As we’ve been reporting, the introduction of silica-free quartz surface products reflects a wider shift across the engineered stone sector following increased awareness of silicosis linked to the fabrication of high-silica surfaces. While effective dust suppression and safe working practices remain critical, many manufacturers are developing lower-silica and silica-free alternatives as part of ongoing efforts to improve worker safety and reduce exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Surface specialist CRL Stone has added a series of new marble-inspired finishes to its silica-free quartz collection, further expanding a portfolio that now includes more than 40 engineered quartz designs aimed at residential and commercial interiors.

Part of the wider CRL Group, CRL Stone has established itself as a major supplier of engineered surfaces to the UK market, serving fabricators, kitchen retailers, designers, architects and specifiers. Its product range spans quartz, ceramic and porcelain surfaces, with recent development focused on increasing the availability of low-silica and silica-free options in response to these changing industry requirements.

The latest additions form part of the company's broader CRL Quartz collection, which is presented in its recently released 2026 brochure. Rather than introducing an entirely novel direction, the new surfaces build on an established range that encompasses everything from minimalist whites and neutral tones to terrazzo-inspired designs, industrial greys and dramatic marble-effect patterns.

Among the new launches is Statuario Oro, a silica-free quartz surface featuring a creamy white background with flowing golden-brown veining. Designed to evoke the appearance of premium marble, the polished finish is intended for use across kitchens, bathrooms and commercial interiors.

Joining it is Arabescato Vagli, another silica-free design that takes its cue from traditional Italian marble. In contrast to the warmer tones of Statuario Oro, the surface combines a crisp white base with bold, dark veining, creating a more dramatic visual effect suited to large-format applications such as islands, worktops and feature surfaces.

The third new introduction, Verona Gold, offers a softer interpretation of marble-inspired quartz. Delicate gold veining runs across a warm white background, providing a subtle decorative option for kitchen worktops, splashbacks and bathroom installations.

The launches sit alongside established CRL Quartz designs including Calacatta, which pairs pronounced veining with a bright white polished surface, and Palermo, a marble-effect finish characterised by bold naturalistic patterning and a high-gloss appearance.

All of the new silica-free surfaces are available in 1600mm x 3200mm slab formats in both 20mm and 30mm thicknesses. Like the wider quartz collection, they are manufactured as non-porous surfaces designed to resist staining, scratching and heat, making them suitable for high-use domestic and commercial environments.

The broader CRL Quartz range is supported by a 25-year residential warranty and a 10-year commercial warranty. Alongside product imagery, the company's latest brochure also includes application guidance covering kitchens, bathrooms, wall surfaces and commercial interiors, as well as information on maintenance, certifications and backlit quartz applications.

Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRL Stone, said the brochure had been developed as a practical resource for customers specifying engineered quartz surfaces.

"The new 2026 CRL Quartz brochure has been designed to give our customers a complete and practical reference point for the full collection," he said. "As demand continues to grow for surfaces that combine design impact, durability and practical performance, this brochure supports retailers, fabricators and specifiers with the inspiration and information they need to help customers choose the right surface for every project."

The new silica-free designs are available now through CRL Stone's nationwide distribution network.