Everything you need to know when specifying Quartz Carpet or Terradec to be installed by Alt Surfaces
For over 20 years Alternative Surfaces have been redefining the art of surfaces creativity by installing high-quality seamless finishes in projects throughout Victoria for Architects, Designers, Builders, Property Developers & Homeowners. Based in Melbourne, Alternative Surfaces install Quartz Carpet on a range of projects including commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial and educational projects. The following specification guidelines provide information on suitable substrates Quartz Carpet & Terradec can be applied to, preparation required and the different finishes.
If you would like to discuss your project with one of our sales consultants, please contact us:
By phone: (03) 9427 1100
By email: sales@altsurfaces.com.au
Please note: The following specifications apply to all projects where Alternative Surfaces are the contractors installing Quartz Carpet & Terradec. We cannot guarantee that the same results will be achieved with external contractors.
Existing Substrates
Floors:
Walls:
Joinery:
Specification Guidelines for each Quartz Carpet & Terradec Finish
Product: Quartz Carpet
Stone: 2-3mm
Finish: Open Pore
CHARACTERISTICS / APPLICATION:
Quartz stones are mixed with an epoxy and hand trowelled over an existing substrate at 5-7mm thick for foot traffic areas and 8-10mm thick for vehicle traffic. Some trowel marks may be visible in finished floor.
APPEARANCE:
Water permeable
Textured finish
Looks like carpet
Natural sheen of stones is enhanced by gloss sealer
Matt top coat can be requested to provide a more matt finish
Please note: under feature lights and natural light trowel marks become more evident. This is a natural characteristic of the finish.
AREAS OF SUITABILITY:
External floors
Internal floors (excluding shower bases)
Internal walls (excluding shower walls)
External walls
Joinery (faces only)
Open Pore finish not suitable for splashbacks, showers or internal wet areas such as kitchens & bathrooms as it is a non-moppable surface. Due to the textured finish, it may not be suitable for all joinery pieces.
MAINTENANCE:
For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.
SLIP RATING:
Quartz Carpet 2-3mmOpen Pore achieves a P4 slip rating
Product: Quartz Carpet
Stone: 1-2mm or 2-3mm
Finish: Pore Filled / Pore Filled Matt
CHARACTERISTICS / APPLICATION:
Quartz stones are mixed with an epoxy and hand trowelled over an existing substrate at 5-7mm thick and 10-15mm thick for vehicle traffic. Some trowel marks may be visible in finished floor. A clear liquid called Pore Fill is applied over the stones to fill in the spaces between the stones. In addition to the Pore Fill, a coat of epoxy Gloss or Matt Sealer is applied over the Pore Fill.
APPEARANCE:
Textured finish
Pore Filled is gloss in appearance
Pore Filled Matt is matt in appearance
Please note: under feature lights and natural light trowel marks become more evident. This is a natural characteristic of the finish.
AREAS OF SUITABILITY:
Internal floors
Joinery (includes faces & tops)
Pore Filled finish not suitable for splashbacks, showers or external applications.
MAINTENANCE:
For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.
SLIP RATING:
Quartz Carpet 1-2 & 2-3mm Pore Filled achieves a P2 slip rating
Can achieve a P4 slip rating by including non-slip additive (on request)
Product: Terradec Permeable Paving
Stone: 2-4mm or 4-6mm
Finish: Open Pore
CHARACTERISTICS / APPLICATION:
Terradec is a seamless outdoor water-permeable floor system. It consists of natural stones that are hand trowelled for a strong, porous floor. The stones are bound using a specifically developed polyurethane binder that is UV-stable and nonyellowing, making it excellent for external areas.
APPEARANCE:
Natural stone texture
Water-permeable
Durable and impact resistant
UV stable and weather resistant stone and binder
Non-yellowing
AREAS OF SUITABILITY:
External walkways / footpaths
Balconies / Patios
Carparks
Driveways
Walls
Joinery (faces only)
MAINTENANCE:
For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.
SLIP RATING:
Terradec 2-4mm & 4-6mm receives a P2 slip rating. Option with 12% sand to achieve a P4 rating.