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1. Bold, bright and bespoke bathrooms at Royal Quays Marina Newcastle

   March 15, 2017 2:43 pm Leave a Comment

   Bold, Bright and Bespoke!

   Versital has been specified for new washrooms to be used by boat owners and their crew at Royal Quays Marina on the River Tyne at North Shields. Versital supplied bespoke stone resin shower panels and splashbacks in bold and exciting colours for this striking waterside development.

    

   

   The new building is a stunning contemporary design which incorporates a café bar restaurant as well as the new washrooms. Situated right on the dock edge the glazed frontage gives superb views for diners over the boats moored in the marina, whilst the interior accommodates modern new washrooms for use by marina users.

   A Daring Look for Royal Quays Marina Newcastle Thanks to Versital Shower Panels

   Versital supplied stone resin wall panels and splashbacks in distinctive colours such as ‘Shiraz’, ‘Tangoed’, ‘Dorothy’, ‘Ice White’ and ‘Wenge’ to create 8 contemporary, spacious shower enclosures and washrooms that will serve the owners, family and crew of the 350 boats moored in the marina, as well as the many boats that visit this busy marina each year.

   “Our unique surface material is 100% non-porous, making it a great solution for commercial projects such as this.  The Marina’s bathrooms will look as good as new for many, many years to come as no stains or exposure to water can compromise their appearance. What’s more, they will never need to grout a tile again.”
   Gemma Stockberger, Head of Marketing and Sales for Versital UK. 

   

   Versital’s non-porous, stone resin shower panels and splashbacks were made to measure for the Marina, allowing the design team to specify the exact shape, size. The design team picked the final colour selection from a range of 90 colours and finishes such as marble, granite, sparkle and high gloss.

   BrightBlue Studio, the RIBA Registered Architects who designed the Marina Building, specified bespoke Versital shower panels to provide a low maintenance bathroom solution. 

   “The Royal Quays Marina team were interested in more dynamic ideas, colours and products to invigorate the spaces, allowing us to flex our creative muscles. We specified Versital as we knew they could deliver a bespoke, easy to maintain solution as well as exciting colour options and smooth, consistent delivery.”
   Henry Amos, Director at BrightBlue Studio

   Royal Quays Marina which is widely regarded as the premier boating facility in the area wanted to cement this reputation by making sure that the new washrooms would be the ‘best on the coast’ and to ensure that any sailor who has endured a cold wet sail to reach the marina would be rewarded with first class facilities. The new facilities even include a full-size bath for a long hot soak if required! A little touch of luxury rarely found in a marina.

   “We are overwhelmed by the feedback so far from Marina users and the community. They love the building and new facilities. We were especially impressed at the way Bright Blue and Versital were to create such a bright and cheerful space. We are delighted with the results, and yes, they are the best washrooms on the coast!”
   Matthew Simms, Marina Manager

   For more information on stone resin shower panels from Versital, get in touch on 01204380780, or email us via our contact form.  

2. Versital Marble Tops & Panels specified in Chaophraya

   March 3, 2017 1:42 pm Leave a Comment

   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’.

   

    

   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.”

    

   

   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

   

   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.

   

   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.