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INSTALLATIONS
COLORS
HOW TO SPECIFY
NS Solid Surface Brochure — Click to download
NS Solid Surface Dark Colors Notice — Click to download
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Guidelines:
- Always use hot pads or trivets under hot pots or heat
producing appliances (NOT GLASS TRIVETS)
- Try not to use high gloss finishes in high traffic areas
- Always use a cutting board
- Felt pads should be placed under hard objects or pottery
to protect high gloss finishes
- Avoid the use of harsh chemicals (paint remover, drain
cleaners, etc
) on NSC surfaces
- Never stand on your countertops
- The finish of NSC surfacing should be specified as one of
the following: Matte, Satin or High Gloss
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MATTE FINISH
Cleaning:
To clean NSC surfaces, soap and water will remove most stains. For
the removal of more stubborn stains the use of a green Scotch Brite
pad and a mild abrasive cleaner should remedy the problem.
Scratches:
To remove scratches, random sanding using a swirling motion with
240 grit or equivalent sandpaper, followed by cleaning with a green
Scotch Brite pad and a mild abrasive cleaner should remedy the problem.
SATIN FINISH
Cleaning:
To clean NSC surfaces, soap and water will remove most stains. For
the removal of more stubborn stains the use of a less abrasive white
Scotch Brite pad and a mild abrasive cleaner should remedy the problem.
Scratches:
To remove scratches, try random sanding the area using a swirling
motion with 400-grit (or equivalent) sandpaper followed by 600-grit.
The area should then be cleaned
with a less abrasive white Scotch Brite pad and a mild abrasive
cleaner. To return the finish to its original luster, use a spray
on polish, such as Countertop Magic.
HIGH GLOSS FINISH
Cleaning:
To clean NSC surfaces, soap and water will remove most stains. More
stubborn stains should be removed by using a polishing compound,
such as 3M Perfect-It III with a soft cloth.
Scratches:
To remove scratches from a high gloss finish, progressive random
sanding starting from 400 grit (or equivalent) sandpaper, up to
1000 grit. The surface should then be machine polished to achieve
its high gloss finish. *It is recommended to contact a certified
NSC fabricator to restore NSC surfacing to High Gloss, should the
customer not own or have access to the necessary tools.
DARK COLORS - SPECIAL NOTICE
The basic composition of all Hanex Brand Solid Surface Colors
is the same. However, some dark or heavily pigmented colors are
not recommended for certain applications. These colors tend to
show scratches, abrasion resulting from everyday wear and tear
and surface imperfections more than lighter shades show. Therefore,
it is recommended that these darker colors should not be considered
for kitchen counters and other very high use areas unless the consumer
is prepared to accept the additional maintenance and care required to
keep the counters looking their best.
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