Zodiaq Quartz Installation and Planning Information
Edging - Internal profile edges on all edge details other than bevel edge must have a radius of at least 60mm.
End Panels - The normal joint for these materials will be a butt joint with a 5mm overhang. Also available as extra are flush fitting butt joints and a flush fitted mitre joint. In all instances the panel will be manufactured to the correct height as this material is not easily scribed to the floor.
Joints - Zodiaq Quartz joints are finished with a small ariss to the top edge. Silicone sealant is applied to prevent water ingression.
Thermal Expansion - Zodiaq Quartz can expand up to 1mm per metre. A gap of at least 3mm should be left at each end of the worktop when fitted and filled with decorators caulk. When Zodiaq Quartz is joined to other materials (such as glass, steel or wood) an elastic type of adhesive, for example polyurethane, is required for expansion.
Overhangs and Supports - Any overhang which extends more than 300mm should be supported.
Hobs - There is no warranty on recessed hobs and finished edges on recessed hobs may be serrated and chipped. There must be a minimum of 200mm between two hob cut-outs A minimum of 100mm is required between hob and sink cut-outs.
Sink cut-outs - A minimum of 70mm is required between two sink cut-outs. Sink cut-outs must be placed a minimum of 80mm from the worktop from edge. This is required under terms of the product warranty. If a waste disposal unit is fitted to an under mounted sink after installation, additional support will be required, otherwise you warranty may be invalidated. All sink being attached to quartz must be supported by the customer. Please ask the fitter for advice at template stage.
Upstands - Upstands should ideally be 100mm high, as material less than this height is extremely fragile. Upstands are not cut from the same slab as the worktop, therefore there may be a slight colour variation.
Scratching - Zodiaq Quartz is scratch resistant but not scratch-proof. Small scratched less than 25mm in length are considered within tolerance by the manufacturer and are considered acceptable.
Handling - For installation you will need to supply additional labour on order which have worktops weighing above 150lg. Every additional 75kg requires an extra person to help with lifting.
Colour Variation - Since Zodiaq Quartz is manufactured from natural quartz, variations in the colour, size, shape and pattern of the stone may occur, depending upon the amount of natural quartz material and polymer in the surface. Unique characteristics are to be expected with this product. Such variation does not affect the products performance in any manner. Samples and images are only representative and not an exact replication of what will be installed. Zodiaq Quartz is manufactured on a continual processing line. Each mixed batch only produces around 150-200 slabs so colour can vary slightly between batches.
Surface Appearance - In some cases, area of 'milkiness' and swirls can be evident. This could arise from natural colour variation in the colour of the quartz stone itself, a pigment drip or foreign material. Plain colours are easier to manufacture but are harder to keep uncontaminated during manufacture e.g. Light colours may have small dark spots, darker colours may appear patchy with lighter spots. Pinprick pitting of the surface is a common feature of engineered (quartz) stone products and arises from release of air/gas during the manufacturing process. Although Zodiaq is an engineered stone dark patches may occur where there is a concentration of the polymer resin - this is not a defect in the material.
Crushed Mirror Flecks - On products containing crushed mirror the material is vibrated to bring the mirror flecks to the surface and remove any air - it is not possible for all mirrored flecks to be facing towards the surface and it is common to find very small air holes in the slabs. The mirrored flecks can also become detached creating small voids, these can sometimes be repaired using a resin filler. All the above are inherent in the manufacturing process of engineered stone and are not considered defective. This process is industry recommended and does not affect the 10 Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty. We endeavour to produce your worksurface without any voids or air holes, inevitably this is not always practical or possible.
Stainless Steel Sinks - Please specify the preferred undermounting of stainless steel sinks. Silicone sealant may be rendered ineffective when plumbing the sink in, it is important that the sink is resealed by the plumber, or the 12 months warranty will be invalidated. If a waste disposal unit is fitted to an undermounted sink after installation, additional support will be required, otherwise your warranty could also be invalidated.
