Primera limpieza Se trata de la limpieza de fin de obra: es el paso más importante, ya que afecta a los resultados del uso posterior del producto. Su objetivo es eliminar de la superficie de las placas todo rastro y residuo de materiales ajenos. • • •
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Quitar la suciedad con una aspiradora; Mojar el suelo con agua limpia con el fin de empapar y proteger las juntas contra la acción corrosiva del detergente; Limpiar usando un detergente ácido adecuado, (decapante, desincrustantes o quita cementos). Los desincrustantes se emplean diluidos en agua y para su aplicación se deben seguir las instrucciones de uso indicadas por el fabricante y atender las precauciones para una utilización segura (por ejemplo: utilizar guantes, ventilación adecuada, etc.); Absorber la solución de limpieza con un paño limpio o una aspiradora adecuada; Enjuague a fondo toda la superficie con agua limpia, tibia para neutralizar la acción del detergente; Eliminar cualquier acumulación rascando; Si fuera necesario, limpie la superficie de nuevo usando un detergente neutro o alcalino diluido, luego enjuague con agua tibia limpia y seque la superficie.
Advertencias: Algunos de los componentes de los adhesivos son sensibles a los ácidos; por este motivo, se recomienda siempre solicitar al fabricante indicaciones sobre el detergente más idóneo para la limpieza.
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Introduction Technical Features Formats Finishes Thicknesses Interiors Bathrooms Furniture Collections Slab Review Green Facts Sheet
INTRODUCTION
Neolith, produced by TheSize Surfaces SL, belongs to a new and revolutionary product category born in the last decade with the aim of providing an innovative response to most demanding architectural and design demands. Neolith makes part and is pioneer of the Sintered Compact Surfaces.
What is a Sintered Compact Surface? Composition: 100% natural based on 3 groups of natural elements: 1. Granite Minerals: Quartz and Feldspar that grant hardness and strength to the product. 2. Glass Minerals and Silica that grant chemical stability. 3. Natural oxides that grant chromatic properties.
INTRODUCTION Production Process – Sintering and Technology - NDD or Full Body: The Sintering Technology that TheSize has developed to create Neolith, replicates in matter of hours the process by which natural stones are created throughout thousand of years. It exposes the raw materials described above to extremely high pressure and temperature. During a first phase, the raw materials go through the pressing machinery where a pressure of 400 bars is applied. In a second phase, the slab goes through an oven with temperatures reaching more than 1200ºC (2200ºF). This process of ultracompactation gives birth to a full-body surface (14 colors out of its palette) with unique technical features. Decoration: TheSize has recently developed a new and revolutionary digital printing decoration technology named NDD (Neolith Digital Design) that increases exponentially the possibilities in terms of designs (rich in details) and finishes offered by Neolith (30 colors). Results: A Sintered Compact Surface of large format and minimum thickness with physical and mechanical characteristics never seen before in the construction industry. Applications: Thanks to the format and physical and mechanical characteristics, this type of product is ideal for limitless indoors and outdoors applications in the commercial and residential area: countertops, cladding, façades, furniture. The imagination is the only limitation.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Neolith is the outcome of a selection of the best raw materials and a revolutionary highly technological production process known as sinterization. Thanks to these elements and to several exhaustive quality controls along the chain, a sintered compact surface of large formats and minimun thickness with extraordinary characteristics is attaiened.
LIGHTWEIGHT Only 7 kg/m2 in the 3 mm slab and 30 kg/m2 in the 12 mm slab.
HYGIENIC It does not give off any harmful substances and is totally suitable for contact with food.
RESISTANT TO SCRATCHES Its hard surface makes it resistant to scratches and abrasion.
EASY TO CLEAN Resistant to any kind of chemical cleaning agent such as bleach or ammonia.
RESISTANT TO HIGHT TEMPERATURES It does not burn in contact with fire nor does it emit smoke or toxic substances when subjected to high temperatures.
100% NATURAL It does not give off any substances that are harmful to the environment.
WATERPROOF Waterproof and resistant to liquids, with an absorption level of almost zero.
100% RECYCLABLE
RESISTANT TO BENDING It has a high shear rate, making it resistant to heavy loads and pressure.
UV RESISTANT
RESISTANT TO LOW TEMPERATURES
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Quartz
Granite
45
40
14
7
38
10
9-12
20
20
20
47
52
Resistance to sunlight Resistance to bending (MPa) Resistance to scratching Resistance to hot objects Heat expansion coefficient (x10-6) Resistance to solvents Resistance to bleach and chlorine Resistance to hydrochloric acid Resistance to ammonia Resistance to caustic soda Usual thickness (mm) kg/m Cement
2
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
FORMATS
3.200 x 1.500 mm
3.600 x 1.200 mm
FORMATS
750 x 750 mm
600 x 300 mm
600 x 600 mm
1.500 x 750 mm
1.200 x 600 mm
1.500 x 1.500 mm
1.200 x 1.200 mm
FINISHES
Satin Completely matte finish. Highly resistant and ideal for commercial applications.
Silk Matte finish with a thin layer of glaze that provides a subtle shine and a nice soft touch. Surface finish that results extremely easy to clean.
FINISHES
Riverwashed Finish with a rough texture and relief that evokes sensations to the touch.
Polished Bright finish with a perfectly linear reflection that confers depth and elegance to the material. Ideal for low transtit decorative spaces.*
THICKNESSES The thicknesses are one of the most important elements characterizing Neolith. They range from 3 to 12 mm, and they determine the possible applications given to Neolith slabs. 3 mm can be used for interior cladding or furniture; 6 mm for both indoor and outdoor flooring or exterior cladding (ventilated faรงades); 12 mm is set aside for the most demanding product applications such as kitchen countertops.
3 mm
6 mm
12 mm
INTERIORS
Wall-to-wall Neolith full slab. The large format of Neolith creates minimalist spaces by minimizing the number of joints and evoking a sense of continuity within a room.
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT NETHERLANDS BELGIAN BLUE 6MM 3600 X 1200 MM
INTERIORS Neolith, the ideal choice for indoors applications thanks to its extraordinary physical and mechanical characteristics. Extensive Chromatic Repertoire
MĂnimum Thickness
Neolith to presents itself as a material able to fit all architectural trends and styles, offering more than 40 designs inspired in natural and industrial elements, woods, irons, textiles and marbles.
Neolith to become an architectural skin able to cover already-existing surfaces without the need of previously demolishing it, which saves time and funds in Remodeling projects.
Large Format Its large format helps to minimize the number of joints in a surface, granting aesthetic and hygienic benefits to a given space.
Neolith: Design, Durability, Versatility, Sustainability.
INTERIORS INTERIORES
RESIDENTIAL FLOORING – SPAIN - BASALT BEIGE & MOKA – 6MM
INTERIORS
RESIDENTIAL FLOORING – SPAIN - BASALT BEIGE & MOKA – 6MM
Neolith fits perfectly in different architectural styles, from the classiest to the most modern one.
INTERIORS INTERIORES
RESIDENTIAL CLADDING CANADA BASALT BLACK, 3MM, 3600X1200MM
INTERIORS
RESIDENTIAL FIRE PLACE USA IRON MOSS, 3MM, 3600X1200MM
INTERIORS
OFFICE REMODELING – SPAIN – BASALT BLACK CLADDING 3MM - ARENA FLOORING 6MM
INTERIORS
Neolith allows remodeling without works thus easily reinventing spaces and renewing the aesthetics character of a building,
A surface that can be easily combined and coexist with other construction elements such as wood, steel or glass.
INTERIORS
OFFICE REMODELING CANTEEN GRECE USA BASALT BLACK, 6MM FLOORING
INTERIORS
Large format tiles represent current and future trends in interior design.
INTERIORS
RESTAURANT SPAIN MOKA, FLOORING 6MM – CLADDING 3MM - COUNTERTOP AVORIO 12MM
INTERIORS
In Brescó Bakery project in Barcelona, Neolih captures the essence of modernism and takes it to another sphere where design meets functionality.
RESTAURANT SPAIN MOKA, FLOORING 6MM – CLADDING 3MM - COUNTERTOP AVORIO 12MM
INTERIORS
RESTAURANT BELGIUM, CEMENT FLOORING 6MM, 1200X1200MM
INTERIORS
RESTAURANT BELGIUM, CEMENT FLOORING 6MM, 1200X1200MM
Another advantage of Neolith is its high resistance to abrasion and traffic making of it the ideal material for commercial applications highly transited such as restaurants and cafĂŠs.
INTERIORS Neolith has no porosity therefore it does not absorb any water nor it gets stained. It is also resistant to hard chemicals and cleaning agents making it a low maintenance material suitable for flooring applications in recreational spaces.
DISCO SPAIN, BASALT BLACK FLOORING – 6MM – 1500X1500MM TILE
INTERIORS
The Compass Rose project replaced an old painted Compass Rose in the Bay’s Centre shopping mall that had become scratched and chipped from the high volume of visitors walking across every day by a more durable and attractive surface material. For this project, Neolith gained recognition in the North American market after winning the FCI’s Installation Awards in 2014.
BATHROOMS
Neolith understands the bathroom sphere as a place of worship to the body and to the mind. RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM SPAIN – ARCTIC WHITE VANITY, SINK, SHOWER FLOORNG AND CLADDING
BATHROOMS Neolith, highly versatile surface. Neolith allows the same material erase limitations and multiply applications possibilities. Thanks to its different formats and thicknesses, its quasi-null porosity and its low maintenance characteristics, Neolith becomes and ideal option for different bathroom needs ranging from vanity tops to sinks to shower flooring and cladding and more. This limitless applicability grants a pleasing illusion of uniformity, continuity and balance where beauty does not compromise the product’s integrity.
RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM SPAIN – ARCTIC WHITE VANITY, SINK, SHOWER FLOORNG AND CLADDING
BATHROOMS
Neolith Classtone Collection is inspired by the most exclusive and exquisite marbles in the market. Its fine and elegant designs as well as its different finishes allow for extravagant compositions where the surfaces become the predominant element granting sophistication and class to any given space.
OFFICE BATHROOMS SPAIN, PULPIS POLISHED CURVED PANEL 12MM CALACATTA FLOORING AND CLADDING 6 MM
BATHROOMS
Furthermore, Neolith has high flexural strength and thus allows for some curved applications as seen in the Pulpis Polished frontal panel. This technical characteristic inspires designers for new out-of-thebox application possibilities. Neolith calls for mixing and experimenting the combination of different materials designs. Concrete had never been so consistent with natural stone in such a feasible way as with Neolith.
OFIFCE BATHROOM SPAIN, ESTATUARIO PANEL, 12 MM – BETON FLOORING AND CLADDING 6MM
BATHROOMS
Nothing feels as relaxing and glamorous as a hot bath inside a Estatuario bathtub.
RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM, CANADA. VANITY, BATH TUB AND BACK SPLASH ESTATUARIO 12 MM
BATHROOMS
OFFICE BATHROOMS SPAIN, ARENA FLOORING CLADDING, DOORS, VANITY TOP 6 MM AND 12 MM
RESTAURANT BATHROOM NERO, FLOORING AND CLADDING – 6MM
BATHROOMS
RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM TEXTIL WHITE AND TEXTIL BLACK - 6 MM
BATHROOMS
RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM TIMBER OAK AND TIMBER ASH - 6 MM
BATHROOMS
RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM ESTATUARIO SILK - 6 AND 12 MM
BATHROOMS
RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM ESTATUARIO SILK - 6 AND 12 MM
FURNITURE
AZURMENDI RESTAURANT (3 MICHELIN STARS) SPAIN, BASALT GREY 12MM
FURNITURE Neolith, an architectural skin. Another important application possibility for Neolith lies within the furniture veneering sector. Its minimal thickness makes of it an ideal partner to cover different wooden or steel structures conferring aesthetic and resistance values to the piece. The 12 mm Neolith slab can also be mitered to create thicker options and meet different market trends and demands. Its lightweight derived by its thickness makes of Neolith a very easy to handle material turning it into an architectural skin capable of tastefully dressing any given space.
AZURMENDI RESTAURANT (3 MICHELIN STARS) SPAIN, BASALT GREY 12MM
FURNITURE
KITCHEN FURNITURE, PULPIS SILK 6MM
FURNITURE
KITCHEN FURNITURE, PULPIS SILK 6MM
FURNITURE
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE, BASALT BLACK SATIN 6 MM
FURNITURE
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE, IRON CORTEN SATIN 6 MM
FURNITURE
Concrete goes beyond its traditional function to experiment new application possibilities and grant new design options.
KITCHEN TABLE, BETON SILK 12 MM
FURNITURE
Industrial, rustic, fresh, sophisticated, modern, minimalist, contemporary, classic bohemian, balanced, extravagant... Regardless of the needs, there is always a Neolith option to fit in.
KITCHEN FURNITURE, IRON MOSS 12 MM
FURNITURE
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE, ESTATUARIO RIVERWASHED 12 MM
FURNITURE
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE, IRON MOSS SATIN 12 MM
FURNITURE
KITCHEN FURNITURE, IRON COPPER AND IRON CORTEN - 3 MM
FURNITURE
Nowadays, office spaces do reinvent themselves as to create inspiring and enriching atmospheres.
OFFICE FURNITURE, MELA AND HUMO - 12 MM
Lighting, open spaces, technology and furniture play a crucial role in making a pleasant working environment for employees to reach a mental and sensorial equilibrium. Neolith provides a solid answer to different commercial veneering needs integrating itself within different design elements.
FURNITURE
Man seeks perfection. Nature is by definition imperfect… but what if a 100% natural product created by man could reach perfection?
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE, BETON SILK 12 MM
COLLECTIONS
COLLECTIONS
Estatuario
Marfil
Travertino Clรกsico
Pulpis
Calacatta
Onyx
Travertino Navona
COLLECTIONS
Both models Estatuario and Calacatta have the possibility of being paired representing a Bookmatch the same way the natural marble can be directly extracted from the quarries. For it there exist different reverse pattern options referred to with an “R” in its name. The Endmatch is a very special feature that the design of the Calacatta owns. Using the same slab just turning it 180º, it’s possible to obtain an endless pattern. Calacatta Bookmatch
Calacatta C01R
Calacatta Endmatch
Calacatta C01
Pulpis
Calacatta C01
Calacatta C01
COLLECTIONS
Estatuario Bookmatch
Estatuario E01
Estatuario E01R
Estatuario E04
Estatuario E04R
Estatuario E05
Estatuario E05R
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the Edition I and II of the Catalogues, the Estatuario E05 and E05R images were exchanged. These are the corrected versions. NOTA IMPORTANTE: En la ediciรณn I y II de los Catรกlogos, las imรกgenes del Estatuario E05 y E05R estaban intercambiadas. Estas son las versiones correctas.
COLLECTIONS
Arena
Basalt Beige
Phedra
Beton
Pietra di Osso
Barro
Pietra di Luna
COLLECTIONS
Cement
Pietra di Piombo
Nero Assoluto
Lava
Basalt Black
Basalt Grey
Belgian Blue
Nero Zimbabwe
COLLECTIONS
Iron Moss
Iron Copper
Iron Blue
Iron Grey
Iron Corten
Iron Ash
COLLECTIONS
Nieve
Avorio
Moka
Chocolate
Arancio
Mela
COLLECTIONS
Arctic White
Perla
Humo
Nero
Cobalto
COLLECTIONS
Textil White
Textil Black
COLLECTIONS
Timber Ice
Timber Ash
Timber Nigth
Timber Oak
Slab Review
GREEN FACTS SHEET Neolith’s high-performance compact surface for kitchen and bathroom countertops, flooring, interior wall, facades and cladding applications comes with an assortment of green benefits. Neolith has a variety of qualities that make it ideal for the environmentally-conscious professional. Product Composition 100% Natural: Made of clays, feldspar, silica and natural mineral oxides, Neolith will not emit toxic fumes into the environment when exposed to fire or extremely high temperatures. 100% Recyclable: Due to its natural composition, Neolith can be recycled and reduced to its aggregates. Up to 52% recycled content: Up to 52% of any Neolith slab is composed of recycled raw materials. Near-Zero Porosity: With a porosity of less than 0.08 percent, Neolith is impervious to absorption, making it a hygienic product resistant to bacteria that can cause disease and trigger allergies.
Certifications and Memberships 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.
GREEN FACTS SHEET
Neolith’s unique sintering process and proprietary design also provide additional green benefits: Fewer raw materials, less erosion: Neolith’s thin slabs use fewer raw materials, resulting in less soil erosion, without sacrificing any strength. CO2 Emissions Reduction: A slimmer slab means a lighter slab. With Neolith, it’s possible to transport more than double the amount of surface per container than with thicker products like marble, granite or quartz. The lighter weight allows for a more fuel efficient journey and considerable reductions in CO2 emissions. No gut remodels: Neolith’s slim surface can be applied directly onto existing surfaces, saving remodelers from costly tear-outs while reducing landfill waste. No landfill waste means no waste transportation needed, further reducing net CO2 emissions. Optimized energy consumption: Neolith’s resistance to extremely high and low temperatures makes it ideal for ventilated façades. The thermal insulation and ventilation between the Neolith façade and the building itself optimizes the building’s energy consumption considerably (up to 40%). 15 years—warranty: Neolith comes with a manufacturer’s guarantee of 15 years and does not need frequent replacement or maintenance treatments like other surfaces materials. Neolith gives designers, architects and other industry professionals confidence that their aesthetically-appealing design decisions are equally appealing to the environment.
For more information, please visit www.neolith.com
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