Exploding on to the scene in 2013, this modern, highly durable material has been gaining notoriety (and a hoard of fans) ever since

Thanks to the rise of industrial and rustic style kitchens — concrete bench tops are everywhere. The issue? They come with a fair few cons.

SteedForm — like many of our favourite bands, artists and writers — started in a parent’s garage.

When acclaimed South Australian interior designers collide with one of the states best wineries — magic happens.

A new product drop is like Christmas Day for the team at SteedForm.

From unwrapping each promotional shot, to imagining what amazing projects we’ll use them for — it’s a real thrill for us surface nuts.

That’s right, from our humble beginnings in 1978, we’ve worked our way through countless trends, materials and projects to get to 2018.

What style is your dream kitchen? Are you a fan of modern? Industrial? What about the uber popular Scandi look? Whatever kitchen style you’re lusting after, this guide will help lead you to the perfect surface colour.

Are super matte surfaces here to knock high-gloss off its perch? With its ability to create a sense of ease and sophistication through its smooth finish, matte can be used for anything from small accents to whole-room finishes.

The elements are unpredictable, making it hard to cater homes to different weather types especially when so many options exist. It is so important to ensure you can enjoy a BBQ in your outdoor dining area, whilst allowing your beautiful new area to withstand rain and shine all year round.

In the manufacturing industry, adhesives are the foundation of every product available. To the customer, the type of adhesive used can greatly alter the strength and composition of the product you are purchasing.

Corian is a surface like no other. It houses some of the most versatile attributes in the decorative surface industry. This includes characteristics we have yet to see in other market surfaces.

An old debate surrounding decorative surfaces, is whether engineered stone is in fact a reasonable substitute for traditional natural stone products.

We have been writing a lot about ultra compact surfaces and how they are impacting contemporary design, and there is a big reason for that: these materials are changing everything.

Recently, we wrote about how nanotechnology in decorative surfaces was becoming the way of the future due to the incredible attributes it houses such as scratch, stain and fingerprint resistant qualities. Now, one of the world’s most famous decorative surface produces, Cosentino, have incorporating nanotech into their leading surface.

You might have noticed recent articles going on about ultra-compact surfaces and particularly Dekton.

In the Architectural decorative surfaces space there is much talk about ultra compact surfaces, and in particular, Dekton.

By utilising the array of modern technology and materials at our fingertips, the surface in your kitchen or bathroom could be comprised of some of the strongest and aesthetic products in the world.

A primary concern with any purchase is, “if my new product gets damaged, will it be replaced or refunded?” This is where warranty comes in.

Comprised of natural raw materials, and built to last, the following are five things you should consider before making the choice to use an ultra compact surface for your next project.