FAQ

 

Frequent answer questions

 



How does the Velstone price compare with Granite or Marble?

Velstone has many properties and performance criteria that no natural material can match. Velstone offers the best value for money. The installed price of a Velstone counter with design features is generally less than the installed price of good quality Granite.

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How is Velstone different from other Solid Surface Materials?

-Highest Fire Rating, Class ‘0’ as per BS476 Part 6and Class ‘1’ as per BS476 Part 7
-Highest breaking strength for “Drop Ball Test”.
-Custom colours at no extra charge*
-Custom sizes to minimise the cutting waste*.
-Wide range of thickness:- 6mm, 13mm, 25mm and 30mm.

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How does the Velstone price compare against other leading brands of Solid Surface Material?

Velstone offers the most competitive price amongst all major International brands. For large projects Velstone will manufacture special sizes to minimize the cutting wastage thereby reducing fabrication costs.

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Can you send a sample box containing the full range of colours?

Velstone has so far manufactured 300 colours.Samples of all colours are not in stock. We normally send a colour swatch showing current 112 most popluar colours, to the users for initial colour selection. If you need a match to our competitor’s colour please contact Velstone office. Once initial choice is made,sample of the chosen colour/s is sent for final approval.

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Can you supply a Dark Solid colour, i.e. Black, Green, Blue or Red?

Velstone does not recommend dark solid colours for horizontal installations. The dark solid colours must be finished in a high gloss, which is difficult to maintain on counters. Minor scratches are likely to be distinctly visible. However, Velstone will manufacture dark solid colours of your choice, subject to this understanding.

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Can Velstone be used for exterior applications like signage, wall cladding?

Yes, provided that it is correctly installed. Velstone has been tested for simulated outdoor exposure. As is the case with all polymer based products, possibility of weathering effect should be taken into account when exposed to sun over years.

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Can Velstone be used for flooring?

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Can Velstone be thermoformed?

Yes, provided the correct thermoforming procedure is followed. The minimum bending radius is dependent on the thickness and width of the sheet.

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Does Velstone scratch?

Velstone, like any other material will scratch if sharp metal objects are dragged across the surface. However, minor scratches on Velstone can be removed by simple household abrasive cleaners. Deep scratches can be removed by light sanding.

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Are Velstone kitchen sinks available?

Velstone recommends use of Stainless Steel or Ceramic sinks.

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Are special moulded shapes available?

Yes, subject to quantities and the detailed drawings. Velstone does not take the responsibility for the application suitability or the performance of the shaped product/s.

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Can Velstone exactly match the colours of other products?

Velstone will try to match the colour and pattern as close as possible but an exact match may not be achievable.

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Will there be a shade/pattern variation between one batch and another?

Although all efforts are made to minimise the variation, there may be a slight batch to batch variation. One of the main constituent’s of Velstone is natural mineral. It is therefore advisable to pre-match the sheets prior to fabrication. The shade variation in Velstone is only fraction of the variation in natural materials like granite or marble.

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