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
Repair & Maintenance
- Expected Life to first maintenance of 50 years
- Simple and easy to clean with pH neutral water and soft cloth or sponge
- Damage repair systems available for onsite application