Come Coe Coe Cen Cue Con COR eae oe INTRODUCTION TO COSENTINO Rearend Pad aed Sc eT ed HEALTH AND HYGENIC PROPERTIES PROPER USE Pe mC Dees19408 Spain saw the bith of a momentous family story, whose tale was at first writen in marble and today is written in quart, 35 the leading international manufacturer and distributor of ‘worktops made from these materials, The company is the Cosentino Group; a group created by members of the “Martinez-Cosentino family who across several generations, have learnt to use their family values in order to create 2 strong and united company with 2 marked international presence. Although nowadays everyone claims that internationalisation is the way forward, the Cosentino Group has been aware ofthis for years. It started its world-wide journey in the mid-980s, ‘opening its frst branches in Europe. Today, it has alates in North America, Holland, Baal, U.K, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Belglum, Scandinavia and France ~ a global market whieh constitutes 70% of the Group's tumover Cosentino’s success i largely due to its qualitative principals of innovation and research, an adventurous sprit applied with intelligence and respect forthe environment which has lee it on Countless occasions to leave its mark on architectural and decorative works, both in commercial and residential bulldingsAmazed by the talent revolution QUALITY: THE BEST PRIZE Throughoutits history, the Cosentino Group has been honoured with numerous prizes and awards, from the *Medalla de Oro” jermment to the "Marea rt ce Pert ee oe eee Chae earn Serta Scene With ts coherent and Consistent ideas, Cosentino has applied Cot bye res Cece pete FOR A PERFECT FUTURE With 2 clear vision of the future, the Cosentino business foundations are rooted in investigation and the development of, ise eepee eee meen cy proven a great investment, benefitting Ce eects stone, the brand which lends its name care ted rt heet aan See COSENTINO THROUGHOUT THE WORLD 31003INTRODUCTION TO SILESTONE Undisputed global leader of the production of quartz surfaces, with numerous applications both in architecture and interior design, Silestone® consists of a high percentage of natural quartz, a material as beautiful asi ie resistant, with an elegant Appearance and a superior quality to natural tone. Cosentino is extremely wellknown both in the national and international markets, exporting 70% of Silestone® products to over 50 countries as the leading world wide brand of kitchen and bathroom surfaces. The American and Spanish markets constitute the rmajorty of Silestane® sales. Pioneers, also, in advertising strategies Sllestone® was the fist Spanish brand ever to be advertised atthe prestigious Superbowl and also the first kitchen worktop company to advertise on Spanish television. Silestone® an enterprising brand with international prestige,A creative environment in addition to durability. RESEARCHING, CREATING, INNOVATING The Cosentino Group considers constant innovation fundamental. The RDRI department relies upon an integrated ma fated 0 devon dea and Project Project condita ther natur He has a mc higher thermal an marble or laminated plastic srfaceslestone™ i» material with low porosty, and ‘though itcan withstand high temperstures, Sue tothe posit of va thermal shock, ect contact with a heat source Is not Semen afte constant rive for novation te Slestone™ “ Anbacora a revoludonary new product developed during 000 It is an exallent surface t cover tathrooms, Kitchens, urshngs tnd wats th many colours ad textures to chose fo, Sestone™ Siestne® has become the Teasing’ broducer of quarts surfaces ide.SILESTONE Silestone® was patented in 1990 intially launched in ‘gaz. In Just a few years, Ic has become known by professionals and designers for its frstrate products, ‘Quartz is the chosen material for the creation of Slestone® slabs, which consist mostly of natural fquartt This resilent stone is formed by the ‘magmatic crystalisatin of limestone Only diamond, sapphire and topaz are superior to {quart in terms of durablity. Furthermore this stone is resistant to acids and offers a range of shades and colours, which makes it the ideal option fora variety ‘of design and decoration projects. Silestone* does hot need sealants to maintain is shine ane & can fendure average cooking temperatures without fracturing or bureing, It is completely versatile and can be used for any interior projet. In addition to being an excellent Surface for kitchens and bathrooms, t works very well for covering flooring surfaces and walls on account of its esstance to eat and sratches and it low rate of liquid absorption. With silestone®, the only limit is ‘your imagination.See ec? Cec es CTO ire LT) RUC ae cee een Sakae Carre ren Pre een Co ates A distinctive finish with 2 Bleasant touch, slightly rough, fine and sophisticated. This is Letra casa Mer eRe cy Peco F cell 1007521008 EDGE PROFILES The avaliable thicknesses of Slestone are 12,2 and 3 em, Polished straight edge Polished bullnose edge Polished bulnose edge Straight + bovlled planed section VNUHRA SIZES Polshed bulnose edge => Polshed bulnose edge «beveled planed section % polished bullnose edge + nan-bevelle planed section polished bullnose edge + non-bevelled planed section ge 45¢ + bevelled edge 45° Polished straight edge + non bevelled planed section 1 For looting applications colour, size and format must be specified. (Blanco Zeus 60x 60x 1.2 Leather Finish) 0 » 0mM COUNTERS a a M@ TABLES AND DESKS BATHROOMS AND FURNITURE SILESTONE’ MANUFACTURE APPLICATIONS OF SILESTONE ce Re CA esos eth mee EcUCm ae uc ee nee a Re poesia! Siok moran home eat a eee Pica eat] Pree ec eae oc Pec ey cee een Etre eum a A a me on Poets cea oe a eee ie aC ere ieee eer cel ears ProgSIE TO SCRATCHING TEN fe 3 TO STAINING Sra aren is used by SHOCK RESISTANCE RN Tc) Se ee an eTen 7PROPERTIES OF SILESTONE 1H The excollent properties of Sllestone* make tthe ideal product for any space inthe Home. Compressive strength n-14617-15, Mpa 110-210 Feral strength en 96i72 Moa 40-68 Impact strength En106179 cm 0-97 Thermal shock ew106i7-9 Mpa 30-71 Water absorption enaaei7-2 % 007-018 Density EN-1a617-1 gin 2230-2458 Thermal expansion en1a6i7-21 % (22-48.6)x106 Moh hardness seale eni01 ‘MoheScale | 5-7 Coefficient of friction | wet en-1423i SRV 15-25 Coefficient of rietion | dry ene1a73i sav 28-58 Fame spread EN 13823/EN 11925 | Cassfication | BSi;d0 ‘Abrasive index EN-106i7-8 mam 26-31 STAINING TABLE Whole mi No | NO Ammonia based household dearer 1 1" Hovsshollimescle remover No| NO Wine vines No | NO Rost wine No | NO Lemon washing fraud NO | NO Caen Oran ie NO | | _ tewloteone Coffee NO | NO Ny dae Coheed depreaser or solon 50% (V7 NO | NO tesihoyatetes Drodicronce degreser or Cause soda or nde yaroidesluion SOK WWI) | NO | no ‘=A 100% INNOVATION ILESTONE® INNOVATION. NEW ZEUS WHITE EXTREME Harnessing innovation for design. The efforts of our research team have allowed us to obtain the purest white which has ever existed ter et ‘The new Zeus White Extreme retains its mechanical properties and its exclusive antibacterial protection, but now increases its whiteness to an unrivaled extreme YOUR FAMILY IS UNIQUE. IT’S YOUR SILESTONE® COUNTERTOP Silestone® countertops guarantee maximum hygiene in your kitchen with their unique and exclusive antibacterial protection. For ultimate peace of mind, check for the presence ofthe Silestone® brand's logo on all our products. Don’t accept imitations.DYNAMIC SPACES HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS DEPTH OF BRILLIANCE £ A DELIGHT FO Silestone®is not usta safe and resilientS SILESTONE SPACES ‘The ‘Integrity’ Sllestone sinks perfectly integrate with the ‘matching worktop to give a stunning result ‘The sink and worktop now offer 1 continuous, unbroken, design ‘thanks to the ‘al in-one’ nature ofthe sink Shapes, colours and kitchen features are blended together to 2 provide a wonderfully unique design in your home. Furthermore, this stunning sink hhas been specifically created to offer simple beauty, it can be easily installed to achieve an incredible lok!KITCHENS Cee oes the concept of the Kitchen. The latest ccs aa the ‘Silestone® production process. in ee coe cae Rae Lae me aire ee Pe acne Poniereaeats Saat aD PoP a BATHROOMS eee Paeareer ees ies Cec a aoe rie ea ag Cried Pr ee ger arc eee Dre ocad FLOORING AND AY PN B10) Sto Xe 9 Ta ec er eet eer aed rae Cares PRUE oe er ist Swan re ete a ar ae ae SE acen ue a Ea Sac posersMASA. Anchorage System 1 Mechanical anchorage system for interior cladding exclusively designed fr Slestone® ae — ADVANTAGES OF USING THE MASA SYSTEM: _ { q a SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE ‘The motto of sustainable architecture is the 4"Re" principle: recycling, recovering, reusing and reason, Cosentino invests in this environmental policy ‘through innovation, R&D and the promotion of ideas and solutions which include sustainability and environmental respect. Cosentino actively encourages the use of recycled and recovered materials, waste and the reuse of architectural materialsHOSPITALS Hygiene in hospitals s paramount. Until recently, materials su ese err en een reer eee) Parte peuernerecrrae ecient tise rare eee ee ean! CN ea eT? eee net et ee ee ee een Peet errr ae eee ere eed eee een eet) Thanks to the antibacterial technology, hygiene is guaranteed See ee ee aT ee ee ee Se ee ie eS pre Ee ences R 4nouse Ree oe ee eno Which Silestone® Is involved is the R4 House, ona aera pee tieer treeert enim cei ere a Ome cy een rerere cre a eis ESO enc y ote ety a rarer gee tena ne a Peer are mr acy recycled and recovered materials as wellas waste. An Peart enaTHE ONLY LIMIT IS YOUR IMAGINATIONsautl018 nation transforms. routine 3 CREATIVITYHEALTH AND HYGIENE PROPERTIESCLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Another advantage of using Silestone® is its easy maintenar ee ee ery Sea eee cag perenne beeen re aT a ie pears)e Cosentino has been awarded the LGA “Hygiene Tested” certification for Silestone” worktops. ee ree ea ea ee ere en Poe eo enact tert ar Se eS ee eee ee na ora uae eat neuen This standard recognises Cosentina’s investment in a continuous development and improvement of its production processes with regards to the environment, especially the efficient use of raw materials, the regulation of the emissions. Sven off, the waste management programmes, the industrial treatment and reuse of water, the control of chemical Petree cee ee eet a Cosentino is dedicated to the continuous improvement of product and service quality - Client loyalty is assured, thanks to ro ee Cen ieee eee The US Greenguard Environmental Institute is an independent organisation aimed at improving public health and quality of lite through programmes that develop the air quality in inner spaces. This certification confirms that Silestone* complies on SC aeaete Ment cote en ere renter a The Greenguard certification programme is a valuable tool for private developers, architects, interior designers, specialised professionals and consumers who wish to create better inner spaces by idenitying low-emitting produ: Lid The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent and non-profit agency whose mission isto issue certificates regarding health, hygiene and the environment. Itis currently the most acknowledged organisation to grant certificates in these sectors, being accredited by prestigious organisations such as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the World Health Organisation [WHO]. Silestone” has been endorsed by the American National Standards Insitute. and isthe Oca aCe eee Since July 2007, the international NSF has accredited Silestone* not only for casual or accidental contact but for direct contact with any type of food With this certification Silestone* is confirmed to be a material which can safely be used in direct contact with food,PROPER USE guaranteeRECOMMENDATIONS ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS Please ensure that the surface is (evelled, dr, properly fixed, solid and resistant to compression. Vitis important to check CAN ora ere ae ees wironmental and humidity conditions must bein accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. Working between temperatures ae ees Due tothe high expansion coefficient of Silestone®, the use of expanding cement will be required. Because Slestone is non-porous, ear ee ee or a ee re eo ee er) Pogoland Fast Fluide (Pura, Granrapid (Mapei) and Ardex X7 g PLUS (Aréex). ‘The suppliers will be able to suggest specific products which are suitable for a given application, taking into account the Cen ei OR ee ne ee et ee ee te aa et ec ee tee eer er) Dee rend Use double bonding (applying adhesive both in the support base and the underside of the slab). The adhesive must be applie¢ over the support base by the smooth edge ofthe trowel. A second coat should be applied with the toothed part to ensure the cement i spread evenly over the surface, Oo not exceee the thiceess recommended by the manufacturer or spread more than 2m at aime eens eee eee) RO ee en eae eee ee eee ee ee direct sun exposure, etc) ‘The slabs must be clean and dry and thatthe cement has nat set. Place the slab on the cement an lightly bedded in using a ubber hammer. Use spacers to maintain the joints between the slabs, Silestone must never be Iai without allowing for joints between the Ce ese en ee a ee RL eg ee a shouldbe, For special projects and sizes larger than 6D x GDem itis important to seek advice from the manufacturer Choosing the size of a joint does not only depend on the dimension but on the environmental conitions ofthe inner space and the eer a Se etc ateat ee eens ‘The structural and perimetral joints should always be respected, both inthe support and in the covering. The sealing ofthese joints on eee ee ae oe ee ee eee Siena teee cee eer tetas e tana Sere eirertirsenet roe itis advisable to use cement or expoxy based materials. Cements match better with colours and are easier to aply and clean. Epoxy Pre ee ie ee ee a ere! Bre You should install the grouting 24 hours after placing the slabs, Grouting material should be applied with a fiat rubber trowel, a poe eee Se ee cee ec) CE oe SeyHEAT ENERGY Uponor, a multinational Finnish leader in developing hidden Climatisation plumbing fixtures, has found the perfect solution in Cosentino for its ground-breaking system. A plumbing circuit covering the flooring surface through ‘which the water runs at the desired ‘temperature to create a heating system during the winter and air-conditioning in the summer. The installation is finished with a Silestone® surface. An energy saving of 30% Is among its several ‘advantages, ‘Once again, Cosentino invests in innovation and development.heat ee1026 Providing it receives basic maintenance, Silestone® will last for a very long time ‘thanks to the quality ofits components and production process. A finish which will shine forever in a perfect condition, preserving its beauty with the passage of time. DURABILITYCLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS Ee ee ee eee eee eee poser ate) De ReCeIt rorunene iin tener Ete eter ee Eee eee Apply a small amount of Q-FORCE or Q-Action on the stain and scrub with a non-metallic scourer unlit disappears (Hf these products are not availabe then anal purpose household surface cleaner can be used.) Then rinse with water. MEN ia cS eee eae ee ee ee fee ets ee ee cea es Sino c ics erent ene een ee ee ea Stubborn stair er an ee ero eee ee ee eee een Shine loss See ee ee ee ee ee ee Ce en ee nee eee Ieee es nce eeshdl told =t | Od) Poe Ree ee en ed oer Peis reed Leste ESL RT Poem hed amatuer Pearce ate eee te fo ac io parse hae caer on ee ee ene ea PE ace for rte nt ant re eet ney i ee siete te ed a Neneh Cee ee Pree ee eed Eoeere a ne ed