IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE MANUFACTURER (marbler)

Note: According to Standard 16596:2017 – Resistance to chemical attack, this material presents good resistance to attack, for some products a slight color change, with no apparent corrosion for any agent specified in the standard.

Beneficiation data

The correct selection of inputs for manufacturing this product directly impacts production costs and the final quality of the finished part. Assuming the equipment used is in good condition, the cooling system water is clean, and there is no solid waste circulating through it, the following are recommendations for the inputs required for successful processing:

Cutting methodology: to ensure the quality of cuts and grinding, we recommend diamond discs, saws, cups and grinding wheels made of soft metal alloy. In Brazil, we recommend tools from PS31 or Performance PS5.

Waterproofing in the cutting area: As it is a material with very low water absorption, it is not necessary to use water repellents in the cutting areas, however, after finishing we recommend using a product to intensify the color of the material.

Recommended color enhancers: Intense, from Idea / Dark, from Bellinzonni / Darkener Plus, from AKEMI / and Ager, from Tenax,

Gluing the pieces: To ensure the quality of the gluing of the pieces, we recommend the following glues:

Brazil and abroad: Platinum, by AKEMI, / Titanium, by Tenax / or Spezial tak, by Bellinzonni

NOTE: It is important to strictly follow the proportion of glue + catalyst recommended by the manufacturers. In this case, we recommend using a pigment to match the color pattern of the material.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER

Laying parts on vertical panels: For installing vertical panels, bench wheels and baseboards, we recommend using Polyurethane glue – PU 40; remembering that the wall surface must be level and clean of dust and other dirt. After applying PU 40, we recommend waiting for the curing time suggested by the manufacturer before releasing the area for use.

Product recommendations: Hybrid adhesive AK 100, by AKEMI / TK PU 40 gray or black, AKEMI / PU 40 multi gray, by Barone / or PU 40 – Tekbond

Installation on sink countertops: Given this material's low flexural strength, we recommend using support points every 60 cm on countertops. For cantilevered countertops, we recommend supporting the piece on a metal support and securing it with black or gray PU 40 polyurethane glue.

Post-construction cleaning and protection: Toda limpeza pós-obra deve ser realizada utilizando água e detergente neutro para remoção dos resíduos. Não é permitido a utilização de detergentes ácidos; este tipo de detergente pode danificar a pedra.

Recommendation: Quartzolit post-construction cleaner / Post-construction floor cleaner detergent, by Bellinzonni / PCS Alcalino, by Piso Clean / or Basic Cleaner detergent – AKEMI brand

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO THE END USER (Attention family and domestic workers).

Precautions to be taken by users over time:

Protection against surface damage:

1. Don't use abrasive products to clean your countertop. This can scratch the surface. Use a cloth or sponge with mild soap.
2. Do not cut products with a knife directly on the surface – use cutting boards for this.
3. Don't drag utensils across the surface. They may have grooves, imperfections that can scratch your countertop.
4. Avoid blows, knocks, excessive weight, or impacts on your natural stone. Despite its apparent robustness, rocks have little bonding between their elements and can crack or fissure if subjected to physical shock or vibration. Avoid using spice grinders directly on the surface, unless it is well protected by an impact absorber.

Observations on the use of cutting tools or dragging utensils over the surface are much more important for soapstone, given its low resistance to abrasion.

With the right care, your natural stone will last for generations, maintaining the same beauty and exuberance as when it was installed.