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What's the difference?
Beton ciré, microcement, Mortex and concrete look are often used interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. If you're looking for a table that looks like concrete yet feels seamless and warm, what you're really after is a beton ciré table.
We work only with Mortex: the finish you see in the finest interiors, and one we know inside out in our workshop.
Name
What it is
Mortex
A beton ciré by Beal International. We apply it by hand in six layers: seamless, matt, with subtle nuances, in 96 colours.
Beton ciré
The French name for a thin, seamless finish that looks like polished concrete. Mortex is a beton ciré.
Microcement
A similar finish in thin layers, best known from floors and bathrooms. On a table it gives the same soft, mineral look.
Concrete look
A look, not a material: a print, a laminate or a paint that resembles concrete. Cheaper, but without the depth and nuances of real beton ciré.
Cast concrete
Real concrete, cast in a mould. Beautiful, but heavy, and hard to make in a free shape.
Why Mortex for a table
01
Seamless
No joints and no seams, not even along the edge. The top and the edge get one continuous skin.
02
Every table unique
We apply the Mortex by hand, layer by layer. Subtle nuances, small specks and slight differences in texture are part of it: no two tables are alike.
03
Any shape, any colour
Round, oval, Danish, Finnish or Swedish oval, rectangular or organic, in any size and in 96 colours. All colours cost the same.
Colours
Mortex comes in 96 colours, from white and sand to olive, terracotta and deep blue. It's best to choose your colour on a real sample: a screen never shows colours quite exactly.
Mortex is a handmade finish: small nuances and differences in texture are part of it, so no two tables are exactly alike. Never put a hot pan directly on the top, and avoid acidic or aggressive products. You get a care sheet with your delivery.
Is Mortex scratch-resistant?
Mortex is strong, but it isn't stone: a sharp or heavy object scraped across the top can leave marks. Put something under sharp and hot things, and lift rather than slide.
How do I look after a Mortex table?
A soft, slightly damp cloth is enough for everyday cleaning. Always use a trivet under a hot pan and avoid acidic or aggressive products. You get a care sheet with your delivery.
Can a Mortex table go outdoors?
Yes. For terraces and gardens we make tables in an outdoor version: an adapted build-up, special varnishes and extra protective top coats. That makes your Mortex table winterproof, so it can really stay outside.
