Bradleys Quarry Range

Quarry Range

The Quarry Range of finishes has been designed to capture popular stone types including natural stone and GRC and gives a whole new perspective on the use of stone. A range of super-durable high-grade architectural coatings with a sand-blasted appearance.

The Quarry Range offers a deep-matt, realistic stone-effect finish for architectural metalwork as a great alternative to real stone.

Suitable for Architectural Metalwork

Aluminium
Mild Steel
Stainless Steel
Cast Metals
Galvanised and Zinc Sprayed Substrates
Qualizinc Arc Metal Spray

Properties and Finish Characteristics

Excellent textured natural stone and glass reinforced concrete (GRC) effects
Very low matt sheen levels giving the appearance of solid, natural stone
Excellent for architectural applications, both internal and external
Superior resistance to wear and tear
Compatible with a variety of anti-corrosion treatments
Meets Qualicoat and Qualisteelcoat International Standards
Used in conjunction with Bradleys Bondakote Primer system creates excellent adhesion and greater longevity
Environments – Interior and Exterior: C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5
Gloss Level – Deep matt (5 – 7 GU)
Warranty – up to 40 years dependent upon environment

Advantages over Real Stone

No weight issues, reduced structural loading
No dust and suppression needed
No heavy logistical issues
Ease of installation
Cost effective
Has applications where stone can’t be used

Durability and Weather Resistance Performance

Accelerated Weathering – Class 2 ISO 16474-2 (1000 hrs) ≥90% Gloss retention
Neutral Salt Spray (Vern to advise following Pawel’s departure)
Acetic Salt Spray Resistance – ISO 9227 <16 mm2 corrosion/10cm, 1000 hours (aluminium)
Adhesion – Achieved the ultimate Class 0 in accordance with ISO 2409
Chemical Resistance – Resistant to solvents (Xylene rub test)
Florida Exposure – Gloss retention compliant with Qualicoat Class 2 requirements
Flexibility – SO 1519 (cylindrical Mandrel) Pass Qualicoat class 2 requirements
Excellent colour stability at elevated temperatures
Permeability Resistance – No sign of detachment or blistering as per Qualicoat specification
Mortar Resistance – As per Standard EN 12206, no effect after 24 hours
Impact Resistance – No sign of detachment following the tape pull adhesion test

Fire Rating

All Quarry finishes are available in Fire Rated versions (Rated to A2-s1,d0) on prior request

Environment

Quarry Range offers several environmental benefits within the parameters of ISO 14001 environmental management system:
Low VOC Emissions: Quarry finishes emit minimal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air
Efficient Application: When applying Quarry powder, about 90% of what’s sprayed adheres to the metal surface. The remaining powder can be collected, filtered and reused
Elimination of Hazardous Substances: Quarry finishes do not require hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)
Enhanced Durability: Quarry-finished surfaces are highly durable, reducing the need for frequent repair and requiring fewer resources used over time
TGIC Free: Eliminating the risk of TGIC related adverse health effects
Lightweight Materials: Quarry powders add no significant weight to the substrate contributing to energy-efficient designs
Promotes Sustainability: Vantage Texture-finished products are more sustainable due to their durability, reducing the demand for new raw materials