|
|
NAtural Stones |
Manufactured products |
| Product characteristics |
Quartzites |
Marbles |
Granits |
Quartz
|
Solid surfaces
(Acrylic)
|
Ultracompact
surfaces |
|
Material specificities |
Metamorphic stone
(Similar to granit or marble depending on the color)
Natural variances
(unique per stone)
|
Fragile sedimentary stone
Natural variances (unique per stone)
|
Magmatic stone
Natural variances (unique per stone)
|
93% quartz and 7% resin and synthetic pigmentation
Even surface
|
33% Acrylic resin 66% natural minerals.
Even surface
Malleable / Thermoformable
|
Glass and porcelain subjected to
25 000 tonnes of pressure.
No resin or synthetic pigmentation.
Even surface
|
|
Project types |
Versatile product*
|
Avoid in a kitchen |
Versatile product |
Versatile product. Avoid outside installation. |
Versatile product. Avoid for fireplace mantle or outside
|
Versatile product |
Stain resistance
(porosity)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Maintenance |
-
Recommended:
3 coats of sealer every 6 months.
- Daily cleaning with soapy water.
|
-
Strongly recommended:
3 coats of sealer every 6 months.
- Daily cleaning with soapy water.
|
- Recommended:
1 coats of sealer every 12 months.
- Daily cleaning with soapy water.
|
- Antibacterial surface.
- Daily cleaning with soapy water.
-
No sealant is required
|
- Antibacterial surface.
- Easy maintenance product using products like Cream Vim and a scrubber pad.
|
- Daily cleaning with soapy water.
|
Heat resistance
Recommended to take precautions if the heat is extreme.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Resistance to scratches and chips |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finish types |
Polished, matt or antique |
Polished, matt, antique or burned |
Polished or smooth |
Matt or semi-gloss
|
Polished, Natural, slate or wood |
| Products to avoid contact with |
Foods with high levels of acidity and abrasives
|
Abasive products |
N/A
|
Product thickness
Can vary by 1/8" |
3/4" or 1 1/2" (Other thickness available on special orders)
|
1/4" or 1/2"
|
3/4" (Other thickness available on special orders)
|
Maximum size of a jointless area
Sometimes limited by the localisation or carrier.
|
Depending on the availability of the chosen color
|
120" x 55"
130" x 65"
(specific color)
|
The size of a surface is almost infinite because the joints are not apparent.
|
132" x 56"
|
|
|
|
= Low resistance |
|
= Excellent resistance
|
|
*Recommended to take precaution if the heat is extreme.