BEOLA ARGENTATA (SILVERY-GREEN GNEISS)
Beola argentata is part of the Gneiss family of metamorphic rocks, light grey
in color and used since ancient times to make tiles and outdoor flooring.
Quarried in Italy, the stone is found primarily in the Val d’Ossola area of the
Piedmont region.
The uniqueness of this stone lies in its color – predominantly grey, streaked
with white – and the presence of pyrite, which lends a slightly golden sparkle.
The advantages of this stone, in addition to its obvious aesthetic qualities,
have to do with its physical features.
Beola argentata is especially resistant to stressors like wear, freezing and
other atmospheric agents.
Flexform stone tops undergo a permanent breathable, stain-proofing, oil- and
water-repellent treatment that does not alter their natural appearance.
Care
Stone surfaces are porous. A special sealant/repellent treatment helps protect
the stone without, however, making it completely immune to stains/spots caused
by improper cleaning or deposits of oily, waxy substances, dietary fats or coffee.
Any spills of these substances on the stone must be removed as quickly as
possible.
Dampen a soft cloth with water, wring it out well and use it for routine cleaning
of stone surfaces.
Highly concentrated but mild (pH neutral) or acid-based detergents could
damage the stone or leave halos.
Under no circumstances should strong products (like acids or lime scale
removers) be used. They could irreparably damage the surface of the stone.
PIETRA DEL CARDOSO
Pietra del Cardoso a sandstone that is quarried in Italy’s Apuan Alps.
A naturally elegant material, it has a characteristic ash-grey color with lighter
nuances.
Thanks to its outstanding resistance to the deteriorating action of atmospheric
agents, it is used for flooring and in outdoor products.
Flexform stone tops undergo a permanent breathable, stain-proofing, oil- and
water-repellent treatment that does not alter their natural appearance.
Care
Stone surfaces are porous. A special sealant/repellent treatment helps protect
the stone without, however, making it completely immune to stains/spots caused
by improper cleaning or deposits of oily, waxy substances, dietary fats or coffee.
Any spills of these substances on the stone must be removed as quickly as possible.
Dampen a soft cloth with water, wring it out well and use it for routine cleaning of
stone surfaces.
Highly concentrated but mild (pH neutral) or acid-based detergents could damage
the stone or leave halos.
Under no circumstances should strong products (like acids or lime scale removers)
be used. They could irreparably damage the surface of the stone.
LAVA STONE
Lava stone is a material with its own unique characteristics. It is found near
volcanoes and, in Italy, the main areas of origin are in the vicinity of Mts. Etna and
Vesuvius.
In its natural state, lava stone is a uniform dark grey color.
Appropriately treated, lava stone is able to withstand the wear of time and drastic
changes in temperature thus making it a choice material for the manufacture of
outdoor products.
Flexform stone tops undergo a permanent breathable, stain-proofing, oil- and
water-repellent treatment that does not alter their natural appearance.
Care
Stone surfaces are porous. A special sealant/repellent treatment helps protect
the stone without, however, making it completely immune to stains/spots
caused by improper cleaning or deposits of oily, waxy substances, dietary
fats or coffee.
Any spills of these substances on the stone must be removed as quickly as
possible.
Dampen a soft cloth with water, wring it out well and use it for routine cleaning
of stone surfaces.
Highly concentrated but mild (pH neutral) or acid-based detergents could
damage the stone or leave halos.
Under no circumstances should strong products (like acids or lime scale
removers) be used. They could irreparably damage the surface of the stone.
PORPHYRY
Porphyry is a type of igneous rock, composed of larger crystals (phenocrysts)
dispersed in a matrix of fine-grained feldspar.
It is a natural stone that has been used since ancient times in flooring and
cladding. It can be found in many places. In Italy, the choice region for porphyry
is the Trentino.
The word “porphyry” is derived from Greek and means purple. Although the
most prevalent color is a reddish purple, the beauty of porphyry comes from
its many shades of color.
Highly resistant to wear and abrasion, Porphyry is particularly suited to
outdoor use. Its low absorption of water and other substances also makes it
highly resistant to freezing and to other atmospheric agents.
Flexform stone tops undergo a permanent breathable, stain-proofing, oil- and
water-repellent treatment that does not alter their natural appearance.
Care
Stone surfaces are characterized by a particular porosity that a sealant/
repellent treatment contributes to protect without however making the stone
completely immune to any stains/spots due to improper cleaning or deposits
of oily, waxy, substances, dietary fats or coffee. Any spills of these substances
on the stone must be removed as quickly as possible.
Dampen a soft cloth with water, wring it out well and use it for routine cleaning
of stone surfaces Highly concentrated but mild (pH neutral) or acid-based
detergents could damage the stone or leave halos. Under no circumstances
should strong products (like acids or lime scale removers) be used. They
could irreparably damage the surface of the stone.
