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among homeowners and it is not difficult surfaces are also non-porous, ensuring a
to see why: space that is easy to clean and maintain.
Not only is MARMOLEUM the natural
• Quartz is known for its incredible choice for flooring applications, it is ideal
durability while also holding lots of for furniture and wall applications as well.
aesthetic appeal. With great features such as durability,
• Made from one of the hardest bacteria resistance, ease of use and colour
minerals on earth, it is highly selections, MARMOLEUM is suited for
resistant to scratches and stains. numerous applications.
• Unlike natural stone, quartz MARMOLEUM flooring is made from
worktops are non-porous, meaning completely natural materials including
they don’t need regular sealing and linseed oil, resins, wood flour, jute and
are resistant to bacteria and mould limestone. It is a tough environmentally
growth. friendly alternative to vinyl flooring
• Quartz comes in a wide range of coverings.
colours and patterns, including It is available in sheet, tile or click
options that mimic natural stone, plank style format in a variety of colours
ensuring the perfect quartz worktop and finishes, including OHMEX with
to go with any unique kitchen style. improved electrical resistance and
The uniform colour can give a Acoustic to reduce impact sound.
kitchen a consistent and elegant look, A growing number of schools are
making these worktops a worthwhile transforming their classrooms, lecture
addition to any home. halls, auditorium and hallway walls
into vibrant, multipurpose, functional
Porcelain is another kitchen worktop surfaces by installing unique fabric wall
trend in 2024 that due to its many useful covering systems.
properties and sleek appearance, is By adding these wall systems, they are
quickly gaining popularity in modern not only personalising and enlivening
kitchen design. Crafted from highly drab spaces, but also improving the
durable ceramic materials, these worktops learning environment while eliminating a
are resistant to wear, scratches and stains, major source of routine maintenance and
making them ideal for the demands of repainting. dw
a busy kitchen. Like quartz, porcelain

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