Questions & Answers to Magnum™ Stone FAQ's
+ What is Magnum™ Stone?
Magnum™ Stone is produced from quartz*
and formed into various thickness panels that can be used
in either residential or commercial applications for countertops,
vanities, floors, interior or exterior walls etc. It has the
natural look and feel of granite, but has superior performance
due to its strength and durability. It is non-porous and will
not absorb food or liquids like granite can. It is also virtually
maintenance-free.
+ How does Magnum™ Stone compare to granite?
Magnum™ Stone is a non-porous material, made from a
mixture of quartz* and resin binders and pigments. It has
the strength of granite, but is more flexible, making it easier
to handle. It does not absorb liquids and food which minimizes
the risk of surface staining and bacterial growth.
+ Are Magnum™ Stone colors consistent?
Magnum™ Stone's fabrication process assures consistency
and uniformity that natural stone can not provide. As a result
the flexibility to combine countertop, floor and even matching
walls can be achieved without concern of mismatched grain
or color.
Granites are quarried in large blocks that are cut into slabs. These slabs are then fabricated into your finished surface. Because each block is different and each slab is different, variation in grain and color will be evident.
+ Can I put a hot pan or pot on Magnum™ Stone?
Placing a very hot object directly on top of any cold surface results in a condition referred to as thermal shock. With the exception of laminates, under most conditions found in the kitchen, your countertops will be fine if you take a hot pan off the stove or a casserole out of the oven and place it on them. However there have been instances of countertops cracking when the conditions are just right. For this reason we always recommend the usage of a trivet or thermal pad between the pot and your Magnum™ Stone countertop.
+ How does Magnum™ Stone
compare to Corian® or other solid plastic surfaces?
Magnum™ Stone is natural quartz, a stone crystal mined from the earth. Corian® is 100% plastic polymer; it contains no stone. Magnum™ Stone gives you the beauty of natural stone with a harder and more durable surface.
+ What sets Magnum™ Stone apart from our competitors? BEAUTY - Magnum™
Stone is available in a variety of colors that provide
the natural beauty and variation of quarry cut stone at a
lower cost.
STRONG - Harder and yet more flexible than
granite or marble. So durable, even your sharpest cutlery
won't harm it.
Also, Trained installers can count on fewer broken slabs and
less waste than in a typical granite installation.
LOW MAINTENENCE - Magnum™ Stone
does not require sealing or complicated maintenance.
Simply wash it with warm water. It doesn't get easier than
that!
FOOD SAFE - Magnum™ Stone
is non-porous surface that requires no periodic sealing as
required for granite. Be assured, much like stainless steel
the surface is as safe as can be installed for food preparation.
STAIN RESISTANT - Magnum™ Stone
resist stains from fruit juices, grease, coffee, tea, wine,
nail polish and even felt-tip markers.
+ How does Magnum™ Stone
price compare to other natural stone or solid surface competitors?
Magnum™ Stone prices are actually lower than
granite and other high-end countertop options. The price varies
based on the requirements for each particular project (seams,
cutouts, backsplash, etc), and can vary slightly by region
of each country due to shipping cost. We encourage you to
compare Magnum™ Stone pricing to other brands
of high-end surfaces. We are confident there is no greater
value available than Magnum™ Stone.
* Magnum™ Stone -
Breton Series is produced with marble aggragate
and is not recommended for countertops or high-traffic floors.
For those applications please see our Crystallized Glass and
Engineered Quartz product lines.
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