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Architects often have to overcome many obstacles to achieve their design. A restrictive footprint, budget constraints, plumbing and many other variables can influence the choice of materials.

An innovative acrylic solid surface from Gunnersens Inspirations is providing a new level of design flexibility. Marketing executive Brooke Formosa says the design versatility of the new Hi-Macs Volcanics range allows clients to mould acrylic solid surfaces around areas where it is impractical or impossible to use stone.

Heat resistant, Hi-Macs acrylic surfaces can be moulded to any shape required. The Volcanics range is a cool-to-touch material that is perfect for kitchens splashbacks, sinks, waterfall edges, rubbish chutes or client designed edge treatments can be included in one seamless section.

The Hi-Macs range reproduces the aesthetic appeal of natural stone, but is manufactured from polymer resins, using the latest technological process.

"Hi-Macs acrylic solid surfaces are scratch-resistant, nonporous and repairable," says Formosa. "They make an ideal surface for a multitude of applications, including industrial or domestic use."

For more information, contact Gunnersens Inspirations Pty Ltd, 112 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne, Vic 3207, phone (03) 9647 9911, fax (03) 9647 9991. Website: www.gunnersens.com.au.