VICOSTONE is produced with the latest Compaction by Vibro-Compresion Under Vacuum technology by Breton S.P.A. (Italy).
Made from 90% natural quartz aggregates (one of the hardest natural minerals), and high quality polymer resins and pigments, VICOSTONE Quartz Surfaces are produced by the most technologically advanced machinery on the market today. Each slab is made from an automatically pre-calculated formula, synchronized by mixers assuring the best and cleanest mixture, and finally poured into molds to be “vibro-compressed” under vacuum, baked and polished to the finished material.
Surface Comparison
The following tests performed by Breton spa, Italy show the superior of Vicostone compared to other surface materials.
| Properties | Quartz | Granite | Laminate | Solid Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scratch Resistant | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Fair |
| Stain Resistant | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Chip and Crack Resistant | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Heat and Burn Resistant | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Resistant to Household Chemicals, Acids, and Solvents | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Low Maintenance | Excellent | Good | Good | Fair |
| Non-absorbent and Non-porous | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Mold and Mildew Resistant | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Flexural Strength | Excellent | Fair | Good | Good |
| Color Consistency | Excellent | Fair | Excellent | Excellent |
| Immunity to Freeze and Thaw | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Fair |
Technical Specification
The following tests performed by Breton spa, Italy show the superior of Vicostone compared to other surface materials.
| Specification | Test Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | ASTM C97 | <=0.03 % |
| Density | ASTM C97 | 2.2 – 2.4 gr/cm3 |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM C880 | 6,200 – 11,000 psi; 42.7 – 75.8 Mpa |
| Dimension Stability | EN 14617-12 | Class A |
| Electrical Stability | EN 14617-13 | Volume resistance (Rv) = 0.9 x 1014 |
| Volume resistivity (pv) = 4.9 x 1014 | ||
| Impact Resistance | ASTM D1709 | ASTM D1709 |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM C170 | 22,000 – 28,000 psi |
| Abrasion | ASTM C1243 | Volume of chord: V= 89 – 194 mm3 |
| Mohs Hardness Scale | EN 101 | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Microbial Resistance | ASTM D6329-98 (2003) | Ranking 3: Resistant to Mold Growth |
| Resistance to Chemical Acids | ASTM C560 | Not affected |
| Slip Resistance at Honed 400 | DIN 51130 | R9 – R10 |
| Determination of resistance to immersion in boiling water | AS 2924.2-7: 1998 (Equiv. to ISO 4586.2-7: 1997) | Effect on surface (rating): 5 (no visible change) |
| Determination of resistance to dry heat | AS 2924.2-8: 1998 (Equiv. to ISO 4586.2-8: 1997) | Effect on surface (rating): 5 (no visible change) |
| Determination of resistance to staining (Procedure A) | AS 2924.2-15: 1998 (Equiv. to ISO 4568.2-15: 1997) | Effect on surface (rating): 5 (no visible change) |
| Determination of resistance to thermal shock | AS 2924.2-9: 1998 (Equiv. to ISO 10545-9: 1994) | Specimens showing defects: None |