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GENERAL DESCRIPTION |
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Our Stone Veneers are thin, lightweight, flexible stone material; they are so innovative that they can be applied to any surface or shape. You can create your own expression of style. Transform ordinary spaces with the look and touch of stone, without the difficulty and expense of traditional stonework. Slate Stone Veneers are a breakthrough in easy-to-work with, authentic surfacing technology.
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STANDARD SHEET SIZE |
1220 mm x 610 mm / 4 ft. x 2 ft. / 48 inches x 24 inches, larger & smaller sizes are available on request. |
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STANDARD WEIGHT EACH SHEET |
Approximate 1.50 Kilograms with thickness of 1 mm to 1.50 mm (approximately 1.2 to 1.6 kilograms per square meter (approx 0.25 gms per sq foot). |
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STANDARDSTHICKNESS |
1 mm to 1.50 mm |
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STORAGE |
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Stone Veneer sheets should be stored face-up in a cool, dry area and in a completely supported flat position. Do not store on edge or coiled.
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SPECIAL |
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Do not expose to direct flame.
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GLUING |
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The backside of the Stone Veneers are treated with polyester backing. It is now possible to glue these sheets with common dispersion glues, hot melts and PUR (Polyurethane Reactive) glues onto a variety of carrier materials such as wood, fiber, cement boards and gypsum panels. For water resistant applications we recommend to apply a one or two component PUR adhesive (without the special fleece) onto the polyester backside.
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PRESSING |
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Stone-Veneer has a natural, rough split surface with a tolerance of up to 2 mm. Thickness equalizing additions protect the veneers from being damaged. Proven are 7 mm thick rubber plates with a shore grade of 50 and a temperature Resistance of at least +/- 80® C. It is important that the rubber matt has an insulating effect, so that the press time can be therefore extended. Pending on the adhesive type and press temperature of 80® C, press time approximately 6 minutes. Depending on the press configuration, the pressure has to be carefully set.
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CUTTING TOOLS |
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Stone Veneer has thin stone layers and can be cut with standard saws, equipped with a special laminate blade. Due to the thin stone layer and the fiber cover on the backside, the down time of the saw is reduced. If Stone Veneer has been applied to both sides of a panel, it is recommended that the reverse side be scored to avoid splintering. Routing the panels is also a quick solution. For bigger production runs it is recommended to use diamond tools. Commonly used machine cutting speeds in the woodworking industry cannot be exceeded. Dull tools, excessive speed or feed rates will lead to heat from friction, which cause melting of the polyester backing. Stone Veneer can also be cut with standard long nose metal scissors, water-cooled saw with a diamond blade, circular saws with a carbide blade, masonry disc or metal shears. The cutting of curves works best with long nose shears or on a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) cutting machine.
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SURFACE TREATMENT |
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You know Stone Veneer is a real stone and its surface is porous, and it has the natural look of slate & quartzite and includes the colours of various minerals. We recommend a sealer to protect this natural look of Stone Veneer. After installation, we should apply a protective coating or sealer. Flexible Stone Veneers surface protected by a process of stone surface protection – for example super mat or silk mat protection for high stress surfaces. These coatings or sealings are applied lightly with a brush, rag or sponge. Flame proofing is also possible by the application of a special chemical on Stone Veneer Sheets.
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