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From: Jean Pierre
Time: Thursday, 10:30 AM
Re: Your Guide
Dear Friend,
Would you like to...
Transform your property?
Live in the home of your desire?
Change the style and way you live?
Create a space of ambient splendor?
Make money on improving your property?
Cast Stone adds Beauty and Value
Property and Home Improvement
We understand that today's sophisticated consumer wants stability and durability integral to their investment.
All Euro Cast Stone Products are guaranteed to stand the test of time
Cast stone per sae, has been in existence for hundreds of years with structures still standing today.
In many cases, cast stone has outlasted natural cut stone.
Since the early 1920's, cast stone has been widely used and accepted as a superior replacement for natural cut stone
Guaranteed Unbeatable Prices
We still believe it's t
he most cost-effective way to achieve your Ideal Dream Home and realize maximum value on your property - pure ROICast Stone Quality
Amazing Stone Age Effects
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Building and Building Materials
DESCRIPTION
Recommended Eurocaststone Products
Slabs & Tiles
Maximum size for slabs is 30" x 60". All slabs are 1.5" thick.
There are 5 edges available:
Eased edge, Bullnoze, French Ogee, English ogee and a special Euro-edge.
The Euro edge is molded and is reversible but no radius is available.
Slabs should be fitted in place before final installation. Epoxy or PL 400 is commonly used for gluing them in place. A matching color siliconized grout is best for the grout joints.
We manufacture tiles in many different sizes & shapes.
Current sizes are 4" x 4", 6" x 6" and 12" x 12" in 1/2 inch thick, 8" x 8", 8" x 16", 16" x 16" in 3/4 inch thick which can be used for a Versailles pattern.
The castle stone is 1" thick and 6x6-6x12-12x12-12x18-18x18 and 18x24. (Very rustic) Special sizes available upon request.
Each of the decorative Deco tiles, Borders and moldings shown on the brochure are in stock in one color only, color #4 which resemble a light colored limestone.
From this color, Euro Cast Stone offers two different coloring alternatives seen on page 13 of the brochure.
Glazing,
Staining & AntiquingGlazing
We have developed 3 different standard cement glazes, SIENNA, DESERT ROSE and OCHRE.
They can be used inside or outside but not for flooring. Their advantage is a constant color in the production. These glazes are formulated in batches and do not vary in color.
Staining
Euro Cast Stone has selected a Chemical Stain made by Scofield.
There are seven stains:
Black, Padre Brown, Avocado, Dark Walnut, Antique Amber, Faded Terra-cotta
and Weathered Bronze.
They can be used either on floor tile or vertical deco, etc.
The result of staining will vary and creates different colors on the stone.
It is a topical application of an acid that reacts to the cement.
Bullnozes and trims will have to be treated with the stain after fabrication.
Euro Cast Stone can provide some of the stain for this purpose.
PRODUCT INSTALLATION AND CARE SHEET
FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION
Euro Cast Stone tiles should not be bonded directly to wood for floor application.
Euro Cast Stone recommend the use of "Wonder board" 7/16th thick or similar backer board or the use of wire mesh with dry pack or wet mortar bed. It is important that the setting surface is sound and has no movement.
Euro Cast Stone tiles should only be installed with the thin set method and we recommend the use of an acrylic mortar admix. For Structural items the use of an epoxy can apply.
Countertops
To attach to cabinetry, it is recommended to use "PL400" construction adhesive. An option would be the original red label "Liquid Nail". Once all slabs are dry fitted on counters, use little dabs 1" tall and 2" in diameter every 8". Your joints should not be more than 1/8" wide and treated with siliconized sanded grout (caulking), in the best matching color.
Things to remember
1. Use an acrylic admix in the thin set and grout.
2. Use 1/8" grout joint or wider.
3.
Back of the stone should be free of dust or loose dirt.4. Set the tile firmly into the setting bed to provide 100 % contact.
5. 1/2 " notched trowel is recommended.
6. For larger sizes 12" or larger, it is necessary to back butter the tile.
7. Do not spread too much thin set, if skimming occurs, a bond failure will result.
8. Keep your installation clean of thin set and debris.
GROUTING
All Euro Cast Stone products are pre-sealed in our factory. This will eased the grouting procedure.
Euro Cast Stone recommend the use of a premixed cement grout to which you could add an acrylic admix.
Euro Stone does not recommend the use of epoxy grout.
Mix your grout with 50% add mix, 50% water. Use a grout trowel to press the grout in the joints.
After few minutes, even-out the joints with a sponge and sponge clean the tile surface. Avoid excess of water it will create discoloration in the grout. Make sure to remove any film, haze or grout on tile. Once the grout is fairly dry, use a clean rag to fine-tune the grout edges.
SEALANT
Although our products are factory pre sealed, it is necessary to apply one or two coats of sealer after installation. The sealer will protect and enhance the tile and grout and give you a long time protection against staining, discoloration and premature wear.
For countertops, especially in food preparing areas, it is necessary to apply 4/5 coats of sealer until cement slabs does not absorb the sealer anymore.
ECS Select and Recommend"Miracle Sealant Company"
Their Sealer "511 Porous Plus" has proven to be the best premium sealer on the market.
Prior sealing the installation, it is important:
1. To READ the label.
2. That all moisture has evaporated and the installation is dry.
3. Tile is COMPLETELY CLEAN.
4. Maintain adequate ventilation.
5. Apply the sealer with a soft sponge or a brush in even coats.
6. Let stand for 3-4 minutes especially for counter tops and remove excess.
7. Allow minimum of 24 hours between coats.
8. Tiles should not be walked on after final coat for at least 24 hours.
EXTRA CARE
Even with the best sealers, accidents can happen and create etch marks or stains.
Remember that with all stones containing lime (limestone, travertine, marble and cement) you need to be careful with acids.
Most of the foods and liquids we ingest are acidic to a certain degree.
We found that there are 3 categories of staining problems in the stone industry.
1. Etch marks.
2. Color discoloration from oil.
3. Color discoloration from non-oily products.
Our solutions for these problems on ECS products:
Etch marks from acids can be remove by using an 80 grit abrasive paper.
Simply sand down the surface until you have an even result.
Color discoloration from oil: First use a strong detergent. If the stain persists, you will need to use a product called “Poultice”. Repeat the process following their instructions until the stain has been lifted. Miracle sealants carry a complete line of sealer, striper & cleaning products that are designed to work with each other.
Usually non-oily stains happen because the sealer barrier has been broken with an acid.
To solve this problem, you will need to perform both processes above.
If your countertops have aged, you will need to treat the whole surface to even-out the patina.
For stain-finish-countertops, make absolutely sure that oil stains have been removed completely before reapplying some chemical stain. The chemical stain will not react evenly if the cement is impregnated with oil. Control the color prior sealer.
After the stain, echt marks and patina have been restored apply several coats of sealer.
For lasting protection remember that there is no such thing as over sealing your countertops.
DOWNLOADS
Introduction & Specs I Architectures
I Catalog I Gallery I Fireplaceshttp://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Email:
Euro Cast StoneFor more information and technical support contact
Toll Free Phone:
(888) 750-6665 Fax: (530) 878-4452
PHYSICAL TEST DATA
Euro Cast Stone has been tested for the following performance standards:
Abrasion tests: ASTM C501
Coefficient of friction: ASTM C1028-89
Water absorption: ASTM C642
Compressive strength ASTM C39 / C172 / C143 / C31.
All tests were performed according to appropriate CTI and/or ASTM test methods
By Twining Laboratory and Capitol Engineering Laboratories Inc.
EURO CTI STANDARDS STONE
Abrasion tests:
76Coefficient of Friction
.92 / dry Known industry & ADA C. of F.
Coefficient of Friction .71
/ wet Requirement is >.60 on any condition.
Water absorption ** 7.4 % 4 % Minimum - 18 % Maximum
Compressive strength 6400 PSI No requirement
All tiles pre-sealed at the factory with indoor / outdoor penetrating sealer.
Euro Stone products should be installed according to ANSI A108.1 and A118.1. (See the Handbook for Ceramic tile Installation)
** Absorption test made prior to sealing
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Look forward to hearing from you.
All the best,
Jean Pierre
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