DECORATIVE PANELS, LAMINATES & SURFACES EVOSTONE Evostone Care & Maintenance MACHINING EVOSTONE Evostone is a waterproof, hygienic and easy to clean Evostone can be machined on a surface. The Evostone surface is a satin finish which has flatbed CNC, a sliding table saw or a slight reflective shine, and like most materials requires utilising straight edge and some care and maintenance to keep performing and hand router. looking as good as the day it was instal led. This starts Sink and cooktop cut outs can be with prevention. done on a CNC flatbed router or using a jig and standard router with appropriate tooling and cutter PREVENTION depth. Any cut outs should be kept to a minimum of Simple steps can be taken to help keep Evostone looking 100mm from any join. amazing. The fol lowing guidelines outline the steps to Cooktop cut outs require a 6mm radius to the top and achieve this: bottom edges and the use of the thermal barrier foil Never stand or place heavy objects or machinery on heat tape & felt (Refer Nover code 160599). solid surface products. Sink cut outs require a 6mm radius to top and bottom Use felt protectors under pottery or other hard edges and al l cuts should be sanded and internal standing objects, refrain from sliding hard or heavy radius must not exceed 10mm. objects across the surface. Avoid leaving hot appliances or utensils in direct STANDARD JOINS contact with solid surface products. Worktop protector Evostone is supplied pre-finished with set available. Item code 101260 (Brushed Nickel), a 1mm aris to finished edges. When 101262 (Black). Refer to page 17 for more details. instal ling joins either in line, at 90 Avoid the use of strong chemicals such as strong acid, degree, or custom angles, simply cut paint removers, cleansers etc. In case of contact, rinse to length using tungsten tipped triple the surface with water immediately. chip tooth saw blade or tungsten carbide router bit. Do not cut or score directly on the bench top Avoid using abrasive scouring pads for routine cleaning WATERFALL END STANDARD JOIN When cleaning, towel dry to prevent watermarks A standard join in a waterfal l is obtained simply by butt joining the waterfal l end to the underside of the STAINS AND LIGHT SCRATCHES top. Apply a 1mm aris and sand the edge that is to be joined if the size of the top has been altered. Scuff marks are removed by daily cleaning. For persistent stains and light scratches which require INSTALLING EVOSTONE a more thorough clean to remove use a mild abrasive cleanser and wipe down in a circular motion. After, rinse Ensure cabinets are instal led correctly and level and wipe surface with a damp non scratch cloth. prior to instal ling the Evostone work surface. Use Fula Seal 660 (520620) and apply a liberal dab REVITALISING SURFACE every 150-200mm to the top edges of the cabinets and then apply the Evostone work surface to the Over years of use and enjoying the benefits of Evostone cabinets and press into position. Clearance of 1mm surfaces it may require a face lift. per metre is required when instal ling between wal ls to The surface can be completely restored to look brand accommodate expansion and contraction. new again without the price of replacing. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS As with al l solid surface products Evostone has limitations which must be respected to avoid product failure and voiding of the warranty. Maximum spans CARE, MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY listed below: Visit www.nover.com.au/evostone-benchtops/ Evostone can extend unsupported, a maximum for further information. of 150mm for benchtop overhang. Maximum span between two supports is 600mm. www.nover.com.au 19 LAMINATES & SURFACESDECORATIVE PANELS,