{"id":133268,"date":"2019-03-19T03:53:21","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T01:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/ksa-looks-at-the-hottest-trends-in-kitchen-surfaces-to-be-showcased-at-decorex-sa\/"},"modified":"2019-03-19T03:53:21","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T01:53:21","slug":"ksa-looks-at-the-hottest-trends-in-kitchen-surfaces-to-be-showcased-at-decorex-sa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/ksa-looks-at-the-hottest-trends-in-kitchen-surfaces-to-be-showcased-at-decorex-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"KSA looks at the hottest trends in kitchen surfaces to be showcased at Decorex SA"},"content":{"rendered":"

KSA looks at the hottest trends in kitchen surfaces to be showcased at Decorex SA<\/a>: <\/p>\n

\"\"Granite and engineered stone have long been the material of choice for countertops, but as trends have begun to demand a cleaner, sleeker look, there has been a need for a hardwearing surfacing material similar to stone, but in a thinner format.<\/p>\n

\u201cPorcelain or sintered surfacing has arrived on the market as the ideal kitchen countertop solution,\u201d explained Stephanie Forbes, National Manager of the Kitchen Specialists Association of South Africa (KSA). Maintaining a strong presence at Decorex 2019, KSA is a non-profit organisation that ensures an elevated standard of service and products within the kitchen industry. Experts from KSA will be available at all Decorex exhibitions, offering useful tips and tricks for renovations and builds from the KSA Kitchen Advice Centre.<\/p>\n

Here KSA outlines the latest trend in kitchen design:<\/p>\n

Sintering hot trend<\/p>\n

Sintering has been around for a long time and is most commonly seen in products like porcelain. It is a method whereby natural materials, in powder format, are processed under heat, pressure (or both) to create the desired product.<\/p>\n

Sintered surfacing is comparable to porcelain ceramic tiles but with enhanced characteristics \u2013 sintered surfaces are thin, lightweight, stain-resistant, scratch-resistant, as well as chemical and heat-resistant. The reason for these benefits is that the mineral components are carefully selected \u2013 silica, quartz and feldspars are used to provide hardness, strength and chemical resistance.<\/p>\n

Clay can be added in the process to give a little more elasticity. Other minerals are included for their pigmentation, creating a variety of homogenous colour options, all of which are UV-resistant. These minerals are ground extremely smooth for sintered surfacing and only the purest of minerals are used. The dense nature of sintering makes it almost totally waterproof so no sealants are required, and the firing process makes it non-porous.<\/p>\n

Clean material for a clean kitchen<\/p>\n

Sintering is made from 100% natural materials – no resins or hydrocarbons are used to bind the minerals, making it environmentally friendly. The hardwearing, antibacterial, anti-mould properties make this the ideal product for food preparation. It\u2019s lightweight nature also makes it a popular choice for interior and exterior cladding. Because it comes in very thin slabs, designers are able to achieve the sleek, slender lines that are particularly fashionable in modern kitchen design.<\/p>\n

Things to note before installation<\/p>\n

Sintering must be fabricated by someone who has been trained by the supplier and has the correct tools for the job. The slabs need to be carefully moved, transported and cut in a particular way to avoid breakage. If the material is not fabricated correctly, cut outs and edges will be exposed to cracking and chipping, and – when used for a kitchen surface – it is vital that the carcassing is level.<\/p>\n

If not reinforced by a substrate with the same thermal expansion properties, sintering will crack. This is why manufacturers set out specific rules about spacing distances allowed. These must be observed to ensure the integrity of the material is not compromised and guarantees or warranties are not forfeited.<\/p>\n

Maintaining sintered surfaces<\/p>\n

Once successfully installed, sintered surfacing is very low maintenance. No sealing is required, and if cleaned within 16 hours, all stains should be removable. All that is required for cleaning is warm water and a soft cloth with a natural detergent like Sunlight liquid. For more stubborn stains, a non-abrasive cleaner can be used, but then should be wiped away once the stain is gone. While the material is resistant to chemicals it is advisable to keep hydrochloric acid, caustic soda and product containing hydrofluoric acid away from the material.<\/p>\n

\u201cInnovative new products like this are a welcome addition to the industry,\u201d said Forbes. \u201cIn South Africa, we tend to follow behind European trends, so the material is only now being embraced here while it has been regularly in use in Europe for some time now. The most important thing to remember, if you are opting for this material, is that you need a skilled and well-practiced fabricator. Only use someone recommended by the supplier and who has a proven track record of successfully working with a variety of brands of sintered surfacing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sian Cullingworth, Portfolio Director at Reed Exhibitions, said visitors to this year\u2019s Decorex exhibition would benefit from direct interaction with specialists from KSA: \u201cPlanning a kitchen renovation can be a really daunting undertaking. Fortunately, visitors to Decorex exhibitions will be able to view the on-trend kitchen displays, as well as gaining worthwhile insights and advice directly from the country\u2019s leading kitchen suppliers, craftsmen and designers.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about the KSA visit www.ksa.co.za. KSA will feature at this year\u2019s Decorex Durban, Decorex Cape Town and Decorex Joburg alongside an impressive 2019 exhibition programme that boasts a number of new on-trend installations:<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Playroom Children\u2019s Decor Project
\u2022 Decorex Urban Living Trend House
\u2022 Instudio Trend Theatre by ABSA
\u2022 The Lighting Project
\u2022 The Bathroom Project
\u2022 Bedroom Project
\u2022 Decorex International
\u2022 Wine & Bubbly Bar furnished by Homewood
\u2022 Gin Garden with ISHK
\u2022 Gourmet Cooking Theatre
\u2022 Rum + Gin Garden
\u2022 The Illy Experience
\u2022 The Library by EFAM<\/p>\n

DECOREX SA 2019 DETAILS<\/p>\n

Decorex Durban
21 \u2013 24 March 2019
Friday \u2013 10am\u20138pm
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday \u2013 10am\u20136pm
Durban Exhibition Centre
Trade-focused day: 22 March 2019
Ticket Prices: Adults \u2013 R95
Student\/Pensioners \u2013 R85
Kids U12 \u2013 R20
Trade \u2013 R85<\/p>\n

Decorex Cape Town
1 \u2013 5 May 2019
10am \u2013 6pm daily
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Trade-focused day: 2 – 3 May 2019
Ticket Prices: Adults \u2013 R110
Student\/Pensioners \u2013 R100
Kids U12 \u2013 R20
Trade \u2013 R100<\/p>\n

Decorex Joburg
7 \u2013 11 August 2019
10am – 6pm daily
Gallagher Convention Centre
Public holiday: 9 August
Trade-focused days: 7 – 8 August 2019
Ticket Prices: Adults \u2013 R120
Student\/Pensioners \u2013 R100
Kids U12 \u2013 R20
Trade \u2013 R100<\/p>\n

For more information, email decorexinfo@reedexpoafrica.co.za
Visit: www.decorex.co.za
Facebook: Decorex SA
Twitter: @decorexSA
Instagram: @decorex_sa
LinkedIn: Decorex SA
Blog: http:\/\/www.reedexpoafrica.co.za\/decorexblog\/<\/p>\n

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