I hear this question all the time and this year I can answer yes. We don't just want new, we also want better right? You want style and performance. Lapitec does both and some pretty dramatic ways.

Sahara shown in the Lux gloss sheen level.

The under mounted sink shows off how in some cases 2 cm material will bring the sink up closer. Instead of the deep 3 cm thickness many of us come to expect. Of course you can always use 3 cm in this color way but this is a nice change in look.

A built in drain system.

Lapitec has "Through body color" so finished edges will look the same as the face of the material.

Stairs clad in bianco polar Lapitec.

This material is so durable you can use it on stairs, the floor or even clad the outside of buildings.

The view from above.

For a timeless, sleek interior. Because of the sizes of the slab material you have the durability of a porcelain tile without the grout lines.

Why is this so different from stone or quartz? This is produced using natural minerals without any resins or petroleum products. This provides a material that's incredibly heat resistant, up to 2,500 degrees. Quartz on the other hand has quite a bit of resin and shouldn't have hot pans rested on it. Over 200 degrees or so you have reached the limit with quartz. It is simple to maintain and is resistant to: mold, bacterial, acid, solvent resistant, non-flammable and frost resistant. You can use it around fireplaces or out doors. It is insensitive to UV rays.

The green egg

I covet the green egg but still don't own one. This is a porcelain material that cooks at a really hot temperature. This counter top material is perfect to come this close to the incredible heat.

The Chelsea flower show, UK

This was a display at the famed Chelsea flower show. The material was mitered to create a thick edge. The top is a satin texture but the sides are done in the same color just the vesuvio texture. I like mixing textures and they offer 4 different varieties from smooth to really rough. The fossil is probably best used on an exterior wall.

Waterfall end

I am seeing so much interest in waterfall ends on islands or really an exposed end instead of the finished end of a cabinet. It really grounds the room and is super easy to clean.

Looking down at the sink

I like the fit and finish of the accessories in this picture. This shows the satin finish off really well. People really like the feeling of soap stone, it has this soft quality and sort of warm. This is the first alternative that feels the same way, at least to me.

This product is one of many that you might consider. No one material is right for every project. Each is different, but this is a new option worth considering. We have samples in our office if you're curious to see what it looks and feels like.