Amazing Facts
This stone is formed from
being exposed to extreme
temperatures of 871 degrees.
Much like lava it cools down
then becomes hard and dense.
In fact it is second to diamond
in terms of hardness.
Qualities
Due to it's high resistance
to blistering, scorching,
cracking and scratching it
is the number one choice
in using natural stones for
your kitchen bench top.
Polished granite, with it's
high gloss, reflects light
beautifully adding
elegance to any room.
The gloss will never fade
away and is easy to
clean with a soft cloth
and warm water.
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Amazing Facts
iQuartz was first introduced
in the 1980's in Italy. This
stone is made of crushed
stone bound together by
a polymer resin glue they
named Bretonstone.
Qualities
iQuartz products are gaining
popularity and are
sometimes preferred over
granite stones because they
require less maintenance,
the surface is more consistent
than natural stones making it
easier to clean. Its polymer
resin glue allows flexibility,
preventing cracking under
flexual pressure. Also it is
more resistant to mould and
mildew so it is more hygenic.
As a result, iQuartz is another
popular material used for
bench tops.
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Amazing Facts
Formica laminate is composed
of several layers of kraft paper
impregnated with melamine
thermosetting resin and finished
with a decorative layer protected
by melamine, then compressed
and cured with heat to make a
hard, durable surface.
Qualities
Formica has become quote
popular as it is the most cost
effective product, although it
does not possess high
resistance to scratching or
scorching and is hard and
durable if looked after properly.
Due to the way it is made there
is a huge selection of colours
you can choose from compared
to the other materials and
because it is lighter, bench tops
normally arrive with the kitchen
cabintery so there is no delay
with installation.
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