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Summary of Contents for daltile One Quartz Series
- Page 1 ONE Quartz Installation Manual Fabrication Instructions ONE Quartz Department...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Daltile ONE Quartz Table of Contents Overview ............................... 3 Seam Placement ............................4 Supports ................................ 7 Perimeter Support ............................ 7 Full Sub Top Support ..........................8 Overhang Support ............................. 9 Basic Machinery ............................10 Template Tools ............................12 Installation Tools ............................13... -
Page 3: Overview
Daltile ONE Quartz Overview Fabrication Overview • Measure all sides. • Measure all diagonal lengths. • Measure the midpoints of the cutouts and setbacks. • Measure the inside dimensions of the base cabinets where the cutouts will settle. • Note any curvature of the walls or misalignment. -
Page 4: Seam Placement
Daltile Seam Placement ONE Quartz Seam Placement When fabricating and installing ONE Quartz products, there are a variety of factors that may make it necessary to seam two pieces of material together • The length of the top is longer than the slab •... - Page 5 Daltile ONE Quartz Fabrication Seams should be avoided over the dishwasher or compactor. We do not recommend or honor warranty if a seam is placed over a dishwasher or a trash compactor. It is important to make a note on the templates if a seam has been placed over a dishwasher.
- Page 6 Daltile ONE Quartz “L” shaped cabinets joined together at an angle are common configurations used to negotiate a corner. When building tops for these areas, it is advisable to place a seam at the corner rather than building one top.
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Page 7: Supports
Daltile Supports ONE Quartz Perimeter Support Similar to natural stone, ONE Quartz is extremely heavy and needs to be supported properly. With 3cm material, the tops can be set directly on top of the properly installed and leveled cabinets, as this provides the perimeter and cross support required. This support is not adequate for 2cm tops, and 2cm profiled edges are generally laminated. -
Page 8: Full Sub Top Support
Daltile ONE Quartz Full Sub Top Support Many installers prefer to use a full sub top rather than support strips. A full sub top has some advantages and is required in areas of overhang and cantilever. Recommended materials for full sub tops •... -
Page 9: Overhang Support
Daltile ONE Quartz Overhang Support Depending on the application, you might be required to provide overhang support for the countertop. Following are some guidelines to follow when working with overhangs. Requirements 2cm ONE Quartz 3cm ONE Quartz Support not required Overhangs under 12”. -
Page 10: Basic Machinery
Daltile Basic Machinery ONE Quartz ONE Quartz fabrication shops should be fitted with machinery designed to work with natural quartz surfaces while providing the highest quality possible. Consideration of heavy equipment should be carefully researched and implemented before working with ONE Quartz. - Page 11 Daltile ONE Quartz A fabrication shop, large or small, will require most of the tools listed in this section. While the following is a brief overview of some of the basic tools and equipment required in a shop in order to fabricate ONE Quartz, it is not intended to be comprehensive or complete and should not be solely relied upon for information.
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Page 12: Template Tools
Daltile Template Tools ONE Quartz Tools • Adequate number of Luan Strips (Usually 1/8" thick, 2" wide, and about 8’ long). • Please check with the fabrication plant for preference. • Utility knife • Heavy duty scissor or shears •... -
Page 13: Installation Tools
Daltile Installation Tools ONE Quartz As an installation technician of ONE Quartz, you will require the following tools. Having the right tools Tools for the job will save time and yield professional results. • Handling Equipment o A-frame cart or slab dolly to carry the top from the truck to the installation site •... - Page 14 Daltile ONE Quartz o Seaming clamps • Drill o Core bits for any necessary drilling (various sizes) • Shimming materials (only to align the top for seaming) • Vacuum • Masking tape • Single-edged razor blades • Steel wool (#0) •...
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Page 15: Adhesive Application
Daltile Adhesive Application ONE Quartz Basically there are two types of silicone used in a typical ONE Quartz installation: • 100% pure silicone is used to fix the tops to the substrate and glue the splash or other vertical pieces to the wall as well as sealing any seams between pieces.
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