In the Know | Stone Table Top Alternatives
Introducing stone alternatives such as Resin Stone and Timber Terrazzo, both enduring new materials man-made and specified for use in restaurants, bars, cafes etc.
Stone such as Marble and Quartz, as well as concrete based Terrazzo are popular choices for table tops. However these table tops are very heavy requiring specialty table bases to support their weight, and are porous being susceptible to staining from dark liquids such as red wine, as well as acid etching from vinegar and oil.
Resin Stone and Timber Terrazzo are excellent alternatives for marble and terrazzo, being similar in look to their natural counterparts, but with both being man-made products that perform well in hospitality venues with a whole host of benefits.
01: Stone Resin
Man-made with resin to mimic marble, granite and other stones. Resin marble is a totally solid cast resin supplied with an MDF backing board, giving a smooth to touch finish and radius corners as standard.
Non-porous
Made with resin, these table tops feature a protective glossy gel top coat making them 100% non porous.
Heat proof
Able to withstand temperatures associated with restaurant dining.
Stain proof
The strong smooth surface material makes it water resistant and stain-proof.
Custom colours
Being man-made, our resin marble tops and can be manufactured in bespoke colours.
Here are a few sample colours, housed in our London Showroom.
02: Timber Terrazzo
Man-made with resin and recycled FSC wood chips, timber terrazzo is a great alternative to traditional terrazzo as it is non-porous and an eco-friendly choice.
Finished with a plywood substrate as standard. The plywood can be left bare, or an edge such as metal or solid wood can be applied.
Standard Thickness 24mm incl. plywood
Non-porous
Made with resin, timber terrazzo will not stain or etch as easily as stone/terrazzo.
Heat resistance
Able to withstand temperatures associated with restaurant dining.
Blue
British oak wood chips with pale blue pigment resin.
Ivory
British walnut and cedar wood chips with cream-ivory pigment resin.
White
London Plan wood chips with white pigment resin.
Black
British walnut wood chips with charcoal pigment resin.
