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| Durable |
As
the name implies, 
solid surface is solid all the way through.
There are no holes or internal faults as
in natural stone. No veneer to peel, crack,
chip or wear out. In addition, you have
a 10 years extended warranty. |
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| Hygienic |
The
uniqueness of
lies in the fact that it is non-porous and
seamless. This makes the surface anti-bacterial
and anti-fungal. This is in sharp contrast
against marble cladding. Marble is porous.
Pigment and dyes fill the pores of marble
and stain marble. Dirt and grease collect
in the pores and form breathing pockets
for bacterium and fungi. Hence, where hygiene
is important, it is imperative to use .
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| Seamless Joints |
sheets, when joined are seamless. The joints
are so well worked that a thin hairline
gap is not visible. In addition, this gap
is filled with adhesive from the very material
is made of. Thus there is no joint in construction.
Because of seamless construction
is better than wood or other laminates that
have joints. This also contributes to hygiene
and dust free surfaces. |
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| Smooth Finish |
The
final finish of surface
can be matte or glossy as desired by the
design of the customer's architect. In either
case, the feel of the surface is very smooth.
It is pleasant to touch and enhances the
appearance of the surface. |
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| Water resistant |
does not absorb water. It is virtually unaffected
if submerged in water for a long period
of time. Similarly, the atmospheric humidity
does not affect .
Hence vanity and other items made from
are not effected by water and are better
alternative to wooden cabinet in bathrooms
and kitchens.
Similarly, counters completely clad with
are water resistant. At this point it should
be noted that the counters are generally
made from plywood or densified fiber boards.
To waterproof the counters, no portion of
the wood material should be exposed. |
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| Termite resistant |
| Termites and other insects
and larvae do not attack .
Since
construction does not have any crevices or
cracks, it cannot harbour any of these pests. |
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| Fire retardant |
| Laboratory test have
proved that is
not effected up to a temperature of 180ºC
up to 4 hours. In fact at 200ºC one of
the components of
releases its water of hydration from its crystal.
Hence it is a fire retardant. |
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| Easily workable |
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is workable just like wood. We can use the
normal carpentry tools to work on .
Though
demands a higher level of craftsmanship to
produce a good finish, the tricks and tools
of the carpentry trade is sufficient for
cladding. |
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| Multiple Design
Options |
gives architect and decorators the pleasure
a child gets with moulding clay. When heated
to 160ºC
becomes semi-plastic and can be moulded
to desired shape. We have made a complete
sphere using .
With freedom to play with shapes and colour,
removes design constraints posed by materials. |
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| Special Design |
has been useful in solving many a problems
confronted by architects and contractors.
Refer to special application to learn how
we helped our clients to reach a cost effective
solution to onsite problems. |
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| A broad range
of Colour spectrum |
comes in a rainbow of several colours. If
the job warrants then virtually any hue
can be imparted to .
In addition we have the grain pattern with
combination of different colours and sizes
of grains. The colour adaptability is unique
to ,
because it can be custom made for clients
locally. Other manufacturers produce standard
colours and cannot entertain colour customization. |
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| Light Weight |
is
lighter than most natural stones. The specific
gravity of natural stones varies between
2 to 5. Specific gravity of
is 1.4. This makes ideally
suitable for cladding. The extra effort
required during construction using heavy
natural stones is not necessary. Also, during
the life of the product, the weight related
factors lend an extra life to the product.
One cannot think of marble door to a cabinet
or drawer. The hinges will ware out and
shorten the effective life of the cabinet.
This is not the case with
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| Better physical
properties than natural stone |
| Flexural, compressive
and tensile strengths and fracture modulus
of
are higher than marble. This makes
a better choice than natural stones. This
superior strength is sufficient for most use.
However if need arises and a still higher
flexural strength is required then we can
reinforce
with suitable materials. This additional reinforcement
can only be imparted to locally manufactured
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Any other compatible manufacturer may not
be able to provide this solution to specific
requirements |
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| Better Impact
resistant |
has a higher modulus of fracture as compared
to natural stones, ceramics and chinaware.
Hence it can absorb impacts better.
is cast as per the solid surface specification.
It is mixed in vacuums and undergoes post
curing procedures. This gives an added strength
to impinging water jet forces from faucet.
This is of special importance for use in sanitary
wares. |
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| Better chemical
resistant |
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has superior chemical resistance than natural
stones and many of its competitors. The details
of chemical resistance are covered under the
chemical composition of the product. |
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| Temperature
resistant |
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is resistant to heat and cold. It remains
stable and undamaged within reasonable hot/cold
fluctuations. |
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| Easy to Clean |
| Cleaning the dirt from
is easier than cleaning from wood or other
laminations. |
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| Easy to Maintain |
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is unique among all decorative surfacing in
that it can be restored to its original look
and feel through an onsite sanding process,
without any loss in product quality. The age
of the material has no effect on its ability
to be renewed. |
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| Easily Repairable |
| Should
become damaged, it can be repaired and made
to look like new, when serviced by qualified
professionals. One must weigh this advantage
against breakage of natural stone tops or
china/ceramics. |
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