ApolloApolloTM

Q U A R T ZA P O L L O ®

Q U A R T Z

C O L O U R S

AVIEMORE (1)* CARBON BLACK (1) COCOA (1)

DEMERARA (1) PALE SAND (1) SATIN CREAM (1)*

SLATE (1) ARGYLL MIST (2) ASTRO BLACK (2)

BLUEBELL (2) DARK SAGE (2) GRAMPIAN BEIGE (2)

MIDNIGHT MOSS (2) SCOTTISH ROSE (2) SEA SCAPE (2) STEEL (2)

* May be slight random dark marking.

ALABASTER (1) PAPYRUS (1) STERLING (1)

ABYSS BLACK (2) ALPHA BROWN (2) ARGO GREEN (2)

BOREALIS BLUE (2) COPPER SUNSET (2) CYGNUS PEARL (2)

ECLIPSE BLUE (2) GALAXY BLACK (2) METEOR GREY (2)

SPACE BLACK (2) VELA BROWN (2) CLOUD WHITE (3)

Z O D I A Q ® C O L O U R S

C O L O U R S Z O D I A Q ®

DORADO BLUE (3) STORM GREY (3) CAROLI RED (4)

CELESTIAL BLUE (4) INDUS RED (4) MAGELLAN GREEN (4)

NIGHT LIGHTS (4) SILVERY BLUE (4) VORTEX BLACK (4)

CHALK WHITE (2) SAND BEIGE (2) CLAY BROWN (2)

CONCRETE GREY (2) GRAVEL GREY (2) CHARCOAL BLACK (2)

C O N C R E T E C O L O U R S

QUARTZ CARE & MAINTENANCE KIT

A Sheridan care kit includes everything you need to keep your

worktop in first class condition, simply follow the instructions for a

trouble free, good looking worktop.

We feel that the inclusion of our Care Kit, is a must, given a number

of problems which in our experience are often preventable.

Including this kit will greatly reduce the occurance of such problems

in the future.

A Care Kit will be sent out with every worktop order, the cost will be

shown on all our quotations and invoices.

Contents of the Kit

1 bottle of 500ml of Stone Detergent, 1 bottle of 500ml of Stone

Clean, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 2 White Cloths, 1 White

Scotchbrite, 1 Care & Maintenance Booklet.

Stone Detergent

Keep your worktop clean by applying our specially formulated

cleaner regularly to your worksurface.

For general cleaning of your worksurface this should be diluted 1 -

100. For heavier grease and stains, this dilution rate can be reduced

accordingly.

The detergent is then left for 15 minutes and washed away with

water.

Stone Clean

Cut the scale that may form from water

deposits on your Apollo®

Quartz or Zodiaq® worksurface

by applying Stone Clean.

Simply spray sparingly onto your

worksurface and buff up with a

cloth and revive your as new

shine.

For more comprehensive details

about caring for your Apollo®

Quartz or Zodiaq® worksurface,

consult your Sheridan Care &

Maintenance booklet.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Apollo® Quartz / Zodiaq® is made from an amazing 93% quartz with theremaining 7% polymer binder. The quartz content in Apollo® Quartz /Zodiaq® is pure quartz. The purer the quartz…the stronger it is!

Apollo® Quartz / Zodiaq® is available in a choice of colours tocompliment your kitchen.

For installations you will need to supply additional labour on orderswhich have worktops weighing above 150kg. For supply only pleasenote we only supply one driver, you will need to supply additionallabour for orders which have worktops weighing above 75kg. Everyadditional 75kg requires an extra man to assist with lifting.

STAINLESS STEEL SINKS

Please specify the preferred undermounting of Stainless Steel Sinks.

Silicone sealant may be rendered ineffective when plumbing the sinkin, it is important that the sink is re-sealed by the plumber, or the12months guarantee will be invalid if the work is not carried out..

INTERNAL RADIUS

Internal profile edges on all edge detail other than bevel edge musthave a radius of at least 60mm. Bevel edges don’t have this constraintas they are hand finished.

UPSTANDS

Upstands should ideally be 100mm high, as under this upstands areextremely fragile.

HOT STUFF

Hot pots, pans and dishes should not be placed directly ontoworksurfaces, always use a hot pan platter.

PROPERTIES

• Complete with polished finish.

• Ideal for vanity tops, worksurfaces, cladding etc.

• Extremely hard, 7 on the ‘Moh’s Hardness scale’.

• Zodiaq® quartz surfaces are very easy to maintain.

• The quartz used coupled with high-performance, stain resistantpolymers results in a durable, non-porous, chemical resistant surface.

• Apollo® Quartz / Zodiaq® keeps its lustrous gloss and ultra-smoothsurface without polishing. Because it is nonporous, it does not requiresealants or waxes.

CUTOUTS

• A minumum of 200mm is required between two hob cutout.

• A minumum of 100mm is required between hob and sink cutouts.

• A minumum of 70mm is required between two sink cutouts.

• Sink cutouts are placed 90mm from the worktop front edge.

WARRANTY

In the unlikely event that you do experience any problems due to amanufacturer’s defect, you can rest assured that Apollo® Quartz /Zodiaq® are backed with a 10 year limited warranty.

QUARTZ

AESTHETICSQUARTZ

Joints in Quartz worksurfaces are finished with a small ariss to the topedge, silicone sealant is then applied to prevent liquid penetrationof the joint.

Apollo® Quartz / Zodiaq® is also scratch-resistant, but not scratch-proof. Therefore, the use of a cutting board is recommended whenusing a knife.

Sometimes spills occur and dry on the worktop. For materials thatharden as they dry (such as gum, food, grease, nail polish or paint),remove by gently scraping away the excess with a plastic putty knife.

Permanent markers and inks may adhere to the surface and shouldbe avoided. Should these agents come into contact with thesurface, clean first as outlined in Care & Maintenance booklet.

If the stain persists, moisten a cloth with Stone Detergent and rub itinto the stain. Let the cleaning agent sit for 15 minutes and wipe thesurface clean with the cloth provided. Rinse thoroughly to removeany cleaner residue.

Size of slab, is a major factor in selecting the maximum usable lengthof a work surface. Approximately 3m x 1.3m is the largest worksurface we are able to manufacture, this may be reduced if yourequire a cutout.

Avoid exposing Apollo® Quartz / Zodiaq ® s u rfaces to stro n gchemicals and solvents, especially paint removers or furn i t u restrippers containing trichlorethane or methylene chloride.

Keep nail polish remover, bleach, bluing, permanent markers or inks,and oil soaps away from Apollo® Quartz / Zodiaq®.

While casual exposure to alkaline materials will not damage it, highlyalkaline (high-pH) cleansers are not recommended when cleaningApollo® Quartz / Zodiaq®.

If any of the substances listed above come into contact with Apollo®

Quartz / Zodiaq®, rinse the exposed surface immediately andthoroughly with water.

DOUBLE BEVEL IMPERIAL

SINGLE OVOLO

SINGLE PENCIL

DOUBLE PENCIL

5 GROOVE DRAINER

FULL BULLNOSE

E D G E D E T A I L F A B R I C AT I O N

The edge detail can completely change the appearance of aworktop, although the more complicated the detail, the morethe cost will be as a result of the additional work that has to bedone, as this is very skilled and labour intensive.A Double bevel Edge is included in the linear metre price of aworktop, but all other edges carry an additional charge.It should be noted that the only material available in 40mm solidthickness is Granite.Birds Beak, Milano and Visage® edges are only available in20/20mm, whilst Venetian is only available in 30/30mm

BIRDS BEAK

20/20mm EDGES

MILANO

VISAGE EDGE®

Visage® Edge detail providesa metalic laminate finish,enhancing the look andthickness of the worktop.

VENETIAN

30/30mm EDGES

E D G E D E TA I LDOUBLE BEVEL IS STANDARD - OTHER EDGES ADDITIONAL COST

AVAILABLE IN 20mm, 20-20mm & 30mm thickness(40mm is also available in Granite, subject to availability, can be up to 8 weeks lead time).

DRAINER GROOVES

Drainer Grooves available with 5Groove Drainer or 3mm RecessedDrainer.

PAN RESTS

Pan Rests are aesthetically pleasing andprovide a solution to the problem of hotpans on worktops. Hot pans can cause thermal shock whenplaced on a worktop and theconsequences can be both dangerousand can damage worktops.Please advise of your preferredconfiguration and whether stainless steelor brass is required.

DOUBLE NOTCH

TRIPLE NOTCH

INTERNAL SPLAY*

DOUBLE RADIUS*

CURVED

SINGLE RADIUS*

EXTERNAL SPLAY

BREAK FRONT*

* Internal profile edges on all edge detail other than bevel edge must have a radius of at least 60mm.Bevel edges don’t have this constraint as they are hand finished.

FULL/PART RETURN

F A B R I C AT I O N R E T U R N E N D S

SCRIBED JOINTA scribed joint (sometimes referred toas a Masons Mitre Joint) is requiredwhen making a joint where an Imperial,Bullnose, Ovolo, Milano & Venetianedge is specified.

This jointing method enables the edgedetail to be continued around thecorner.

SCRIBED JOINT

BUTT JOINT

C U T- O U T S

POLISHED SINK CUTOUT/UNPOLISHED SINK/HOB CUTOUT

BELFAST SINK CUTOUT

100mm

Weight to Maximum Length (metres) Max Length (metres)

Area Ratio kg/m2 Worktop with cut out Upstand for height

20mm 30/40mm 20mm thick upstand

20mm 30mm 40mm Unpolished Polished Unpolished Polished Upstand Height

Deep Deep Deep Cut Out Cut Out Cut Out Cut Out 60mm 100mm

GRANITE GROUP 1

Mondariz 62 93 124 1.7 2.0 2.0 2.3 1.5 2.0

Grissal Grey 62 93 124 1.7 2.0 2.0 2.3 1.5 2.0

Rosa Cinzia 62 93 124 1.7 2.0 2.0 2.3 1.5 2.0

GRANITE GROUP 2

Baltic Brown 62 93 124 1.7 2.0 2.0 2.3 1.5 2.0

SA Bon Accord 62 93 124 2.1 2.5 2.4 2.8 2.0 2.5

GRANITE GROUP 3

Emerald Black 62 93 124 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.0 2.5

Sapphire Brown 62 93 124 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.4 1.5 2.0

Tan Brown 62 93 124 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.4 1.5 2.0

GRANITE GROUP 4

Ivory Pink 62 93 124 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.0 2.5

Olive Green Cross Cut 62 93 124 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.4 1.5 2.0

Rosso Multicolour 62 93 124 2.1 2.5 2.4 2.8 2.0 2.5

Verde Magic 62 93 124 1.7 2.0 2.0 2.3 1.5 2.0

GRANITE GROUP 5

African Black 67 99.5 134 2.1 2.5 2.4 2.8 2.0 2.5

Giallo Veneziano 62 93 124 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.4 1.5 2.0

Kashmir White 62 93 124 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.4 1.5 2.0

Kashmir Gold 62 93 124 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.4 1.5 2.0

Nero Bellissimo 62 93 124 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.4 1.5 2.0

Nero Diamante 62 93 124 2.1 2.5 2.4 2.8 2.0 2.5

New Venetian Gold 62 93 124 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.4 1.5 2.0

Olive Green 62 93 124 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.4 1.5 2.0

Verde Tropical 62 93 124 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.4 1.5 2.0

Verde Ubatuba 62 93 124 1.7 2.0 2.0 2.3 1.5 2.0

GRANITE GROUP 6

Blue Butterfly 62 93 124 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.0 2.5

Blue Pearl 62 93 124 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.0 2.5

Emerald Pearl 62 93 124 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.0 2.5

Star Galaxy 67 99.5 134 2.1 2.5 2.4 2.8 2.0 2.5

Supreme Black 62 93 124 2.1 2.5 2.4 2.8 2.0 2.5

GRANITE SPECIAL

*Antique Pearl 62 93 124 1.7 2.0 2.0 2.3 1.5 2.0

ENGINEERED STONE

Zodiaq® 48.2 72.3 - 2.1 2.5 2.4 2.8 2.0 2.4

Apollo® Quartz 48 72 - 2.1 2.5 2.4 2.8 2.0 2.4

CRYSTALSTONE

Apollo® Crystalstone 44 66 - 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.4 1.2 1.2

WEIGHT/AREA RATIO

Maximum Length with cut out

The table also shows our

recommendations for the

maximum length when a cut out is

to be included in a granite

worksurface.

Unpolished Sink/Hob cut out

• Barred* Front & Back

• L a rge cut outs need to be

scored and cored on occasions.

• This leaves the corners of the

cutout in place, ready for

removal on-site by the installer.

Polished Sink cut out

• Barred* must be 90mm min from

front to back.

• U n b a r red - 300mm below

maximum re c o m m e n d e d

length. Still 90mm from front to

back.

* The term used to describe the

fitting of steel support bars to give

additional support to cutouts.

Without steel supports bars, the

length of a cut out is reduced

considerably.

Handling worktops is always at least a two man job, forexample a 30mm granite top 2.6m long x .6m = 145kg or 23stone!!

Granite is a very hard but brittle surface and great care mustalways be taken when handling or installing it.

Additional labour may be required for installations where theweight of a worktop is over 150kg, each further 75kg willrequire an additional man to assist with handling.The table above gives a breakdown of the weight per metre foreach colour.

F A B R I C AT I O N

®Zodiaq is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.© DuPont de Nemours International S.A., Geneva, Switzerland

NON-BLEACH, NON-ABRASIVE LIME-SCALE HARD-SURFACELIQUID HOUSEHOLD CLEANSER REMOVER CLEANER

Jif active cream Viakal Please contact

Vif, Cif Cillit Anti-Kalk the supplier of your

Potz Lime-lite DuPont™ Zodiaq®

Vinegar cleaner (diluted) Durgol installation

Vinegar cleaner

ZODIAQ® cleaning products

If you have any further questions,please contact the supplier and/or installer of

your DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces, or write to us at :DuPont de Nemours (Belgium) NV

Zodiaq® Quartz Surfaces Antoon Spinoystraat 6 – B-2800 Mechelen

Belgium

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The following table lists some of the commercially available cleaning products suitable for

the routine care and maintenance of Zodiaq® quartz surfaces. Other alternatives can be used

as long as the basic cleaner characteristics are the same.

Do not use abrasive and/or alkaline

cleaning products. A limited, short exposure

to alkaline product(s) should not damage

your Zodiaq® quartz surfaces though.

Do not use 3M ScotchBrite® scrub pads or

similar as continued use may eventually dull

the surface shine of your quartz surface.

Always try the cleaner first on a hidden place

of the quartz surface and follow the cleaner

manufacturer’s use instructions.

Cleaning product should be kept out of reach

of children and pets!

Do exercise proper care when handling and

storing cleaning products.

H o w t o e n j o y t h e b e a u t y o f D u P o n t™ Z O D I A Q®

Z O D I A Q®

the new Quartz Surfaces from DuPont™

Use & Care Guidelines

Z O D I A Q ®

DuPont™ Zodiaq® is the naturally beautiful,

durable and hygienic quartz surface material

used for kitchen tops, bath and shower

surrounds, vanity tops, furniture and many

other interior decoration applications.

These guidelines will answer your questions

on how to use and care for DuPont™ Zodiaq®

quartz surfaces.

Like all fine materials, Zodiaq® responds best

when handled with due care and attention.

Congratulations if you have just installed ZODIAQ® Quartz Surfaces

We want you to enjoy the natural beauty and special aesthetics of Zodiaq® for years to come

Getting acquaintedwith Zodiaq®

DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces are easy

to maintain. The natural quartz crystals used

in Zodiaq® in combination with stain-resistant

polymers, result in a smooth, non-porous,

high gloss surface.

Because of its almost exclusive quartz crystal

content the surface aesthetics of Zodiaq®

may slightly vary in colour uniformity as

with any natural stone product.

Common household spills – such as wine,

vinegar, tea, coffee, lemon juice, soda, fruit

or vegetable juice spills – are easily removed

and the surface restored to its original highly

polished appearance.

Quartz is one of the hardest materials

in nature, which is your assurance that

your Zodiaq® surface will not easily scratch

or chip. The use of a cutting board is

nevertheless recommended.

Zodiaq® will withstand limited exposure

to normal cooking temperatures from pots,

pans and dishes. To maintain the natural

beauty of Zodiaq®, do not place hot skillets

or roasting pans directly onto the surface

but use a hot pad instead.

Zodiaq® quartz surfaces are generally

resistant to most common household

chemicals. Should you accidentally spill

a household chemical on your Zodiaq® surface

it is good practice to blot it up immediately

and rinse it with plenty of clean water.

Routine cleaning of Zodiaq® Quartz Surfaces

Even though Zodiaq® resists permanent

staining when exposed to common household

liquids (such as wine, vinegar, tea, coffee,

lemon juice and soda) or fruits and vegetables,

it is recommended to wipe up food and liquid

spills as soon as possible. Remember, it is

always easier to wipe up a spill than to have

to deal with a dried-in stain.

For daily cleaning of your Zodiaq® quartz

surfaces use a damp white cloth and,

if necessary, a small amount of non-bleach,

non-abrasive liquid household cleanser

or a household vinegar/water solution

(always follow the manufacturers dilution

instructions).

For stubborn spills, use a household vinegar

cleaner together with a non-abrasive

cleaning pad. Rinse thoroughly to remove

any residue and dry with a white paper

towel or a white cloth. Repeat if necessary.

Removal of dried-in spills

Sometimes spills occur and dry-in on the

worktop. For materials that harden

as they dry, such as gum, food containing

natural dyes (mustard, curry, etc.), grease,

nail polish, paint, etc., remove by gently

scraping away the residue material with

a blunt plastic scraper.

Then clean the quartz surface with

a household vinegar/water solution

(always follow the manufacturers dilution

instructions) or with a non-abrasive cleaning

pad together with a non-bleach, non-abrasive

liquid household cleanser and rinse

thoroughly with clean water.

Dry the surface with a clean white paper

towel or white cloth. Repeat if necessary

with a household vinegar cleaner.

Permanent markers/ink and some chemicals,

solvents or dyes may cause permanent

discoloration to the surface and should be

avoided. Should these agents come into

contact with the surface, wipe up immediately

and rinse with plenty of water. Then clean

with a household vinegar cleaner.

If stain persists, please contact the supplier

and/or installer of your DuPont™ Zodiaq®

quartz surfaces for further assistance.

Avoid chemicals, solventsand dyes

Aggressive chemicals, solvents or dyes,

especially paint removers, car battery liquid

or furniture strippers may cause permanent

damage to your Zodiaq® surface. Also keep

bleach containing products, permanent

markers, printing inks away from your

DuPont™ quartz surface.

If Zodiaq® is accidentally exposed to any

chemicals, solvents or dyes, blot up material

immediately and rinse the surface thoroughly

with plenty of clean water. Repeat if necessary.

Dry surface with a clean white paper towel

or a white cloth.

If more permanent damage occurs, please

contact your supplier and/or installer of

your DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces

for further assistance.

Polishing Zodiaq®

Quartz Surfaces

Because tough DuPont™ Zodiaq® is

non-porous there is generally no need

for extra and time-consuming polishing.

Your decorative quartz material will keep

its lustrous gloss and ultra-smooth surface

for years to come.

Enjoy the beauty of Zodiaq® Quartz Surfaces

Most of the above care guidelines, you

probably already follow instinctively.

But we hope these reminders will be useful

to you. We would like you to enjoy

the beauty of Zodiaq® quartz surfaces in

your home, for a long time to come.