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  1. Versital Marble Tops & Panels specified in Chaophraya

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    Versital Marble Bar Tops specified in Chaophraya Newcastle’s Thai Transformation

    Versital is delighted to have been specified in Chaophraya, a contemporary Thai restaurant in Newcastle. The restaurant has recently undergone a £1.55 million transformation that offers an impressive blend of contemporary Thai cuisine in unique surroundings.

    Stunning Marble Bar Top

    Versital supplied a stunning three meter marble bar top and marble panels to meet the brief of ‘classic elegance’.

    Marble bar tops and panels by Versital at Thai restaurant Chaophraya in Newcastle

     

    The restaurant, based in Eldon Square near Grey’s Monument, offers modern Thai dishes and authentic surroundings with items sourced from Thailand on display. Chaophraya Business Manager, Simon Wright says:

    Practical Solution for Delicious but Messy Food

    “While it is indeed delicious, Thai food can be messy and therefore prone to staining. We needed a practical solution for our new restaurant that would project an opulent and authentic look, while still being fit for purpose and keep looking as good as new for a long time. Versital’s bespoke faux marble means we now have the best of both worlds for our restaurant – a beautiful, premium marble bar and ‘pass’, without the drawbacks of the naturally porous material.”

     

    White marble servery at Chaophraya restaurant Newcastle using Versital cultured marble

    Stain Resistant Marble Alternative 

    Versital’s 100% non-porous stone resin panels, bar tops and table tops are made to measure allowing you to specify the exact shape and size required. They are available in over 90 colours and finishes such as marble, granite, sparkle and high gloss.

    “There are so many benefits of opting for cultured marble within the hospitality environment.  Not only is it stain proof, non-porous and easy to clean, it can also designed to a completely bespoke dimensions, shapes and sizes. Faux marble has been known to last for more than 30 years in the restaurant environment. We are delighted with the final result for Chaophraya.”
    Gemma Stockberger, Head or Marketing and Sales for Versital UK

    Waterproof and stain resistant marble tops and panels

    Versital worked closely alongside designers JMDA who specified Versital for this beautiful restaurant refurb, as well as main contractor and installer to ensure and smooth process from beginning to end.

    Service & Support From Inception To Completion

    “Versital provided a brilliant service throughout the project. From inception, design, procurement, right through to the construction phase; they supported the project team in ensuring delivery of a brilliant product from across various bespoke joinery items such as the bar/ kitchen pass & waiters stations”.
    Dan Lewis, Project Manager at Medlock and installation manager for this project.

    White marble bar area with gold edge detail

    Easy To Maintain

    Not only does the customer benefit from the beautiful aesthetics of Versital marble, it of course comes with all the benefits you’d expect from our marbles. Versital is extremely hygienic offering the anti-bacterial protection of SteriTouch, as well as being waterproof and easy to clean.

    WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DESIGNERS

    As well as manufacturing to design specification we are also on hand to offer advice to designers to help create the vision they have whilst being a practical real-world solution. We often have designers who approach us with a brief and initial design who may need advice making it work in practice.
    We were able to offer our expertise in creating a beautiful custom drop edge detail. It really helps to work alongside experienced designers.
    Our aim is to take the stress away from the designer and end client and work alongside other trades to get a good end result.
    As well as being a beautiful marble finish it offers the benefits of being extremely hygienic, easy to clean and non-porous so will not stain

    Gemma Stockberger, Director

    For more information of Versital Marble bar tops and panels take a look at our past projects. You can contact us direct for a quotation, or call us on 01204380780.

  2. How to Fit a Bar Top : A Step by Step Guide

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    How to Fit a Bar Top : Video Guide

    When refurbishing and renovating a bar or restaurant, the bar area is likely to be one of the first areas to get a facelift. The bar top itself is an especially high traffic area that every customer who visits will be in contact with.

    A beautifully installed and fabulous bar top will really make an impact with customers and leave a lasting impression. A high quality bar top that looks fantastic is an essential addition to any new bar.

    Learn more about installation from our installation videos.

    High Quality Stone Resin Bar Tops

    Versital manufactures high quality stone resin bar tops in a huge range of finishes. Finishes include true to life faux marbles, granites as well as the striking high gloss sparkle ‘Reflect’ range of colours.

    Manufactured to Spec

    Bar tops are manufactured to spec from diagrams or measurements supplied. In the case of curved bars and more complicated shapes a template may be required to ensure a perfect fit.

    Get a Quote or Place an Order for a Bar Top.

    How to Fit a Bar Top

    Installing a new bar top needn’t be daunting. Any good joiner or tradesmen with some skill will be perfectly able to accomplish this with a little guidance from us.

    Watch the following short video for our step by step guide to how to fit a bar top from Versital.

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    For more advice or assistance with installing a bar top please contact us direct on 01204380780, or drop us an email via our contact form. We are happy to provide bar top estimates and give installation guidance and advice. We look forward to hearing from you.

  3. Marble Bar Tops for New Italian in Blackpool

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    New Bar Installation: Marble Look Bar Tops for New Italian in Blackpool

    Amoro Restaurant in Blackpool has recently opened its’ doors with great success. We were delighted to work alongside and have our marble bar tops specified by Joseph Boniface Architects on this exciting new independent restaurant.

    Marble bar with LED underlighting

    Joseph Boniface Architects

    Versital worked alongside architects Joseph Boniface in Blackpool who designed and specified the full project with a sleek modern sleek design. As an experienced architect in commercial projects they opted for materials that look fantastic, but that were also easy to keep and would last long after the opening.

    Marble Alternative Bar Tops

    The client wanted a marble look for his Italian restaurant as a nod to tradition, but both he and the architect Joseph were concerned about using natural marble due to the problems the material inherently brings. Being naturally porous marble has a tendency to stain and is not waterproof, which is not ideal in a bar or restaurant situation.

    Marble bar top with LED underlighting.

    100% Waterproof Marble Look Bar Tops

    Versital faux marble is the ideal substitute for real marble where a real world practical solution is needed, as well as looking the part. Versital bar tops have all the look of a natural marble being hand made, but are 100% waterproof and stain resistance – perfect for a busy restaurant and bar area.

    Alternative to A Carrara Marble Bar Top

    Versital finish ‘Arabesque’ was chosen here as a great alternative to Carrara marble. The white background and black vein have a beautiful depth of colour. Being a hand made and veined product, it is the nearest match to natural marble on the market using a synthetic stone resin.

    Marble bar top - white with black vein.

    Bar Tops Made to Order

    All Versital bar tops are manufactured to order to design specifications and sizes from either the client direct or the interior designer and architect. Bar tops can be made from plan where needed, or template if that suits a customer best.

    Marble back bar - carrara look faux marble.

    In this project for Amoro Restaurant, the client required a template taking by a fitter we were able to recommend and the bar top was manufactured to that precisely.

    For more information on specifying or buying faux marble bar tops from Versital, or help with a current project please call us on 01204 380780 or send us a contact form with your relevant project information and company details.

  4. Step Inside The Classic Refurbishment at Cannonball House

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    Classic Marble Updates to the Bar tops and Restaurant

    Well renowned and highly rated restaurant Cannonball House recently underwent a refurb on the bar and restaurant area. The facelift designed by Ambience Designs Edinburgh and installed by ECG Joinery included a new restaurant layout, bar area, bar tops and decor.

    Rated 5 star on the independent review site trip advisor, Cannonball House has an excellent reputation for food, service and decor.

    Versital Marble 'Arabesque' was used on the Cannonball House refurb in Edinburgh.

    “We were delighted that Cannonball House decided to use Versital for their new bar tops and table tops. As a highly regarded and successful restaurant we understand how important quality is to them.

    They chose the classic white marble finish ‘Arabesque’ for a look to emulate Carrara marble. They wanted the marble look, but in a waterproof and easy to care for material that would last. Versital’s custom bar tops and table tops were ideal for their needs and could be made to their exact design specifications.

    Their fitters ECG joinery could install the product themselves without the need for a specialist masonry team or equipment.”

    Gemma Stockberger, Sales Manager Versital UK

    Stone Resin Bar Tops and Table Tops

    Versital bar tops are manufactured from stone resin to the specification of designers, architects or client ready for installation. There are over 90 colour options to choose from in marble, granite and sparkle finish options.

    With each project being made to measure, giving each project the perfect size and finish for what is needed.

    Versital cultured marble in Arabesque shown here for bar tops.

    Versital also offer stone resin table tops in matching finishes in a large range of sizes. Custom table tops are also available, in the full range of imitation marble, granite and sparkle colour options.

    Waterproof Cultured Marble

    Unlike natural marble, Versital cultured marble is 100% waterproof and stain resistant making it a more practical option for high traffic areas such as bar tops and table tops. Versital offers the look of beautiful marble surfaces, but none of the problems they bring. Versital is extremely hygienic offering the anti-bacterial protection of SteriTouch, as well as being waterproof and easy to clean.

    WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DESIGNERS

    As well as manufacturing to design specification we are also on hand to offer advice to designers to help create the vision they have whilst being a practical real-world solution. We often have designers who approach us with a brief and initial design who may need advice making it work in practice.
    We were able to offer our expertise in creating a beautiful custom drop edge detail. It really helps to work alongside experienced designers.
    Our aim is to take the stress away from the designer and end client and work alongside other trades to get a good end result.
    As well as being a beautiful marble finish it offers the benefits of being extremely hygienic, easy to clean and non-porous so will not stain.

    Gemma Stockberger, Director

    For a customised cultured marble bar top quotation or table top quotation please contact Versital direct on 01204 380780, or send us a contact form.