Sales Sheet - Products - Daltile
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NATURAL STONE<br />
SLIMLITE SLATE & QUARTZITE
SLIMLITE SLATE & QUARTZITE<br />
HARMONIZING INNOVATION WITH<br />
THE TIMELESS BEAUTY OF STONE<br />
For thousands of years, natural stone has been admired for its ability<br />
to add unmatched elegance to any design, and <strong>Daltile</strong>’s SlimLite Slate<br />
and Quartzite bring this beauty to applications in which the weight and<br />
thickness of natural stone may have traditionally limited these options.<br />
SlimLite Slate and Quartzite are revolutionary new surfacing products<br />
created by splitting raw material from actual slate and quartzite quarries<br />
into very thin layers of stone. This thin layer is bonded to a fiberglass<br />
backing, producing a strong, yet flexible piece of stone, making it an ideal<br />
facade for installation over existing surfaces and remodels.<br />
SlimLite Slate and Quartzite add to the list of several new products<br />
featuring the SlimLite name. SlimLite products are designed with easy<br />
handling, transportation and installation in mind, delivering the classic<br />
elegance of tile and stone in a lighter, more sustainable format. Because<br />
of their slim structure, the design opportunities with SlimLite products<br />
are virtually limitless.<br />
Photo features SlimLite California Gold slate on overhead cabinets.<br />
SlimLite products are at least 30% thinner and lighter than the standard<br />
product, lowering transportation emissions and costs, as well as<br />
producing less waste due to less packaging, without forgoing the beauty<br />
of high-quality tile and stone.
THE SLIMLITE SLATE & QUARTZITE<br />
DIFFERENCE<br />
• SlimLite Slate and Quartzite weigh less than 0.5 lbs. per<br />
square foot and are approximately 1/8" inch thick making<br />
handling and transportation easier than ever before.<br />
• SlimLite Slate and Quartzite can be cut with standard cutting<br />
materials including tin snips, scissors or shears.<br />
• Durability and flexibility allow SlimLite Slate and Quartzite to<br />
be installed over surfaces including concrete, ceramic, wood,<br />
metal, plywood, fiberglass, backer board, tile, dry wall, painted<br />
surfaces, MDF, door skins, cabinetry, columns and beyond.<br />
• SlimLite Slate and Quartzite afford users a more cost efficient<br />
and less intrusive experience overall when you factor in<br />
labor and materials. No labor is required to tear out existing<br />
materials, as it’s directly applied to most surfaces, for less mess<br />
and fewer jobsite hassles.<br />
Photo features SlimLite Ocean Green slate, available via Special Order.
SLIMLITE SLATE & QUARTZITE<br />
NATURAL STONE<br />
Photo features SlimLite Copper quartzite on the fireplace.<br />
Photo features SlimLite Autumn Mist slate on the walls.
Wall Tile<br />
AUTUMN MIST S772<br />
SlimLite Slate<br />
CALIFORNIA GOLD S700<br />
SlimLite Slate<br />
INDIAN MULTICOLOR S771<br />
SlimLite Slate<br />
BLACK S197<br />
SlimLite Slate<br />
SILVER S196<br />
SlimLite Quartzite<br />
COPPER S776<br />
SlimLite Quartzite<br />
Available in six standard slate and quartzite colors in stocked sizes in 12" x 24" and 24" x 48" panels. Larger sizes up to<br />
35" x 94" are available upon request in certain colors. Longer lead times apply for special sizes and colors.
SLIMLITE SLATE & QUARTZITE<br />
NATURAL STONE<br />
SIZES<br />
TECHNICAL INFORMATION<br />
THICKNESS<br />
SQ. FT.<br />
CTN<br />
PCS. PER<br />
CTN<br />
SHADE<br />
VARIATION SOUNDNESS SPECIAL NOTES<br />
24 x 48<br />
Field Tile<br />
24 x 48<br />
(61 cm x 122 cm)<br />
1/32" - 1/8" 200 50<br />
Copper S776 Random C ♦ l<br />
12 x 24<br />
Field Tile<br />
12 x 24<br />
(30 cm x 60 cm)<br />
1/32" - 1/8" 100 25<br />
Silver S196 Random C ♦ l<br />
Black S197 Medium C ♦ l<br />
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL USAGE<br />
INTERIOR<br />
EXTERIOR*<br />
Autumn Mist S772 Random C n l 6<br />
Indian Multicolor S771 Random C n l 6<br />
Floors/Patios<br />
Walls/Backsplashes<br />
Countertops<br />
Pool Decking<br />
Pool Linings<br />
INSTALLATION<br />
RESIDENTIAL<br />
LIGHT<br />
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL<br />
GROUT JOINT RECOMMENDATION<br />
1/16”<br />
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL<br />
*Suitable for covered exterior walls in freezing and non-freezing climates when proper<br />
installation methods are followed.<br />
PREPARATION<br />
Important to make sure the surface on which the SlimLite Slate and Quartzite is applied<br />
has been cleaned of any dirt, dust, grease, or any other substance that may hinder the<br />
effectiveness of the adhesive.<br />
ADHESIVES<br />
The recommended and most durable adhesive for installing SlimLite Slate and Quartzite<br />
is any adhesive with a polyurethane component.<br />
The following have also been used and shown to be effective: premixed grout and<br />
tile adhesive, epoxy, silicone, thick latex or acrylic latex type tile adhesive, or any<br />
polyurethane wood glues.<br />
Check the properties of any adhesive used to be certain the conditions that the SlimLite <br />
Slate and Quartzite is installed in are covered under the adhesive’s guidelines.<br />
CUTTING, GROUTING AND SEALING<br />
SlimLite Slate and Quartzite can be easily cut into various shapes using scissors, tin<br />
snips, metal sheers, a wet saw or table saw.<br />
When installing SlimLite Slate and Quartzite you have the option of using grout joints or<br />
butting the pieces against each other. Due to the minimal thickness of the product, it is<br />
best if a minimal grout joint is used. Tests have shown that the most effective grout used<br />
is a water-based epoxy grout.<br />
California Gold S700 Random C n l 6<br />
SHADE VARIATIONS AND AESTHETIC CLASSIFICATION<br />
Low: Background color is relatively uniform.<br />
Medium: Background color contains slight variation.<br />
High: Background color contains distinct variation.<br />
Random: Variegated in color and veining. Blending allowances during installation are<br />
strongly recommended.<br />
SOUNDNESS<br />
Group A: Sound Stones with no geological voids or fissures. These stones do not require<br />
any filling or patching.<br />
Group B: Similar to Group A, but geological imperfections could be evident. These stones<br />
may contain holes or voids, which are filled with epoxy or resin.<br />
Group C: These stones may contain holes, voids, lines of separation and structural flaws.<br />
It is standard practice to repair these stones by filling them or reinforcing them.<br />
Group D: Similar to Group C but these stones contain larger natural faults and require<br />
more refinishing over time.<br />
SPECIAL NOTES<br />
n Not recommended for wet areas.<br />
♦ Can be used in interior wet areas, if sealed and maintained properly. If not properly<br />
maintained, the stone look could be altered. Please contact your sealer manufacturer<br />
or your <strong>Daltile</strong> sales representative for information about products that can protect<br />
the stone from moisture exposure.<br />
6 These stones contain deposits of minerals and iron that may react to moisture. Stone<br />
bleeding or rusting is a common example of this. These stones should not be used<br />
in installations where they would be exposed to standing, run off water or too much<br />
humidity. A sealer is strongly recommended but will not prevent chemical reaction<br />
from happening. Please contact your sealer manufacturer for information about<br />
products that can protect the stone from moisture exposure.<br />
l A sealer is recommended.<br />
CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE<br />
Natural stone products inherently lack uniformity and are subject to variation in<br />
aesthetics (color, shade, finish, etc.) and performance (hardness, strength, slip resistance,<br />
etc.). Natural stone products do not meet minimum coefficient of friction thresholds<br />
recommended by safety standard setting organizations. No warranties, express or<br />
implied, relative to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are made regarding<br />
the natural stone products distributed by Dal-Tile. Check local building codes prior to<br />
specification or installation to verify that product technical characteristics comply with<br />
required parameters.<br />
For additional information refer to “Factors to Consider” at: www.daltile.com/CommercialFactors<br />
7834 C. F. Hawn Freeway | Dallas, TX 75217 | 214.398.1411 800.933.TILE<br />
For more information about <strong>Daltile</strong> products and services, visit our website at daltile.com<br />
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