| Wall Cladding |
Wall cladding is safer indoors or in covered exterior zones; if outside, moderate and relatively dry weather is preferable to harsh exposed conditions. |
Performs well on rigid wall substrates with secure installation and little mechanical contact. |
Performs well on rigid wall substrates with secure installation and little mechanical contact. |
Not applicable — wall cladding is not a pedestrian surface. |
Remove surface dust regularly, wash gently with neutral cleaner and check joints or fixings during periodic maintenance. |
Best for architectural wall cladding, lift surrounds and entrance features that need a distinctive natural-stone surface. |
Unstable substrates and fully exposed exterior cladding |
| Fireplace Surrounds |
Indoor preferred; exterior fireplace surrounds should remain covered from rain, strong sun and severe weather. |
Best for dry fireplace surrounds with secure fixing, controlled heat and non-abrasive removal of soot or ash. |
Contemporary lounges, hotel fireplaces and textured hearth surrounds |
No walking-surface slip concern for fireplace surrounds |
Clean soot and ash carefully with non-abrasive products, avoid harsh chemicals and maintain secure fixing around the surround. |
Best for contemporary fireplace surrounds where textured natural movement adds depth and architectural interest around the hearth. |
Avoid for direct fire contact, uncovered exterior surrounds or hearth areas exposed to severe heat, weather and heavy abrasive cleaning. |
| Bathroom Vanities |
Best indoors; exterior bathroom vanities should only be used in fully covered, dry locations protected from direct sun and prolonged moisture. |
Best for bathroom vanities with moderate use, controlled moisture, prompt drying and gentle non-abrasive cleaning. |
Suitable for master bathrooms, boutique hotel suites, guest powder rooms and warm natural-style vanity installations. |
Slip resistance is not applicable to vanity tops; wipe basin splashes before water reaches nearby bathroom flooring. |
Dry splashes after use, clean with mild non-abrasive products and periodically reseal basin edges and exposed sections. |
Master bathrooms, guest powder rooms and boutique hotel suites favouring a warm natural-looking vanity surface. |
High-use communal bathrooms and heavy-contact vanity installations |
| Console Tables |
Indoor console tables preferred; outdoor use suits only shaded, dry and mild conditions protected from weather. |
Best for console tables with light-to-moderate use, sturdy support and protection from spills, impact and scratching. |
Entrance consoles, hotel foyer tables, executive lounges and decorative hallway furniture. |
Console tables are non-walking furniture surfaces and require no slip rating. |
Use coasters and felt pads, wipe spills quickly and avoid dragging decorative objects across the surface. |
Decorative foyer and hallway console tables |
Avoid heavy-duty furniture use, frequent impacts and console tops exposed to acidic spills. |
| Reception Counters |
Strongly indoor preferred; outdoor reception counters need complete shade and protection from rain, intense sun and heat. |
Best for reception counters with reinforced support, protected edges and moderate daily use. |
Hotels, offices and boutique reception areas |
Reception counter; pedestrian slip rating not applicable. |
Dust with microfiber, remove spills promptly and protect counter edges from scratching and repeated impact. |
Boutique reception counters with textured character |
Reception counters handling baggage, parcels and heavy equipment |