Materials and cleaning

Lacquered surfaces are in all of the shades available in our colour range. All surfaces, from the base units to the tops, and the wall units to the mirrored cupboards, can be lacquered. In addition to a smooth lacquer, you can opt for a wood grain such as oak, or a laminate such as Sherwood, and this too can be lacquered. This creates a relief-effect lacquer, with the textured grain coming through from underneath the paint. The only colour not suitable for lacquering wooden surfaces is Platino, as it is applied using a special technique that cannot be reproduced on uneven surfaces.

Wood-grain surfaces are among the most highly prized, meaning they must be used with care. Wood
is a living material that is particularly sensitive to heat and humidity. Colour changes over time due to light are not to be considered a defect. On the contrary, they are proof that this is a natural material. Wood features unique knots, tiny holes and imperfections on the surface that indicate that it is an authentic material. These irregularities are not to be considered defects but rather an added value. They add to the uniqueness of the finish.

The bark-effect wood is obtained from the core or “heart” of the tree, i.e. the toughest, most solid part of the trunk. It is used to create long-lasting, resistant furniture of exceptionally high quality, without any chemical treatment that would detract from its naturalness.

Wood-grain surfaces are among the most highly prized, meaning they must be used with care. Wood
is a living material that is particularly sensitive to heat and humidity. Colour changes over time due to light are not to be considered a defect. On the contrary, they are proof that this is a natural material. Wood features unique knots, tiny holes and imperfections on the surface that indicate that it is an authentic material. These irregularities are not to be considered defects but rather an added value. They add to the uniqueness of the finish.

Melamine consists of a coating in melamine paper, applied onto a chipboard or MDF panel impregnated with a melamine resin. Thanks to increasingly realistic paper, Arcom has achieved finishes similar to a wood effect. These characteristics, together with its hard, scratch- and solvent-resistant qualities, make melamine panelling a valid solution that looks and feels great.

Natural marble may differ from the sample in its shading, and may feature small holes, and more or less pronounced veining. These are characteristics of the marble itself and confirm the authentic nature of the product.
Cultured marble is made up of granules, marble powder, cement and polyester resins (5%-8%) with a prevalence of calcium carbonate. Cultured marble is similar to natural marble and therefore requires constant maintenance.

Laminam is derived from a mixture of natural raw materials, which are ground together wet, transformed into granulate mix and compacted, before being synthesised at 1200 degrees in hybrid furnaces and then cut into 3 mm thick slabs. This material is resistant to scratches and deep abrasion. This means its properties remain unchanged, even following intensive use and frequent cleaning. Mould, bacteria and fungi cannot grow on this surface. Laminam is free from organic pigments and is resistant to UV rays. The colour is not altered, even if exposed to changes in climatic conditions. This product is 100% natural. It does not release elements into the environment. It can easily be ground down and fully recycled in other production processes.

Unicolor consists of a chipboard panel clad with a laminate sheet, available in various wood-, stone- and cement-effect finishes. These characteristics, together with its hardness, and scratch- and solvent-resistant qualities, make Unicolor tops a valid solution that looks and feels great.

Unicolor HPL is a thick laminate (10 mm) made up of internal layers of cellulose fibres impregnated with phenolic resins, and outer layers impregnated with thermosetting resins. All the layers undergo resin-polycondensation, which involves high pressure and 150° heat. The surface is rough, but the material is not porous: this stops mould and bacteria from forming. It is resistant to scratches, knocks, abrasion and wear. It is also impermeable, making it highly resistant to chemical and organic agents. This material is dustproof and easy to clean, and withstands temperatures of up to 170°.

Arcom uses glass both for its washbasins and tops, measuring 1 cm, 1.5 cm and 1.9 cm thick. Curved glass washbasins are created by melting glass over a mould which is then placed in a furnace. Once cooled, the washbasin is processed, squared, drilled, and sandblasted and painted where applicable. From this fusion, we obtain a highly resistant, high-quality glass. Avoid: knocks, falling blunt objects, and thermal shocks of more than 40°.

Teknorit is a compound of resin, mineral fillers and pigments which, when combined, create a solid, non-porous, uniform product that is renewable, light and more resistant than stone. Tops made from this material performed very well in two important “resistance” tests: 1. high resistance to stains, which is extremely important for products used both in the kitchen and bathroom. 2. resistance to thermal shocks, i.e. resistance to breakage in the event of alternating temperature changes (hot water\/cold water).

Bianco opaco: Teknoril is 100% made up of extremely high-quality natural minerals and acrylic polymers (ATH-MMA). The material is as smooth and compact as stone, untreated with paint, fireproof, and easy to clean with any mild bathroom cleaning product.

Glossy Bianco: Teknoril is a compound of natural mineral fillers and a polyester resin that is coated with a surface film in acrylic resin/polyester. This gives it excellent chemical and physical resistance properties (glossy finish).

Matt colour: Coloured Teknoril is 100% made up of extremely high-quality natural minerals and acrylic polymers (ATH-MMA). The material is smooth and/or has a stone effect and comes in different colours. The colours are uniform within the internal thickness of the solid mass.

Mineralguss is a composite made up of natural mineral fillers (calcium carbonates and aluminium trihydrates) bound to a low percentage of polyester resin. It is not a plastic material, but rather a mineral compound that is elegant to touch, hygienic, and suitable for a bathroom or public areas. The gelcoat film covering the material surface provides excellent physical resistance and exceptional chemical resistance.

Mineral composite shower tray with a resin film that covers the surface and edges, for excellent physical and chemical resistance.