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Ceramic Tabletops
We offer our ceramic tabletops in ‘high-fired’
ceramic that are ideal for outdoor use; scratch-
proof, weather-resistant and attractive. All
ceramics have a wipe clean surface with good
colour stability
Monterey ceramic tabletops are available in Oxide
and Frost and the Equinox ceramic tabletops,
including our extending tables, use Frost and
Dusk. Please note that we supply the Mercury
serving table (2MES) with a standard ceramic top
in Nero Black but we have a selection of optional
ceramic tops (2MEST) as follows: .805 Oxide; .806
Frost and .808 Dusk.
Ceramic features:
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Ideal for outdoor use; scratch-proof, weather-
resistant and long-lasting beauty
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Wipe clean surface and good colour stability
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A ‘high-fired’ Italian ceramic that is very
functional
How do I care for ceramic surfaces?
Ceramic resists scratching and is not harmed by
organic and inorganic solvents, disinfectants,
and detergents. It can be easily cleaned
without affecting its surface characteristics. We
recommend using no more than soapy water and a
sponge to maintain the aesthetic and practical
qualities of this exceptional material.
The aesthetic properties
The ceramic sheets we use are very large, which
makes them ideal for a one-piece table top. In
addition to being functional this ‘high-fired’ Italian
ceramic has a lot of design detail.
What are the features of Laminam ceramic?
Manufactured using advanced techniques, the
sheets combine reduced thickness and large size
with very high resistance to mechanical stresses,
chemicals, wear, scratches, deep abrasion
and bending, are easy to sanitise, resistant to
frost, fire, mould and UV rays. All the features
and chromatic properties of the sheets are
unalterable, and remain unchanged over time and
in the presence of all kinds of weather conditions.
A revolutionary material respectful of the
environment: natural raw materials, sustainable
technology, products entirely recyclable are the
basis of Laminam’s green policy. Reaction to fire
means “degree of participation of a material
in the development and propagation of fire to
which it is subjected”; as regards this feature,
materials like Laminam is assigned to European
classes according to their increased degree
of participation in combustion, in accordance
with standard EN 13501. The reaction to fire
therefore assesses the higher or lower propensity
a material has to participate in a fire. While the
fire resistance, which is a property related to a
system or a structure and not to a single material,
Oxide
.805
Frost
.806
Dusk
.808
is different. Laminam does not contain organic
material therefore it is resistant to fire and high
temperatures. In the event of fire it does not
release smoke or toxic substances.
Innovation
Ceramics have thicker, single layer sheets with
a fibreglass mesh backing designed to ensure
surface evenness. Often referred to as ‘high-fired’
due to the fact it is baked/fired in an electric kiln
at exceptionally high temperatures (around 1220°c
/ over 2000°f) to produce a porcelain product
that has high surface strength. The scientific
term is sintering, the process of compacting and
forming a solid mass of material by heat. These
fine sheets are then cut, profiled, and polished
by hand to give a smooth soft edge. This Italian
made ceramic makes our tabletops exceptionally
resistant to breakage. This product has many
exceptional features, including;
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Non-porous, meaning it is naturally anti-
bacterial and hygienic
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Does not require annual sealing unlike natural
marble and granite
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Frost proof; winter snows will not harm it.
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Scratch-, stain- and UV-resistant properties
