Cristalplant Uk

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About

CristalplantCRISTALPLANT is a technologically advanced and uniquecompound, made up of high percentage of mineral extendersfrom nature (ATH derived from bauxite) as well as a small oneof high-pureness polyester and acrylic polymers; therefore, it is

an inert, hypoallergenic and non-toxic material.

CRISTALPLANT is a solid surface 100% made in Italyas it was designed, patented and produced at the R&DCentre of Nicos Internationals Italian headquarters located inPortobuffol, in the Province of Treviso.

CRISTALPLANT is 100% recyclable, practically reproof (class1), strongly UV-resistant, solid and non-porous, hygienic and

healthy, resistant and agreeable to the touch for its velvety andnatural stone-like nish.

CRISTALPLANT is 100% restorable, i.e. it can bring backthe original state and look by simply using an abrasive spongeand a detergent, thus removing even cigarette burning rings.These properties of durability and restorability make it an eco-compatible material.

Very important note: a frequent cleaning of CRISTALPLANT ensures its original beauty to be kept untouched for a long time,as well as preventing from wear-and-tear marks.

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Business to business distributionCristalplant and designCristalplant technologySpecicationsRange of coloursCare and maintenanceRepairs

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businessto businessdistributionCRISTALPLANT is the only solid surface not following astandardized and widespread distribution through the solidsurface network (labs); Nicos International , the sole and onlyworldwide producer, works under exclusive agreements with

interior furnishing and decoration companies, manufacturingvarious products and accessories out of CRISTALPLANT using customized moulds.

This peculiarity ensures an exclusive relationship with thecustomer that, investing in a customized mould, can thenchoose even a minimum 30 pieces lot, which is a typicalvolume for the semi-industrial technologies related tomedium-high and high products ranges.

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CRISTALPLANT

TECHNOLOGYThe processing technology is cast moulding, i.e. lowcompression moulding. A prototype in full scale ismanufactured on the grounds of a 3D design, being then usedfor the making of a mould.

The mould, in compound material, can be produced followingthe traditional processing method (positive and negative) orwith inserts driven by hydraulic rams.

Therefore CRISTALPLANT moulding may be compared withan injection moulding process.An injection point is provided, from which the material enters,pouring into the mould.

Once the mould is lled, the material catalyzes and gets solid.Unlike the traditional injection method for plastics, here materialthickness may increase even remarkably. There is no evidenceof shrinkages by the inner ribs or bead.

The only thing to be wary of is a huge mass of material, whichmay cause a bad catalysis in the area in hand (45-50 mmmax sections are recommended). It is possible to get limitedundercuts or back drafts in the piece, if an inclined mould isprovided; obviously, each case shall be analyzed deeply andseparately to check the way for a right extraction of the pieceout of the mould.

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CRISTALPLANT

TECHNOLOGYBeing a solid-surface material, CRISTALPLANT can be cutand glued on. This feature gives way to several customizeditems, such as custom-tailored cuts of moulded products, withno limit to design as for size or shape. Indeed, this feature lets

designers create their object as moulded in 2 or more parts thatcan be then stuck one another and nished as one single piece;naturally, the more are the parts making the product the moreexpensive the sticking process will be.

As for bath decoration items, it is important to design the basinin one single piece, as it is the space containing water andundergoing heavy thermal shocks; any cut or joint shall be madeon the outer side, then. The weld joints are always performed

during the post-moulding stage and using the same material,thus creating one single piece with no visible sticking on it.

CRISTALPLANT nishing process is completed by using specialScotch-Brite glass-papers and wire wools, thus creating avelvety and natural stone-like nish.

Moreover, CRISTALPLANT could be painted on the outer side,the one not in contact with water, using a soft-touch paint that isavailable in more than 700 different colours.

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Specifications< >

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ITEM RESULTS UNIT STANDARD

EC conformity achieved --- UNI EN 14688:2007

Density 1.65 1.70 g/cm3 internal method

Water absorption after 48h


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RANGE OF

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E 17

E 30

E 36

E 31

E 18

E 32

E 35

E 41

E 16

E 44

The CRISTALPLANT range of colours comprises 10 items butit can be extended upon customers request.

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CARE AND

MAINTENANCEDAILY CARE

CRISTALPLANT requires an easy and quick daily care.It is enough to clea CRISTALPLANT using soap and water

or common detergents to remove most of the dirt andstains that may be deposited on the surface. It is particularlyrecommended to rinse the surface well and to use gel orabrasive detergents with abrasive sponges like ScotchBrite as in attached sample; doing that way, the original mattnish, distinguishing feature of CRISTALPLANT , will keepuntouched.

HOW TO PREVENT FROM DAMAGES

The surface is generally strongly resistant against stainsand spots; nonetheless aggressive chemical products, suchas acetone, trichloroethylene, strong acids or bases are notrecommended. After long contact periods, several substanceslike ink, cosmetics and dyes, may leave colouring agentson CRISTALPLANT , surface; the same may occur as forlit cigarettes; but all of that can be removed following therecommendations reported below.

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CARE AND

MAINTENANCEHOW TO REMOVE PERSISTENT STAINS,SCRATCHES AND BURNING RINGS CRISTALPLANT is an homogeneous material in all its

thickness and depth, thus it can restore its surface originalbeauty from aggressive agents, such as scratches, burningrings from cigarettes and persistent stains, simply by followingthese instructions: as for small damages, use an abrasiveScotch Brite (3M trademark) sponge and a common abrasivedetergent to restore the surface. Rub supercially the damagedpart down. If the defect is still visible, rub again using very neglass-paper.

TO USE:Powder or cream detergents like CIF, VIM or similar,containing micro-granules with abrasive action on the surface.Methylated spirits may be used only being wary of rinsing wellthe surface. NON TO USE:Solvent agents like acetone or trichloroethylene, as wellas other aggressive chemical substances like strong acids(muriatic acid) or bases (caustic soda). Detergents forindustrial use or others of unknown aggressive action: inthis case a test on a spot not in view should be done beforeapplication. Very aggressive substance generally used to clearsink pipes. Solvents used in the painting industry.

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MAINTENANCE

KIT1) Clean accurately the damaged surface and the surroundingparts with a cotton cloth and methylated spirits. Dust and stainsshall be removed.

2) Using a stainless steel spatula or putty knife, mix accuratelythe ller/putty provided with the catalyst, up to a completedispersion of the liquid substance.N.B. Use thoroughly both components; in case of wrongproportions of catalyst, the risk is to get a yellow colour nish(too much catalyst) or not enough hardening (not enoughcatalyst).

3) Apply the ller/putty on the damaged part and close aroundit. The ller/putty should be applied a few at a time inside theaw, preventing air from going out. The result to get is a puttysurface in relief, on the damaged part and close around it.

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MAINTENANCE

KIT4) Let the ller/putty harden for at least 12 hours at an ambienttemperature, that should be at minimum 15C to get goodresults. The use of a warm air generator (hairdryer) would helpspeed catalysis activation and get a faster hardening process. In

this case, after complete catalysis of the ller/putty, 4-5 hoursare enough to remove it.

5) The ller/putty is to be removed by 220 grain glass-paper. Incase of big excess of applied ller/putty, it is recommended touse a rubbing machine, priming with a 120 grain glass-paperand nishing with a 220 grain glass-paper. The surface shouldbe rubbed down and smoothed evenly, including also the parts

around the defect in order to eliminate any non-homogeneouspart, especially sinking or hollow effect.

6) After ller/putty removal, eliminate the consequent dustand start cleansing using common detergents and the ScotchBrite sponge included in the maintenance kit.

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Exclusively for AntonioLupimod. Baia, design by Carlo Colombo

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Exclusively for Agapemod. PEAR vasca, design by Patricia Urquiola

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Exclusively for Agapemod. PEAR lavabo, design by Patricia Urquiola

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Exclusively for AntonioLupimod. Tuga, design by Carlesi Design

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Exclusively for Bofmod. Terra, design by Naoto Fukasawa

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Exclusively for Bofmod. Gobi, design by M. Wanders

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Exclusively for B&B Italiamod. Link, design by Wagner

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Exclusively for B&B Italiamod. Link, design by Wagner

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Exclusively for Marike mod. C7, design by Marike

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Marike is a registered trademark byMarike Europe BV

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Exclusively for Marike mod. SOLO, design by Marike

Marike is a registered trademark byMarike Europe BV

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mod. OLA,design by Mario Mazzer

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mod. OLA,design by Mario Mazzer

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Exclusively for B&Bmod. LOOP, design by Jakob Wagner

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Exclusively for Artifort (NL)mod. LOTUS, design by Ren Holten

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Exclusively for Omvivo (Australia)mod. KL VESSEL, design by Licciardi

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Exclusively for Omvivo (Australia)mod. MONO, design by Thomas Coward

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PARTNERS

CRISTALPLANT WAS CHOSEN BY:

Designers:

Carlo Colombo per AntonioLupiNaoto Fukasawa per BofM. Wanders per BofJakob Wagner per B&B ItaliaThomas Coward per OmvivoMario Mazzer per MartexRene Holten per Artifort

Patricia Urquiola per AgapeMatteo Thun per RapselMarco Piva per RapselAntonio Citterio per AxorGiancarlo Vegni per KarolLino Codato per AxiaMarike Andeweg per Marike Europe BV

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Contacts

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