The ‘cement look’ is a winner in hospitality and commercial establishments

In recent years, the cement look has taken over commercial spaces such as restaurants, hotels and shops. Thanks to their versatility, urban-inspired grey shades are super trendy, as they suit all decorative styles, not just industrial.

Well aware of this trend, Silestone has launched four new colours in shades of grey that draw inspiration from the textures of the city. Urban Crush is a collection specially designed for modern, urban and eclectic interior spaces. A range of colours that is perfect for the design of urban, casual and youthful commercial spaces.

Why choose a cement look for the cladding of your establishment

There is an almost infinite range of grey shades between black and white that allow for the creation of very different atmospheres. Darker shades of grey are sober end elegant, while the lighter shades are more youthful and casual.

What we love about the cement look is its ability to create continuous surfaces, connecting different rooms and atmospheres without overloading them.

How to use Urban Crush in a commercial establishment

Silestone Urban Crush is so versatile it can be used for the design of all kinds of spaces, whether it is a shop, a restaurant, a hotel or an office. Its four shades of grey, ranging from the darkest to the lightest, are the perfect backdrop for playing with different styles, textures and materials.

In this article, we tell you about Silestone’s most popular applications:

• Kitchens: Silestone is the star surface for the design of kitchen worktops, fronts, integrated sinks, islands and vertical claddings.
• Bathrooms: Silestone has entered bathroom design, being used for all kinds of bathroom applications, including washbasins, vertical claddings and even shower trays.
• Indoor flooring: Silestone’s large-format slabs make this material a great choice for indoor flooring with a seamless effect. Its high mechanical resistance makes it perfect for high traffic floors in commercial premises.
• Customised furniture: Silestone allows the design of bespoke furniture, absolutely unique and customised, specially designed for indoor use, such as bar tops, reception desks, tables and shelves, all in different thicknesses and finishes.

Advantages of Silestone over polished cement

Concrete or polished cement floors are an unstoppable trend thanks to their minimalist design and strength. However, the use of this material has a number of disadvantages:

• Cracks may appear.
• Although it is easy to maintain, abrasive products such as ammonia and bleach should be avoided.
• It is necessary to apply a coat of wax from time to time in order to make it resistant to stains and moisture.
• Staining may occur if any spilled liquid is not removed immediately.
• It performs poorly in terms of thermal and acoustic insulation.
• It may lose its shine over time.
• It has a high environmental impact.

Silestone and its large-format slabs are a great alternative for continuous floors: the large slabs of 3060 x 1440 mm and 3250 x 1590 mm (Jumbo slab format) provide the same visual effect of continuity, as the number of joints is reduced to a minimum.

In addition to this, as a high-performance hybrid mineral surface, Silestone features unbeatable technical properties. It is a non-porous material that is perfectly able to withstand stains and moisture. It is very easy to maintain, as it can be cleaned with the usual cleaning products without worrying about damaging it. In addition, the minimal number of joints makes it more hygienic.

Furthermore, Silestone is manufactured with HybriQ+ technology, which uses 100% renewable energy, 99% reused water and a minimum of 20% recycled materials, such as glass.

Come and visit one of our Cosentino City to discover our new Urban Crush collection and receive advice from our team for your interior design project.