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Whatever idea you have for your kitchen, Lube has the solution for you. While laminate is one of the most popular choices given the great value for money of tops made with this type of covering, composites, stoneware and ceramics in general are the most resistant and less demanding types in daily management. Natural materials like marble and granite are among the most prestigious and characteristic from an aesthetic point of view, especially in classical and contemporary style while stainless steel and glass play an undeniably important role in modern kitchens.
Classification
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Attention: the proposed classification refers to the correct use of the products and to maintenance that complies with the technical requirements of the materials.
Material
Scratch resistant
Stain resistant
Heat resistant
Ease of use / maintenance
Compactness / low porosity
Price range
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Gres Koros
Gres Koros is produced in Italy using a patented process with superior technology, ...that uses a blend of only natural raw materials that are moistened and ground and transformed into granular material and then compacted before being sterilised at a temperature of 1200 degrees. This means it provides a higher level of resistance to chemical attacks, scratches, deep abrasions and bending, with a reduced thickness and larger sizes. It is absolutely recyclable and eco-friendly, since it is made of exclusively natural raw materials. The highly-refined characteristics of this material are, on the one hand, its hygienic properties, easy cleaning and resistance to the onset of fungi and moulds, and on the other, resistance against fire, heat, wear and tear, various climate conditions, scratches and detergents. Work surfaces in Gres Koros® pass even the most severe tests allowing foodstuffs, blades and chemical products to be used directly on its surface.
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Quarzo Koros
The product is the result of a mixture composed of 95% natural quartz and 5% resin and oxide pigments.... This composition ensures the superior technical performance of the counter. It is resistant to abrasion, chemical attacks, the absorption of liquids and heat. The material is not porous, is waterproof, resistant to stains, acids and solvents, it is easily cleaned and is therefore highly hygienic.
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Laminate
The melamine laminate worktop is made of a water-repellent wood particle (E1 class)... panel with a high-pressure plastic laminate (HPL) coating. The decorative laminate, created by layers of paper impregnated with thermosetting resins, is subjected to the combined action of heat (>=120°C) and high pressure (>=5Mpa) giving the finished product mechanical, physical and chemical resistance, easy workability and great simplicity of maintenance. Available in various thicknesses, it can have different looks suitable for both classic and modern models, depending on the finishes chosen and the work performed (worktop post-formed edge, worktop square edge or inclined ABS1 edge).
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Fenix laminate
FENIX NTM is an innovative material belonging to the laminate family...: created for interior design, it is produced by the simultaneous application of heat (about 150°C) and high specific pressure (>7MPa) to obtain a uniform non-porous product with high density. It can be worked with a squared PP profile or an inclined OI profile.
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Unicolor laminate
The unicolor laminate worktop, uniformly coloured throughout its thickness..., consists of a water-repellent wood particle board (E1 class) covered with a 1.2 mm thick decorative laminate applied at high pressure (HPL - High Pressure Laminate), in turn composed of cellulose-based materials, layers of paper coloured and impregnated (60-70%) with thermosetting resins (30-40%). Its characteristics include mechanical, physical and chemical resistance, easy workability and ease of maintenance. The thickness of the laminate makes it possible to install hobs and sinks with flush tops. Available in various heights with U3 profile or folding edge.
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HPL laminate
The HPL layered worktop consists of layers of Kraft paper... impregnated with amino plastic thermosetting resins. During processing it is subjected to high pressure (9MPa) and high heat (150°C) in special multi-daylight presses, where the polycondensation of the resins takes place in such a way as to obtain a material that is non-porous, stable and with high mechanical resistance. Available in different thicknesses and profiles (squared and inclined).
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Lab Lube
LAB LUBE worktop: a composite formed of selected quartz... (more than 90%), resin and coloured pigments, manufactured using a high-technology patented procedure. Resistant to abrasion, impacts and non-porous, it has a low absorbency and is hygienic and easy to clean. Available with P angular profile in various colours.
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Light
The light worktop consists of silica powders, resins and pigments..., like the most well-known quartz-based materials. For this reason it is highly resistant to abrasion, absorption of liquids, heat and chemical agents. The product is easily cleaned because the material is not porous, is waterproof, has a good resistance to stains and is therefore highly hygienic. Available with P angular profile in different thicknesses and colours.
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Quartz
The product is the result of a mixture composed of 95% natural quartz... and 5% resin and oxide pigments. This composition ensures the superior technical performance of the counter. It is resistant to abrasion, chemical attacks, the absorption of liquids and heat. The material is not porous, is waterproof, resistant to stains, acids and solvents, it is easily cleaned and is therefore highly hygienic. Available with P angular profile in different thicknesses and colours.
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Silestone
Silestone is made of 94% natural quartz..., crystallised silicon dioxide (SiO2) which is normally white or transparent, and the remaining 6% polyester resin which, thanks to the processing techniques used, adds elasticity to the top. It is a material with an extraordinary performance, above all from the point of view of hardness and resistance. The quartz surface is enriched with a special bacteriostatic formula able to prevent the propagation of bacteria and based on the latest generation of silver ion technology. Available with P angular profile in different thicknesses and colours.
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Ile Lube
ILE LUBE surfaces are composed of approximately 93-95% pure natural quartz..., 4-6% superior quality synthetic or natural resin and 1% natural pigments (powdered iron oxide). This composition gives the counter excellent performance against abrasions, chemical attack, absorption of liquids and heat. It is not porous, is waterproof and therefore highly hygienic. Available with P angular profile in different thicknesses and colours.
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Okite
Okite is a composite formed of selected quartz (more than 90%)..., resin and coloured pigments, manufactured using a high-technology patented procedure. The material is not porous, is waterproof, resistant to stains, acids and solvents, it is easily cleaned and is therefore highly hygienic. Available with square edge profile, inclined or shaped edge: it can be made in different thicknesses and colours.
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Corian
Corian is a solid, uniform material made up of 1/3 acrylic resin... (polymethyl methacrylate) and 2/3 natural minerals consisting mainly of aluminium triidate. It is a material that is easy to maintain and has great durability: it does not flake, stands up well to everyday use and is able to withstand most bumps, scratches and cuts. Non-porous, it is compact throughout its thickness and can be installed with imperceptible joints that make the surface fully hygienic. It has a squared profile and thicknesses of various kinds.
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Dekton
DEKTON is a sophisticated combination of raw materials used for building...: glass, the latest generation of porcelain materials and quartz surfaces. The absence of porosity and defects due to weak points or areas of tension is the main feature of this material, which is also distinguished by its colour stability, dimensional stability, high mechanical resistance, high resistance to scratches, high resistance to ultraviolet rays, maximum resistance to fire and heat but also to ice and freezing, resistance to abrasions and stains. Available with P angular profile in various thicknesses and colours.
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Laminam stoneware
The slabs of Laminam Stoneware are distinguished by being thin... and large: they are produced in Italy using a patented process with superior technology that employs a mixture of only natural raw materials ground up when wet, transformed into granulated material and compacted before being sintered at a temperature of 1,200 degrees. Eco-friendly and recyclable, Laminam Stoneware also has a high resistance to mechanical stress, chemical attacks, scratches, deep abrasion and bending. Can be made with P angular profile, squared or inclined profile, can have different thicknesses and various colours, even in large dimensions.
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Lapitec
Lapitec is the innovative sintered stone that combines beauty... with large dimensions and superior physical and mechanical properties. It is a 100% natural material, made up only of minerals like feldspar, kaolins and very pure clays, produced respecting the environment and the consumer. Totally non-porous, it is antibacterial, non-absorbent, anti-stain, resistant to very high temperatures, resistant to impact and abrasion, scratch-proof, non-combustible, frost-resistant and resistant to the degrading action of UV rays. Available in different colours and thicknesses.
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Kerlite
Kerlite is a new generation of eco-friendly ceramic porcelain... composed of clays and precious raw materials. During manufacturing it is pressed with a force of 15,000 tonnes and firing takes place in innovative and ecological ovens at 1,200°C. Thin and large, the sheets of Kerlite make it possible to design big kitchen counters that are durable and resistant both in terms of impact and contact with cleaning agents, food or solvents. Non-absorbent, Kerlite is a hygienic and safe material. Available with P angular profile in various colours.
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Olos
Olos is totally Made in Italy. It is a compact and natural material,... formed of quartzes, feldspars and kaolins, all precious, natural minerals, which are atomised, pressed and transformed into a resistant, compact and vitrified material through heating to over 1200°C. Olos has been created by Caesar for the furnishing and design sector. It offers all the best performance features of porcelain stoneware, and is known for its resistance (to stains, humidity, scratches and abrasions, chemical agents, freezing, heat and high temperatures), durability, easy cleaning and sanitation, suitability for contact with food and eco-sustainability (it contains no formaldehyde, plastic, paints or resins, does not release substances harmful to health, it is environmentally friendly and recyclable), unaltered colours, smoothness and stability over time. It is also extremely attractive.
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Gres Mutina
Mutina is a porcelain stoneware made of clays and other raw materials... of natural origin. It is therefore an ecological material, non-porous, hygienic, durable, resistant to impact, heat, humidity, contact with external agents (food, detergents, chemicals). Designed in coordination with the doors of the Clover Mutina model, it is available with an inclined profile and in different colours.
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Infinity
Infinity is a fine porcelain stoneware vitrified across... its entire thickness, formed of an extremely fine paste of precious clays with the addition of feldspars, quartzes and kaolins, obtained through pressing (450 kg/cm2 and above) and then sintered to a temperature over 1200°C. Complete vitrification of the slabs allows average absorption of 0.05%, well below what is required by current regulations. The slabs are therefore frost-resistant, non-absorbent, inalterable due to daily chemical attacks and UV rays, highly resistant to the mechanical stress caused by everyday objects and tools, easy to clean and non-combustible.
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Marbles
Marbles are calcareous rocks that, due to dynamic... or contact metamorphism, have assumed a granular crystalline structure. They have moderate resistance to breakage, scratches and excessive rubbing. Contact with chemical agents or acid-based foods should be avoided. Porous like all natural stones, they absorb the substances they come into contact with. A good water repellent treatment, repeated periodically, slows absorption times and allows acting before the liquid penetrates into the stone. However, it does not offer any protection against the corrosive effects of acidic substances. Available with various profiles and different colours.
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Granites
Granites are intrusive rocks with a granular structure, consisting essentially of quartz..., micas and other components. High resistance to breakage and abrasion. Any scratches are not very visible on light colours. Rather durable polish, good resistance to wear and to contact with chemical agents and acidic substances. Porous like all natural stones, they absorb the substances they come into contact with. A good water repellent treatment, repeated periodically, slows absorption times and allows acting before the liquid penetrates into the stone. Available with various profiles and different colours.
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Composite marble
By composite marble is meant a compound based on marble..., resin and coloured pigments. It has moderate resistance to breakage, scratches and excessive rubbing. Contact with chemical agents or acid-based foods should be avoided. Porous like all natural stones, it absorbs the substances it comes into contact with. A good water repellent treatment, repeated periodically, slows absorption times and allows acting before the liquid penetrates into the stone. However, it does not offer any protection against the corrosive effects of acidic substances. Available with various profiles and different colours.
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Steel
Stainless steel shelves are made of a wooden particle board (Class E1)... covered with AISI 304 2B steel sheeting with a 1 mm thick Scotch Brite finish. It is perfectly impervious to stains and is perfectly suitable for the hygienic handling of food in the kitchen. While durable, steel does not have a great resistance to scratching and rubbing.
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Glass
Glass worktops are made of 12 mm... thick glass and a V100 water repellent E1 melamine backing, about 28 mm thick. Glass lacquering is carried out with lead-free paints, while special glues are used for securing it to the wood support. Glass surfaces are distinguished by their non-porosity and superior hygiene, torsional strength and impact resistance, for their resistance over time to deterioration and aesthetic decay. Available with an inclined profile and gleaned P profile, an aluminium under-top edge and glass edge. Can be produced in various colours.
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