Etna Grey Etna ReFired Glass Fusion Patterning

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1 { Etna Grey Etna ReFired Glass Fusion Patterning

2 Born & ReBorn of Fire Mount Etna, Sicily, one of the most active volcanoes in the world

3 Introduction Lava stone (basalt) quarried at the base of the Mount Etna, has a fine grain texture - with no filling required - and is warm grey in colour. We call this Etna Grey Lavastone. In a small factory near the volcano, a process of 'refiring' - where the surface of the lava stone is turned temporarily back to molten rock - creates a new and unique finish. This process does not apply any colour pigment or glaze, but through heat alone, the stone surface takes on a deep black tone that is impossible to find naturally. We call this Etna ReFired Lavastone. Now, take fine glass powder (recycled from TV and computer screens) and apply it to the surface of the stone by way of a patented screen printing process, and a whole new eruption of patterning and texturing options are created. Glass Fusion Patterning 'fuses' the glass with the stone in a kiln to provide a permanent design of any shape and colour you like. The printing screen can be setup to be fully customised, allowing designers complete freedom to incorporate permanent bespoke motifs into any architectural project. Etna Grey, Etna ReFired and Glass Fusion Patterning are suitable for all uses: internal and external, walls, floors and kitchen worktops. Full sized slab dimensions are 3200x800x20mm, allowing architects and designers freedom to design on large scales. Slabs do not undergo any application of enamel, colour or chemical treatment at any time during the process. Glass used for the patterning is 100% recycled. { ReFiring and Glass Fusion Patterning processes are protected by Patent. 2

4 Etna Grey { Shades Lava stone (basalt) quarried at the base of the mountain has a fine grain texture - with no filling required - and is warm grey in colour. We call this Etna Grey Lavastone. Natural Bush Hammered Brushed Honed Polished

5 Etna Grey Etna Grey : Natural 4

6 Etna ReFired In a small factory near the volcano, a process of 'refiring' - where the surface of the lava stone is turned temporarily back to molten rock - creates a new and unique finish. This process does not apply any colour pigment or glaze, but through heat alone, the stone surface takes on a deep black tone that is impossible to find naturally. We call this Etna ReFired Lavastone. Etna ReFired : Smooth LaNera 5

7 Etna ReFired Etna ReFired : Smooth LaNera 6

8 Etna ReFired Etna ReFired : Smooth LaNera 7

9 Etna ReFired Etna ReFired : Textured LaRoccia

10 Etna ReFired Etna ReFired : Textured LaRoccia 9

11 Glass Fusion Patterning Fire Take fine glass powder (recycled from TV and computer screens) and apply it to the surface of the stone by way of a patented screen printing process, and a whole new eruption of patterning and texturing options are created. Glass Fusion Patterning 'fuses' the glass with the stone in a kiln to provide a permanent design of any shape and colour you like. The printing screen can be setup to be fully customised, allowing designers complete freedom to incorporate permanent bespoke motifs into any architectural project. Glass Etna Grey / Etna ReFired

12 Glass Fusion Patterning "Floors become tapestries of solid rock" Lace Pattern on Etna ReFired : Smooth LaNera (Kitchen Floor) 11

13 Glass Fusion Patterning "Surfaces can be customised to suit the surroundings" Honeycomb Pattern on Etna ReFired : Smooth LaNera (Gran Bar, Torino) 12

14 Glass Fusion Patterning Various Patterns (Gran Bar, Torino) 13

15 Glass Fusion Patterning "Bold designs can be implemented on a bolder scale" Diamond Pattern on Etna Grey : Natural (Kitchen Floor) 14

16 Glass Fusion Patterning "Expand the boundaries of current paving possibilities" Lace Pattern on Etna Grey : Natural (Patio Floor) { Etna Grey, Etna ReFired & Glass Fusion Patterning are 100% resistant to UV light 15

17 Glass Fusion Patterning Leaf Pattern on Etna Grey : Natural (Courtyard Floor) 16

18 Glass Fusion Patterning "Stone meets textile" Various Patterns & Colours 17

19 Glass Fusion Patterning "Whole 3.2m length slabs can be patterned and joined together" Lace Pattern on Etna Grey : Natural (3 Whole Slabs) 18

20 Glass Fusion Patterning "Lava stone can withstand extreme heat without damage" Lace Pattern on Etna Grey : Natural (Whole Slabs) 19

21 Glass Fusion Patterning Bespoke Pattern on Etna Grey : Natural (background wall on Etna ReFired) (Boffi Showroom, Soho) 20

22 Glass Fusion Patterning Bespoke Pattern on Etna Grey : Natural (Boffi Showroom, Soho) 21

23 Glass Fusion Patterning "Remove the limits of landscape hard surface design " 22

24 Ready-made Patterns 23

25 Ready-made Patterns 24

26 Slab thickness 200x200mm thickness 200x200mm 400x400mm 400x800mm 800x800mm 200xfree lengths mm 800x1500mm 800x3200mm 25

27 Applications Etna Grey Etna ReFired With Glass Fusion External wall coverings YES (with sealer) YES YES External pavements YES (with sealer) YES YES (with honing) Internal wall coverings YES YES YES Internal floors YES (with sealer) YES YES Kitchen tops YES (with sealer) YES YES Worktops generally YES (with sealer) YES YES Wet rooms YES (with sealer) YES YES Pool linings and surrounds YES (with sealer) YES YES 26

28 Performance Etna Grey Lavastone (with or without Glass Fusion Patterning) Water Absorption 1.15% Etna ReFired Lavastone (with or without Glass Fusion Patterning) Water Absorption 0.64% Flexural Strength mpa Flexural Strength mpa Deep Abrasion 240 Deep Abrasion 242 Shock Resistance Resistant Shock Resistance Resistant Chemical Resistance UA, ULB, ULC, UHC Chemical Resistance UA, ULB, ULC, UHC Frost Resistance Resistant Frost Resistance Resistant Resistance to Stains Resistance to Stains Slip Resistance R10-R12 Slip Resistance R10-R12 UV Resistance 100% UV Resistance 100% 27

29 Made in Italy