technical information

essastone® is the pinnacle of engineered stone.Offering the enduring appeal of up to 95% naturalquartz, a sophisticated palette of designs and anexceptional 15 year limited warranty*, the superiorquality of essastone makes it a premium choice forresidential and commercial spaces. So if you’researching for the very best for your home, leave nostone unturned. Choose essastone.

essastone is composed of up to 95% (by weight) natural quartz based aggregates and 5% high quality resins and pigments to provide a non-porous, homogenous material.

Note: the actual composition of each stone slab will vary marginally between colours due to the quartz particulate designs and dimensions.

product applicationsessastone can be used for kitchen and vanity benchtops, splashbacks, furniture components, internal cladding,wet area panels, flooring, stairwells and fireplace surrounds.

Note: when used for splashback applications, the installation must conform to the minimum Australia & New Zealand Standards for installation behind gas cook tops, for clearances in relation to appliances generating heat. Please refer to AS 5601-2004 Gas installations and AS NZS 4386.2-1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies – Installation.

essastone is suitable for most interior applications. Exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods can cause colour fading. Therefore, it is not recommended for use in exterior applications where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

product specifications

slab dimensions

nominal thickness 20mm, 30mm†

nominal slab size 3040 x 1380mm (4.20m2)

actual slab size 3070 x 1410mm (4.33m2)

dimensional tolerance of trimmed slab

thickness ± 1.0mm

length - 20mm/+ 10mm

width - 15mm/+ 10mm

nominal weight

20mm 235kg per slab, 55kg per m2

30mm† 330kg per slab, 80kg per m2

†30mm on selected designs subject to local availability.

typical physical properties

Property Method Result

apparent density EN 14617-1 >2.38 g/cm3

water absorption EN 14617-1 <0.06% W/W

flexural strength EN 14617-2 >40 MPa

compressive strength EN 14617-15 >110 MPa

abrasion resistance EN 14617-4 <221mm3

freeze and thaw resistance (25 cycles) EN 14617-5 >0.99

thermal shock mass change (20 cycles) EN 14617-6 0

impact resistance EN 14617-9 >4 joules

acid / alkali resistance EN 14617-10 class 4

stain resistance – 1 hour EN 14617-10beetroot juice no effectgrape juice no effectcoffee no effecttomato sauce no effectred wine no effectwhite wine vinegar no effectshoe polish slight effectwater-based marker no effect

stain resistance – 24 hour EN 14617-10beetroot juice no effectgrape juice no effectcoffee no effecttomato sauce no effectred wine no effectwhite wine vinegar no effectshoe polish slight effectwater-based marker no effect

linear coefficient of thermal expansion EN 14617-11 2.3 x 10-

5mm/mmºC

gloss level (measured at 60º angle) AS/NZS 1580/ min 40

DIN 67530

Note: This data shall be considered as an indication only. It may vary depending onthe colours and batches of the products.

fire test resultsDetailed information on the fire hazard properties are available online atessastone.com.au or by calling 132 136.

colour and patternessastone is manufactured from natural quartz.Variations in colour, patternand shade will exist, and are unique characteristics inherent in natural quartz.Small blotches or off-colour particulate (chips) or irregular particulatedistribution will also occur in engineered quartz surfaces and are considereda normal characteristic of the surface.

surface finishessastone surfaces are factory polished and are available in a gloss finish. Seeactual samples for gloss level.

warrantyessastone is supported by a 15 year limited warranty*.

For more information on the essastone range call 132 136 or speak to you localsales representative.

*Please obtain a copy of the essastone 15 year limited warranty from The Laminex Group or visit essastone.com.au

essastone is marketed and distributed by The Laminex Group. A division of Laminex Group Pty Limited ABN 98 004 093 092. The colours of the photographs depicted are as close to the essastone range as photographiclighting and modern printing processes allow. essastone is a registered trademark of The Laminex Group.