Diapol Granite Catalog 2020

BEAUTIFUL AND T I M E L E S S W O R K TO P S

SINCE 1993

ABOUT US Diapol is one of the largest and oldest fabricators of stone worktops in Northern Europe.

Diapol has more than 27 years of experience. We specialise in the fabrication of granite, quartz, marble and ceramic surfaces in the Scandinavian and Baltic countries, Great Britain and the United States.

Diapol also offers measuring and fitting services in all operating countries, except the USA. Our clients are private individuals, interior designers, architects, interior design studios, hotels, health centres and companies engaged in real estate development and construction. We offer our customers highquality stone worktops, as well as other stone solutions.

HISTORY AND FACTS

Diapol was founded in 1993 and is a privately owned company.

We’re based at Saue, Estonia and currently employ around 100 team members.

1999

Began fabrication and sales of stone worktops in Estonia

2000

Expanded operations to cover the United Kingdom, becoming the first company to serve UK-based private consumers

2002

Expanded operations to cover Finland

We use custom-built, highly-automated, hi-tech manufacturing equipment built by leading French and Italian machinery producers: Thibault, Prussiani and Intermac.

Diapol values the importance of environmental friendliness in its fabrication procedures and has earned ISO 14001, 9001 certificates for its quality management processes.

ISO 9001 Management System Certificate 2003

Expanded operations to cover the whole of Scandinavia

of ensuring Customer satisfaction with Products and Services.

ISO 14001 Management System 2004

Built a new factory and HQ in Saue, Estonia

2012

Completed construction of an extension to our fabrication facility. The extension more than tripled our maximum fabrication volumes

2019

Expanded operations to cover the United States of America

Certificate of ensuring Enviromental Performance.

5S Workplace organisation method

for production.

STONE WORKTOPS Stone worktops are continuously gaining popularity, increasing the product’s market share at the expense of less durable alternatives, such as laminate and solid hardwood.

The main stone materials used to fabricate worktops are granite, quartz, ceramics and marble. Each of the materials has its preferred uses, which are determined by the structure of the stone.

STONE MATERIALS ARE DIVIDED INTO: Natural stone: granite and marble.

Engineered stone: quartz and ceramics.

Most stone varieties are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use (except quartz) and are excellent for use as worktops, stairs, fireplace surrounds and are also good for covering floors, walls and facades.

Stone surfaces are easy to maintain, with proper care they will retain their beauty for many years and help to protect your furniture.

The following chart is a simplified overview of the main substance of the materials. It can be good to use as a guide to help with choosing the right material for your project.

The biggest advantage of

The hardness of stone

natural stone is the unique

materials is measured

pattern that comes with each slab. Natural stone is slightly textured, it may have

according to the Mohsi scale, the hardness refers to scratches. The higher the number, the

natural stone.

more resistant the stone material is to the scratches. The Mohsi scale has ten levels.

natural stone, we avoid over-processing the worktops. The more surfaces are treated, the more the pores of the stone open and the more susceptible it is to external influences.

Quartz

Dark Granite

Light Granite

Marble

Hardness Mohs scale

8

6–7

7

6

4-6

Stain resistance

Very good

Very good

Very good

Good

Low-Good

Scratch resistance

Excellent

Very good

Very good

Very good

Low

Heat resistance

Excellent

Good

Very good

Very good

Good

Sealing (impregnation) required

None

None

Yes

Yes

Yes

Porosity %

0,01

0,01

0-0,2

0,2-0,5

0,3-0,5

to the resistance of the material

micro-cracks that are characteristic of

To maintain the beautiful pattern of the

Ceramics

Quartz and ceramics are varieties of engineered stone. Engineered stone slabs are produced by pressing together ground natural stone or other natural components, such as clay, sand and dyes and binders.

GRANITE WORKTOPS Granite is a natural stone with a beautiful and unique pattern. Granite is valued for its durability, beautiful patterns and colour.

Due to its volcanic origin, granite can withstand temperature fluctuations well and is therefore ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Granite is a popular choice for worktops, as well as for fireplace surrounds, stoves, barbeque areas and facades.When choosing a material, you should take into consideration the fact that a light granite is more porous than a dark one.

A granite surface is easy to clean, a damp cloth is usually sufficient for the task. Although, in the case of a lightcoloured granite, marble cleaning agents could also be used once or twice a year. Polishing with a clean, dry towel gives the best results when cleaning daily.

Decorative, heat-resistant, different natural patterns and shades A light granite, being more porous, is more absorbent than a dark one Suitable for use in kitchens, bathrooms, barbecue areas, facades, fireplace surrounds, stairs, floor and wall coverings

QUARTZ WORKTOPS Quartz is an engineered composite material consisting of 93% ground natural quartz crumb and 7% binders (usually resin) and dyes.

Quartz is very decorative and has a rich choice of colours. It is also one of the most durable materials and its absorbency has been reduced to a minimum. The excellent qualities of quartz and a wide range of colours have made it very popular among home decorators.

Quartz is suitable for indoor use, it’s easy to maintain and it’s polished surface does not require sealing. Warm water and soap are sufficient for cleaning.

A wide range of colours, decorative, its pattern and tonality vary less than natural stone, a good alternative to marble, resistant to stains, shocks, scratches and acids

Does not tolerate high heat or direct UV radiation

Suitable for use in kitchens, bathrooms, floor coverings.

Not recommended for: facade coverings, in outdoor kitchens

DIASTONE PROPERTIES:

EXCLUSIVE QUARTZ WORKTOPS — DIASTONE

High quality — made only from the best raw materials Durable — easy to maintain and longlasting with a beautiful appearance

Versatile — with a wide range of uses Aesthetics — adds personality to any room Diastone is an exclusive quartz series offered only

by Diapol.

Produced in Europe, Diastone Quartz is of very high quality, yet affordable.

Due to its excellent properties, it is ideal for use in kitchens and bathrooms, as well as indoor floors and as a wall covering material.

Diastone Quartz brings beauty and individuality to any room.

Affordable — Competitively priced

CERAMIC WORKTOPS Ceramic surfaces are engineered, consisting of natural components such as sand, clay and pigments.

Ceramic stone is a great alternative to quartz and natural stone. Ceramic stone materials require minimal care and have exceptionally good resistance to scratches, heat and damage by liquids.

Due to excellent product properties, a wide range of colours and patterns, ceramic stone materials are very popular and widely used for both - indoors and outdoors use.

The only downside of ceramic stone materials is their rigidity. They can crack under strong and direct impact.

Therefore, it is not recommended to place heavy objects on ceramic surfaces.

Resistant to almost everything, very decorative, a wide range of colours and patterns, weatherproof, high heat resistance, stainrepellent, the slabs have an identical pattern

Very rigid, does not withstand direct shocks

Suitable for use: in the kitchen, bathroom, as a facade, wall and floor covering material

MARBLE WORKTOPS Marble is a luxurious natural stone with a unique colour and pattern.

Due to its porous texture,

Marble scratches and stains

marble is not the most

quite easily because it is

suitable choice for a kitchen

softer and more porous

worktop. Nevertheless, it’s

than granite. Special care

a loved and widely used

should be taken with

stone material, which is

substances such as red

perfect for decorating

wine, coffee, tea, oils

bathrooms, furniture

and juices. When placing

and walls.

drinking cups and glasses on the worktop, coasters

When deciding in favour of

should always be used

marble, you should consider

to prevent liquids from

the fact that it needs

seeping into the marble.

regular maintenance to

Direct contact with acidic

preserve its unique beauty

fruits can also damage the

and protect it from

appearance and colour of

external influences.

the marble.

If the marble is well cared for, it can remain beautiful for years. Acidic detergents should be avoided in the daily care of the marble surfaces.

Very decorative, with a unique pattern, the pattern and shade of the material vary

Absorbs liquids significantly, is easily scratched, fades, leaves oil and grease stains; pattern and shade vary; you must take into account the potential for natural defects. Not recommended for use: in the kitchen, in case of intensive use

Suitable for use: in the bathroom, as a furniture surface, as a wall covering material

EDGE PROFILES

Edge profiles what can be ordered:

CHAMFER EDGE

PENCIL ROUND EDGE

Sink cutout options what can be ordered:

ANTIQUE EDGE

It is possible to order four different types of sink cut outs: overmounted, flush fit, undermounted and under-up mounted. The pictures below show the different types of cutouts and mountings, of the sink.

HALF ROUNDED EDGE

SINGLE PENCIL ROUND EDGE

ROUNDED EDGE

GLUED FRONT EDGE (20mm)

OVERMOUNTED

FLUSH FIT

UNDERMOUNTED

UNDER-UP MOUNTED

SHARK NOSE EDGE

GLUED FRONT EDGE (30mm)

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORKTOP?

GRANITE

QUARTZ

Diapol range mainly consists of four materials

HOW TO ORDER? Choose your preferred material — you can find a selection on our website, at resellers, or at our representative office. Measure the approximate size of the required area and submit a price request.

A kitchen worktop typically gets much more use than, for example,

Diapol's sales team will be happy to advise

a bathroom vanity top. A kitchen worktop is exposed to various

you throughout the ordering process, help

substances such as water, salts, minerals, acids, or

you to choose the suitable stone material,

other contaminants.

share tips on how to take the primary

QUERY

1

MEASURING

2

FABRICATING

3

INSTALLATION

4

measurements as accurately as possible and The appearance of a kitchen worktop can be affected by absorbed

what to keep in mind when ordering

stains if surfaces are not properly maintained. The most absorbent

a worktop.

stone materials are marble and light granite, which we recommend to use for decorative purposes, or in bathrooms.

After accepting a quotation, our measurement team will come and take the

CERAMICS

The best stone varieties to be used for kitchen worktops are dark

exact measurements, using specialised

granite, ceramics and quartz. They are easy to clean and stain and

equipment. After that, we’ll present you

scratch-resistant, compared to, for example, marble.

with the final quotation, upon acceptance of which the fabrication of the worktop

Although all of the above materials are equally beautiful and unique,

will begin.

they differ greatly in their properties. The properties of the materials

MARBLE

determine where they’re best to be used — either indoors

Transport and installation will be carried

or outdoors.

out by our professionals as soon as possible.

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