It’s easy to forget how much technology is embedded in some of the everyday materials that we have around us. We look through transparent glass every day without thinking much about it, but the simple product is the culmination of centuries of material research. Literally and figuratively, this product has become invisible.
The designers and engineers at Wilsonart spend their careers working on the next generation of indispensable material innovations. They are creating new and better solid surfaces that match the beauty of classic roman marble with the resilience of 21st century technology. One of their newest products, Traceless™ Laminate, advances their line with a new formula that keeps surfaces clear of smudges and fingerprints so that constant cleaning becomes a thing of the past.
The Traceless line is not only easy-to-clean and durable, but also comes in an array of stylishly matte neutral finishes. Matte interior finishes are having a big moment. Velvety neutral shades are seductive and restrained, and are a great way to make a room feel both modern and timeless. Matte black faucets have been making waves in kitchen and bath designs, and the range of tones in the Traceless Laminate line keep Wilsonart at the frontier of interior trends.
The range of Traceless Laminate shades available. From left: Cream Velvet, Snow White Velvet, Silver Velvet, Charcoal Velvet and Black Velvet.
One of the biggest challenges for solid surfaces is durability. High-impact areas like kitchen countertops can be brutal on sensitive materials like marble that chip and stain easily. Even hard surfaces like polished granite can quickly develop unsightly smudges as they get covered in fingerprints or food residue. Traceless Laminate uses new technology that keeps its surface clean from unwanted marks even when the product is installed in busy areas like family kitchens or baths. The Traceless technology means that less time has to be spent cleaning and that surfaces will stay spotless no matter how many hands lay on them.
The material is versatile enough that it doesn’t just have to be used for countertops. It works well in vertical surfaces like cabinet doors, where its ability to resist scuff marks and scratches would protect it in even the highest traffic kitchens and baths. With the right detailing, all of the surfaces between the floor and the ceiling could be done in the same sophisticated matte finish.
Because the Traceless technology is part of the solid material and not just an applied finish, the product line’s strength is more than just skin-deep. It’s smooth, elegant surface will not wear away over time, and its heat and impact resistance means that a Traceless Laminate surface will last through years of use.
“At Wilsonart, we are committed to providing designers and architects with solutions that tackle everyday design challenges,” said Garret Quarles, specialty products manager at Wilsonart. The Traceless Laminate line of surfaces not only provides a practical solution to an everyday problem, but does it with classic style and panache.
