Salons
Color Bar Materials and Finishes for Salons
Select materials by where they will be installed, how they are cleaned and what can be repaired when one part wears.
Explore the ideas
Compare the options
- Set the brief
- Mark high-touch, wet and impact-prone surfaces separately before picking finishes.
- Compare
- Ask suppliers for care instructions, repair options and a full sample with exposed edges and joints.
- Before buying
- Price installation, replaceable pieces and long-term maintenance alongside the initial material cost.
Worked example
A kitchen service counter sees frequent spills, hot serving dishes, and repeated wiping throughout the day.
Compare sample surfaces for stain behavior, heat guidance, edge durability, and cleaning method. Inspect the joint at the sink or serving zone where water and residue are most likely to collect.
How to test it
Put the sample beside its adjoining materials and test the agreed cleaning method on a spare piece.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Place the bar near wash services with a direct staff path and separate clean product storage from used bowls.
- Detail
- Use stain-resistant worktops, task light that reveals color, and a splash-protected wall finish.
- Trade-off
- An open color bar looks active but exposes preparation clutter.
- Set up and clean a typical color service
- Check product labels are legible in the chosen light
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