The kitchen is the heart of the home — the place where families and friends gather to chat over a cup of tea, prepare meals together, and catch up at the end of the day. Kitchen worktops not only define the overall look and feel of the room, but because the kitchen is often the busiest area in the house, they also have to be able to withstand a lot of action – and this is where our Neolith range comes in.

So, if you’re thinking of renovating your kitchen and are considering some of the more traditional materials such as marble, granite, and limestone, allow us instead to introduce you to Neolith, a popular, sustainable alternative that combines stunning aesthetics with functionality to create the ultimate worktop material for modern living.

 

First things first, what is Neolith?

 

Neolith comes from the Greek words ‘néos’, meaning ‘new’ and ‘líthos’, meaning ‘stone’. It is a sintered stone material that gets its strength and hardness from minerals such as clay, pure quartz and feldspar, and its colours are made up of natural pigments.

It is exceptionally stable due to the minerals from silica and glass, and its natural oxides provide it with chromatic properties. These natural elements are treated under extremely high pressure and temperature, which makes neolith virtually indestructible.

 

Why is Neolith so popular?

 

There are so many benefits to choosing Neolith for your kitchen worktops, including:

• It is an all-natural, eco-friendly and sustainable material
• It is impermeable and non-porous, making it very hygienic, food-safe and easy to clean
• Unlike porous materials, it doesn’t stain and doesn’t need to be sealed
• It comes in a variety of colours, finishes and thicknesses, making it extremely versatile
• It has a hard surface that is stronger and more durable than other stone types such as marble and limestone
• It is more affordable than granite and marble but looks just as good
• It is resistant to scratches, heat, stains and fire
• It is extremely strong but lightweight at the same time
• It is resistant to chemical cleaning agents

 

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Where can Neolith be used?

 

Stylish yet exceptionally durable, Neolith is the perfect choice for kitchen worktops and splashbacks.

It is a very versatile material that can also be used for bathroom renovations, outdoor surfaces, and cladding on floors, walls, and cupboards.

 

Your Neolith provider

 

The Stone Gallery is your one-stop shop for high-quality stone for your home renovation. We offer stunning Neolith worktops that are CE certified and come with a 15-year guarantee for your peace of mind.

We firmly believe that when it comes to designing or upgrading your home, experiencing our products with your own eyes will assure you of their superior quality, affordability and design. That is why we offer Ireland’s largest indoor viewing gallery, conveniently located just off the M50, and our premises are open seven days a week.

Our friendly team will be able to answer all your questions about Neolith sintered stone worktops, and we can provide you with a full-service solution from design right through to installation. Visit our showroom or book a design consultation to start your home renovation dreams today!