{"id":2405,"date":"2017-09-20T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2017-09-20T15:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.schaubsrote.com\/interior-design-blog\/?p=2405"},"modified":"2017-09-19T16:38:14","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T21:38:14","slug":"diresco-belgian-quartz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/diresco-belgian-quartz\/","title":{"rendered":"Diresco Belgian Quartz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today we wanted to spotlight a company we are lucky enough to display in our Brentwood office kitchen! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direscousa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diresco<\/a> is one of the oldest and most well-known quartz manufacturers in the world and you can find it here locally at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sfistone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stone Fabricators<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2408\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beach-iceberg-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1008\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beach-iceberg-kitchen.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beach-iceberg-kitchen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beach-iceberg-kitchen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/beach-iceberg-kitchen-676x451.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>BIO-UV TECHNOLOGY<\/p>\n<p>Diresco quartz is made of 93% natural quartz material and the remaining 7% consists of environmentally-friendly resin and pigment. Their new resin formulation is plant-based, making it healthier for your living environment and the world. The innovative BIO-UV technology also withstands damaging ultraviolet light from the sun, frost and corrosion, making it suitable for outdoor spaces!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2424 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/thin-profile-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"936\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/thin-profile-1.jpg 936w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/thin-profile-1-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/thin-profile-1-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/thin-profile-1-676x414.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ULTRA-THIN SLABS<\/p>\n<p>Diresco is available in 3 sizes: 3cm, 2cm, and even 1.2 cm! The ultra-thin 1.2 cm size allows for so many application possibilities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Counter-tops\n<ul>\n<li>The 1.2 cm thin style is all the rage for counter-tops in Europe. It will be interesting if the US will follow suit in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Full Wall Backsplash\n<ul>\n<li>Provides a seamless look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Floor Slabs\n<ul>\n<li>Allowing for extra-large format tiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Shower Walls\n<ul>\n<li>Fewer grout lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Stairs<\/li>\n<li>Fireplace Surround<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FINISHES<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2418\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finishes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1230\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finishes.jpg 1230w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finishes-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finishes-768x195.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finishes-1024x260.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/finishes-676x171.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1230px) 100vw, 1230px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Velvet\n<ul>\n<li>soft matte finish with a buttery, natural texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Polished\n<ul>\n<li>radiant and smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Anticato\n<ul>\n<li>muted finish with subtle texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FAVORITES<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2428\" style=\"width: 4042px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2428\" class=\"wp-image-2428 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7602.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7602.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7602-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7602-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7602-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7602-676x507.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4032px) 100vw, 4032px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1. Beach Medium Grey in Anticato | 2. Venato Delfino in Polished | 3. Belgian Blue in Velvet | 4. Benton Light in Velvet<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Top: Beach Medium Grey in Anticato &#8211; I love the concrete look of this one!<\/p>\n<p>Bottom Left: Venato Delfino in Polished &#8211; a light-medium gray with hints of white.<\/p>\n<p>Bottom Center: Belgian Blue in Velvet &#8211; a dark charcoal color with beautiful blue tones.<\/p>\n<p>Bottom Right: Benton Light in Velvet &#8211; My favorite! I love the large flecks of medium gray.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2405 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/diresco-belgian-quartz\/img_7610\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7610-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7610-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7610-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7610-676x901.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2431'>\n\t\t\t\tOffice Kitchen Counters\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/diresco-belgian-quartz\/img_7609\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7609-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7609-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7609-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7609-676x901.jpg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2430'>\n\t\t\t\tDetail shot\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Our office kitchen got a makeover with another favorite color. We chose Belgian Buxy in the velvet finish. It looks so nice against our dark wood cabinetry and the texture is so velvety smooth.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direscousa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.direscousa.com<\/a> for more details on the products and to see their full line of colors. I&#8217;d love to hear your favorites!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we wanted to spotlight a company we are lucky enough to display in our Brentwood office kitchen! Diresco is one of the oldest and most well-known quartz manufacturers in the world and you can find it here locally at Stone Fabricators. BIO-UV TECHNOLOGY Diresco quartz is made of 93% natural quartz material and the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/diresco-belgian-quartz\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Diresco Belgian Quartz<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2414,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[179,85,114],"class_list":["post-2405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interior-design","tag-counters","tag-interior-design","tag-quartz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2405","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2405"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2405\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2414"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2405"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2405"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sroteco.com\/interior-design-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}