Resilica Company Profile
Resilica is an innovative and unique bespoke worktop surface material which is manufactured from 100% recycled glass waste. The company began producing Resilica in 2001 and has created a wide range of sustainable, practical, modern and attractive surfaces for numerous applications. This environmentally friendly material is suitable for hygienic and high usage areas such as kitchen surfaces, bathroom vanities, reception desks, bars, flooring and furniture.
Resilica is a combination of recycled glass and a solvent-free resin system which is cast into solid panels. Once set, the surface is ground away and polished, revealing fragments of embedded glass which reflect natural and artificial light, giving off a beautiful sparkle and depth. Every surface is completely individual and can be produced in virtually any colour combination to a clients precise design specification.
Design Services
Resilica has been specified by numerous clients including architects, designers, contractors and home owners. The surfaces are made within the company’s own factory near Brighton and no work is ever sub-contracted out. This service enables the team to oversee a project from the initial quotation right through to installation, maintaining high levels of quality and craftsmanship. By utilising the latest computer controlled technology, every product is manufactured to perfection.
The design team understands that every client and application has differing specifications and requirements. Every project is handled individually and by working closely with the client, the designers can develop a colour recipe with is tailored to exact specification. The company provides complete package of skilled design, templating and installation to clients throughout the UK.
Selecting the correct colour for a project is vital for a successful outcome. The Resilica colour palette is virtually endless. With extensive commercial experience, the team has developed over 500 colour recipes by simply altering the resin pigmentation and the glass mixture. Resilica is confident that a recipe can be created for any project. Colour recipes can be selected from the archive, palettes or with a unique resin colour which can be chosen from RAL, BS or Pantone colour systems. Colour matching can also be arranged from clients own swatches. Colour palette options include:
- The Foundation palette which offers a range of recipes from quiet simple colours to busy mixes of glass flecks. This range is has been carefully selected to complement other kitchen materials and modern interiors.
- The Elemental palette starts with a base background resin colour and combines it with a single element of clear recycled glass.
- The Archive palette offers over 500 recipes ranging from calm and subtle colours to loud and bold colours including glow in the dark and sparkle options.
Domestic Clients
Many domestic clients have specified Resilica for their surfaces within bathrooms and kitchens. With many years of experience and clear and communication, every project is successfully carried out with minimal disruption, on time and within the budget.
Commercial Clients
The high specification finish and physical properties of Resilica make it a preferred choice for commercial applications. Resilica gives a contemporary, long lasting, robust and resilient surface within restaurants, kitchens, cafes, offices, reception areas and fast food outlets.
Environmental Benefits of Resilica
Resilica is extremely environmentally friendly as it is produced with up to 100% recycled glass which could otherwise have been sent to landfill. Resilica uses solvent free resins which once cured are totally inert and do not contain VOCs. The manufacturing process uses recycled water where possible, with minimal imbued energy. Every piece of Resilica is cast to order, reducing any waste.
Resilica prides itself on offering clients a unique and innovative product which is eco-friendly and suitable for a range of applications. Resilica has established a highly respected reputation, with a proven track record for reliability and quality, making it the UK’s original and leading recycled glass surface provider. Resilica was previously sold under the trade name TTURA. The friendly and experienced team can assist clients with design, specification and technical information.
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