GENERAL INFORMATION FOR RECONSTITUTED STONE

GENERAL:
YDL Quartz Stone product is maked from natural quartz together with polyester resin (the binding agent) and pigment (the colouring).

Any variation in colour can be expected from batch to batch due to the location of the natural material that is quarried. Any such irregularities (spots or colour particles) in the slab may occur because its natural characters (composition of Engineered Stone).

CAUTION:
YDL Quartz product might crack or burn if hot pots, pans, electric frying pans oven trays etc placed immediately on the surface.

Any chemicals such as trichlormethane, methylene chloride, paint remover or striper, cleaning agents having high alkaline (PH) level and solvents accidentally spilled on the surface may damage YDL Quartz product, it must be immediately wiped off with clean water to avoid any reaction.

Any misuse or abuse will damage YDL Quartz stone (such as cracking, scratching etc), and also might be scratched when it comes in contract with other stone(s) and stone products.

YDL Quartz stone product is NOT scratch proof, stain proof, heat proof, UV proof or Unbreakable! It is scratch-stain-heat-UV resistant.

CLEANING:
Use warm water and mild detergent or a multipurpose cleaner to keep YDL Quartz stone surface clean.

TIPS:
Sometimes household bleach can be used to remove stubborn stains ( not recommend as every day routine).
Seek advise from qualified stonemason or YDL office if you have any concerns with any YDL Quartz stone product.

RESTRICTIONS:
We don’t recommend stonemasons of fabricate “L” shaped tops in one solid piece, so that big surface joins will be unavoidable.

CARE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE
YDL Quartz Stone surface carries higher chemical and physical characters on hardness, strength, heat-resistance and anti-infiltration than the other materials. However, it is not of damage proof. Your attention to the following notices will help you avoid any harm to the surface installed in your residence.

1. YDL Quartz Stone is designed to be extremely resistant to heat, but refraining from straight exposure to high temperature and directly heating to parts of the surface for brief of time is keenly recommended. All hot cookware should not be placed immediately on the surface without shelter as trivets or hot pads in between.
2. Heavy or sharp impact to the surface, especially to the weak area around stove and basin, is not suggested.
3. Adhered materials like gum, nail polish, or dried paint can be scraped away by gently using a knife. Prompt cleaning by water shall be necessary after using neutral cleaners or neutral chemical solvents against the surface. Long time exposure to strong sunlight may cause less glossiness of the surface.
4. Improper assembling and disassembling or stepping on the surfaces sometimes may make break or cracks. Customers shall not remove the surfaces having been fixed by professional installers.