Italian surface specialist Santamargherita has launched Surfalite, a 7mm material in slabs of 3300 x 1650mm for wet wall applications.

This lightweight, low maintenance surface is said to be resistant to mould and mildew and, therefore, ideal for use in bathrooms and shower rooms.

Taking inspiration from natural stone, there are 16 designs spanning a monochrome spectrum, including Nero (black), Carnia (dark grey) and Vittoria White. 

Santamargherita's Vice President of Sales, Michele Caneva, says: "We have been working on creating the surface of the future, and market research is showing that consumers prefer the look and feel of engineered stone slabs and porcelain for wet wall applications."