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1. it will be possible to use common household tile cleaners available in the market place 2 c 2 ka D a FAQ STONE ITALIANA COUNTERTOPS POLISHED AND TEXTURED Section IV Faq Frequently asked questions on STONE ITALIANA COUNTERTOPS Can cut food on a Stone Italiana countertop Stone Italiana surfaces are abrasion resistant However we recommend using a chopping board to cut food Although our countertops are scratch resistant metal can leave marks on their surface Can I place hot irons or pans straight from the cooker directly onto the countertop Stone Italiana surfaces can withstand dry heat up to 180 C However the various types of pans and pots currently available in the mar ket with two three and even four layers base for optimal heat conduction can easily reach temperatures well above 180 C Therefore as with any countertop surface hot pots and pans including coffee pots and ovenware should always be placed on a trivet or hot pad Avoid direct contact with hot items ther mal shock can result in a crack Will the countertop change its appearance over time No Stone Italiana quartz surfaces are designed to remain unchanged over time as long as the cleaning and maintenance instruc tions provided by Stone Italiana are followed What cleaning and care products SHOULD I AVOID e Alkaline and basic products these products can irreparably discolour the surface of poli shed materials2. stone with narrow segment and proper bond not too hard The diameter of the blade depends on the type of cutting machine in use The peripheral speed of the blade should be in the range of 22 to 28 linear metres per second this value is calculated based on a blade diam eter of 350 mm according to this formula diameter expressed in metres x 3 14 x 1400 motor revolutions per minute 60 The cutting feed rate should be in the range of 1 to 1 5 Im minute For cutting at 45 we recommend the use of a special blade for 45 cuts c 2 P uy o Nn Section Tas 1 PROCEDURE FOR L SHAPED CUTS 1 Cur 2 CuT 3 gt CUT A Cor Procedure for L shaped Cuts To make accurate L shaped cuts on Stone Italiana surfaces make a first lengthwise cut to the desired size and then make another cut parallel to the first one at about 4 5 cms from it to relieve any strains in the slab Then make the third cut i e the second cut to size perpendicularly to the first cut Proceed with the fourth cut parallel to the third one i e the perpendicular one at a distance of about 4 5 cms Tas 2 PROCEDURE FOR ROUGH SQUARE AND RECTANGULAR CUT OUTS 1 MARK THE VERTICES 2 DRILL OUT THE CORNERS 3 JOIN THE HOLES MAKING A THROUGH CUT 4 CUT OUT WITH ROUNDED CORNERS Procedure for Making Ro
3. the first 4 days after its installation After that it will be possible to use common household clea ners available in the market place The products needed are e SOLVENT STRIPPER to remove silicone residues e STONE TILE CLEANER slightly acidic cleaner e STONE CLEANER neutral detergent Quite often silicone residues are not removed properly and accurately from the top surface after installation Therefore it is essential that the edges to be sealed both on the top and on the backsplash have to be properly pro tected by applying paper tape along their length NEVER remove silicone residues by scraping the surface of the top always use SOLVENT STRIPPER pour the stripper on the residues and allow to stand for at least 15 minutes until the silicone previously solid starts turning jelly like Gently scrape away the liquid silicone with a plastic putty knife and then slightly rub the surface with the green side of a yel low green pad until all residues are removed The above process should be repeated twice Pour SOLVENT STRIPPER again on the unpolished surface and allow to stand for 15 minutes then gently rub the surface with the green side of a yellow green pad more abrasive until all residues are removed Once the top has been installed properly and all silicone residues have been eliminated clean it with STONE TILE CLEANER and rinse thoroughly 3a CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS e Wet the surface uniformly wit
4. CTOR On a tho roughly dry surface e Wait for at least 5 minutes and then start evening out the product with a soft cotton cloth Do not leave any excess product which looks like oily spots on the surface Be sure to remove any excess product with a clean cloth e Allow the countertop to dry out naturally in the fabrication shop for at least 15 minutes JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR works regardless of the temperature In any case the top should be allowed to dry out at a room temperature not lower than 10 12 C Once completely dry the top can be packed The surface should be wrapped in smooth polythene Be sure to avoid putting the surface treated with JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR in direct contact with wood polystyrene or bubble wrap 2b Problems due to Wrong Application of JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR and remedial actions If surface colour fading occurs it means that JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR was applied on a dirty and dusty or not well rinsed surface Clean with STONE TILE CLEANER and rinse well then reapply JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR following the instructions above If the quartz surface shows hazy areas and or an oily appearance it means that The protector dried out properly but the excess product was not removed before it cured Clean with STONE TILE CLEANER and then reapply JAIPUR STONE Protector following the instructions above rinse well If hazy areas appear in the points of con tact with the polythene wrapper it me
5. D MAINTENANCE STONE CLEANER 1 litre bottle and 150 ml spray bottles a ke N STONE TILE CLEANER 1 litre bottle and 150 ml bottles JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR 1 litre tin and 150 ml spray bottles SOLVENT STRIPPER 1 litre tin STONE KIT No 3 150 ml bottles STONE TILE CLEANER STONE CLEANER Spray JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR Spray SLABS AND CUT TO SIZE ITEMS SHIPPING HANDLING AND PROCESSING Loading and Shipping Stone Italiana Slabs Stone Italiana slabs should be loaded vertical ly on suitable wood or metal frames typically an A frame When loaded on a truck or into a container the slabs should be loaded with the finished sides facing each other so that the rough sides rest against each other As for JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE and RocFace collections the finished surfaces must be suitably protected with a proper film Failure to follow these pre cautions may result in irreversible scratching of the surface Use chains to secure the slabs to the truck and or inside the container Be careful not to put the chains in direct contact with the slabs use a wood shim in between the chains and the slabs Failure to do so may result in chip ping or breakage of the slabs We recommend that you do not use straps as they cannot guarantee a secure grip on the slabs and can endanger the load being carried Handling and Storing Slabs in the Workshop To move the slabs around the stonework ing shop use lifting equipm
6. HE COUNTER TOP PROTECTION Products needed e STONE TILE CLEANER slightly acidic cleaner e JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR spray countertops protector All of these products have been specifically designed and developed for Stone Italiana They are like no other cleaning and protective products available in the market place today The use of products other than Stone Italiana is not recommended for the extraordinary cleaning and treatment of the countertops Extraordinary cleaning Products needed e STONE TILE CLEANER slightly acidic cleaner e JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR spray countertops protector Should the routine cleaning not be effective or in case of stubborn dirt caused by hard water red wine sparkling wine coffee tea blood cooking oils tomato sauce food residues fatty and greasy substances hot oil spills we recommend to clean with STONE TILE CLEANER slightly acidic cleaner e Wet the surface uniformly with a 30 solution of STONE TILE CLEANER one part of Stone Cleaner and two parts of water and allow to stand for about 10 minutes e Gently rub the surface with the green side of a yel low green pad until all dirt is removed from the surface e Rinse thoroughly e Dry with a cloth In case of stubborn stains apply undiluted STONE TILE CLEANER directly to a yellow green pad rub gently with the green side of the pad and rinse thoroughly Should an extraordinary cleaning be per formed it migh
7. PROTECTOR 3 2 0 3 0 LUNARE Green 46 80 120 JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR 3 2 0 3 0 RocFACE Green 36 46 80 JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR 2M 3M 4M Magnesite wheels ECCELLENT FINISHING 600 800 1000 Resinoid diamond wheels series ADRIA ABRASIVI 36 46 80 120 Green Black Red Yellow White Blue eae Diamond brushes series MAFLEX DIA VENETA ABRASIVI Diamond wheels series DIAHARDXT VENETA ABRASIVI GOOD FINISHING 6M 8M 12S Magnesite wheels economic wheels alternatives to the above indicated resinoid diamond wheels 600 800 1000 Edge Polishing and or Brushing To polish and or brush the edges of Stone Italiana slabs it is possible to use a standard edge polisher Check that the part to be shaped is perpendi cular to the machine table and that a con tinuous flow of clean water is supplied to ensure a good quality of the finished product as well as proper cooling The belt feed rate depends on the slab thick ness and it is usually included between 0 75 and 1 5 Im minute For polishing applications the wheel diameter should be 130 mm and pressure should be in the range of 1 5 to 2 5 bar depending on the mechanics and type of abrasive Use abrasives specifically designed for use on recomposed quartz The type of abrasive used will affect the machine adjustments Once polished the edge should be cleaned with a safe descaler or neutral detergent Neutral wax can be applied for an improved finish Table 3 For brushing applications use diamo
8. Pe 0S Be Oa uae Ss TO NOE te PU RIN a Se IM Re DES ON ST a YF TECHNICAL HANDBOOK SLABS AND COUNTERTOPS Processing cleaning maintenance POLISHED QUARTZ JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE and ROCFACE Textured Quartz Vi IN INDEX Page 3 SLABS AND CUT TO SIZE ITEMS SHIPPING HANDLING AND PROCESSING u Loading and Shipping Stone Italiana Slabs u Handling and Storing Slabs in the Workshop Weight of 305x140 cm slabs Slabs Processing Guidelines n SLABS CUTTING Procedure for L shaped Cuts Procedure for Making Rough Square and Rectangular Cut outs Page 5 Edge Polishing and or Brushing Bullnose Edge Polishing Page 6 Glueing C N C a Notes Handling and Packing Stone Italiana Countertops Page 7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF POLISHED QUARTZ SURFACES PRODUCTS NEEDED STEP 1 Washing and Cleaning in the Fabrication shop immediately after Processing Page 8 STEP 2 Cleaning after installation Pag 9 CLEANING PROCEDURES BY THE END USER Page 10 SES ae CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF TEXTURED IRREGULAR QUARTZ SURFACES JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE ROCFACE u PRODUCTS NEEDED STEP 1 Washing and Cleaning in the Fabrication shop immediately after Processing Page 11 STEP 2 Applying the Protector and Packing the countertop Page 12 STEP 3 Cleaning after installation CLEANING PROCEDURES BY THE END USER Page 14 SIAMA FAQ STONE ITALIANA COUNTERTOPS PRODUCTS FOR SLABS AND COUNTERTOPS CLEANING PROTECTION AN
9. ad so as to remove all residual dirt e Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry PROCEDURES BY THE END USER Stone Italiana kitchen tops are absorption resistant however stains should be removed within 16 hours of their formation regardless of the type of stain Routine clening Product needed e STONE CLEANER Spray neutral detergent e Use the neutral detergent Stone Cleaner spray form undiluted or any other common household tile cleaner e Wet the countertop surface uniformly with the detergent rub gently with the soft side of a yellow green pad rinse thoroughly and dry with a cloth Extraordinary clening Products needed e STONE CLEANER Spray neutral detergent e STONE TILE CLEANER slightly acidic cleaner All of these products have been specifically designed and developed for Stone Italiana They are like no other cleaning and protective products available in the market place today The use of products other than Stone Italiana is not recommended for the extraordinary cleaning and treatment of the countertops Should the routine cleaning not be effective or in case of stubborn dirt caused by hard water red wine sparkling wine coffee tea blood cooking oils tomato sauce food residues fatty and greasy substances hot oil spills we recommend to clean with STONE TILE CLEANER Slightly acidic cleaner except for materials containing mother of pearl on which you may only use STONE CLEANER spr
10. ans that The top was packed before it dried out com pletely Scrub the surface using a cloth and few drops of undiluted STONE TILE CLEANER rinse thoroughly and reapply a thin film of JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR as instructed above IMPORTANT NOTICE JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR is a protective prod uct that works on the surface of the top by forming a thin protective film that will not create a shim It can be easily distinguished from other seal ers and impregnators because if applied properly it gives the surface a uniform appearance with no glossy spots JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR is produced specifical ly for Stone Italiana and it is unmatched in the market place being unique for its excellent spreading and drying properties We recommend the use of STONE CLEANER to clean the countertop during the first 4 days after application of the protector c o P U o Nn s E p U o Nn After this period of time it will be possible to use common household cleaners available in the market place STEP 3 Cleaning after installation Stone Italiana countertops should be treated just like any other kitchen item Avoid han dling them with greasy or dirty hands and install them with utmost care This will make cleaning easier The initial cleaning after installation should be extremely accurate and should be performed with special precautions Use exclusively the neutral detergent STONE CLEANER to clean the countertop for
11. application of the protector It is available in 1 litre and 150 ml spray bottles JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR is the product to be used to protect the finished countertops It is available in 1 litre tin and 150 ml spray bottles A 1 litre tin will be enough for at least 10 kitchen tops with a surface area of 4 5 sq metres each SOLVENT STRIPPER is the product suitable for removing silicone residues It is available in 1 litre tins STONE KIT is a package of products for the clea ning and the maintenance of Stone Italiana countertops It is composed by No 3 small 150 ml bottles of STONE TILE CLEANER STONE CLEANER Spray and JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR Spray All of these products have been specifically designed and developed for Stone Italiana There are no equivalent cleaning and protec tive products in the market place today The use of other than Stone Italiana recommend ed products are not advised STEPS 1 Washing and cleaning in the fabrication shop immediately after processing 2 Applying the Protector and Packing the top 3 Cleaning after installation STEP 1 Washing and cleaning in the fabrication shop immediately after processing Product needed e STONE TILE CLEANER slightly acidic cleaner Give the surface a preliminary washing to remove greasy dirt marks from handling and manufacturing equipment as well as any lime scale deposits left by the water used in the cutting process clean the surface with r
12. at the cleaning process from the beginning If the surface has not been scrubbed at all or has not been scrubbed well enough Repeat the cleaning process from the begin ning If the surface looks dull it means that It was not rinsed properly Thoroughly rinse the surface again and dry it 1c Products NOT to be used e Alkaline and basic products These products can irreparably discolour the surface of poli shed materials e Detergents containing Sodium hypochlorite bleach these products can irreparably disco lour the surface of polished quartz material e Cleaners containing Marseille soap or sili cones commonly referred to as Polysiloxane on the product labels the use of these pro ducts will result in the formation of a dull patina permeable to dirt in the polished quartz material surfaces e Clean amp Wax products the use of these pro ducts will result in the formation of a dull pati na permeable to dirt in the polished quartz material surfaces If they have been used try to clean with STONE TILE CLEANER do not use on materials containing mother of pearl Polished quartz countertops must not be treated with any protective product STEP 2 Cleaning after installation Stone Italiana countertops should be treated just like any other kitchen item Avoid han dling them with greasy or dirty hands and install them with utmost care This will make cleaning easier The initial cleaning after installation should
13. ay neu tral detergent e Wet the surface uniformly with a 30 solution of STONE TILE CLEANER one part of STONE CLEANER spray and two parts of water and allow to stand for about 10 minutes e Gently rub the surface with the green side of a yellow green pad until all dirt is remo ved from the surface e Rinse thoroughly e Dry with a cloth In case of stubborn stains apply undiluted STONE TILE CLEANER except on materials con taining mother of pearl directly to a yellow green pad rub gently with the green side of the pad and rinse thoroughly NOTE The purity and the deepness of the Superblack black tonality could make more visible a sort of light abrasion effect if com pared to other light colour Stone Italiana col lection s amp p U o nn CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF TEXTURED IRREGULAR QUARTZ SURFACES JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE ROCFACE Section Ill Information and Guidelines for Cleaning and Maintaining Stone Italiana Quartz Countertops PRODUCTS NEEDED STONE TILE CLEANER Is a Slightly acidic cleaner easy to use It effectively removes greasy dirt as well as hard water marks It has to be used to wash and clean the top surface after pro cessing STONE TILE CLEANER can be used on all JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE and RocFace finishing materials STONE TILE CLEANER is available in 1 litre and 150 ml bottles STONE CLEANER is an easy to use neutral deter gent to be used during the first 4 days after
14. be extremely accurate and should be performed with special precautions The products needed are e SOLVENT STRIPPER to remove silicone residues e STONE TILE CLEANER slightly acidic cleaner e STONE CLEANER neutral detergent Quite often silicone residues are not removed properly and accurately from the top surface after installation Therefore it is essential that the edges to be sealed both on the top and on the backsplash have to be properly pro tected by applying paper tape along their length NEVER remove silicone residues by scraping the surface of the top always use SOLVENT STRIPPER pour the stripper on the residues and allow to stand for at least 15 minutes until the silicone previously solid starts turning jelly like Gently scrape away the liquid silicone with a plastic putty knife and then slightly rub the surface with the green side of a yel low green pad until all residues are removed Once the top has been installed properly and all silicone residues have been eliminated clean it with STONE TILE CLEANER and rinse thoroughly except for products containing mother of pearl on which you may only use STONE CLEANER 2a CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS e Wet the surface uniformly with a 30 solu tion of STONE TILE CLEANER one part STONE TILE CLEANER and two parts water or with undilu ted STONE CLEANER for materials containing mother of pearl e Gently rub the surface with the green side of a yellow green p
15. e Harsh wax removers strippers harsh or aggressive cleaners high solvent products alcohol acetone alkaline products and stain removers these products can _ irreparably discolour the surface of JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE and RocFace finishing materials e Detergents containing Sodium hypochlorite bleach these products can irreparably disco lour the surface of polished JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE and RocFace finishing materials e Cleaners containing Marseille soap or silico nes usually referred to as Polysiloxane on the product labels the use of these products will result in the formation of a dull patina per meable to dirt in the polished surfaces and may irreparably discolour the textured and irregular surfaces of Jaipur GRAIN LUNARE and RocFAce materials e Clean amp Wax products the use of these pro ducts will result in the formation of a dull pati na permeable to dirt both on Jaipur GRAIN LuNARE and RocFace textured materials and polished surfaces If these products have been used try to clean with STONE TILE CLEANER do not use on pro ducts containing mother of pearl R b 1 TE i S P OR NE TIET ANS MAS IN CA IMS AS Di Ear Sen AN MOODY Ans RNATIONAL Indoor Air Quality Certified Indoor Air Quality Certified Rea 0413179 MemeeR OF GBC ITALIA STONE ITALIANA S P A TECNOLOGIA E DESIGN DEL QUARZO Via Lavagno 213 37040 Zimella Verona Italy Tel 39 0442 715715 Fax 39 0442 715000 stone sto
16. e amount of hardener used Curing will take longer if tints are added to the adhesive Transparent and light colours will take about 20 minutes to cure while medium and dark colours will take 25 to 30 minutes approximately We recommend the use of coloured adhe sives C N C Use tools designed specifically for recomposed quartz stone Cuts made with a 200 mm dia blade on 3 cm thick slabs should be made in two passes with a cutting feed rate of 1 Im minute the peripheral speed of the blade should never exceed 25 Im second for the calculation pls see the relevant formula in SLABS CUTTING above For all other types of machining please con sult the User s manual of your CNC machine Notes e The abrasives to be used on recomposed quartz are magnesite resinoid metal dia mond abrasives e For undermount holes use nylon bushes only The use of metal bushes are not recom mended e Do not reinforce a countertop whether 2 or 3 cm thick near a cut out or hole as the rein forcement might weaken the top itself in the area around the cut out by making the mate rial stiffer and consequently less flexible Handling and Packing Stone Italiana Countertops All finished tops should always be handled and carried in an upright position i e verti cally Use a 50 100 micron polythene cover to pack tops Do not use bubble wrap air bubble plastic sheets wood cardboard or polystyrene in direct contact w
17. ent fitted with neutral rubber lined clamps If you wish to lift the slabs by means of metal ropes we recom mend that you use plastic covered ropes to prevent direct contact of the metal with the stone surface which otherwise might be damaged during the lifting operations Ideally the slabs should be stored indoors and should be protected from direct sunlight In case of outdoor storage cover the slabs with a dark cloth Direct exposure to sunlight might result in colour changes which are more evident on the exposed surfaces Exposure to atmospheric agents might cause irreversible deterioration of the slab surface Slabs must be positioned in such way to pre vent warping using two support points Weight of 305x140 cm slabs 3 cm thick 320 kg approx 2 cm thick 215 kg approx 1 3 cm thick 141 kg approx Slabs Processing Guidelines Due to their remarkable hardness Stone Italiana quartz slabs require the use of blades tools and abrasives designed specifically for use on recomposed quartz stone Do not to use unsuitable products Failure to do so can result in damaged edges scratching and breakage of the slab even some time after installation of the finished top SLABS CUTTING To cut Stone Italiana slabs use a bridge saw or a jib saw The machine table must be square with the saw blade A continuous flow of cold water is required to ensure proper cooling Use a saw blade especially designed for recom posed quartz
18. g except for materials containing mother of pearl Product needed e STONE TILE CLEANER slightly acidic cleaner Give the surface a preliminary washing to remove greasy dirt marks from handling and manufacturing equipment as well as any lime scale deposits left by the water used in the cutting process clean the surface with run ning water and rub it with a cloth to remove the most superficial dirt For dark materials generally during the work ing process it is recommended to dry the sur face quickly to avoid that the dirty water may cause halos and marks difficult to remove 1a CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS e Wet the surface uniformly with a 30 solu tion of STONE TILE CLEANER one part STONE TILE CLEANER and two parts water and allow it to stand for about 10 minutes e Gently rub the surface with the green side of a yellow green pad until complete removal of all dirt left by the fabrication process e Rinse thoroughly with running water e Dry with air or possibly allow to dry out naturally For products containing mother of pearl Lido Poloperla Pittiperla use STONE CLEANER in pure form instead of STONE TILE CLEANER Absolutely avoid using acid or slightly acidic detergents as they might irreversibly damage the shells 1b Problems due to wrong application of STONE TILE CLEANER Or STONE CLEANER and remedial actions If dirt persists it means that STONE TILE CLEANER Or STONE CLEANER have not been applied evenly Repe
19. h a 30 solu tion of STONE TILE CLEANER one part STONE TILE CLEANER and two parts water e Gently rub the surface with the green side of a yellow green pad so as to remove all resi dual dirt e Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry PROCEDURES BY THE END USER STONE KIT Use and arrangement Arrangement No 3 150 ml bottles e STONE CLEANER spray neutral detergent e STONE TILE CLEANER slightly acidic cleaner e JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR spray countertops protector Stone Italiana kitchen tops are absorption resistant however stains should be removed within 16 hours from their formation regard less of the type of stain After the countertop installation Use exclusively the neutral detergent STONE CLEANER spray to clean the countertop for the first 4 days after its installation After that it will be possible to use common household tile cleaners available in the market place Routine cleaning Product needed e STONE CLEANER spray neutral detergent e Use the neutral detergent STONE CLEANER spray in spray form undiluted or any other common household tile cleaner avoid using aggressive cleaning agents or products which might remove the protective film and make it necessary to renew the protection e Wet the countertop surface uniformly with the detergent rub gently with the soft side of a yellow green pad rinse thoroughly and dry with a cloth EXTRAORDINARY CLEANING AND RESTORATION OF T
20. ith the top Use a layer of polythene in between the quartz surface and the packaging material CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF POLISHED QUARTZ SURFACES Information and Guidelines for Cleaning and Maintaining Stone Italiana Quartz Countertops STONE TILE CLEANER is a Slightly acidic cleaner easy to use It effectively removes greasy dirt as well as hard water marks It has to be used to wash and clean the top surface after pro cessing STONE TILE CLEANER can be used on all Stone Italiana materials excluded those con taining mother of pearl Lido Poloperla Pittiperla IT Is available in 1 litre and 150 ml bottles STONE CLEANER is an easy to use neutral deter gent specifically developed by Stone Italiana for the routine cleaning of all its materials included those containing mother of pearl Lido Poloperla Pittiperla IT is available in 1 litre and 150 ml spray bottles SOLVENT STRIPPER is the product suitable for remo ving silicone residues It is available in 1 litre tin All of these products have been specifically designed and developed for Stone Italiana There are no equivalent cleaning and protec tive products in the market place today The use of other than Stone Italiana recommend ed products are not advised STEPS 1 Washing and cleaning in the fabrication shop immediately after processing 2 Cleaning after installation STEP 1 Washing and cleaning in the fabrication shop immediately after processin
21. lico nes commonly referred to as Polysiloxane on the product labels the use of these products will result in the formation of a dull patina permeable to dirt on the irregular surfaces and may irreparably discolour the textured surfaces of JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE and ROCFACE materials e Clean amp Wax products the use of these pro ducts will result in the formation of a dull patina permeable to dirt on JAIPUR GRAIN Lunare and RocFace textured materials If they have been used try to clean with STONE TILE CLEANER STEP 2 Applying the Protector and Packing the countertop Product needed JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR countertops protector This is the only recommended specific product and the only one that will not affect the aes thetic result while enhancing the technical features of JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE and ROCFACE finished surfaces Similar or substitute sealers can make the tops permeable to dirt and can cause problems and undesired effects even months later JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR helps the daily care and maintenance of the top improves the appearance of the top surfaces especially in terms of colour uniformity and depth restores the original colour tone of dark coloured materials and can be of help in case of problems caused by atmospheric agents or wear JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR may only be applied on a clean countertop 2a APPLICATION MODE e With a clean dry cloth UNIFORMLY apply a thin coat of JAIPUR STONE PROTE
22. nd brush es yellow coloured the series to be used are 36 46 60 80 120 The finished edge must be cleaned and treat ed just like all Jaipur GRAIN LUNARE and RocFAcE surfaces Bullnose Edge Polishing A standard edge polisher must be used to pol ish bullnose edges on Stone Italiana slabs Check that the part to be shaped is perpendi cular to the machine table and that a con tinuous flow of clean water is supplied to ensure a good quality of the finished product as well as proper cooling When using a machine fitted with fixed profile wheels the belt feed rate can be twice faster than a standard machine i 2 P U o a Use abrasives specifically designed for recom posed quartz the type of abrasive used will affect the machine adjustments Once polished the edge should be cleaned with a safe descaler or neutral detergent Neutral wax can be applied for an improved finish See table 3 Page 5 Glueing Use standard adhesives for natural stone i e one component polyester resin based products resin hardener Adhesives can be transparent tintable with paste or powder tints and polishable The surfaces to be glued to each other should be thoroughly cleaned Only rough surfaces can be glued together These surfaces must be flat to ensure a smooth finish Scrape off any excess product with a plastic knife and a cloth before complete curing of the adhesive Curing time varies depending on th
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24. t be necessary to renew the countertop protection the need to reapply the protection depends on the use that is made of a countertop usually it is seldom required more than once a year In this case clean the surface with undiluted STONE TILE CLEANER and then apply JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR spray countertop protec tor as instructed here below Extraordinary restoration of the counter top protection Products needed e STONE CLEANER spray neutral detergent e STONE TILE CLEANER slightly acidic cleaner e JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR spray countertops protector e Wet the surface uniformly with undiluted STONE TILE CLEANER and allow to stand for about 10 minutes e Gently rub the surface with the green side of a yellow green pad until all dirt is remo ved from the surface e Rinse thoroughly e Dry with a cloth e With a clean dry cloth uniformly apply a thin coat of JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR spray e Wait for at least 5 minutes and then start rubbing the surface with another soft cotton cloth until the countertop appears bright in tonality and matt in the aspect Do not leave any excess product which looks like oily spots on the surface e Allow the countertop to dry out naturally for at least 12 hours one night before using it c P U o Nn We recommend the use of STONE CLEANER spray neutral detergent to clean the counter top for the first 4 days after the renewal of the protection after that
25. ugh Square and Rectangular Cut outs To make square cut outs always use dedicat ed tools for recomposed quartz e Place the piece to be cut on the machine table bridge saw CNC etc with the poli shed side up 1 and 2 Mark the vertices of the intended cut out and then bore through holes in cor respondence with the vertices you have just marked using a 30 mm diameter bit 3 Join the holes with a through cut so as to complete the cut out 4 Corners should always be rounded rather than sharp edged Tas 3 EDGE POLISHING AND OR BRUSHING BULLNOSE MACHINE WHEELS THICKNESS FINISHING TREATMENT Wheels series for POLISHED Diamond brushes series for JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE RocFace JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE ROCFACE finishings finishings 3 2 0 3 0 PoLisHED 2M 3M 4M 600 800 1000 3 2 0 3 0 JAIPUR 2M 46 80 120 JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR 3 2 0 3 0 GRAIN 2M 60 80 120 JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR 3 2 0 3 0 LUNARE 2M 60 80 120 JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR 3 2 0 3 0 ROcFACE 36 46 80 JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR THICKNESS FINISHING EDGE POLISHER WHEELS TREATMENT Wheels series for POLISHED Diamond brushes series for JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE RocFAcE JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE ROCFACE finishings finishings ere Green Black Red Yellow T 3 2 0 3 0 POLISHED White Blue E v 3 2 0 3 0 JAIPUR Green 80 120 JAIPUR STONE PROTECTOR a 3 2 0 3 0 GRAIN Green 46 80 120 JAIPUR STONE
26. un ning water and rub it with a cloth to remove the most superficial dirt 1a CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS e Wet the surface uniformly with a 30 solu tion of STONE TILE CLEANER one part STONE TILE CLEANER and two parts water and allow it to stand for about 10 minutes e Gently rub the surface with the green side of a yellow green pad until complete removal of all dirt left by the fabrication process e Rinse thoroughly with running water e Dry with air or possibly allow to dry out naturally 1b Problems due to wrong application of STONE TILE CLEANER and remedial actions If dirt persists it means that STONE TILE CLEANER has not been applied even ly Repeat the cleaning process from the beginning If the surface has not been scrubbed at all or has not been scrubbed well enough Repeat the cleaning process from the begin ning If the surface looks dull it means that It was not dried properly Thoroughly rinse the surface again and dry it 1c Products NOT to be used e Harsh wax removers strippers harsh clea ners high solvent products alcohol acetone alkaline products stain removers these pro ducts can irreparably discolour the surface of JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE and RocFace finishing materials e Detergents containing Sodium hypochlorite bleach these products can irreparably disco lour the surface of polished JAIPUR GRAIN LUNARE and RocFace finishing materials e Cleaners containing Marseille soap or si
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