What is Terestone made of?
What is Terestone made of?
Consisting of natural stone, Dolomite (approximately 74% material composition), Terephthalic resin (approximately 24% material composition) and proprietary components (approximately 2% material composition), TERE-STONE® is cast with an “NPG” Isophthalic get coat system.
How do you clean Tere stone?
To Clean – For High-Luster finish use only a mild non-abrasive liquid or foam cleaner, such as Dow Spray Tub and Tile Cleaner or Lysol Basin Tub and Tile Cleaner. For Matte finish mildly abrasive cleansers such as Bon Ami may be used to clean and maintain finish.
How much does a solid surface shower cost?
Solid surface shower wall panels for a 70-square-foot shower usually run between $3,500 and $8,400, depending on the blend of materials and cost of labor.
What is Swanstone shower walls made of?
What is the Swanstone material? This product is manufactured from our solid surface material, Swanstone, which is a compression-molded, thermoset material consisting of a blend of polymer resins, fillers and reinforcement additives.
What is Terra Stone?
Terrastone products are seamless, not cut and glued like traditional solid surfaces, making Terrastone truly the solid solution. Features include resistant to stains, impact resistant, resistant to burns, non-porous finish, and custom made to size. They have the look and feel of natural quarried stone.
What color is terra stone?
Terrastone fires to a light red at cone 04-06. As temperature is gradually increased, the red color intensifies to a brick red at cone 02. Further increase shifts toward brown. It’s maximum practical reliable firing temperature is cone 02.
How do you clean grout in a natural stone shower?
Scrub grout with a toothbrush and a mild detergent. Use a mild detergent, like dish soap, warm water, and a toothbrush to scrub the grouted cracks between tiles. Rinse the area thoroughly afterwards and repeat as necessary until the grout is clean.
How do you remove mold from a natural stone shower?
Only treat mildew and mold with bleach. However, spraying a one-to-one bleach-to-water mixture directly on mildew/mold will kill the bacteria almost instantly. After spraying, gently scrub the area with a bristle brush, let soak for 10-15 minutes, and rinse with warm water.
How much does a stone shower cost?
Cost of Stone & Solid Surface Shower Walls
| Material | Cost Installed* |
|---|---|
| Quartz | $3,200 – $7,000 |
| Engineered Quartz | $3,700 – $7,200 |
| Silestone | $3,500 – $6,300 |
| Cultured Granite | $2,950 – $4,550 |
Are Swanstone shower walls good?
Swanstone is a high-performance, compression-molded solid surface that looks great and lasts a lifetime. Swanstone is 10 times stronger than other solid surfaces, will not crack, is heat resistant to 450° – walls can handle steamer units – and is impervious to damage from common household culprits.
Can you use bleach on Swanstone?
Swanstone Utility Sinks Clean regularly with common household liquid cleaners, bleach or similar type products in conjunction with a sponge or soft cloth. For hard water stains, scale removers can be used.
Why choose Tere-stone® wall panels?
With no grout lines and a standard high-luster finish, the wall panels are easy to clean and resistant to stains. As with all TERE-STONE® products, the walls are easy to drill or cut on the job site.
Are there any trim molding options for Tere stone walls?
A selection of optional TRIM MOLDING and ACCESSORIES is available. With no grout lines and a standard high-luster finish, the wall panels are easy to clean and resistant to stains. As with all TERE-STONE® products, the walls are easy to drill or cut on the job site.
What does a standard shower base look like?
All shower bases have a slip resistant molded texture floor with self draining channels. The bases have a minimum thickness of 3/4″, providing a solid stable base that will not flex. Standard shower packages consist of a shower base with integral threshold and 1″ integral water seal lip, 72″ high wall panels and recessed soap and shampoo holders.
What is the difference between Tere-stone and other solid surface products?
TERE-STONE® is frequently compared to more recognized solid surface products, such as Corian and Swanstone, quartz products, such as Silestone and CaesarStone, and natural stone products, such as granite and marble. While some similarities exist with all these products, TERE-STONE® compares to none of them and is actually a stand alone product.