Question 1

Q.1: Is it real stone?

Accepted Answer

Veneer Slate is made of real stone with fiberglass backing.

Question 2

Q.2:How it is made?

Accepted Answer

It is made by slicing very thin layer of stone and reinforcing a fiberglass sheet on it.

Question 3

Q.3: What are the applications of Veneer Slate ?

Accepted Answer

Veneer Slate have been used in a number of unique and distinct applications. Architectural uses include building facades, interior walls, flooring, columns, shower walls, manufacturing of indoor/outdoor planters, custom residential/commercial water features, and automotive, marine and RV paneling.

Question 4

Q.4: Durability of Veneer Slate.

Accepted Answer

Veneer Slate is as durable as any other natural stone is. It can stay the same for decades.

Question 5

Q.5: Effect of Acids, oils and other kitchen chemicals, for using in kitchens.

Accepted Answer

Although natural stones hardly react with any chemicals so easily but we recommend a top surface treatment for easy cleaning the oil spots. Using acid on the Veneer Slate may results in fading the texture.

Question 6

Q.6: Is it Fireproof or Fire retardant?

Accepted Answer

Veneer Slate isn’t fire proof but it is fire retardant to some extent.

Question 7

Q.7: Is it weather proof?

Accepted Answer

Unlike other decorative surfaces our Veneer Slate is 100% weather p

Question 8

Q.8: Extreme Climate survival. (Extreme hot or extreme cold)

Accepted Answer

Veneer Slate can be used in extreme hot climate conditions ( ≤ 60° Celsius) as well as extreme cold climate ( ≥ 20°

Question 9

Q.9: Will it shrink by the time?

Accepted Answer

It will not shrink at all.

Question 10

Q.10: How to grout?

Accepted Answer

use of water-based epoxy grouts work well to fill between the cut veneers. By removing the material just under the grout joint, a deeper grout can be achieved if desired. Epoxy grouts are available in many colors to match or co-ordinate with the different colors of Veneer Slate.

Question 11

Q.11: What kind of adhesives is used for woodworking/exterior/interior application?

Accepted Answer

Polyester-based gap filler putties
Silicone (with primer only)
Epoxies
Polyurethane wood glues
Thick latex-type adhesive, thin set etc. (uses only where air-drying can take place)
Construction grade multi-purpose adhesives (eg. Liquid Nails or PL Premium Polyurethane or
similar)
 • Veneer Slate may require a filler-type adhesive in some cases. Polyurethane wood glues
work well for most applications to fill gaps. For wet environment such as shower and
bathroom applications, the use of epoxy is best.
 • Pressure sensitive adhesives are also recommended due to the even backing of the
Veneer Slate.

Question 12

Q.12: How to Cut?

Accepted Answer

Diamond blades used for marble & stone cutting can be used for cutting Veneer Slate.
Metal cutting tools also can be used to cut the Veneer Slate. Any standard carbide or diamond
saw blades would work just as well.

Question 13

Q.13: How much is the weight of the Veneer Slate?

Accepted Answer

(i) Regular Veneer Slate: 150gm/ sq. ft.
(ii) Translucent Veneer Slate: 150gm/ sq. ft.
(iii) Nano Veneer Slate: 50gm/ sq. ft.
(iv) ECO Veneer Slate: 80gm/ sq. ft.

Question 14

Q.14: What sizes are available?

Accepted Answer

For the Regular Veneer Slate & translucent Veneer Slate we have two standard sizes:
A: 61x122cm or 4’x2’
B. 122x244cm or 8’x4’
For the Nano & ECO Veneer Slate we have single size available 61x122cm or 4’x2’.

Question 15

Q.15: Which adhesive is used for ‘Translucent Veneer Slate’?

Accepted Answer

Silicon based transparent glues (colorless) are used for all translucent Veneer Slate
applications.

Question 16

Q.16: Does it need special surface treatment?

Accepted Answer

It can be sealed in the similar manner as most slate and / or stone tiles are sealed. Please
follow manufacturer’s instructions for best results. As sealants are offered in varying degrees of
luster or sheen, we recommended that you confirm the reflectance prior to complete installation
to get the desired effect.

Question 17

Q.17: Is it water proof?

Accepted Answer

Veneer Slate is water retardant which can be water proof by the using same sealer which
is used for surface treatment.

Question 18

Q.18: What is its curvature and banding capacity?

Accepted Answer

Veneer Slate can be bent or flexed to a radius of 150mm along the 1200mm length. The
600mm width will also have a slight flex to it, but is not recommended for bending. Due to the
nature of the different thickness of the individual items, the degree of radius varies per item. We
recommend testing the flex of the considered item prior to final installation.

Question 19

Q.19: Will it peel off?

Accepted Answer

Veneer Slate will not peel off from its backing as well as from the surface where it has
applied if the recommended adhesive is used.

Question 20

Q.20: Can it be used for Flooring? If yes then will it need any special treatment to be done before using?

Accepted Answer

Yes it has been already used in many flooring projects. To save it from wear and tear we
recommend using a sealer.

Question 21

Q.21: Can it be used it Bathroom/Showers/Poolside?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can be used in the showers or bathrooms as well as inside and outside of pool.

Question 22

Q.22: What packaging options are available?

Accepted Answer

Our standard packaging options are available for 61x122cm. 1 corrugated box contains 25 sheets. In 1 wooden crate there are 10 such boxes which contain total 250 sheets.

Question 23

Q.23: How do you make the lots?

Accepted Answer

Our skilled staff members always make sure that similar sheets be placed together. Every
time we get a request we deliver similar sheets of the same model. Natural Slate Veneer, color &
texture variations are the property of the material. Texture variations with color difference are a
inherent part of the natural beauty of quarried material. Veneer Slate cannot be guaranteed to
match with each Lot, it is recommended that material should be accepted in lots of 20, 40, 50
sheets to match. Large orders will be executed in bundles of 50 with 2-3 matching lots in each
bundle. Exceptions of large lots are also a possibility.

Question 24

Q.24: What is the application of Nano & ECO Veneer Slate?

Accepted Answer

Nano & ECO Veneer Slate is an excellent product for the wood working industry. Its ultra
flexibility makes it perfect for all the curved and spherical surface applications. It is also can be
used in fashion industries for making Wallets, Purses, Bags, sunglass frames, Phone and Laptop
covers. Automotive industries also showed its interest in this product.

Question 25

Q.25: What are the advantages of Fleece backing over Fiberglass backing?

Accepted Answer

Fleece or cellulose backing gives best results for all the wood working applications.
Fleece backing allow wood workers to use PVA glue for laminating Veneer Slate on wooden
surfaces which makes it cost effective.

Question 26

Q.26: What are the advantages of Fabric backing over Fiberglass backing (ECO)?

Accepted Answer

Fabric backing is ultra flexible than fiberglass backing. Now because it can be bent to smaller radius, it has become a good choice for the application of Veneer Slate on curved surfaces,

Question 27

Q.27: How flexible is your translucent Veneer Slate?

Accepted Answer

Translucent is not too flexible yet it can be bent to a radius of 250mm

Question 28

Q.28: Do you offer any certificates?

Accepted Answer

We do offer the technical data (MSDS) for our product; Our Company is certified with ISO
9001:2008. We also have CE certificate which ensure that our product is of European Standard.

Question 29

Q.29: How do you control the quality?

Accepted Answer

We ensure that quality targets are set and achieved for every job that the client entrusts
us with. Our quality control procedures are designed to sieve out gross human errors and nothing
is left to chance. The quality policy has paid us the best dividend.

Question 30

Q.30: What is the lead time?

Accepted Answer

We have two plants for the production of Veneer Slate with a daily production of 450
sqm.

Question 31

Q.31: Why Veneer Slate is better than natural stones?

Accepted Answer

Design Green with Veneer Slate. Transportation cost, fuel and space are saved in normal
shipping and handling compared to standard stone or tile products because of Veneer Slate’s
extreme lightweight. Additional savings in packaging materials are an added benefit when
compared with stone or tile products.
Veneer Slate is also a Sustainable Product by utilizing only what is needed from the stone quarry.
Because of the unique manufacturing process, each sheet of Veneer Slate represents just a thin
layer of the natural stone.

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