Introducing our new porcelain benchtops.
The Sintered Collection by Smartstone.
Since the announcement of the Australian Government’s ban on engineered stone, Candor Homes has been working with our suppliers to find a suitable product for benchtops in our new home builds from the 1st of July, 2024.
We're happy to report our continued partnership with our trusted supplier, Smartstone, as we integrate their new Sintered Collection into our home inclusion packages. These packages will now feature the Sintered Collection countertops in kitchens, laundries, and bathrooms.
This solution ensures adherence to government regulations whilst maintaining Smartstone’s long-held reputation for quality, value, aesthetic precision, innovation and performance.
What is the Sintered Collection?
The Smartstone Sintered Collection is created using a ‘sintering’ process which replicates millions of years of the earth’s metamorphic processes by combining advanced technology with natural fusion techniques. Intense heat and immense pressure (30,000 tons) bind natural minerals to create an ultra-compact, extra-durable material that delivers exceptional performance, during both the fabrication and installation stages.
Being a porcelain product, the Smartstone Sintered Collection is excluded from the definition of ‘engineered stone’ under SafeWork guidelines, making it fully compliant with Commonwealth government legislation.
Unlike engineered stone, Smartstone porcelain is a 100% natural material that contains no metal compounds or resins as binders.
Features and benefits.
- Scratch resistant.
- Stain resistant.
- Etch resistant.
- Heat resistant.
- 15-year warranty.
- Easy maintenance.
- No sealing required.
- Mildew, mould and bacteria resistant.
- Non-porous surface.
- Non-combustable.
- UV stable (making it suitable for outdoor use).
- Full body veining.
- Precise surface print technology.
- Wide range of colours and finishes available.
Safety and sustainability.
- Meets Government requirements.
- Certified food safe by NSF/ANSI Std. 51.
- Greenguard/Greenguard Gold.
- Compliant with ISO 9001 global quality management systems.
- A sustainable surface choice.
- Offcuts can be recycled and utilised in road base.
- ISO 14001 certified environmental management system.