TECHNICAL DATA

Issue 002 28/5/00

Stainless Steel

Wall Tiles ( cavity filled and flat bevel edge )

Satin Finish

British Standard 304 S15 Austenitic,non magnetic (food grade) 1.0mm (20swg) thick

EN100088 1.4301

Satin finish to BS 1449 No 5 finish suitable for inside or outside applications

resulting from silicon carbide abrasive process. (DP1 PC1)

Polycoated 100 micron protective peel off sheet for protection during manufacture.

Mirror Finish

British Standard 304 S15 Austenitic,non magnetic (food grade) 1.0mm (20swg) thick

EN100088 1.4301

Satin finish to BS 1449 No 8 finish suitable for inside or outside applications

resulting from silicon carbide abrasive process. (MP1 PC1)

Polycoated 100 micron protective peel off sheet for protection during manufacture.

Floor Tiles

Satin Finish

British Standard 304 S15 Austenitic,non magnetic (food grade) 1.6mm (16swg) thick

EN100088 1.4301

Satin finish to BS 1449 No 8 finish suitable for inside or outside applications

resulting from silicon carbide abrasive process. (MP1 PC1)

Polycoated 100 micron protective peel off sheet for protection during manufacture.

For more information see

http://www.bssa.org.uk/

Electrical Outlets and Switches

As per wall tiles.

All outlets are double earthed for maximum protection. Proprietary electrical sockets and

switches made to BS standard are used.

Cavity Filler Material ( wall tiles, cavity splash back panels )

Composite sandwich comprising facing layers of fine cement with fibre glass reinforcing.

Expanded polyurethane center containing a halogenated flame retardent system.

Surface temperatures exceeding 75deg.C. should be avoided.

Cavity Filler Material ( floor tiles )

Polymer modified concrete based.

Adhesive Bonding Filler to Tile

Multi purpose adhesive. Water based dispersion of a homopolymer of vinyl acetate.

Waterproof when dry.

Care and Maintenance of Stainless Steel

To clean a stainless steel surface, use mild detergent,or baking soda or vinegar diluted in

water. Clean, then dry with a soft cloth. Most stainless steel has a grain; if you are

using any kind of an abrasive on a stainless surface, always make sure you clean in the

direction of the grain.

Don't use bleach. Don't use wire wool unless it is an absolute last resort.

Some of the fine particles can lodge in the surface of the stainless and will eventually rust,

giving the appearance that the stainless itself is rusting. Don't allow foods such as

ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, salad dressings remain on your

stainless surfaces for any length of time. If they sit on the stainless for more than a few

minutes, they may "bleach it out". You can actually rub out this "white" area with a very

fine Scotchbrite pad. Make sure you are going along the grain lines and not at right angles to

them.

Fixing Tiles to Surfaces

Any standard powder based all purpose tile adhesive is sufficient for fixing the tiles to the same

surfaces that ordinary ceramic tiles would be applied to. In addition building adhesives such as

gripfill',wallboard adhesive' 'no-nails' can be used, particularly with flat bevel edge tiles.

Grouting should not be done in the same manner as with ceramic tiles. The grout should not

be abrasive. We recommend the use of a flexible acrylic grout which is applied from a mastic

gun tube or similar be used, and that it is applied directly into the grout gaps and not spread

over the tile face. There are many forms of this on the market, many of which are coloured.

A grout gap of at least 1mm to 2.5mm should be used.

Consideration should be made such that all existing and new electrical wiring and appliances

are properly earthed. As with most other metals stainless steel conducts electricity and as

such have to be prevented from coming into contact with 'live' electricity.