Washbasin materials
Ceramic
materials such as porcelain are obtained by vitrification. This means that
different minerals are baked in the oven at high temperatures (between 1100 and
1800 ºC), then applied a quartz glaze.
Characteristics:
• The
ceramic sink is renowned for its long-lasting shine and pure white color.
• A color
that remains unchanged against most chemicals (such as bleach).
• It has
high surface resistance, very resistant to scratches.
• Glazed
porcelain pieces are unrivaled when it comes to waterproofing (water absorption
is cero).
• It is
recyclable to a high percentage, thus it contributes to taking care of the
environment.
• The main
weak point is its fragility, ceramic basins must be handled with care.
Countertop
basins:
Integrated
basins:
Mineral
Load sinks are made of a material made up of different mineral products
(calcium carbonate and aluminum trihydrates) and resins, which can be made of
polyester (higher density, need GelCoat type coatings) or polyurethane (more
light and resistant, but with poorer surface quality).
Characteristics:
• Shock
resistance
• Provides
a warmth touch
•
Resistance to cleaning products and even solvents.
• Impermeability
• Option to choose between matt or glossy finish
Integrated
basins: MAM, TOSCANA
MineralMarmo®
is a material composed of 75% natural mineral products (calcium carbonate and
aluminum trihydrates), and 25% polyester resin. The technical coating film that
covers the surface of the material allows to obtain resistance characteristics.
Very suitable for decorating bathrooms
and public spaces.
Continuous
cleaning of MineralMarmo® ensures that it maintains its original
attractiveness, also preventing traces of wear and tear over time.
Characteristics:
•
Resistance to thermal shock.
•
Resistance to chemical substances, including alcohol and acetone. It is
advisable not to use low or strong acids (such as hydrochloric acid and caustic
soda) and chlorinated solvents.
• Dirt does
not penetrate, easy and quick cleaning.
• Does not
scratch metal objects in normal use.
• 95% of
the surface polished like a mirror, lasting shine and does not allow chemical
retention.
• Absence
of orange peel, the water circulates preventing limescale from being sticking,
etc.
• Does not
yellow, 95% pure white color stable over
time.
Composed of
1/3 acrylic resin (PMMA) and 2/3 aluminum hydroxide (alumina), Solid Surface is
a material that repels dirt and is very resistant, which makes it very easy to
maintain. It is composed of minerals and acrylic, processed protecting natural
resources and made almost without producing waste.
Characteristics:
• Hardness
and resistance to abrasion.
• Ease of
molding (thermoformable)
•
Possibility of eliminating apparent joints, bonding with adhesives of the same
material, with a uniform mass, which allows easy machining.
• Easy
repair, homogeneous mass that can be repaired with sanding.
•
Translucent capacity.
• Non -
porous, so resists stains well.
• Inert,
and in case of fire, the gases from its combustion are not toxic.
• Suitable
for outdoor and not affected by ultraviolet radiation.
• Sensitive
to some chemicals such as acetone and certain solvents.
Countertop
basins: BOL.
Integrated
basins: MARTHA, UNIIQ. VILNA
Compakt
countertops are made up of a compact HPL(High Pressure laminate) laminated board (thickness greater than 2mm)
compound of a central mass of sheets impregnated with phenolic resin and a
decorative sheet impregnated with melamine resin, pressed under the combined
effect from heat and high pressure.
Melamine is
a single decorative sheet (between 80 and 120 g / m2) impregnated with melamine
resin pressed under low pressure on an agglomerated support.
Characteristics:
• Water
repellent, does not absorb moisture
•
Anti-bacterial
• Flame
retardant
•
Non-porous surface
• Wear
resistant (scratches and impacts)
• Repels
dirt
• Resistant
to cleaning products and disinfectants
Integrated
basins: COMPAKT
