The PIAs determine and honor innovation in the development and refinement of buildings-related products that range from cladding systems to interior finishes.
At the same time, NEOLITH® Polished finish also has been awarded with the Architectural Record Award. The judges highlighted the perfectly linear reflection of NEOLITH® Polished finish as well of the high degree of shine. A true beauty to dress the most spectacular architectural spaces!
The Polished finish, unique to NEOLITH® Sintered Compact Surfacing, elicits the true character and beauty of natural stone in a more durable and low maintenance material.
The finish offers a higher degree of shine than any other Polished on the market, which allows architects to design unique spaces – including countertops, interior or exterior wall cladding and interior floors with low traffic – where brittle and porous natural marble traditionally poses a challenge.
To create the Polished finish, a thin layer of glass is melted directly onto NEOLITH®´s digitally decorated and full body designs. The Polish goes through a kiln, to melt and fuse the components with the most state-of-the-art equipment. After the polishing process is complete, the result is a perfectly flat linear reflection unlike other ceramic gloss, without the need for sealing the slab.
This process creates the exclusive polishing effect that is suitable for residential and commercial buildings such as homes, hospitals, hotels, office spaces and retail stores.