Design Buy Build Issue 57 2022 | Page 44

INTERIORS & INTERIOR DESIGN

LATHAMS ADDS TRANSFORMAD ® ’ S HIGH-TECH TMATT AND CRYSTAL COLLECTIONS TO ITS CATALOGUE

Transformad ’ s ultra-stylish new surfacing ranges , Tmatt and Crystal , join James Latham Ltd ’ s expansive collection of decors and finishes .
Responding to an increasingly popular design preference for visually striking , sensuous , tactile and hard-wearing surfaces , Tmatt is a silky-textured surface with an ultra-matt finish , while Crystal is notable for its high-gloss , highly durable finish .
Manufactured using the highest-quality MDF core and the very latest in surfacing technology , Tmatt and Crystal embody high-performance meets style . They are resistant to scratching , abrasion , moisture , and heavy impact . Designed to be used in demanding interior environments , such as kitchens , bathrooms , walls , ceilings or even furniture , they can withstand heavy use whilst retaining their aesthetic appeal .
Commenting on these new additions to the Lathams catalogue , Paul Morson , Group Melamine Product Manager , says , “ Transformad is one of the world ’ s most forwardthinking materials manufacturers , and these surfaces directly respond to a number of new design trends coming to the fore , particularly the desire to balance looks with longevity , and strength with sustainability . We have a reputation for bringing the very latest premium , and innovative , architectural products onto the market . When we first saw Tmatt and Crystal , we instantly knew we wanted to be the first to offer UK specifiers unfettered access to these highperformance surfaces .”
Transformad ’ s Nicolás Villaverde added , “ Working with partners whose initiatives align with our own is very important to us , and Latham ’ s dedication to innovative materials and sustainable design made them a natural choice to launch Tmatt and Crystal in the UK . We look forward to collaborating with them to promote these high-tech surfaces , distributing them without disruption to construction and design professionals nationwide .”
Furthermore , the introduction of these two unique products , exclusive to Lathams in the UK , form part of the distributor ’ s wider Summer 2022 Decors Campaign , which will showcase its extensive stock range of over 1,400 brands , styles , textures and colours .
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