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pacifica
- Compressive Strength: >8000 psi
- Flame Spread Rating: A (0-25 ft/hr)
- Freeze-Thaw Resistance: Meets ASTM C936/C1645 standards
- Weight: 15 lbs/sf for 1 1/4” thickness
- Colorfastness: UV stable
- Curvature Tolerance: 1/8” over 8’ span
- Thickness Tolerance: +/-1/16”
- Slabs must be fully supported with 3/4” plywood fixed to cabinets or a supporting structure.
- Maximum unsupported overhang is 6”.
- Use Laticrete 254pr adhesive or silicone/pl construction adhesive for bonding.
- Edges should be mitered, polished, and epoxy filled.
- Seams should be filled with flexible caulk or epoxy.
- Apply pre-seal and finish-seal in three coats.
- Inspect slabs upon delivery and report any damage immediately.
- Store slabs indoors, covered, and braced on an A-frame.
- Do not store slabs in slab racks; brace them 20” from each end.
- Use natural stone tooling for fabrication.
- Ensure slabs are returned to proper bracing during fabrication.
- Bridge-saw cut with a continuous rim diamond blade or water-jet.
- Slabs must be fully bonded to the substrate with adhesive bedding.
- Thoroughly clean slabs before sealing.
- Wet-scrub using an HTC Twister white pad and clean water.
- Apply LSCS densifier preseal and three coats of Prosoco Polishguard finish-seal.
- Wipe up spills immediately, especially acidic liquids.
- Regularly clean with warm water and neutral detergent.
- Apply butcher block conditioner routinely.
- Spot clean with Bar Keepers Friend cleanser for stubborn stains.
- If water no longer beads on the surface, repeat the clean and seal process.
- All necessary products are available through Concrete Collaborative.
Catalog excerpts
pacif ica technical product info concrete counter slabs pacif ica technical product info a highly-engineered terrazzo mix of natural stone aggregates, sand and cement; hand-cast to create a modern artisan surface that is truly one-of-a-kind. pacif ica can be fabricated by a quality stone fabricator to suit design needs, similar to traditional stone slabs. highly durable, heat and scratch resistant and ideal for indoor and outdoor applications like countertops, islands, vanities, tables and bbq’s.
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technical summary
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- slabs are through-body concrete terrazzo. - slab edges are supplied unfinished / raw and require fabrication. - slabs feature aggregate concentration to the finished surface compared to the underside. back of slab won't match front. - variation in aggregate, density and tonality is expected. - slab surface is factory polished but requires cleaning and sealing post fabrication. - slabs are hand-cast concrete, underside is uncalibrated. - slabs are not reinforced, they require a substrate. - a stone fabricator is required for installation using the same tooling machinery as natural stone. - slabs...
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- slabs should be fabricated by a stone fabricator using natural stone tooling handle slabs carefully using vacuum lift or slab lifters. - ensure slabs are returned to proper bracing throughout the duration of fabrication. - set slabs down on a tilted table to avoid stress. - bridge-saw cut with continuous rim diamond blade or water-jet ample water at 20-30mm / second. - minor surface pinholes or edge chips can be filled with color matched epoxy. - black-rod any sections of slab less than 6” in width i.e. sink rail. - slabs must be fully supported with 3/4” plywood fixed to cabinets or support...
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6. clean + seal- in preparation for sealing ensure slabs are cleaned thoroughly.- remove any residues from the surface including adhesive or epoxy from fabrication and installation.- slabs should be wet-scrubbed using an htc twister white pad. - cut a 5" circle out of the white htc twister pad and attach to a low speed polisher or a hand-held orbital sander. - wet-scrub using clean water, protect cabinetry and surrounding finishes, a slurry should develop, remove slurry and rinse with clean water and allow to dry. - apply l.s.c.s. densifier preseal wiping on evenly by hand using a l.s.c.s. densifier...
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