| Stair Treads |
Indoor or sheltered exterior — avoid prolonged direct sun and harsh exposed weather, especially with polished treads. |
Best for stairways with moderate traffic and slip-conscious finishing |
Villas, duplexes and contemporary internal staircase applications |
Moderate slip risk on polished treads; honed or textured finish recommended |
Keep treads grit-free, use neutral cleaner and restore worn grip finishes |
Internal villa staircases and contemporary duplex stair treads |
Exposed exterior stairs, wet polished treads and heavily trafficked public staircases. |
| Reception Counters |
Best indoors; exterior reception counters should remain under complete shade and weather protection. |
Best for low-abuse reception counters with regular sealing and protection from scratches, spills and impacts. |
Corporate reception counters, hotel front desks, executive lobbies and showroom counters. |
Slip rating not applicable; this is a worktop surface. |
Wipe frequently with a soft cloth, remove spills quickly, avoid abrasive cleaners and scratching objects, and maintain the protective sealer. |
Sophisticated reception counters for corporate, hotel and executive interiors. |
High-impact service counters, exposed outdoor receptions or surfaces frequently scratched by heavy objects. |
| Bathroom Vanities |
Indoor preferred; exterior bathroom vanities should remain fully shaded and protected from rain, heat and direct sunlight. |
Best for moderate vanity use with sealed surfaces, quick drying and controlled cosmetic exposure. |
Executive bathrooms, modern hotel suites, upscale villas and contemporary vanity installations. |
No meaningful slip concern; bathroom vanities are non-walking surfaces. |
Dry vanity surfaces after use, use pH-neutral cleaner and reseal periodically |
Contemporary bathroom vanities for hotels, villas and executive suites |
Avoid exposed outdoor vanities, aggressive bathroom chemicals and counters where water or cosmetics remain unattended for long periods. |
| Fireplace Surrounds |
Indoor preferred; covered exterior fireplace surrounds may suit dry conditions away from rain and prolonged UV. |
Best for fireplace surrounds with solid support, indirect warmth and gentle cleaning of soot and fingerprints. |
Executive living rooms, modern villa fireplaces, boutique hotels and sophisticated grey hearth surrounds. |
Fireplace surrounds require no pedestrian slip classification. |
Use a soft brush for loose ash and neutral cleaner for marks; never use acidic fireplace chemicals. |
Contemporary fireplace surrounds requiring a sophisticated grey architectural focal point. |
Avoid direct flames, severe thermal shock and hearth surrounds exposed to heavy abrasive soot cleaning. |
| Kitchen Countertops |
Strongly indoor preferred; exterior kitchen counters need permanent shade and protection from rain, heat and strong UV. |
Best for kitchen countertops with strong support, sealing, cutting boards and immediate acidic-spill cleanup. |
Villa kitchens, penthouse counters, executive pantries, high-end residential cooking areas. |
Kitchen countertop; pedestrian slip rating not applicable. |
Blot acidic spills immediately, use boards and trivets, clean neutrally and reseal periodically. |
Sophisticated kitchen surfaces where uniform grey elegance supports minimalist cabinetry and modern detailing. |
Avoid commercial kitchens, butcher-style preparation surfaces and counters subjected to constant chopping or harsh chemicals. |