Lapitec, the Italian hard surface sintered stone, is now available to view and order in more than 30 John Lewis kitchen departments across the UK.

The sintered stone product is being retailed in John Lewis fitted kitchen departments, where fully trained partners (all employees are 'partners' at John Lewis) are on hand to help the public learn more about the advantages of Lapitec.

Once consumers have chosen from the 15 colours (12 plain and three veined) and three different finishes on offer, the product will be cut to order and installed by Marble Building Products Ltd, the Lapitec approved fabricator for John Lewis. Marble Building Products, with the support of The Marble & Granite Centre Ltd, which distributes Lapitec in the UK, will also continue to provide after-sales service for John Lewis customers.

Marble Building Products’ Ian Lawrence told us: “With slab sizes of 3350mm x 1450mm Lapitec gives the opportunity for clients to have islands without joints.”

Stephen Pike, Managing Director of The Marble & Granite Centre, says: “It is fantastic news that we can now offer Lapitec directly to consumers via one of the UK’s most respected retailers.

"We are working closely with John Lewis to monitor interest in the product and have been impressed by their passion and commitment to promoting Lapitec as a kitchen surface material. We are looking forward to a long and fruitful working relationship.”