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2 LUX URY FOR LESS S Easy to install Tested to FIRA Industry Standards Now available in a choice of colours a number of colours have the attributes of solid surface with the desirable appearance of quartz Solid 20 or 30mm, homogeneous and non-porous surface Cannot delaminate or rot under pressure Easy to clean and maintain Warm and inviting to the touch Excellent impact resistance Inconspicuous, unobtrusive and seamless joints 10 year Manufacturer s Limited Warranty 15

3 LUX URY FOR LES S Ice White Polar White Snowflake Satin Grey Sea Mist CrushedCotton Black Velvet Marmo Mare Gris v Marmo Mare Venato v Marmo Blanco v Marmo Crema v Marmo Sienna v introduction to apollo Apollo Slab Tech Solid Surface is a 30mm solid, through coloured, resin filled mineral material. Apollo Slab Tech has become increasingly popular in the marketplace, with its chunky good looks and unlike many other solid surface worktops, it is a solid 30mm and has no MDF or chipboard sub structure. A silky smooth solid 20 or 30mm through coloured surface Water, chemical and impact resistant Apollo Slab Tech is solid surface, with much sought after attributes, such as inconspicuous joints (some colours also have the highly desirable appearance of quartz) Absorbs every day knocks, whereas laminate and other similar products could be damaged beyond repair The smooth hygienic surface is easily cleaned & maintained using the Care and Maintenance kit Apollo Slab Tech is available as a bespoke item, or as an easy to install Modular system Please note: Dark, heavily pigmented colours will show scratches, dust and ordinary wear and tear more readily than light or textured colours and should not be used in high traffic areas. These colours require a disclaimer form to be completed prior to worktops being manufactured v man made product has horizontal veining, however base colour remains consistent between slabs (from the same batch and requires mitre joint on corners incurring additional cost) 16

4 LUX URY FOR LES S Modular system 1210mm blank worktop 2500mm worktop auxerre stainless steel sink cutout 2500mm worktop 1 1 /2 bowl solid surface sink Apollo Slab Tech - modular blanks Worktops have finished edge to front and both ends, Breakfast Bars to both long sides and one short side *Price includes square edge detail - all colours (ariss removed). Full Sheet 3050x760x20mm full sheet (unfinished) 2500x625x30mm full sheet (unfinished) Worktops 1500x625x20mm worktop 3000x625x20mm worktop 3000x625x20mm worktop with 1.5 solid surface sink 3000x625x20mm worktop with Avignon sink cutout 3000x625x20mm worktop with Auxerre sink cutout 3000x625x20mm worktop with Stainless Steel sink cutout 1210x625x30mm worktop 2500x625x30mm worktop 2500x625x30mm worktop with 1.5 solid surface sink 2500x625x30mm worktop with Avignon sink cutout 2500x625x30mm worktop with Auxerre sink cutout 2500x625x30mm worktop with Stainless Steel sink cutout Breakfast Bars 2000x900x20mm breakfast bar 2000x900x30mm breakfast bar Upstands/Splashbacks 3000x50x20mm upstand 3000x100x20mm upstand 3000x570x20mm splashback 600x750x20mm splashback 2000 x 900mm breakfast bar 2500mm blank worktop 3000 x 500mm splashback 750 x 600mm splashback 2500mm worktop avignon stainless steel sink cutout Includes drainer and polished cutout to take apollo avignon/auxerre one and half bowl stainless steel sink not included. please specify drainer handing * due to the width of this product, there will be an unobtrusive joint Includes drainer and polished cutout to take stainless steel sink of your choice, please supply sink manufacturers template. please specify where drainer positioned 17

5 LUX URY FOR LES S Edge Detail The edge detail can completely change the appearance of a worktop. The more complicated the edge detail, the higher the cost, as this is highly skilled and labour intensive. A standard edge detail is included in the linear metre price of a worktop, but all other edges carry an additional charge. SIngle Imperial* SIngle Ovolo* Square* Single Pencil Round* Drip Groove* Bullnose SIngle Bevel* Double Pencil Round* Sharks Nose Deeper Downturns Duoble Bevel* The very latest in manufacturing technology has enabled us to offer an Apollo Slab Technology worktop with a downturn of 60mm to 100mm. Please contact our sales department for further details. Single Round* Double Round* Deeper Downturn * standard edge detail SIngle Spanish* 18

6 LUX URY FOR LESS S special Edge Detail Special edge details can further enhance the look of a worktop, these are available at an additional cost. A selection of special edge details is shown below, but others are available. Please contact our sales department for further information. End Panels The end panels will be of a shoulder housing joint type configuration to produce a flush fitting appearance. The height of the end panel will be manufactured to give an extra 10mm in height to allow for scribing to the floor. Various mouldings in end panels are also available. Please contact our sales department for more information. 30mm Milano 30mm Shoulder Housing Joint Birds Beak Drop section variable Venetian Square Drop Section Top or Front Inlay variable Coved Drop Section 19

7 LUX URY FOR LES S Drainer Grooves Square Upstand Coved Upstand Type A* Type B* Return Ends Type D Type E Full/Part Return Single Radius Angled Return Cutouts Type C* Please note Type F Apollo Slab Technology drainer groove gradients are as follows: *Types A, B & C have a 1-5mm slope Type D & E have flat, level 3mm grooves. Type F is flat with a 3mm recess Double Radius Polished Sink Cutout/ Unpolished Sink/Hob Cutout Breakfront Curved Belfast Sink Cutout please note, there is no warranty on flush fitted hobs 20

8 LUX URY FOR LESS S introduction Apollo Slab Tech is manufactured from mineral filled polyacrylate/polyester resins. With superior innovative designs, enduring applications and excellent long-term performance, Apollo Slab Tech is ideal in both residential and commercial environments. Apollo Slab Tech has proved itself to be a remarkably durable material; it cannot delaminate and stands up well to daily wear and tear. Joints Apollo Slab Tech joints are inconspicuous and unobtrusive, giving the overall appearance of a seamless worksurface. Certain colours have different levels of pigmentation (particles), this may lead to a variation in the aesthetic appearance of the worksurface where joints are to be made. thermal Expansion Due to thermal expansion Apollo Slab Tech can expand up to 1mm per metre. A gap of at least 3mm should be left at each end of the worktop and filled with decorators caulk. When Apollo Slab Tech is joined to other materials (such as glass, steel or wood) an elastic type of adhesive, for example polyurethane, is required to let parts expand and contract freely. Tolerance in Apollo Slab Tech is ±2mm. overhangs and supports Any overhang of Apollo Slab Tech which extends more than 400mm must be supported. Apollo Slab Tech should be supported every 900mm. Hob and sink Cutouts Hobs must be integrated into an Apollo Slab Tech worksurface according to specified guidelines. Where an Apollo Slab Tech splash back or wall cladding is installed, a gap of 50mm (minimum) is required behind an electric hob or 120mm (minimum) for a gas hob. A breakfront may be necessary to accommodate this requirement. There must be a minimum of 50mm from the cutout to the front of the worktop and a gap of 120mm between heated cut outs (50mm between sink cutouts). Hob flanges need to sit on aluminium thermal insulation tape around the cut-out, to avoid conducting too much heat and causing cracks in the worktop This is required under the terms of the product warranty. Please note: there is no warranty on flush fitted hobs. Upstands Apollo Slab Tech coved upstands are manufactured and fixed in the factory. Due to manufacturing constraints there may be gaps, as these upstands are manufactured in a straight line. This type of upstand is not suitable for walls where there are large variations in the wall profile. Plastering or tiling should ideally be completed after the worksurface installation. scratches Apollo Slab Tech is scratch resistant but not scratch proof; the use of chopping boards and/or pastrymates is recommended. Dark, heavily pigmented colours will show scratches, dust and ordinary wear and tear more readily than light or textured colours and should not be used in high traffic areas (disclaimer to be signed). staining While most tough stains can be buffed away, a level of care and maintenance is required, all spills should be cleaned up immediately, as with all worktops. Repairable Apollo Slab Tech can easily be repaired. Using an ordinary abrasive cleaner and a scouring pad the surface may be fully restored to its original appearance. Hygienic Apollo Slab Tech is a non porous material and is naturally resistant to mould, bacteria and mildew. Pan Rests Pan Rest 6, Stainless Steel or Brass. 200mm, 300mm and 400mm long. continued overleaf. 21

9 LUX URY FOR LES S stainless steel sinks Please specify the preferred under-mounting of Stainless Steel Sinks. Silicone sealant may be rendered ineffective when plumbing the sink in, it is important that the sink is re-sealed by the plumber, or the 12 months warranty on the seal will be invalidated. FiRa tested Products are checked against BS 6222:Part 3:1999 Durability of Surface Finish for Worktops by the Furniture Industry Research Association which demonstrates performance against physical and chemical damage. Hot stuff Hot pans should never be placed directly on any worktop and always be placed on pan rests, platters or something similar. Hot Pan Platter Where constant boiling water taps are fitted, please ensure they are not left running directly into solid surface sinks. Visit our website or refer to our product manual for more useful tips, if the answer s not there, ask a question and we will endeavour to answer within 24 hours. Colour Site Upstand Use COLOUR Match Joint Colour Glue Visibility Change Colour Black Velvet Good Unobtrusive Unobtrusive Jet Black Crushed Cotton Good Unobtrusive Slight White Chocolate Ice White Good Unobtrusive Unobtrusive Glacier White Kalahari Good Unobtrusive Slight Rhine Mocha Good Slight Slight Sepia Polar White Good Unobtrusive Unobtrusive Glacier White Snow Flake Good Unobtrusive Slight Glacier White Sea Mist Good Unobtrusive Slight Pearl Please note Apollo Slab Tech Solid Surface is batch processed and shades may vary between batches due to Apollo Slab Tech being a blank product. WARRANTY All Apollo products carry a 10 year Manufacturer s Limited Warranty! Installation Installation is relatively easy, for either a competent DIy enthusiast or recognised kitchen installer to carry out Easy to follow Installation video is available to download at or alternatively contact us for a CD Rom Free installation training courses are available. Details can be obtained from our customer services department Sheridan have fully qualified and vastly experienced installation teams throughout the UK, who will provide you with an excellent fitting service, if required 22

10 LUX URY FOR LESS S Caring for apollo Apollo Slab Tech worktops not only look very attractive and exude quality; they are designed to withstand the rigours of everyday use. Upon installation a Apollo Slab Tech worktop will have an overall satin sheen finish. However, through use, the worksurface acquires a smoother, more silken finish and appearance. Even the cleaning properties appear to improve with use. Unlike most other worksurfaces Apollo Slab Tech are repairable, so little accidents, stains or scratches can usually be removed with relative ease. your Installation & Maintenance Kit contains all of the items required to help keep your new worksurface in pristine condition. stone Guard is an anti-bactericidal surface cleaner specially formulated to tackle grease and grime leaving surfaces sparkling clean with a residual antibacterial effect. important: Please read and follow instructions carefully when using care & maintenance products. Always wear rubber gloves when using chemicals to prevent any cracking, drying or other reaction to your skin. Every day cleaning Remember, it is always easier to wipe up a spill than to have to deal with a dried-on stain. Apollo Slab Tech worktops are impervious to liquids however it is always best to clean up spills as they occur. Wipe the worktop, with a damp cloth and the Stone Guard cleaner, (supplied in the Maintenance Kit), to remove any oils and fat. Buff dry with a soft white cloth (also in Kit). If any stains need further attention, allow the Stone Guard 30 seconds contact time, before wiping and rinsing. If your worksurface has an integrated sink, clean this in the same way as the worksurface. Once a week after cleaning, fill the sink with warm, (not boiling), water, add 1-2 teaspoons (5-10ml), of liquid household bleach and leave to soak for a few hours, or overnight. This will help to maintain a beautiful white clean finish. Persistent stains To remove more persistent stains from the worksurface or integrated sink use the Abrasive Pads (White, Grey & Maroon), provided in the Kit Always use the least abrasive pad possible to remove marks. Always rub in a circular motion Start with the White Pad, rubbing the stain in a circular motion. If this is ineffective, progress to the more abrasive Grey Pad and finally the Maroon Pad To remove any abrasion marks and to restore the worksurfaces former luster polish, use progressively less abrasive pads. Always finish by using the White Pad in conjunction with the Stone Guard If hard water scale has built up around the waste or taps, use a standard household lime-scale remover following the manufacturer s instructions. Try to avoid using an abrasive pad but if this is necessary, rinse well and polish as detailed above to restore the finish For the most severe stains, it may be necessary to use the light grey sanding pad. Remove the scratch then follow the above process to restore the worksurface to its former finish. If this still fails contact us for further advice and assistance 23