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Where each surface performs
A guide for specifiers: which Pacific Surfaces material suits which part of a project, with the test results and certificates behind it.
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Application guides
6
Material families
12 · 20 · 30 mm
Quartz thicknesses
5
Certificates on file
Specifying Pacific Surfaces
The right material for each part of the building
Quartz is engineered for interiors: countertops, islands, vanity tops, shower walls and cladding, in 12, 20 and 30 mm and in slabs up to 3,480 × 2,007 mm. Granite takes the floors, paving, steps and sills, inside and out. Beyond Stone panels clad facades, and translucent and semi-precious stone become a light source.
Each application below has its own guide, with the materials to use, the thicknesses that suit it and the details that matter on site.
Applications
Where Pacific Surfaces is specified
Kitchen countertops
Quartz worktops: 2 cm for a supported run, 3 cm where the counter overhangs.
Countertops
Vanity tops
Tops cut for the basins you choose, or with an Integra basin in the same quartz.
Vanity tops
Wall cladding
Whole walls in superjumbo slabs, so the veining runs on without a grout line.
Wall cladding
Flooring
Granite floors, paving and steps, inside and out, in a range of finishes.
Flooring
Backlit features
Translucent and semi-precious stone lit from behind, for bars, walls and counters.
Backlit features
Hospitality interiors
Restaurants, lobbies and spas, where surfaces must look new for years.
Hospitality
Every application
All twenty application guides
Kitchen
Bathroom
Walls and facades
Floors and stairs
Material guide
Which material where
Start from the use, then choose the design. Each material links to its full range.
| Material | Best for | Where | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz | Best forCountertops, islands, vanity tops, shower walls, cladding, furniture | WhereInteriors | Format12, 20 and 30 mm; slabs up to 3,480 × 2,007 mm |
| Eclipse | Best forFeature walls, islands and counters with an inlayered design | WhereInteriors | FormatInlayered design quartz |
| Granite | Best forFloors, paving, steps, countertops, window sills | WhereInteriors and exteriors | FormatNatural stone; finishes vary by stone |
| Beyond Stone | Best forFacades and large-format cladding | WhereExteriors and interiors | FormatLarge-format facade panels |
| Translucent | Best forBacklit walls, bars and counters | WhereInteriors | FormatStone that glows |
| Semi-precious | Best forFeature pieces, bar fronts, backlit panels | WhereInteriors | FormatHand-selected gemstone |
Test results
Tested performance
Laboratory results for Pacific Surfaces quartz, 2 cm, across the quartz range, and for Warangal Black granite.
Quartz
Thickness 2 cm · every colour in the quartz range
| No. | Test parameter | Result | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A · Mechanical testing | |||
| 1 | Water absorption, % by mass | 0.04 | ASTM C 97 |
| 2 | Apparent density, g/cm³ | 2.406 | ASTM C 97 |
| 3 | Mohs hardness | 7 | ASTM C 1895 |
| 4 | Flexural strength, MPa: dry condition | 66.2 | ASTM C 880 |
| 5 | Flexural strength, MPa: wet condition | 78.5 | ASTM C 880 |
| 6 | Coefficient of linear thermal expansion, °C⁻¹ | 4.8 × 10⁻⁶ | ASTM C 372 |
| 7 | Abrasion resistance, Ha | 31.1 | ASTM C 241 |
| B · Chemical testing | |||
| 8 | Resistance to staining | Not affected | ASTM C 1378 |
Granite
Colour: Warangal Black
| No. | Test parameter | Result | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| A · Mechanical testing | |||
| 1 | Water absorption, % by mass | 0.06 | EN 13755:2004 |
| 2 | Apparent density, kg/m³ | 3141.8 | EN 1936:2006 |
| 3 | Open porosity, % | 0.94 | EN 1936:2006 |
| 4 | Flexural strength, MPa | 34.2 | EN 12372:2006 |
| 5 | Compressive strength, MPa | 195.8 | EN 1926:2006 |
| 6 | Abrasion resistance (groove length), mm | 0.90 | EN 14157:2016 |
Granite is a natural stone, so its properties vary between blocks and batches; the values shown are indicative, from a Warangal Black sample.
Certificates
Certificates on file
Open any certificate to read it in full, as issued.
FAQ
Specification questions
Can quartz be used outdoors?
Pacific Surfaces quartz is specified for interiors. For terraces, paving, steps and exterior sills, specify granite; for facades, Beyond Stone large-format panels.
Which thickness should a kitchen countertop be?
2 cm suits a supported counter run. Use 3 cm where the counter carries an unsupported overhang, or mitre a 2 cm edge where a heavier look is wanted.
Is Pacific Surfaces quartz certified for food contact?
Its NSF/ANSI 51 certificate, the standard for food-contact materials, is on file and opens in full on this page.
How large is a single slab?
Pacific Surfaces quartz is made in a superjumbo format of up to 3,480 × 2,007 mm (137 × 79 in), so most islands and many walls need no joint.
Where can I see the materials installed?
The Inspiration Gallery shows projects room by room, and the factory's experience centre shows full slabs, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 8 pm.
Not sure which surface fits?
Tell us where it is going, the room, the loads and the look, and we will suggest the materials and send samples.