1,500 mm) — a size unique to the sintered compact surface category.