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Understanding the material

Understanding the material

Understanding the material

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Understanding the Material
Practical Advice
  • Maintenance: V-korr is easy to maintain due to its seamless and nonporous surface. Regular cleaning with soap and water or basic household products is sufficient for common stains. For persistent stains, use an abrasive sponge and conventional detergent.
  • Hygiene: V-korr is hygienic as its non-porous nature prevents bacteria and fungus development, making it suitable for public and sensitive areas.
  • Heat Resistance: V-korr can withstand temperatures up to 220°C. However, using trivets is recommended to avoid damage from hot pans.
  • Durability: The color of V-korr remains stable over time, and it is guaranteed for 10 years against manufacturing defects.
  • Repairability: V-korr is repairable by experts, and minor scratches can be removed with fine sandpaper.
Specification Data Sheet
  • Product Description: V-korr is a solid surfacing material composed of acrylic resin and natural minerals, offering versatility and durability for various applications.
  • Applications: Suitable for countertops, bath/shower walls, sinks, basins, and laboratory benches in sectors like healthcare, retail, and hospitality.
  • Composition: Made of approximately 1/3 acrylic resin and 2/3 natural minerals.
  • Presentation: Available in various thicknesses and dimensions, with molded products for seamless integration.
  • Colors: Available in five groups with 41 colors in total. Dark colors may show scratches more easily.
  • Limitations: While heat resistant, protection from direct heat is advised. Slight color variations may occur, and some chemicals can cause damage.
  • Performance Properties: V-korr is renewable, hygienic, and can be transformed with woodworking tools. It is inert and non-toxic.
  • Maintenance: Regular cleaning with non-abrasive products is recommended. Immediate cleaning of chemical spills is crucial to prevent damage.
  • Warranty: A ten-year warranty covers manufacturing defects, contingent on proper maintenance and usage.
  • Repairing V-korr: Most damages can be repaired by experts, with minor issues fixable using sandpaper and Scotchbrite pads.
  • Precautions: Protect the respiratory system from dust during transformation, and ensure efficient aspiration on machines.
Technical Specifications
  • Physical Properties: Includes specific gravity, water absorption, tensile strength, flexural strength, hardness, impact resistance, and thermal expansion.
  • Stain and Chemical Resistance: V-korr shows no lasting effects from various reagents when tested under standard conditions. However, prolonged contact with certain chemicals should be avoided.
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Creative Surface • Practical advice • Specification data sheet

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CONSEILS PRATIQUES PRACTICAL ADVICE Like any other product, V-korr should be treated with respect. By applying the ”use and maintenance” recommendations listed below, you will be able to preserve V-korr’s aesthetic and functional qualities. V-korr is easy to maintain thanks to its seamless and nonporous surface. Soap and water or any basic household product are enough to get rid of common stains. • How to get rid of persistent stains Burns, micro-scratches and surface stains can be removed with a scouring pad (e.g. Scotchbrite) or sandpaper. This will in no way affect your worktop because V-korr...

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PRACTICAL ADVICE • Is V-korr heat resistant ? Expert advice : • Will the colour change over time ? NO. The colour of V-korr will remain identical and stable over time. • How to erase micro- scratches Surface scratches can be easily removed using sandpaper with very fine grain. • Is V-korr repairable ? YES. Although V-korr is a uniform and extremely resistant material, an accident is still possible. However, it is fully repairable by a V-korr expert. • Is V-korr guaranteed ? YES. V-korr is guaranteed for 10 years. This warranty covers any manufacturing defects in the material. Pouring boiling...

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specification data sheet Technical specifications 1. V-korr is a solid surfacing material. V-korr is an advanced composite product used as a decorative material with various domestic and commercial applications. V-korr offers design versatility, functionality and durability. It can be used as a material for : It can be used as a material for: - countertops, - bath/shower walls, - kitchen sinks, - basins - laboratory benches, etc., in numerous sectors including healthcare, retail, restaurants and hotels. V-korr is a solid, non-porous, homogeneous surfacing material, composed of approx. 1/3 acrylic...

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specification data sheet 10. MAINTENANCE To improve V-korr durability, certain maintenance rules should be applied, starting with a regular cleaning of the surfaces with non-abrasive products. Chemical agents should be cleaned immediately. Most often, the duration of exposure is the cause of the damage. V-korr provides superior value by being repairable in most cases. Minor cuts, scratches and stains can be removed by using fine sandpaper and Scotchbrite pads. Deeper cuts or impact damage, such as cracks, may need to be repaired by a member of the V-korr network. While unaffected by minor impacts,...

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Technical specifications sheet V-KORR RESISTANCE TO STAINS AND CHEMICALS This specification sheet deals with the stain and chemical resistance of V-korr. The difference between stain and chemical resistance is that chemical resistance is a measure of visible surface changes while stain resistance looks at the effects below the surface. To determine stain and chemical resistance, chemical reagents are placed on the surface for 16 hours* After the 16-hour period, reagents . are removed using the cleaning methods described in each referenced standard. *Although the 16-hour period is standard test...

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V-korr dealer : iStone Vaujalat - 43140 La Séauve-sur-Semène Tél. : 04 82 82 98 10 Email : [email protected] www.istone.fr

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