Wide Variety of Material Options
Plamar fabricates and installs a wide variety of slab materials, including natural and engineered stone, acrylic and “green” or eco-friendly. We maintain an inventory of well over 10,000 natural stone slabs in a wide variety of materials, colors and thicknesses, and we also have strong relationships with leading slab yards and distributors, providing our customers with unparalleled selection at the most competitive prices.
Natural Stone |
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Broad color selection - Each slab is a one-of-a kind work of art created by Nature Durable - Great resistance to heat, but scratch resistance varies, with granite being highly resistant to scratching and other natural stones being less resistant Varied applications - Suitable for a variety of indoor & outdoor applications |
Engineered Stone |
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Broad color selection - Typically have less color/pattern variation, creating a more uniform look than natural stone Durable – Quartz surfaces have good scratch-resistance, but epoxy resins make material less heat resistant than natural stone, so trivets are recommended Applications - Suitable for a variety of indoor applications |
"Green" |
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Broad color selection - Typically less variation in color and patterns create more uniform look than natural stone Durability varies - Scratch and heat resistance range from excellent to poor, and use of trivets and cutting boards is recommended for most materials Applications - Suitable for a variety of indoor applications; IceStone & Vetrazzo can also be used outdoors “Green” - May contribute points towards LEED certification |
Acrylic |
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Broad color selection - typically less variation in color and patterns create more uniform look than natural stone Flexible & formable - Can be bent around curves and formed with heat; imperceptible joints are possible when using slabs with consistent color & patterns Repairable - Less scratch & heat resistant than most other materials, but repairable when damaged Hygienic - Suitable for a variety of indoor applications, including use in food preparation & medical environments |