Concetto

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Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Definition 1.2 Emerging uses 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 2.2 Material performance 2.3 Care and Maintenance 2.4 Dimensional 2.5 Manufacturing process and assembly 3 Environmental Impact 3.1 LEED 4 Life Safety & Rating Standards 5 References 5.1 Notes 5.2 Student contributions 6 See also 6.1 Similar materials 7 External links 7.1 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

MasterFormat Number: 00 00 00

Definition

• consists of individually cut semi-precious stones that are bound together to form a continuous surface.

Emerging uses

• kitchen & bathroom surfaces
• furniture
• vanities
• work surfaces
• countertops
• floors
• walls

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• Highly heat, stain and scratch resistant
• Available in 19 semi-precious surfaces ^[1]
• Stones include: Tiger Eye, Yellow Quartz, White Quartz, Rose Quartz, Brown Agate, Gray Agate, Hematite, Dumortierite
• Some stones are translucent and can be backlit for added impact.

Cost analysis

• $2,100 - $2,600 per slab plus the price of fabrication and installation

Material properties

Primary structural use

• Non-structural

Material performance

• Property: According to: Results:
• Mosh Hardness (of minerals): Scratch Test results: 6 - 8 (scale of 1-10 where 10 is diamond- the hardest)
• Density: ASTM C-97: 1820-2,539 kg/m3 114-159lb/ft3
• Taber Abrasion: ASTM C-501: 35-90 (Abrasion index at 1000 cycles)
• Stain Resistance: ANSI Z: 55 - 57 (max. rating is 64)
• Ball Impact Resistance: NEMA LD 3.33: 58-89 cm 25" - 35"
• Flexural Strength: ASTM C-880: 98.45-155kg/cm² 1400 - 2200 PSI (Flexural Strength of Marble= 1000 PSI)

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Care and Maintenance

• To clean: use warm water, mild detergent and a white cloth.
• Stains:use denatured alcohol to remove stubborn marks, however the surface should be rinsed with water immediately after their use.
• Concetto can tolerate moderately hot temperatures for brief periods of time. Direct contact between very hot pots and the Concetto surface should be avoided.
• Avoid any highly caustic cleaning agents like oven and grill cleaners and dishwashing agents that have high alkaline/pH levels.
• Products containing oils or powders may leave a residue and should be rinsed off thoroughly.

Dimensional

• 119 x 55.5 inches (Net) and a thickness of 1 inch ^[3]
• 141.5 x 302 cm and a thickness of 25mm ^[4]
• Slab Weight: 280kg / 618.8 lbs -average

Manufacturing process and assembly

• Rather than crushed stone aggregate, Concetto uses "slices" and larger pieces of semi-precious stones to make up the finished slabs of material.
• These stone pieces are individually hand-set in the manufacturing process to achieve the unique look.

Environmental Impact

• Product made of semi-precious stones that are quarried from around the world, whereever they are found- the stones are then harvested in large boulders and thinly sliced into pieces.
• The polyester resin that holds the stones together is chemical free.
• All manufacturing plants for this product are in compliance with ISO-1401: meaning the air is not polluted, free of dust particles, water is recycled, etc.

LEED

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Life Safety & Rating Standards

References

Notes

1. ↑ http://www.trendir.com/archives/000359.html
2. ↑ http://www.concettous.com/
3. ↑ http://cettous.com/about_concetto.aspx
4. ↑ http://cettous.com/about_concetto.aspx

Student contributions

• Hope Hassell, Spring 2010

See also

Similar materials

• Quartz
• Granite
• Marble

External links

Leading manufacturers

• CeasarStone