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hence its exceptionally high overall material performance. “Then there’s Florim Stone’s major drawcard of sheer design flexibility,” Ranston says. “Available in two thicknesses, Florim sheeting options include the crisp neutrality of black or white tones, a warm wood-look texture, the refined appeal of veined marble or the stand- out impact of a metal-, or concrete-look surface.” The most popular of Florim’s looks is marble. Finishing a kitchen wall, island or even a splashback in marble dug out of a Tuscan hillside is detrimental to the environment in terms of an extremely high carbon footprint. However, the large-format Florim porcelain sheets, typically 3m wide, boast the luxurious look of fine marble but with a fraction of the impact to the planet. With four décor looks available in the Marble Collection, there is one to transform your space. The Cement and Metal Collections evoke industrial-look colours for bold, contemporary imitations of raw concrete or rusted metal. Capturing the natural look of stone, the four colours in the Stone Collection range from cool grey to warm beige to a deep and moody black effect. This versatile and popular range is ideal Above left: Making a splash – impervious to heat, stains, fading, and scratches, the high-performance porcelain product is offered in exceptionally large 3m sheets. This format means surface breaks are kept to a minimum in a design and installation time is also minimised. Above: Florim Stone options include (top to bottom) Stone Grey in a velvet finish, monotone Black, Marble White, and Stone Noir. search | save | share at