What is Silaflex?
Silaflex is a thin, flexible and100% natural stone veneer that is carefully handcrafted from slates, sandstones and marble varieties.
What are the raw materials for Silaflex?
Silaflex is made by the amalgamation of natural stones such as slates, sandstone and/or marbles with resins and fiber/fabric.
How is Silaflex installed?
Installation is the same and as easy as regular tile applications.
What is the bonding agent used to install Silaflex?
There are special polyurethane-based adhesives and sealants used to install Silaflex on a variety of substrates.
What kind of climates can Silaflex be used in?
Silaflex can sustain extreme weather conditions ranging from blistering cold climates, high monsoon areas to sunny desert weathers. Silaflex sheets are resistant to UV exposure and fire.
Where all can Silaflex be used?
Silaflex is extremely versatile to use. It can be safely used in exteriors, interiors, furniture, bathrooms, pillars and even for diffused lighting (translucent).
IS Silaflex REAL STONE
Yes it is! Its grain, texture and colour are exact of the stone from where we extract
WHAT IS THE LIFE OF Silaflex?
Normally stone lasts for life, but for practical reasons we offer a 7 year guarantee.
DOES Silaflex CRACK?
NO, Silaflex being flexible and bonded with FRP reinforcement does not crack.
IS Silaflex BETTER THAN NATURAL STONE?
Silaflex is lighter and flexible as compared to natural stones, so easy to handle and install. Moreover Silaflex uses hardly 5% of the natural stone and is therefore environmentally friendly and looks and feels is that of natural stone.
DOES Silaflex NEEDS TO BE TREATED BEFORE APPLYING IT TO A SURFACE?
No special treatment is required and in most cases the only requirement is cleaning the surface to remove any contaminants or dirt.
WHAT KIND OF MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED FOR Silaflex AFTER BEING APPLIED TO A SURFACE?
Silaflex requires the same minimum maintenance that a stone requires and same sealers can be used.
DO I NEED TO BUY SPEACIAL TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT TO WORK WITH Silaflex?
No, one can use the same tools required to work with natural stone: All standard drilling, cutting and folding tools can be used with this product. As a matter of fact the tools required are much simpler and lighter
HOW IS QUALITY CONTROL EXCERCISED?
The process of extracting Silaflex from natural stone is executed by experienced and specially trained staff and the extracted sheet undergoes visual and optical checks before storage / despatch
HOW IS Silaflex PACKED?
The sheets are packed horizontally in special plywood boxes.
HOW IS Silaflex TRANSPORTED?
Silaflex can be transported both by air and sea.
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