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Luxury Bathroom Trends Using Neolith

Luxury Bathroom Trends Using Neolith

April 25, 2018

Having a bathroom you love is like having a spa in your home. It is your retreat, and a provider of soothing solitude, whether you use it to prepare yourself for the day or to unwind as the sun sets. Surrounding yourself with beautiful, low-maintenance surfaces to create that retreat allows you to fully take in your surroundings without the stress of staining, scratching, or warping.


Neolith Sintered Compact Surfaces combine beauty and functionality to create the ultimate modern bath. The result of years of research by parent company TheSize, , Neolith’s profound dedication to innovation has resulted in their groundbreaking Sintered Compact Surfaces, which subject 100% natural materials to very high pressures and temperatures, creating unmatched durability.

With a wide range of designs that emulate natural elements like stone and wood, as well as a durability that’s unmatched in the industry, Neolith offers the perfect surface to bring dreams of a luxury, spa-like bath to life.

Benefits of Choosing Neolith

Neolith Characteristics

Here are some of the characteristics of Neolith’s award-winning durability that make it ideal for use in the bath:

NEOLITH IS BEAUTIFUL AND TRENDY

Neolith brings to life sleek and modern designs, while offering one of the most durable surfaces available on the market today.

NEOLITH IS SANITARY

Since Neolith surfaces are nonporous and resistant to commercial-grade chemical cleaning solutions, they are one of the most hygienic options on the market. No more harsh shower sprays, or the smell of fumes mingling with your signature body wash scent- soap and water is all that’s required to clean these surfaces.

NEOLITH HAS EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY

Neolith combines the very best natural raw material with state-of-the-art technology to create high-tech, durable slabs that are resistant to extreme temperature changes, moisture, high traffic, and more.

NEOLITH IS ECO-FRIENDLY

Neolith is an environmentally friendly company, creating their surfaces with natural materials including clays, feldspar, silica, and mineral oxide, which are 100% resin-free and recyclable. They don’t release any harmful substances into the air, and can be cleaned with natural solutions, such as vinegar, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals in the kitchen.

NEOLITH HAS ABUNDANT DESIGN OPTIONS

With an extensive catalog of designs and finishes, including ones that mimic the characteristics of natural stone, wood, textiles, iron and steel, there are abundant options to customize your Neolith surface to suit your aesthetic.

NEOLITH WILL LAST

Neolith products are guaranteed by a 10-year material warranty, offering peace of mind that your surfaces will stand up to a lifetime of wear.

As one of the most durable surfaces on the market, Neolith comes highly recommended by HGTV’s Drew and Jonathan Scott, better known as the Property Brothers, who laud the product for its ability to stand up to high traffic, even on stairs.

Here's how to use Neolith in your luxury bath.

Luxury Bath Must-Have: Beautiful flooring tile

In the bath, flooring must be comfortable beneath bare feet, withstand direct and sustained contact with water – including puddling and humidity – and not be damaged by changing ambient temperatures.

Residential Bathroom with La Boheme Flooring by Neolith

Neolith Sintered Compact Surfaces offer all of those features and more. With a variety of designs, tile sizes, and finishes, Neolith offers a wealth of options to create your preferred style. Alternate contrasting colors to create a pattern with 24”x24” or 24”x12” tiles, or take advantage of Neolith’s wood-like La Bohéme design for flooring that looks like hardwood, but won’t swell or warp with repeated exposure to water and humidity.

Commercial Bar with Calacatta Gold Countertops and Flooring by Neolith

For a striking take on modern bathrooms, consider Neolith’s large format tiles to embrace the look of a seamless slab for your flooring. Many of Neolith’s designs, including the marble-like Calacatta Gold design, come in large format tiles that limit seams in full applications. Neolith offers three different sizes for their large format tiles: 3,200mm x 1,500mm (12mm or 20mm thick), 3,200mm x 1,600mm (6mm thick) and 3,600mm x 1,200 mm (3mm or 6mm thick). Plus, even in the largest slabs available, Neolith maintains its signature lightness, weighing only 3.5 lbs/sq ft in the 6mm thickness, and 7 lbs/sq ft in the 12mm thickness – meaning that Neolith’s products put less stress on your home’s foundation.

Neolith offers a number of finish options to keep your floors from being dangerously slippery. The Satin finish creates an entirely matte effect, providing grip and a comfortable feel that also reflects no light. The semi-matte Silk finish allows for a subtle shine without becoming slick. Finally, the natural-looking Riverwashed finish, which has a texture that suggests it was polished by running water, is another classic choice.


Luxury Bath Must-Have: Spacious Shower

Today’s luxury baths feature large, walk-in shower stalls with steam settings, allowing homeowners to create a sauna in the comfort of their homes. Waterfall fixtures and showerheads, with multiple settings, enable them to customize their experience every time they step into the stall.

All White Residential Bathroom using Estatuario by Neolith

Many bathrooms are embracing a monochromatic look, by using consistent material across a space. Since Sintered Compact Surfaces from Neolith can be used in nearly any household application, you can choose a matching style for both your floor and shower, so luxurious materials are consistent throughout. Neolith’s thin tiles can also be used vertically for wall cladding.

In the shower, Neolith surfaces are completely waterproof, providing a necessary barrier between your insulation and the stream of water from a shower. For those who are remodeling, Neolith’s thin slabs can be installed over existing wall cladding without adding bulk, which also means that there’s no hassle of having to tear up and haul away an existing surface.

To create the ultimate home spa experience, showers are being designed with built-in benches so that users can sit back and relax while enjoying warm, damp air. Neolith’s versatility means that a bench can be created using the same design as your flooring and shower surround, for a seamless blend that appears as though your entire shower was carved from one block of stone!

For vertical applications, Neolith designs with dramatic veining, like those in the Classtone Collection, can be bookmatched for a mirror-image effect that creates a stunning statement in your shower or bath.


Luxury Bath Must-Have: His-And-Hers Sinks

Who wants to share sink space? Modern baths are designed with his-and-hers sinks so there’s no need to elbow your partner out of the way when trying to use the mirror. In creating enough space for two sinks, with plenty of storage underneath, these vanities feature countertops that can run up to six feet long.

Closeup of Onyx Translucido by Neolith

With all that counter space, make a statement with a beautiful vanity countertop. Neolith’s catalog of designs include spectacular surfaces that are excellent alternatives to expensive stone, such as marble and onyx, but with enhanced durability.

Neolith’s Onyx Translucido design is modeled after the semi-precious White Onyx stone, and embraces its characteristic grey and pink tones that layer and bloom together, so that the surface seems to glow. Such a surface would be ideal for a vanity, providing a sophisticated surface for a relaxing skincare and makeup routine.

Residential Kitchen Arctic White Countertop by Neolith

For a bright white option, consider Neolith’s Arctic White design, part of the Colorfeel Collection, to create a clean, minimalistic aesthetic that allows for complete customization with unique fixtures, décor items, and other design touches.

To add the finishing touch to your Neolith countertops, you can choose from Neolith’s edge profile options. For a minimalistic, contemporary design, consider an eased edge. This option is less labor-intensive than other edge profiles, and has become especially popular in Europe, where a contemporary style reigns. For a thicker look that makes a statement, Neolith can be mitered together- from a traditional 1-2 inches up to 6 inches or even 12, for a bold and stately style.


About Neolith

Neolith Sintered Compact Surfaces are made from three groups of elements: Minerals from granite (quartz and feldspar) which provide the product with hardness and strength; minerals from glass and silica that provide chemical stability; and natural oxides that offer chromatic properties. All of Neolith’s sintered compact surfaces combine the very best natural raw material with state-of-the-art sintering technology, to create high-tech, durable slabs that are resistant to scratching, stains, extreme temperature changes, moisture, high traffic, chemicals, and UV rays.

Most Neolith designs are available in three slab formats, each with a different thickness and ideal for different applications. The 3600mm x 1200mm slab format is offered in the thinnest option at 3mm thick, ideal for vertical applications like wall cladding, shower surrounds or backsplashes. The 3200mm x 1500mm slabs are offered in the 6mm thickness, ideal for flooring without adding too much bulk or weight to your property. The last size, the 3200mm x 1600mm slabs, are offered at 12mm thick, which are best used for countertops, tabletops, bartops, or other horizontal applications.

Designs are also available in tile format, in squares 1500mm x 1500mm and 750mm x 750mm, as well as rectangles sized 1500mm x 750 mm. Neolith is a lightweight material, weighing only 3.5 lbs/sq ft in the 6mm thickness, and 7 lbs/sq ft in the 12mm thickness. This makes transportation simple for fabricators and installers.

MARVA is the exclusive Mid-Atlantic distributor of Neolith products, ensuring our clients receive premier customer service. We are happy to help resolve any warranty-related questions, and answer cleaning or maintenance questions. Find your nearest MARVA Location today to view full slabs of Neolith Sintered Compact Surfaces!


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