daltile One Quartz Series User manual

ONE Quartz Installation
Manual
Fabrication Instructions
ONE Quartz Department

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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
Adhesive Application ................................................................................................................................. 15

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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.
•Measure the clearance from the doors and drawers to the top of the face frames to
ensure that laminations won’t interfere with their operation.
•Make sure to check with the Fabrication Shop for other important information they
might require.
•All corners must have a minimum radius of 3/8”.
•Measure for overhangs at standing appliances for clearance and fit.
Note: Remember to have detailed drawings showing the layout, where to place the seams,
sinks, appliances, and other information.

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Seam Placement
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
•Optimum material yield
•Weight of finished top size
•Configuration of finished top
Overview
•Place seams to get maximum yield of the material.
•Try to minimize the number of seams in the countertop.
•Avoid placing seams over dishwashers or trash compactors.
•Do not place seams within 6" of cutouts (sinks, cooktops, etc.)
•Avoid placing seams within 18" of a finished end.
•All corners must have a minimum radius of 3/8”.
Note: In order to minimize the possibility of cracking, there are several guidelines which need to
be followed when positioning seams. Remember, even though the Template Technician will
create seam placement when constructing the templates, the Fabricator may ultimately
determine the final placement.
All seams should be at least 6" from all cutouts, such as sinks, cooktops, and other appliances. In
addition, from an appearance point of view, try to position the seams so that they don’t look out
of place.

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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.
The Fabrication Shop may review the layout and try to rearrange the design according to your
notes.

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“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.
The advantages of seaming the top are as follows:
•Reduced chance of breakage during fabrication
•Reduced chance of breakage during transportation
•Reduced chance of breakage after installation due to stress at the corner
•Improved ease of transporting and handling
There are three basic seam configurations used in corners as follows:
•Key cut - this is the most efficient seam configuration from the stand point of material
yield and labor costs. (Shown Below)
•2" return with 1 ½" radius cut on the inside corner - many shops prefer this seam
configuration for aesthetic reasons, and to match other inside corners cut like this
without seams on the same job.
•Mitered seam - this configuration is not commonly used because of poor material yield
and it creates a longer seam that’s more difficult to deal with.

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Supports
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. For these reasons, we
require a built up perimeter support or full sub top on our 2cm material.
Perimeter support
•Recommended material –⅝" or ¾" x 2"
•Moisture resistant MDF
•Moisture resistant plywood
•Particleboard is not acceptable for this application
•Wood strips should be installed continuously along the front and back of the cabinets,
and crosswise, (front to back) at the ends, and a maximum of 3' o. c. (over cabinet
partitions) intervals.
•Front-to-back support is also recommended under and along both sides of all seams.

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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
•¾" moisture resistant MDF
•¾" moisture resistant plywood
•Particle board is not acceptable for use as support.
When installing a full sub top, do not seam the sub top material in the same location as the
counter top material. Avoid seams in cabinetry whenever possible.
When using either full sub top support or full perimeter support, the material must be attached
tightly to the cabinets and be flat and leveled.

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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”.
Use full sub tops greater than 6”.
Overhangs under 16”
Full sub top with corbels 12” – 18” use full sub top along
with corbels evenly spaced at 3’
on center or less.
16” – 24” use full sub top along
with corbels evenly spaced at 3”
on center or less.
Full sub top with legs or
columns
Overhangs over 18” use full sub
top along with legs or columns
connected at the top with rails of
adequate size to provide
perimeter support.
Over over 24” use full sub tio
along with legs or columns
connected at the top by rails of
adequate size to provide
perimeter support.
Raised bar mounted on top of
pony wall
Full sub top and bracket or corbel support at 3’ on center or less is
always required.

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Basic Machinery
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.
The following chart briefly describes some of the basic heavy machinery used in a fabrication
shop. The type of machinery in each shop will differ according to individual needs, and
state/federal requirements for safety.
Saw
(Bridge Saw)
This is the most important piece of equipment.
Bridge saws will cut full slabs of material with
greater accuracy, precision, and speed than
conventional hand tools. Bridge saws can have
many different options ranging from manual to
fully automated.
CNC Machine Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC)
Technology.
The CNC mill (router) uses digital templates or
measurements to automatically cut out, profile,
and polish the perimeter of a piece and internal
cutouts such as sink holes, etc.
Line Polisher
(Single Head)
Machine designed to profile and polish edges in a
straight line only.
Line Polisher
(Multi Head)
Similar function as the single head polisher but it is
capable of much higher production rates.
Handling Equipment
Overhead gantries and jib booms facilitate the
movement of material around the shop and the
ability to load pieces on the machines without the
necessity of forklifts in space prohibitive areas.
Water Treatment A system of pumps, filters and settlement tanks
used for the recirculation of shop water.
Air Compressor Used to supply machines and pneumatic hand
tools with sufficient air pressure and volume to
operate efficiently.