Design Basics for Sintered Stone by Marble Trend by Marble Trend

Design Basics for Sintered Stones.

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Design Basics for Sintered Stones.

IDCEC CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSORED BY:

Design Basics for Sintered Stones.

Mario Ramirez TheSize Surfaces SL m.ramirez@thesize.es (714) 315-6583 www.neolith.com Travis Conrad TheSize Surfaces SL t.conrad@thesize.es (416) 471-9082 www.neolith.com

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Learning Objectives At the end of this course, participants will be able to gain a better understanding about sintered compact surfacing materials by: • Being able to identify the types & descriptions of sintered stones. • Recognizing important

performance

characteristics of sintered stones. • Understanding the proper applications of sintered stones. • Understanding the importance of performance properties in the material selection process.

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Types & Descriptions of Sintered Stones

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Types & Descriptions of Sintered Stones

What are Sintered Stones?

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Types & Descriptions of Sintered Stones

• Sintering is a method for creating objects from powders, including metal and ceramic powders. • It is based on atomic diffusion. • Diffusion occurs in any material above absolute zero, but it occurs much faster at higher temperatures. • In most sintering processes, the powdered material is held in a mold and then heated to a temperature below the melting point. • The atoms in the powder particles diffuse across the boundaries of the particles, fusing the particles together and creating one solid piece. • Sintering is traditionally used for manufacturing ceramic objects but finds applications in almost all fields of industry.

What are Sintered Stones?

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Types & Descriptions of Sintered Stones

Sintering is a manufacturing process in which a fine powder that has been formed into a shape is subsequently fired at temperature below melting point. The compact, when fired, densifies and becomes non-porous. The powder particles form bonds at this temperatures and the contact points between particles, which were originally formed under the mechanical pressure during compaction, increase in size and strength, improving mechanical properties.

Powder Particle

Pores

What are Sintered Stones?

What are Sintered Stones Made of? Are a combination of 4 groups:

Feldespar

Granite Minerals: Quartz & Feldespar Hardness & Strength

Quartz

What are Sintered Stones Made of? Are a combination of 4 groups:

1 Silica

Glass Minerals

Granite Minerals: Quartz & Feldespar Hardness & Strength

Silica & Glass Minerals Chemical Stability

What are Sintered Stones Made of? Are a combination of 4 groups:

Granite Minerals: Quartz & Feldespar Hardness & Strength

Clay Minerals

Silica & Glass Minerals Chemical Stability

Clay Minerals Adhesive properties and whiteness

What are Sintered Stones Made of?

Are a combination of 4 groups: Natural Pigments

Granite Minerals: Quartz & Feldespar Hardness & Strength

Silica & Glass Minerals Chemical Stability

Clay Minerals Adhesive properties and whiteness

Natural pigments Chromatic properties

How are Sintered Stones Manufactured? State of the Art equipment creates a strong, durable, sanitary engineered product.

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What are Sintered Stones?

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What are Sintered Stones? The result is an advanced surfacing solution for the most challenging and demanding projects. Sintered Stones are high performance products with superior physical properties.

How are Sintered Stones Manufactured? Up to... 12 feet long Up to... 5 feet wide Up to your expectations!

* Only in 3 and 6 mm

3.600x1.200 mm / 142”x48”

3.200x1.500 mm / 125”x60”

How are Sintered Stones Manufactured? Thickness: 1/8”

1/4”

1/2”

4/5”

1 1/4”

Thinking Less is more...

How are Sintered Stones Manufactured? Finishes: Evoking sensations with textures...

Silk

Riverwashed

Polished

Why Sintered Stones? Performance Characteristics

RESITANT TO ICE AND THAW RESISTANT TO UV RAYS RESISTENTE AL HIELO Y RESISTENTE A LAS HELADAS A LOS RAYOS UVA

Why Sintered Stones? Scratch & Abrasion Resistant

... but we recommend a cutting board to protect your utensils

Why Sintered Stones? High Heat & Fire Resistant

Why Sintered Stones? Waterproof

Why Sintered Stones? Freeze-Thaw Resistant

RESITANT TO ICE AND THAW RESISTENTE AL HIELO Y A LA

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Why Sintered Stones? Hygienic Suitable for Food Contact

Why Sintered Stones? Easy to Clean & Chemical Resistant

Why Sintered Stones?

UV Resistant: Suitable for exterior applications RESISTANT TO UV RAYS RESISTENTE A LOS RAYOS U

Why Sintered Stones? Think Green Being composed of all mineral materials with no organic content, sintered stones do not off-gas or emit toxic fumes when exposed to high heat or fire.

Sintered stones can be recycled by being reduced to aggregates. Additionally, they can contain significant levels of pre-consumer recycled content.

The manufacturing process results in an impervious product with porosity of less that 0.08%. No sealers are required.

Why Sintered Stones? Think Green 100% Natural No Organics, No Off-gassing

Why Sintered Stones? Think Green 100% Recyclable

Why Sintered Stones? Greenguard Certification (formerly GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification): Certifies that Neolith meets strict chemical emissions limits, contributing to a healthier interior. Greenguard Gold Certification (formerly known as GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification): Certifies that Neolith is safe indoors for sensitive individuals (such as children and the elderly) and ensures that the product is acceptable for use in environments such as schools and healthcare facilities. CE (European Commission) Certification: Confirms that Neolith meets European safety, health and environmental protection requirements. LEED Points Earner: LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a program that provides third-party verification of green buildings. Neolith satisfies safety prerequisites and earns points to help consumers achieve the desired level of certification for their home or commercial project. Member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): The USGBC, the council that oversees LEED, allows advocates for green-building policies and practices to come together. National Sanitary Foundation certification for food service equipment.

Sintered Stones Typically Comply With the Following:

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Why Sintered Stones? Lightweight: Using thin format slabs: • Easy to handle thanks to weight (thin material) • Large format: Wall-toWall • Less joints • More minimalist effect • Hygiene benefits

Why Sintered Stones? BEFORE

• No need to extract previously existing Surface. • Remodeling without Works

• Save time • Save money • Easier to cut-in-place of work

AFTER

Why Sintered Stones? BEFORE

AFTER

• No need to extract previously existing Surface. • Remodeling without Works

• Save time • Save money • Easier to cut-in-place of work

BEFORE

AFTER

Why Sintered Stones? Performance Characteristics Using thin format slabs

Lightweight

Waterproof

Suitable for Food Contact

Hygienic

RESITANT TO ICE AND THAW RESISTENTE AL HIELO Y A LAS HELADAS

Freeze-Thaw Resistant

Suitable for Exterior Applications

Scratch & Abrasion Resistant

Easy to Clean & Chemical Resistant

RESISTANT TO UV RAYS RESISTENTE A LOS RAYOS UVA

UV Resistant

100% Recyclable

No Organics, No Off-gassing

High Heat & Fire Resistant

100% Natural

Working With Sintered Stones

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Working With Sintered Stones Cutting with Wet Diamond Saws

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Working With Sintered Stones Cutting with Waterjet Machinery

Working With Sintered Stones Handling Even with the high flexural strength of sintered stones, handling should always be done using appropriate handling equipment.

Working With Sintered Stones V-Grooved or Miter Fold Edges By using this technique combined with the inherent strength of sintered stones, thinner materials can be used to achieve a variety of design details.

Working With Sintered Stones Overhangs:

Standard Overhang

Extended Overhang w/Support

Extended Overhang

Maximum overhang: â&#x20AC;˘ Without apron edge: 1 cm countertops 15 cm. 5+3 cm countertops 10 cm.

<10 cm

>10 cm

â&#x20AC;˘ Mitre apron edge: 1 cm and 5+3 countertop 30 cm* *Taking in account that the countertop has been reinforced all around the edge and front to back supports every.

Care & Maintenance

• Use a microfiber cloth to remove dust from the surface. • Clean your countertop daily if necessary. • Countertops can be washed with warm water, to which a detergent can be added according to manufacturer’s recommendations. • Rinse with warm water and dry with a cloth or similar. • If liquids are spilled, it must be dried immediately. The faster you clean and dry spills, the easier it is to remove stains. • It is not advisable to use waxes, oily soaps, impregnating agents or other treatments on the product, because their application is not necessary at all. • Some of the detergents currently on the market contain waxes or polishing additives that, after several washes, can leave an oily film on the surface of the top. • Do not hit your countertop with blunt or heavy objects. This could cause chips or even breaks, particularly at the edges which are the most sensitive to physical damage.

Care & Maintenance Repairs in sintered stones are possible, however bare in mind that materials used for repairs are not the same composition of the original product thus color or texture may vary from the original surface.

Applications

Applications • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Worktops • Furniture • Flooring • Wall Cladding • Exterior Cladding • Rain Screens

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Applications Residential Applications: â&#x20AC;¢ Kitchens