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love the worktop, Is it marble or silestone? Thanks

8 years ago

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Cosentino North America
8 years ago
Hi Elena, this doesn't look like any of our Silestone colors so it is likely marble. We do, however, have Dekton Aura which has a similar look with the veining but is much more durable than marble!

http://www.dekton.co.uk/colours/aura-15/
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dRAW Architecture
8 years ago
Hi Elena this worktop is actually Corian!
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Hi dRAW Architecture,

Is this not Neolith?
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