Does Surface by Steela require special maintenance?
What is Surface by Steela made from?
Our surfaces are made entirely from natural minerals including quartz, feldspar and clay to create a surface that is sleek yet highly durable.
Unlike quartz-based engineered stone products, our surfaces don’t contain any bonding agents or resins. Instead, products are bonded replicating the natural process that takes thousands of years – we compress the raw materials under a weight of 400 tons of pressure and then subject it extreme heat of over 1400 degrees Celsius.
Our surfaces look and feel natural because they are comprised of entirely natural materials and are made replicating nature’s process.
Benefits of sintered stone?
Unlike surfaces such as marble and granite, our surfaces are not mined from the ground. Instead, they are made by applying extreme heat and weight to natural minerals such as quartz, feldspar and clay, which means the product is natural, safe with a significantly reduced environmental impact.
Our surfaces are highly durable and resistant to water, heat, scratching, stains and UV, and do not require special cleaning products like naturally produced stone. This means not worrying about ruining your beautiful surface by putting hot pots or hair straighteners on your surface or getting toothpaste or red wine it – life’s too short to not be able to use your surface for precisely what it was intended for.
Our surfaces are perfect for kitchen and bathroom countertops, splashbacks, flooring, internal wall cladding, fireplace hearths and more.
Our products look and feel like naturally occurring stone, unlike other engineered stone that most often don’t look authentic.
Is sintered stone subject to the bans on engineered stone in Australia that come into force on 1 July 2024?
No, sintered stone is expressly exempt from the ban on engineered stone. See here for more information https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/esban/faq.
Does Surface by Steela require special maintenance?
Can Surface by Steela be used outdoors?
Is Surface by Steela heat resistant?
Can Surface by Steela be used in commercial kitchens?
Is Surface by Steela available in different colours and finishes?
Is Surface by Steela durable?
Can Surface by Steela be repaired if it is damaged?
Can Surface by Steela be used in a bathroom?
Do I need to worry about Surface by Steela fading over time?
How does Surface by Steela differ from quartz?
How do I clean Surface by Steela?
Where are your products produced?
Our company is based in Sydney, Australia and we supply to customers around Australia. Our products are produced by a team of highly skilled specialists at manufacturing facilities in China that have over 15 years experience.
Are porcelain products sustainable?
Steel products are considered one of the most sustainable building materials in the world. Once steel products cease to be needed in their original form, they can be melted down, recycled and reused to create another product without compromising its original strength. As a result, this cycle can take place an infinite amount of times with little to no change to the inherent properties of the metal
How do I install my Surface product?
As each installation will have different requirements and quality and safety is paramount, you must use a licensed builder to install your
product. Your door will come with all the necessary hardware to install your product.
Your builder will ensure proper installation of the jamb and hanging of the door. As steel doors are quite heavy, multiple people will be
needed for installation
What should I know before installing your product?
Our steel products are handcrafted, not made by machine, so there may be minor variances in each product. Steel doors and windows are quite heavy, and they are also more expensive than aluminium or timber doors and windows.
