Technical Data Manual
Aerial View of Caesarstone Factory
Kibbutz Sdot Yam, Israel
Adjacent to the ancient Roman city of Caesaria
Technical Data Manual
Product Description
Caesarstone® is the original engineered quartz surface. Use it as an
attractive, versatile, and distinctive finish for residential, commercial and
institutional buildings. Caesarstone is tough enough to withstand wear
and tear on just about any interior surface, and beautiful enough for
every design scheme.
Use Caesarstone for:
• Countertops and backsplashes
• Shower and tub surrounds
• Lavatory and sinks
• Interior wall cladding
• Table and desk tops
• Wainscots and wall bases
• Toilet compartment partitions
• Fireplace mantles and surrounds*
• Elevator cab walls
• Service counters
• Stair and mezzanine railing systems*
Caesarstone outperforms natural stone. It has four times more
flexural strength and two times more impact resistance than
granite. It exceeds the standards for marble by even greater
margins. Caesarstone also provides greater consistency than
ordinary stone that is veined and prone to flaws.
Buttermilk
4220 7450
Ruby
Reflections
Twinings
Aleo
DentalLab
Smile
London,
England
Laguna
Nigel,
CA
* Some creative applications may not be covered
by Caesarstone’s Residential Lifetime Warranty.
Please refer to your fabricator and our warranty
guidelines for further details.
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Because of Caesarstone’s superior strength and durability, you may be able to use thinner
materials to save weight, or larger pieces to reduce the number of joints. Either way,
you save money with a simplified fabrication and installation process. Furthermore,
Caesarstone is virtually maintenance free. Its quartz aggregate makes Caesarstone harder
and more scratch resistant than either granite or marble, and its high-quality polymer
binders make it non-porous and highly resistant to stains.
Caesarstone keeps its good looks without sealants or waxes and meets the stringent
sanitation requirements of restaurants, hospitals, and schools.
Caesarstone Performance
• Beautiful and durable
• Strong, yet flexible
• Scratch resistant
• Highly stain resistant
• Resistant to many chemicals,
acids and solvents
• Does not support mold or mildew
• Heat resistant
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Composition Caesarstone
Caesarstone
is 93 percent90
crushed
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Caesarstone slab is imprinted with a zigzag trademark to simplify jobsite identi�cation.
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Colors and Styles Caesarstone
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Stocked Standards: 59 colors are available with a polished finish – 8 of them are also
Stocked Standards: 40 colors are available with a polished �nish – 5 of them are also
available in a honed (matte) finish. Three colors are available with a concrete finish.
available in a honed (matte) �nish and 1 of them is in textured �nish.
Custom
and Textures:
Available without
charge
orders
of 8,450 sq. ft.
FinishesColors
Caesarstone
offers 4 distinctive
surface additional
finishes that
offer on
added
character
for
¾”
(2cm)
or
5,640
sq.
ft.
for
1¼”
(3cm)
thickness.
(Requires
additional
lead-time.)
beyond the color offering. Caesarstone can be finished on two faces by special order,
requiring Caesarstone
a minimum order
and additional
lead-time.
Finishes
offersquantity
4 distinctive
surface �nishes
that offer added character
beyond the color offering. Caesarstone can be �nished on two faces by special order,
requiring a minimum order quantity and additional lead-time.
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Polished surfaces have a silk gloss finish with a ratio
greater
equalgreater
to 35%than
at 50°.
Polished surfaces have a silk gloss
finishthan
withor
a ratio
or equal to 35% at 50°.
Quartz Reflections 7141
Qube Restaurant
Seattle, WA
Honed
is matte
therequiring
look andmore
feel of
Honed is matte finish surface with
the look
and finish
feel ofsurface
naturalwith
stone,
natural
stone,
requiring
more
maintenance
yet
no
sealants.
maintenance yet no sealants.
Concrete™
matte, textured
finish which introduces an
Textured surfaces provide a unique,
matte-hammered
appearance.
industrial aged feel to the surface. This unique finish never
Motivo™ is a pattern-design application
applyingand
a patented
embossed
effect.
requires sealing
is designed
to acquire
a natural patina
over time which adds to the character of the surface, yet
remains easy to clean and maintain.
Motivo® is a pattern-design application applying a
patented embossed effect.
Motivo, White Crocodile 2141C
Dimensions
Nominal Thickness:
¾” (20mm)
1¼” (30mm)
Typical Uses:
Minimum recommended for countertops, partitions, and tile.
Use when greater strength or thicker slabs are required.
Slab Size:
120 inches (3.10m) long, 56½ inches (1.44m) wide.
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Limitations Caesarstone is recommended for interior use only.
Intense Heat: Caesarstone tolerates brief exposures to moderately hot temperatures.
Trivets or hot pads should always be used.
Chemicals: Avoid contact with products containing trichloroethane or methylene
chloride (such as paint removers or strippers), abrasives, alkaline levels with a pH
greater than 8, hydrofluoric acid, liquid bluing, gentian violet, and aggressive cleaning
compounds like oven or grill cleaners.
Acids: Caesarstone is not affected by solutions of common acids including hydrochloric,
muriatic, and sulfuric acids. In concentrated solutions, after exposures of 24 hours, some
acids such as nitric acid will discolor Caesarstone, though they will not compromise the
strength of the material. Hydrofluoric acid spills should be cleaned immediately because
it will react with quartz in Caesarstone. In the event of accidental exposure to these
products, thoroughly rinse Caesarstone with clean water as soon as possible; take care to
protect skin and eyes.
Bases: Sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide in 10% or higher concentrations
will etch Caesarstone surface; spills should be cleaned from immediately. In household
concentrations, such as those found in home drain cleaners, sodium and potassium
hydroxide have no effect on Caesarstone.
Pebble 4030
BSH
NY 2003
Concrete
Nova Kitchen
West Hollywood, CA
Solvents: Caesarstone resists a wide range of commercial and industrial solvents.
Household cleaners and industrial strength solutions of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
have shown no effect on Caesarstone. Solvents that can be safely used in pure
concentrations only on Caesarstone include:
• Acetone
• Mineral Spirits
• Methylene Chloride
• Lacquer Thinner
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Trichloroethane
Staining Agents: Caesarstone resists common laboratory staining agents. It is not
permanently stained by povidone-iodine (Betadine), potassium permanganate or tincture
of iodine. Residual stains of Betadine or iodine on light-colored Caesarstone cleans off
with chlorine bleach. Black and dark colors of Caesarstone show no stain from these
agents. Some colors of Caesarstone can be stained by prolonged contact with solutions
of gentian violet, blue ink and some lipsticks.
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Pure White 1141
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Cosmopolitan White 5130
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Environment First.
™
Sustainable Standards and Certifications
ISO 14001:2004
ISO 14001 and 9001 Certification: Caesarstone is the first quartz surfacing company
to receive ISO 14001 and 9001 Environmental Management Systems certification. This
international standard provides a procedural framework to create policies and solutions
that will assist Caesarstone reach environmental targets. ™
OHSAS 18001 Certification: Certifies Caesarstone as compliant with Occupational
Health and Safety Management System specifications – taking a proactive approach to
its occupational health and safety risks.
Sustainable
Standards
Certi�cations
51 –and
Food
Equipment Materials: Caesarstone is safe for use in
ANSI/NSF Standard
food
preparation
areas
and
is
easy
clean and sanitize.
ISO 14001 and 9001 Certi�cation:toCaesarstone
is the �rst quartz surfacing company
to
receive ISO 14001
andAir
9001
Environmental
Management
Systemsand
certi�cation.
GREENGUARD
Indoor
Quality
and GREENGUARD
Children
Schools: This
ISO 14001:2004
GREENGUARD & GREENGUARD GOLD - Certification No: 5464-410 & 5464-420
with California’s Department of Health Services Standard Practice (CA Section 01350)
All Caesarstone surfaces comply with American GEI (GREENGUARD Environmental Institute)
for chemical emissions from building products used in schools, of�ces and other
certification which primarily verifies that Caesarstone’s products meet the most stringent
sensitive environments.
indoor air emission standards.
USGBC: Caesarstone
ranks high
with the
States
Green
Building
Council, combined
crediting
GREENGUARD
Gold Standard,
evaluates
theUnited
sensitive
nature
of school
populations
entrepreneurs
and
contractors
using
our
materials
with
LEED
points
–
making
Caesarstone
with
the unique
building
found in
schools, and
presents the
mostfor
rigorous
ANSI/NSF
Standard
51 characteristics
– Food Equipment
Materials:
Caesarstone
is safe
use in
the natural
partnercriteria
in advanced
product
emissions
to date.projects, built according to green construction practices.
GREENGUARD
Indoor Air of
Quality
and GREENGUARD Children and Schools:
Sustainable Composition
Product
Certi�es Caesarstone as a low-VOC (volatile organic compound) product complying
• 93% quartz, an abundant natural resource and by-product from mining other minerals.
with California’s Department of Health Services Standard Practice (CA Section 01350)
• Low
volatileemissions
organic compound
(VOC)
emissions,
to indoor-air
quality.
for
chemical
from building
products
usedcontributing
in schools, of�ces
and other
sensitive
environments.
• Less toxic
than wood according to the UPITT standard in New York City building code.
USGBC:
Caesarstone
ranksrecycled
high with
the to
United
States
Green Building
• Continually
developing
colors
add to
our product
line. Council, crediting
entrepreneurs and contractors using our materials with LEED points – making Caesarstone
the natural partner in advanced projects, built according to green construction practices.
Sustainable Composition of Product
* Environmental Data is organized in accordance
with GreenFormat, a format being developed by
the Construction Speci�cations Institute for
information about building product sustainability.
• 93% quartz, an abundant natural resource and by-product from mining other minerals.
Sustainable Composition of Product
• Low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, contributing to indoor-air quality.
• Approximately 90% quartz, an abundant natural resource and by-product from mining
• Less toxic than wood according to the UPITT standard in New York City building code.
other minerals.
•
Continually
developing
recycled(VOC)
colorsemissions,
to add tocontributing
our product to
line.
• Low
volatile organic
compound
indoor-air quality.
• Less toxic than wood according to the UPITT standard in New York City building code.
• Continually developing recycled colors to add to our product line.
* Environmental Data is organized in accordance
with GreenFormat, a format being developed by
the Construction Speci�cations Institute for
information about building product sustainability.
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Environment First.
™
Sustainable Standards and Certifications
International
Living Future Institute
ISO 14001 and 9001 Certification: Caesarstone is the first quartz surfacing company
to receive
ISO 14001 and 9001 Environmental Management Systems certification. This
LBC
Compliant
international standard provides a procedural framework to create policies and solutions
ISO 14001:2004
that will assist
Caesarstone
environmental
Verification
that
a productreach
complies
with thetargets.
Living Building
Challenge
Red
List.
Declare
gives
manufacturers
expanded
point
of
OHSAS 18001 Certification: Certifies Caesarstone asan
compliant
with
Occupational
entry
most
groundbreaking
world.
Healthinto
andthe
Safety
Management
System restorative
specificationsprojects
– takingina the
proactive
approach to
its occupational
health and
safety
risks.
Project
teams pursuing
the
Living
Building Challenge - widely accepted
to be the
most advanced
building
standard
in the world.
ANSI/NSF
Standard
51 – Foodgreen
Equipment
Materials:
Caesarstone
is safe for use in
food preparation areas and is easy to clean and sanitize.
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality and GREENGUARD Children and Schools:
Certifies Caesarstone as a low-VOC (volatile organic compound) product complying
with California’s Department of Health Services Standard Practice (CA Section 01350)
for chemical emissions from building products used in schools, offices and other
sensitive environments.
USGBC: Caesarstone ranks high with the United States Green Building Council, crediting
entrepreneurs and contractors using our materials with LEED points – making Caesarstone
the natural partner in advanced projects, built according to green construction practices.
Sustainable Composition of Product
• 93% quartz, an abundant natural resource and by-product from mining other minerals.
• Low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, contributing to indoor-air quality.
• Less toxic than wood according to the UPITT standard in New York City building code.
• Continually developing recycled colors to add to our product line.
* Environmental Data is organized in accordance
with GreenFormat, a format being developed by
the Construction Specifications Institute for
information about building product sustainability.
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™
SCS Certified Products
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) has completed the certification assessment
and has approved SCS Recycled Content Certification for Caesarstone’s colors.
As a global leader in independent certification and verification of environmental and
sustainable stewardship, SCS has developed internationally recognized standards and
certification programs in pursuit of the highest level of environmental performance and
social accountability.
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Color
Color
Percentage of pre-consumer
recycled content
Registration Number
Stamp
6140
Smoky Ash
Percentage
of pre-consumer
15% or more
recycled
crushed content
green glass
Registration
Number
SCS
- MC- 02243
Stamp
6140
Smoky Ash
6350
15% or more
crushed
green glass
15%
or more
SCS - MC- 02243
Chocolate Truffle
crushed clear glass
6350
Chocolate Truffle
7141
15% or more
crushed
clear glass
24%
or more
Quartz Reflections
crushed mirror
7141
Quartz Reflections
7450
Ruby Reflections
24% or more
crushed
mirror
24%
or more
crushed mirror
7450
Ruby Reflections
7150
24% or more
crushed
mirrorcrushed
40%
or more
Carbone
Caesarstone remnants
7150
Carbone
7250
40% or more crushed
Caesarstone
40%
or moreremnants
crushed
Marrone
Caesarstone remnants
7250
Marrone
7080
Starry Night
40% or more crushed
Caesarstone
24%
or moreremnants
crushed
Caesarstone remnants
7080
Starry Night
7200
Spring Blossom
24% or more crushed
Caesarstone
24%
or moreremnants
crushed
Caesarstone remnants
7200
Spring Blossom
24% or more crushed
Caesarstone remnants
Oyster 9601
Marc-Michaels Interior Design Inc.
SCS - MC- 02244
SCS - MC- 02244
SCS - MC- 02241
SCS - MC- 02241
SCS - MC- 02241
SCS - MC- 02241
SCS - MC- 02242
SCS - MC- 02242
SCS - MC- 02242
SCS - MC- 02242
SCS - MC- 02460
SCS - MC- 02460
SCS - MC- 02460
SCS - MC- 02460
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Statuario Maximus 5031
Apple Martini 2710
project7ten
LEED Platinum Home
Venice, CA
Product Usage
Manufacturing:
• 97% of water used during manufacture is reclaimed using filtration
and recycling systems.
• Regenerative thermal oxidizers remove particulate matter from the atmosphere,
reducing air pollution and ensuring a safer work environment.
Regional Fabrication: Countertops and other Caesarstone products can be produced by
fabricator located close to building site.
Product Lifespan: Caesarstone is a very durable material.
A limited lifetime warranty is available.
Recommended Cleaning and Maintenance: Caesarstone is a very low-maintenance
material. Unlike natural stone, it does not require periodic resealing for stain resistance,
and its good looks can be maintained without the use of harsh cleaning chemicals. This
improves indoor-air quality and the environmental impact of sealer and cleaning chemicals.
Product Reuse: The high strength of Caesarstone can make it possible to remove
countertops and other installations without excessive breakage. The durability of the
material then makes it possible to reuse Caesarstone in another location.
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Technical Data
Test Performed
Test Standard
Results
Water Absorption
ASTM C97*
<0.05%
Density
ASTM C97
EN 14617-1*
2.2-2.4 gr/cm3
2.2-2.4 gr/cm3
Flexural Strength
ASTM C880
EN 14617-2*
6,500–10,770 psi; 44.8-74.3 MPa
40-70 MPa
Dimension Stability
EN 14617-12*
Class A
Electrical Stability
EN 14617-13*
Volume resistance (Rv) = 0.92 x 1014 Ω
Volume resistivity (pv) = 4.88 x 1014 Ωm
Impact Resistance
ASTM D1709*
EN 14617-9*
26.3 lbs (117N)
4,000 - 10,000 (J)
Compressive Strength
ASTM C170*
EN 14617-15*
21,312 - 27,133 psi
178.3-210.6 MPa
Abrasion
ASTM C501*
ASTM C1243
EN 14617-4*
216-696
Volume of chord: V=132-244 mm3
Groove length = 21.8 mm or V=86 mm3
Freeze-Thaw Resistance
ASTM C1026*
EN 14617-5*
No defects after 15 freeze-thaw cycles
No defects after 25 freeze-thaw cycles
Physical Properties
*
Durability
Mohs Hardness Scale
6.5-7
Stain, Chemical Resistance and Cleanability
Stain Resistance**
ANSI Z124.6
Pass
Wear and Cleanability
ANSI Z124.6
Pass
Chemical Resistance
ANSI Z124.6
EN 14617-10*
Pass
Class C4
Notes: Test reports and certifications can be viewed at www.caesarstoneus.com.
*
**
Results represent a partial series range.
Some models require scrubbing to remove stains.
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Pure White 1141
Phillip Lim & Saks Company, NY
Design by Mancini Duffy
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Test Performed
Test Standard
Results
Test Performed
Test Standard
Results
Thermal Conductivity
ASTM D696
EN 14617-11*
ASTM D696
EN 14617-11*
EN 12664/ISO 8301*
-30 to +30 C: 1.3-1.9 x 10 -5 cm/cm/ C
o
o
-30 to +30 C: 2.1 x 10 -5 ( C-5-1);
o
o
cm/cm/ �C
-30 to +60 C: 2.7 x 10 -5-5 ( C-1-1)
);
o
-5
-1 o
(�C10) C)
1.75 W/m. / K (mean T of
Conductivity
Thermal Shock
* 8301*
12664/ISO
EN 14617-6
Thermal Shock
EN 14617-6*
1.75
W/m.
/ �K (mean
T ofcycles
10�C)
No
visual
defects
after 10
Loss in mass = 0.02%-0.05%
Loss in flexural strength = 0.7%-1.1%
Boiling Water Resistance
NEMA LD3-3.5
Loss in �exural strength = 0.7%-1.1%
Pass
Boiling
Water Resistance
High
Temperature
Resistance
LD3-3.5
NEMA LD3-3.6
Pass
High Temperature Resistance
NEMA LD3-3.6
Pass
Thermal Properties
Thermal
Properties
Linear
Thermal
Expansion
Linear Thermal Expansion
o
o
Safety
Safety Test
Cigarette
ANSI Z124.6
Pass
Cigarette
Test
Surface
Burning
ANSI Z124.6
ASTM
E84*
Pass 1 and Class A
Class
Fire Classification
ASTM
E84* *
EN
13501-1
Fire Classi�cation
Static Coefficient of Friction
EN 13501-1
ASTM C1028*
Classcladding:
1 and Class
A
Wall
B-s1-d0
Flooring and stairs: B-fl-s1
Static Coef�cient of Friction
Slip Resistance
ASTM C1028*
DIN 51130*
DIN 51097**
DIN 51130
EN 14231* *
DIN 51097 *
AS/NZS 4586
EN 14231*
AS/NZS 4586*
Flooring
and—stairs:
B-�-s1
As
received
Dry: 0.8;
Wet: 0.6
As renovated — Dry: 0.9; Wet: 0.6
As received — Dry: 0.8; Wet: 0.6
As renovated
Dry: 0.9; Wet: 0.6
Oil
wet ramp: —
R9-10
Wet barefoot ramp: C
Oil wet ramp: R9-10
Wet: 13-21 SRV; Dry: 43-53 SRV
Wet barefoot ramp: C
Four S rubber pendulum: 25-30 BPN
Wet: 13-21 SRV; Dry: 43-53 SRV
Wet barefoot ramp: B
Four S rubber pendulum: 25-30 BPN
Oil wet ramp: R10
Wet barefoot ramp: B
*
Slip Resistance
Test Performed
Test Standard
Results
(Bq/kg dry weight)
Remarks
Test Performed
Test Standard
Results
Remarks
Certi�cations
and Approvals
ISO
14001
Environmental Management Systems
Certified by IQNet
Certificate # IL-44679
14001
ISO 9001
Certified by IQNet
Certificate # IL-29318
Certi�ed by IQNet
Certi�cate # IL-29318
OHSAS 18001
Environmental
Systems
Quality
SystemsManagement
– Model for Quality
Assurance in Production, Installation,
Quality Systems – Model for Quality
and Servicing
Assurance in Production, Installation,
and Servicing
Health
and Safety Systems
Certified by IQNet
Certificate # IL-43226
OHSAS 18001
Kosher
Health and Safety Systems
Certified by Rabbi Yisrael Rozen,
the Zomet Institute
Certi�ed by Rabbi Yisrael Rozen,
the Zomet Institute
Certificate # 58-003-523-6
Certifications and Approvals
ISO 9001
Kosher
GREENGUARD
Certified by SCS
Certi�cate # 58-003-523-6
Caesarstone is a low-emitting material.
Certificate # 5464-410 & 5464-420
Caesarstone is a low-emitting material.
See page 11
Scienti�c
Systems
New
YorkCerti�cation
City Materials
and (SCS)
Equipment Acceptance (MEA)
New York City Materials and
EquipmentStandard
Acceptance
ANSI/NSF
51 (MEA)
Recycled Content
Certi�ed by
Approved
bySCS
City of New York
See page
11
MEA
202-08-M
Food Equipment Materials
Approved by City of New York
Listed by NSF
MEA 202-08-M
Safe to use in food preparation areas.
Declare
LBC Compliant
International
Listed
by NSF Living Future Institute
Complies with the Living Building
Challenge Red List.
Certi�ed for &
“Indoor
Air Quality”
Greengaurd
Greengaurd
Gold
and “Children and Schools”
GREENGUARD
Certi�ed for “Indoor Air Quality”
and “Children
and Schools”
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Recycled
Content
Notes: Test reports and certifications can be viewed at www.caesarstoneus.com.
*
Results represent a partial series range.
**
Some models require scrubbing to remove stains.
Notes: Test reports and certi�cations can be viewed at www.caesarstoneus.com.
*
Results represent a partial series range.
**
Some models require scrubbing to remove stains.
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Fabrication and Installation
General
Caesarstone can be fabricated and installed in much the same manner as natural stone.
A Caesarstone Fabrication and Installation Manual is available upon request. Standard
industry references can also be consulted: The Marble Institute of America’s Dimension
Stone Design Manual provides reliable information for many types of interior stone
construction, and the Tile Council of America’s Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation has
recommendations for stone tile installation.
Shipping, Storage, and Handling
Alpine
5110
MochaMist
2370
Worland Residence
Home Magazine Settling in The City
San Francisco, CA
Handle Caesarstone with care to avoid breakage or damage. Transport and store in
racks in the near-vertical position to prevent warping. Keep finished face toward finished
face, and protect against rubbing. Store inside, away from direct exposure to sun, and
between 25° and 130°F (−4° and 54°C).
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Fabrication
Use of a Certified Caesarstone Fabricator
is required.
Observe the following guidelines:
• Cut and polish Caesarstone with watercooled power tools.
• Lay out materials to minimize joints and
to avoid L-shaped pieces.
• Verify field measurements and inspect
material for defects prior to fabrication.
• Inside corners should have ³⁄8 inch
(10mm) minimum radii to reduce
potential for crack propagation.
• Substrates supporting quartz surfaces
should be plumb, level, and flat to
within ¹⁄¹6 inch in 10 feet (1.6mm in
3048mm). Supports and blocking
should be securely installed.
• Provide fabricator with accurate
templates showing cutouts required
for installation of items installed on or
penetrating through Caesarstone.
PureBlizzard
White 1141
2141
Designed by, Kira Westfield
Van Deusen
Mall
Century City, CA
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Edge Details
* More edge details are available
Common
³⁄8
½
1½
1½
1½
1½
1½
Double Radius
Bevel
¹⁄8
Double Bullnose
½
1½
1½
1½
Oyster 9601
1½
1½
1½
Miter Edge
1½
Bevel Square
Radius
Ornate
1½
1½
1½
1½
Ogee Bullnose
2¼
Triple Egg
1½
Ogee Square Step
2¼
1¾
Misty Carrera 4141
1½
Ogee Bullnose Step
2¼
1¾
Triple Bullnose
1¾
Triple Ogee
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Pebble 4030
O’hare Airport, Chicago, IL
Design by, Akar Studios
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Installation over Countertops
Caesarstone must be supported on a strong perimeter frame or on a full deck support of plywood that will keep it flat within ¹⁄16”
(1.6mm) per 18” (3000mm) and support the countertop weight for the useful life of the top.
• Front-to-back support within the cabinet should be provided every 24”. Plan for front-to-back support strips 2.5”-wide
(40mm–100mm) to coincide with cutouts and periodic support. Support must be provided under all countertop joints.
• The use of ¾” material requires the use of a minimum ³⁄8” thick plywood sub top if the edge detail is 1¼” or greater.
Some types of cabinets may require the use of ¾” plywood for European-style frames and supports.
• Leave ¹⁄8” (3mm) minimum clearance between the plywood and built-up edges.
NOTE: Support is required across the top of a dishwasher space and over an under-counter oven.
Supports for Overhang
As a general guideline, support is required for overhangs of Caesarstone. The following guidelines are for standard cabinets 24"in depth.
Depth of Overhang
2CM (¾”)
2CM (¾”)
with 5⁄8” sub top
3CM (1¼”)
RECOMMENDED SUPPORT
<8”
<12”
<16” (40mm)
No additional support required
(200mm)
(300mm)
8–16” (200–400mm)
12–20” (300–500mm)
16–24” (400–600mm)
Brackets required at
24” (600mm) intervals
>16”
>20”
>24” (600mm)
Legs, columns or panels required
at 24” (600mm) intervals
(400mm)
(500mm)
Linen 2003
2230
Concrete
LeanArch
Los Angeles, CA
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(top left)
Blizzard 2141 (top)
Westfield Mall
Century City, CA
Concrete 2003 (top right)
twenty7 Design
Los Angeles, CA
Installation
A trial installation is recommended to ensure that fabricated components fit accurately
and to make necessary adjustments. Allow gaps for expansion of not less than ¹⁄8 inch
per 5 feet (1.6mm per 1.5m) when Caesarstone is installed between walls or other fixed
conditions. Clean surfaces to receive adhesives and apply adhesives as described below.
Set Caesarstone gently into position. In many conditions of use, Caesarstone should be
adequately secured with 100% clear silicone adhesive only.
Adjacent pieces of Caesarstone should be tight fitting, level, and neat. Cement adjacent
pieces together with high quality polyester or epoxy stone adhesives. Use products that
are recommended by their manufacturers for conditions of use. Follow stone adhesive
manufacturer’s instructions. Stone adhesive should be tinted to match or complement
the Caesarstone color. Fill joints and clamp or brace Caesarstone in position until stone
adhesive sets. Seal joints between backsplashes and countertops and around tub and
shower enclosures with high quality 100% silicone.
Caesarstone recommends the use of adhesives, sealants, and solvents that are compatible
with sustainable construction practices.
Precautions Observe good stone working and safety practices at all times and
comply with applicable building codes and regulations. While rigorous quality control
is maintained in the manufacture of Caesarstone, minor variations in appearance and
aggregate distribution can occur. Adjacent pieces should be from the same batch and
inspected for visual compatibility before fabrication.
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London
Grey4030
5000
Pebble
Architect Brian Murphy of
BAMCDI
Thermador
Availability
Stocked colors and textures are inventoried
in convenient locations throughout North
America. Caesarstone is also available
internationally.
Costs Caesarstone is priced below the
cost of many natural stones. Additional
savings result from Caesarstone’s strength
that can simplify fabrication, reduce
breakage, and allow for the use of
thinner materials. Its durability and low
maintenance requirements provide further
lifecycle economies. Current pricing is
available by contacting Caesarstone or
Caesarstone distributors.
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Method® Daily Granite
cleansers are approved
by Caesarstone for use
on quartz surfaces.
Maintenance
Polished Surfaces Its
Its hard,
hard, nonporous
nonporous polished
polished surface
surface makes
makes Caesarstone
Caesarstone simple
simple
to clean. In most cases, soap and water or a mild detergent is all that is required to
maintain its
its luster.
luster. While
While Caesarstone
Caesarstone does
does not
not require
require sealants
sealants or
or waxes
waxes to
to maintain
maintain its
its
maintain
luster. occasional cleansing with Method® Daily Polish Spray or Method® Daily Stone
luster,
Surface Wipes will keep the quartz surface looking its best.
If required, adhered materials like food, gum and nail polish can be scraped away with
plastic putty
knife;materials
marks leftlike
by food,
the putty
can polish
be removed
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and nail
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with
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thoroughly
with aclean
to remove
residue.
with
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smallwater
amount
on a soft
damp cloth and wipe the surface, then
rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove residue.
Honed, Concrete, and Motivo™ Finishes Please understand that Honed, Concrete
™
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Textured
andwill
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Finishes
understand
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and
and Motivo™
finishes
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materials.
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these
finishes,
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rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove residue.
Bleach. Squeeze a small amount on a soft damp cloth and wipe the surface, then rinse
thoroughly with clean water to remove residue.
Find
Out More.
For further
information
Caesarstone
Quartz
Surfaces,
please
By
signing
this document,
you
agree that about
the properties
of this
unique
finish have
been
visit our
website
www.caesarstoneus.com.
fully
explained
toat
you,
and that you understand that more frequent cleaning may be
required to keep the product looking new and free of marks. You also understand that
while Caesarstone has a Lifetime* Warranty, this warranty covers failures caused by
product defects when the material is installed by a Caesarstone Certified Fabricator.
Temporary marks that are common on the honed finish are not covered by our
Caesarstone warranty.
Find Out More. For further information about Caesarstone Quartz Surfaces, please visit
our website at www.caesarstoneus.com.
NAME OF PURCHASER
SIGNATURE OF PURCHASER
DATE
NAME OF DEALER/FABRICATOR
SIGNATURE OF SALESPERSON
DATE
Nobel Grey 5211
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COVERED.
FOR LIFE.
Lifetime Warranty
*
Commercial
are aavailable
for Caesarstone.
As ofLifetime
Februaryresidential
15, 2008 –and
Lifetime
residentialwarranty
warranty and
10-year limited
commercial
Caesarstone
warrants
that its quartz
surfacing
material
with Caesarwarranty
are available
for Caesarstone.
Caesarstone
warrants
that complies
its quartz surfacing
material
complies
with Caesarstone’s
published product data.
stone’s
published
product data.
Because Caesarstone does not have control of fabrication or installation, Caesarstone
disclaims incidental and consequential damages and buyer’s sole remedy is repair or
replacement of defective material at Caesarstone’s discretion.
* Some restrictions apply. Copies of our Lifetime
Warranty are available at authorized dealers.
Learn more by visiting www.caesarstoneus.com or
calling 877.978.2798.
Some restrictions apply. Copies of our Lifetime
Warranties are available at authorized dealers.
Learn more by visiting www.caesarstoneus.com or
calling 877.978.2798.
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Corporate Office
6840 Hayvenhurst Ave., Suite 100
Van Nuys, CA 91406 USA
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www.caesarstoneus.com
Front Cover: Emma Fireplace (Blizzard 2141)
Back Cover: Dan Brunn Architecture (Caesarstone DNA)
Some photos used in this brochure include creative
applications that may not be covered by Caesarstone’s
Residential Lifetime Warranty. Please refer to your
fabricator and our warranty guidelines for further details.
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© Copyright Caesarstone 2010.
Caesarstone® is a registered trademark
Caesarstone® is a registered trademark.
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