Refurbishment and Restore Issue 19 2020 | Page 12

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS Maxtop launches next generation of its one-of-a-kind worktops Unique modular quartz surface specialist, Maxtop Quartz, has revealed the next generation of its one-of-a-kind worktops, complete with a seamless finish, stylish 1.5mm bevelled edge and now including marble-effect finishes. Yet, unlike heavy solid stone alternatives, the unique interior makes it much simpler to handle and install, reducing characteristics typically associated with solid surfaces, such as time, cost and order/installation time. Over the last 12 months the company has invested £2m into building a purpose-built factory in China to manufacture the new product, which is being hailed an ‘extraordinary engineering feat’ by those in the industry. Stephen Moss, managing director of Maxtop Quartz Ltd, comments: “Maxtop Quartz has always been a unique proposition in the surface market and we’ve been working incredibly hard behind the scenes to develop the product to make it the best it can possibly be. Historically, each Maxtop surface required four separate pieces of quartz edge to be assembled around the patented honeycomb interior to create the worktop. Now, thanks to the company’s significant investment in R&D, the new generation of product utilises just one solid piece of quartz to encase the lightweight centre, streamlining the manufacturing process and guaranteeing a seamless look and finish. The 1.5mm bevelled edge is a subtle yet effective alteration, half the depth it was on the original Maxtop surfaces. As before, all Maxtop Quartz surfaces are 40mm thick and made from solid quartz. “We’ve also revised our décors after much careful consideration and are confident that we have a shade for all kitchen styles. The range now includes a selection of timeless black, white and grey finishes, but has also seen the introduction of two marble-effect décors; Alba and Tundra which we’re expecting to be very popular.” Boasting ten finishes in total, all Maxtop décors are available for immediate sale and installation and at a set price, regardless of the décor. For more information about Maxtop please visit www.maxtopquartz.co.uk Reeded Glass Shower Screens Introducing the latest, on-trend product launch from Aqata, the DS402, a stylish reeded glass wet room panel. As the next big thing in bathroom design the reeded glass introduces a modern twist to the concept of a modesty screen; the clear glass lets the light into the showering area, whilst the slight blurring effect of the panels brings an element of decorum to the wet room. Cistermiser valves help to conserve water at Cambridge Assessment’s new HQ The washrooms in the prestigious new international headquarters of exams group Cambridge Assessment feature the latest infrared water management technology from Cistermiser. More than 1,600 Cambridge-based employees, formerly based in 11 Cambridge Assessment offices located across the city, have been brought together in the new HQ complex called The Triangle. The series of linked buildings, sited to the south east of the city centre, have been designed to provide enough office space to eventually accommodate up to 3,000 people by 2025. 12 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk 96 Cistermiser Direct Flush ‘Discreet’ infrared urinal flush control valves (DFDs) have been installed in The Triangle’s 20 washrooms by M & E sub-contractor Allied Mechanical Services, the main contractor being construction company Bouygues. The Direct Flush automatically flushes the individual urinal after use, using as little as 0.5 litres of water each time. This ensures high levels of hygiene from the minimum volume of water www.ourworldiswater.co.uk Colour and curves, industrial to new-deco, creating the perfect bathroom has become an interior designers dream. The 10mm toughened glass panel has a smooth easy-to-clean internal showering surface and a reeded texture on the exterior. The single glass sheet can be framed in chrome, matte black or polished gold; a colour co- ordinated towel-rail can be added as an optional extra. Every handcrafted enclosure comes with a life time guarantee and is supplied with ClearShield ECO-GLASS™ glass protection as standard. www.aqata.co.uk