Ceasarstone

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Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Traditional uses 1.2 Emerging uses / trends 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Surface forms / shapes 1.5 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 2.2 Material performance 2.3 Dimensional and opening restriction 2.4 Acoustic property 2.5 Manufacturing process and assembly 3 Environmental Impact 3.1 LEED 4 LIfe Safety and Rating Standards 4.1 Flammability rating 4.2 Coefficient of friction 5 References 5.1 Notes 5.2 Student contributions 6 See also 6.1 Similar materials 6.2 Building references 7 External links 7.1 Additional resources 7.2 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

MasterFormat Number: 00 00 00

Traditional uses

• CeasarStone is considered the orginal quartz surface
• Founded in 1987

Emerging uses / trends

• Kitchen Countertops
• Bathroom Vanity Tops
• Table Tops
• Flooring
• Wall Panels

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• Available in 65 colors
• Available Slab Finishs: Polished, Honed & Viento

Surface forms / shapes

• Available in 16 edge details including mitered, bullnose, and bevel

Cost analysis

• Depends on size, color, edge detail and finish

Material properties

Primary structural use

• Non-Structural

Material performance

• Non-Porous
• Scratch Resistant
• Stain Resistant
• Maintenance Free
• Considered 4x stronger than granite
• Comprehensive Warrenty

Dimensional and opening restriction

• Thicknesses Available: 1/2", 3/4", 1 1/4"
• Standard Slab Size: 144 x 306cm
• Extra Wide Slab Size: 56 x 122 inches

Acoustic property

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Manufacturing process and assembly

• 93% Natural Quartz
• In addition to natural quartz, high-quality polymer resins and pigments are compacted under intense vibration, vacuum, and included in the non-porous slabs.
• Slabs are then post cured, gauged to precise thicknesses and polished to an enduring shine.

Environmental Impact

• The world's first quartz surface company to carry the ISO 14001 environmental standard for environmental protection in industry.
• Endorsed by the National Health and Safety Foundation (NSF) in accordance with the international NSF 51 sanitary standards.
• Complies with OHSAS 18001
• Compliant with GREENGUARD standard.

LEED

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LIfe Safety and Rating Standards

Flammability rating

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Coefficient of friction

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References

Notes

• www.ceasarstone.com

Student contributions

• Emily Murphy, Spring 2010
• Julie Salmon, Spring 2010

See also

Similar materials

• Silestone
• Zodiaq

Building references

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External links

Additional resources

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Leading manufacturers

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