Nature’s Image Four new colors of Zodiaq quartz surfacing are inspired by the texture of a rocky coastline: neutral taupe antique pearl, monochromatic ochre mosaic gold, tone-on-tone mystic black, and earth-brown smokey topaz. DuPont Zodiaq. 877.229.3935. www.zodiaq.com.
Courtesy DuPont Zodiaq Hard as Stone Composed of 93 percent natural quartz crystal and 7 percent high-performance polymers, Formica Stone natural quartz surfacing comes in thicknesses of either 2 or 3 centimeters to fit a variety of horizontal applications. The material resists stains, burns, and scratching and reduces the potential for bacteria growth. Twelve color patterns are available. Formica. 800.367.6422. www.formica.com.
Spice Road Available in both slab and tile formats for counter-tops, flooring, and vertical surfaces, the Indore series of quartz-based surfacing features spicy, earth-toned colors. Slabs come in two thicknesses and a 55-inch-by-120-inch size; the ½-inch-thick tile comes in several sizes. Innovative Stone. 800.627.8663. www.imtstones.com.
Courtesy Innovative Stone Improving Performance Basalto, Pietra Basaltina, and Porfido are the newest additions to the NewStone line of geologic stones, manufactured in a process that improves the materials’ physical-mechanical performance, the maker says. Suitable for exterior and interior applications, Basalto features a clefted black surface and is available in a 12-by-24-inch format. GranitiFiandre. 888.903.4263. www.granitifiandre.com.
Courtesy GranitiFiandre Go With the Flow Silestone’s River series colors emulate the pattern variation of limestone while providing the strength and stain- and scratch-resistance of quartz. The series features a satin finish in six colors: glacier blue, Sienna red, Cleopatra gold, Sonora sand, river stone, and Santa Fe brown. Cosentino USA. 800.291.1311. www.silestone.com.
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