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ARVICON INTERNATIONALL-43, Connaught Circus, New Delhi-110001, IndiaPhone: +91-11-2341 6350, 2341 3351Fax: +91-11-2341 6357, 4153 6054E-mail: [email protected]: www.indiastones.com, www.stoneveneer.co.in, www.arviconinternational.com

General InformationFlexible stone veneers have been used in a number of unique and distinct applications.Architectural uses include building facades, interior walls, flooring, columns, shower walls and much more. It is an attractive addition to many decors due to the products ease of installation and the ability to apply the product in areas where stone or masonry previously would not have been considered.Stone veneers have also been used for the manufacturing of indoor/outdoor planters, custom residential/ commercial water features, and automotive, marine and RV paneling.

BenefitsFor millions of years, layer upon layer of earth's materials have formed various metamorphic rock layers we now call slate, mica, and sandstone. We also know them as durable stones used for floors and patios cut only with diamond saws then mortared into place and usually grouted along the edges. Generally easy to work with, but quite heavy and improbable in many applications, these solid stones have been the only practical means of creating that real stone look. Until now… Veneer is a lightweight, flexible, colorful and unique stone veneer with unlimited application possibilities. The introduction of this exciting new material addresses a large need for a flexible, adaptable, durable and weather resistant stone veneer.

FEATURES BENEFITSA totally new stone veneer for indoors or out. 10 real stone veneers for wall and other surface adhesion.Lightweight and Green Shipped with less cost than traditional stoneFlexible Can be bent to fit tight curvesThin Fiberglass protection Creates a hard moisture barrier to water and impactsEasy cutting and adhesion Can be cut with hand sheers for adhesion with a number of construction grade adhesivesSealers Most standard stone or wood sealers work well and enhance colorsLarge sheets save labor Saves installation labor by fast lay-up with no wet sawLamination Easily laminated to other substrate Grout Can be post grouted for any standard grout size Sustainable Utilizing only what is needed from a stone quarry

Green & SustainableDesign Green with Veneer. Transportation cost, fuel and space are saved in normal shipping and handling compared to standard stone or tile products because of its extreme lightweight. Additional savings in packaging materials are an added benefit when compared with stone or tile products. Veneer is also a Sustainable Product by utilizing only what is needed from the stone quarry. Because of the unique manufacturing process, each sheet represents just a thin layer of the natural stone.

You don't realize the distance you've walked until

you look around to see how far you've come.

The last 50 years have been a long and wondrous journey. Truly, we have

come a long way since 1962, when our company was founded with the

main objective of undertaking civil construction works. Somewhere along

the way, we grew and diversified in the fields of Mining, Construction,

Manufacturing, International Trading, Renewable Energy and Healthcare.

While our portfolio has been diverse, the core values that drive us have

stayed the same. Integrity, ethics, excellence and responsibility- these

four beacons have illuminated every step on this journey, taking us farther

and higher, expanding our vision and fuelling our ambition.

Another aspect that has stayed consistent throughout this journey is our

unceasing quest for new opportunities. Each new opportunity is analyzed

with utmost care, not just for the financial returns but also for its

compatibility with the value systems of our organization. We are confident

that our exponential growth over the next decade will be built over the

edifice of our values, a dedicated pool of personnel, investment in state-of-

the-art technologies and the continued trust of our clients.

Our practice of giving back to society has bestowed us with the

unwavering trust of our employees, shareholders and society. We hope to

continue this legacy in the way we conduct our present and future

businesses.

This project involved covering an old door with Silver Shine Veneer. Proper surface prep is important. The surface was sanded and brushed clean before the Veneer was installed

Veneer is laid out and cut with sheet metal shears. Cutting is simple because of its thin, flexible nature. Note the back of the material is scribed with a knife.

Adhesive is applied with a toothed trowel. T h i s p r o j e c t u s e d h e a v y - d u t y construction adhesive. Note some construction adhesives foam when moisture is present. Clamps can be used to prevent separation or swelling.

A roller is used to press down the surface. Start from the middle to push air out towards the edges. Care must be taken not to push the adhesive out, or an air gap may form.

Note the grout lines have been cleaned with a scraper and filled with grout. Door knob and dead bolt holes have been cut with a hole saw.

Veneer can be used for flooring with the proper adhesive and application techniques. Since it is not a thick solid stone it is not recommended for high traffic areas. It can be used for low traffic flooring areas such as residential bathrooms or where wet traction is required. Some colors of Veneer offer better traction than others. For example Silver Shine or Jeera Green will have more texture then some of the other softer slate colors. Sealers will have an effect on the traction of the surface of each color. Therefore, it is recommended that various sealers be tested prior to final installation when considering it for flooring.

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ARVICON INTERNATIONAL ARVICON INTERNATIONAL ARVICON INTERNATIONALCutting Veneer can be cut with tin snips, a metal shear, wet saw, or

table saw with carbide blade. Cutting curves is best done

using long nosed tin snips.

Adhesives All adhesives should be tested prior to any installation

including consideration of moisture and temperature in the

planned environment. If the application is outdoors,

consideration to thermal expansion should be taken into

account. Since the sheets is only a veneer it must expand

and contract the same as the substrate or delamination may

occur.

Hand Rollers A hand roller is recommended to remove air between sheet

and substrate. To properly roll out trapped air start in the

middle of a sheet while firmly rolling out towards the edge.

Do not press too hard while rolling as this may cause too

much adhesive to push out. Proper back-filling and good

rolling techniques will result in a solid hard surface. Do not

use non-catalyzing (water vapor type) cure adhesives

where the substrate is a moisture barrier. Non-catalyzing

adhesive will not cure properly if applied between non-

porous materials.

FlexibilityStone Veneer can be used the same way thin laminate type

products are used. It will bend to a minimum radius

depending on the stone color or type before cracking. With

the assist of heat smaller radii can be achieved. Testing

should always be done prior to any installation. It can be

arched or bent inward or outward to meet a given look or

architecture. Fiberglass strand are used in the makeup of

Stone Veneer which gives it strength and flexibility.Installation can be easily done using many of the basic tools

used in most tile work.

Preparation & Layout Prior to application it is best to clean, brush, and degrease

any surface of dust or oils. Depending on the adhesive used,

it may be necessary to prep the back of the Stone Veneer by

sanding or scuffing the back to expose the fiberglass. Some

adhesives may require the use of solvents or recommended

primer by the adhesive manufacturer.A preliminary dry fit of veneers allows for arrangements and

orientation of individual sheets, patterns, textures, and

colors before final placement. It is recommended that each

sheet be dry fit exactly where it will be placed on all

surfaces.

Tiling, Grouting & Joining Veneer can be also be used to create a tiled effect by leaving

a grout joint between cut pieces. Sheets may also be butt

joined for a minimal seam look.

Sealers Stone Vaneer can be sealed with the same sealers used for

slate, stone tiles, and wood. There are many sealers on the

market with various recommended applications. Please

test any sealer for the desired luster and penetration

required prior to installation.

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Subfloor materials:

For new installations Veneer is best adhered over most standard

subfloor materials such as cement board, and backer board usually in

the ½” to ¼” thickness range. Using a layer of cement board or backer

board over wood floors will result in a more solid feel to the finished

floor.

Veneer will also offer a protective resilient surface inherent with the

stone face and fiberglass backing. This can further help with crack

prevention in some cases.

Concrete and masonry substrates must be at least 28 days old.

Hydrostatic pressure conditions and vapor transmission cannot

exceed 3 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. (1,36 kg per 92,9 m2) per 24 hours using

a calcium chloride test.

Installation on Walls

OVER EXISTING TILE SAVES TIME AND MONEY. Since you don't need to remove the tile, you can simply adhere Veneer over

it. You will also save time and labor by not renovating what tile there is. As long as the tile is sound why remove it? With this

type of resurfacing you can reduce the environmental impact of a total renovation AND keep the existing plumbing.

Stripping and priming the existing tile assures a good bond.

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Pre-fitting and numbering the sheets will help with installation as shown here. Here, each sheet was cut to fit and was numbered before installation.

A non-evaporative adhesive is required when applying between two sealed surfaces.

A 3/16” notched trowel is used to distribute the construction adhesive evenly. The same adhesive must be buttered to the back of the sheets before rolling.

A large roller is then used to apply the Veneer to the tile. Only light pressure is needed to remove air bubbles. Too much roller pressure will leave air gaps.



Technical Information For Thin Slate Stone Veneer

S.NO. MATERIAL QUANTITY Kg./Sq.Mtr.

1. Processing Material 1.300

2. Backing material 0.150

3. Natural Stone 0.100

TOTAL WEIGHT PER SQ. MTR. 1.500-1.600

THICKNESS OF MATERIAL

PARTICULARS IN MM

4. Thickness of Natural Stone Layer 0.40mm

5. Thickness of other Chemicals backing 0.80mm

6. Total Thickness of Thin Slate Stone Veneer sheet 1.20mm-1.50mm

TESTS CONDUCTED AT TESTING

LABORATORY IN INDIA WHICH IS TEST VALUE PROTOCOL

ISO 9001:2000 APPROVED

INTERNATIONALLY Slate Mica

Water absorption, % by wt.

7. (Test carried out on Thin Slate Stone 2.50 1.9 ASTM C-121

specimen guidelines

Water Absorption, % wt.

8. (Test carried out on Thin Slate specimen 0.17 0.12 ASTM C-97

pasted on marble piece) guidelines

Abrasion Test

9. ---Average wear, mm 0.7 0.9 IS:9162-1979

---Max. wear on individual specimen, 0.8 1.0 guidelines

mm2 10. Density (Mass per unit area, Kg/M ) 1.45 1.66 IS:12866-1989

guidelines

Sizes & ProductsStone-Veneer is limited in its sheet sizes because of geographical and physical constraints and not all colors are available in all sizes. The chart is showing the products and available sizes. Standard size is 610x1220mm and thickness from 0.1mm up to 0.3mm.

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Mirage X X X X

Ocean X X X

Golden Mist X

Multi Petro X X X

Sahara Storm X X X X X

Rouge X X X X

Hazel Black X X

Silver Oak X X X X X

California Gold X X X

Gold Green X X X X

Olive Green X X X

Mirage Shine X X

Grey Beauty X X

Petro X X

Polar X X

Havana X X

Silver Steel X

Polar Rustic X X X

Fantasy X X

Mirage Steel X X

Lunar Night X X X X

Casablance X X X X X

Smoky Grey X X X X X

Golden Mist

Gold GreenPolar Rustic

Hazel Black

Sahara Storm

Olive Green

Petro

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Lunar Night

Fantasy

Mirage Shine

Silver Oak

Mirage Steel

Silver Steel

Havana

Polar

Stone Veneer can be applied over: concrete, ceramic, wood, metal, plywood, fiberglass, backer board, tile, dry wall, painted surfaces, MDF, Masonite, door skins, cabinetry and many other substrates as well. Arvicon International. has helped to develop a lightweight flexible stone veneer that is poised to revolutionize the aesthetic stone surfacing market. This new veneer can be used in many applications with different purposes.

Application Gallery

Houses indoors and Outdoors

Rouge

Smoky Grey

Mirage

Silver Oak

Ocean

Mirage Steel

Mirage Steel

Silver OakCasablance

Showrooms

Bathroom

Mirage Steel Mirage Steel

Mirage Steel Petro

Multi Petro

Mirage Mirage

Rouge Sahara Storm

Multi Petro

Mirage Steel

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