Polytec are Growing the Compact Range

As the consummate, long-lasting, low-maintenance, decorative panel, polytec’s Compact laminate is a go-to product for the most demanding professional environments– and its been expanded with four new colours.

Grey Cement
Calacutta Grey
Calacutta Doro
Athena Stone

BY Andrew McDonald

August 2nd, 2017

Suitable for both interior and exterior joinery environments, Compact is manufactured from quality materials embedded in polytec’s design philosophy. Compact laminate with excellent technical characteristics, the Compact range is totally impervious to water and has outstanding impact, stain and wear resistance, along with excellent hygienic properties. Characterised by a distinctive black core, Compact laminate holds extra appeal on the aesthetic front and as a structurally sound material.

In a move sure to delight designers and design lovers everywhere, the polytec Compact laminate range has been updated with four new colours, Calacutta D’oro, Grey Cement, Athena Stone, and Calacutta Grey – all in the new Smooth finish. All items are available to order immediately – so take a look at the new range when designing for space that demands quality.

Polytec will be showcasing its unique range of finishes, including the launch of WOODMATT and MATERA, at Sydney Indesign 17.

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