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Products:
Solid Surfacing
text by hallie busta
X-Gloss, Cosentino Group
Bringing the shine—and then some—
this surface joins the manufacturer’s
ultracompact sintered Dekton line in five
shades of gray. Nonporous, it comes in
8mm, 12mm, and 20mm thicknesses with
uses from flooring to façades. dekton.com
Corian Charging Surface, DuPont
The addition of a wireless transmitter on the slab’s underside allows Corian brand
surfaces to serve a dual purpose as tables or counters as well as power sources for
devices like smartphones and tablets, reducing the need for electrical outlets and cords
that can clutter worktops. Using magnetic induction, the transmitter sends power to a
companion Duracell Powermat ring (shown) or the mobile device’s own receiver when
either is placed on the surface above the hidden charger. corian.com/powerup
W-Solid Itopker Series, Inalco
A subtle relief brings the texture of wood
grain to a large-format, thin-profile
porcelain countertop. The 12mm-thick,
1.5m-by-3.2m surface is offered in white
and black colorways and resists heat,
stains, and impact. inalco.es
Oakmoor, Cambria
Linear ridges of cream, tan, and caramel
wave through Oakmoor, a natural quartz
surfacing from Cambria’s new Oceanic
Collection. Oakmore comes in 1cm, 2cm,
and 3cm thicknesses with slab dimensions
of 55" by 120". cambriausa.com
Neolith Calacatta Gold, TheSize
Digitally printed gray veining with hints of
gold contrast a white background to recall
the namesake marble. In 6mm and 12mm
thicknesses, the compact sintered slabs
can be book- or end-matched for largescale
use. thesize.es
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