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Introducing Neolith A sintered stone, Neolith has been developed to provide a beautiful, durable, sustainable material for the building and interior decoration trade. Often used to create facades and internal wall cladding on luxurious developments, it’s also available in slab and tile form suitable for use in homes. Being entirely waterproof and very difficult to damage, it’s ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Neolith is currently available in over 60 colours and textures, from solid midnight blue to a classic white with marble-like veining. Most of the shades mimic the beauty […]

Kitchen worktops, as we know them today, started to appear around 1920 yet marble was in use throughout the home long before that. At Surrey Marble and Granite we often work on period properties and are fascinated by the details of home decoration and embellishment we see in these beautiful houses. Marble and granite have been known for their strength and beauty for thousands of years, yet some of the forms you see today are really quite new. Here’s our short jog through the history of marble.

Kitchen worktops of the stone kind can vary widely in the materials used, although their solidity and strength is beyond question. The costs of a completed work surface, however, may be dictated by the materials used. The durability of the material may not necessarily reflect its strength: Some more costly materials may simply look better or have a more stylish appeal. They may carry a greater cachet than engineered stone or manmade alternatives.