technical information
essastone® is the pinnacle of engineered stone.
Offering the enduring appeal of up to 95% natural
quartz, a sophisticated palette of designs and an
exceptional 15 year limited warranty*, the superior
quality of essastone makes it a premium choice for
residential and commercial spaces. So if you’re
searching for the very best for your home, leave no
stone 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 applications
essastone 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 30mm† †
235kg per slab, 55kg per m2
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 14617-10
beetroot juice no effect
grape juice no effect
coffee no effect
tomato sauce no effect
red wine no effect
white wine vinegar no effect
shoe polish slight effect
water-based marker no effect
stain resistance – 24 hour EN 14617-10
beetroot juice no effect
grape juice no effect
coffee no effect
tomato sauce no effect
red wine no effect
white wine vinegar no effect
shoe polish slight effect
water-based marker no effect
linear coefficient of thermal expansion 5
EN 14617-11 2.3 x 10-
AS/NZS 1580/ min 40
mm/mmºC
gloss level (measured at 60º angle) DIN 67530
Note: This data shall be considered as an indication only. It may vary depending on
the colours and batches of the products.
fire test results
Detailed information on the fire hazard properties are available online at
essastone.com.au or by calling 132 136.
colour and pattern
essastone is manufactured from natural quartz.Variations in colour, pattern
and shade will exist, and are unique characteristics inherent in natural quartz.
Small blotches or off-colour particulate (chips) or irregular particulate
distribution will also occur in engineered quartz surfaces and are considered
a normal characteristic of the surface.
surface finish
essastone surfaces are factory polished and are available in a gloss finish. See
actual samples for gloss level.
warranty
essastone is supported by a 15 year limited warranty*.
For more information on the essastone range call 132 136 or speak to you local
sales 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 photographic
lighting and modern printing processes allow. essastone is a registered trademark of The Laminex Group.