PAPEROCK SOLID FAQ’s
Material
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is made from layer upon layer of paper from renewable sources and bonded with phenolic resin and heat/pressure cured.
It is the same material the whole way through.
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No, Paperock SOLID is a composite material made of Phenolic resin and paper.
There is no silica in any of of Paperock’s products.
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The paper is FSC certified from renewal sources and responsible forestry practices.
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Paperock once compressed and cured does not omit any dangerous VOC’s.
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We recommend Paperock SOLID and Paperock PLY be finished with Osmo oil.
Please see our finishing guide for more details
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Yes, a very minute amount. Did you know timber has a very small amount of formaldehyde in it? It is comparable to a natural timber bench.
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Because Paperock SOLID is impervious to water it is suited to an outdoor environment.
A recommend exterior grade oil should be applied to all visible surfaces.
Please note that in high sunlight areas the colour may fade over time.
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Yes, Paperock SOLID is ideal in wet areas as it is impervious to water.
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Due to the material’s solid nature it has a fantastic strength to weight ratio.
Our customers often use it for kitchen, bathroom & laundry benchtops, architectural materials, industrial work surfaces and furniture
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Paperock SOLID can withstand heat up to 180 degrees Celsius.
The composite and resin manufacturing process ensures that Paperock can take significant impact with minimal damage.
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See our pricing pdfs for weights of material.
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Paperock is basically impervious to water absorption, with stains being a rare event. Red wine can sit overnight and need only a wipe down in the morning.
To achieve this the surface must be finished with the appropriate oil, please see our Finishing guide for more info.
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Very strong based on strength to weight ratio. A 18mm thick bench top can be cantilevered to 450mm, much further than any natural stone or stone composite such as Caesar stone.
Fabrication
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Yes, it can, using an orbital sander with dust extraction.
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Paperock can be cut with a Panel saw or CNC and in some cases a track saw with a quality blade.
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The edges can be sanded to remove saw marks and then oiled with Osmo oil.
See our Finishing Guide for more info.
Sizes & Colours
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Paperock SOLID comes in two sizes:
Our standard sheet: 2450 x 1230mm
Our larger sheet: 3050 x 1230mm.
Both sheets come in the following thicknesses: 25mm, 18mm, 10mm and 6mm.
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Just black. If you are after a colour, please consider our Paperock Tactile range.