NEOLITH Sintered Stone

On this page, we will briefly consider some the points that have allowed NEOLITH to carve out its place in the hard surfaces market. Then we will Take a brief look at the care and maintenance of the material.

What is NEOLITH Sintered Stone?

NEOLITH is a material that is available in a wide variety of colors and finishes. This hard surface material is used in a range of interior and exterior design projects as mentioned on the NEOLITH website. Because the material is a designer product, it is available in the following finishes:

• Matte
• Polished
• Riverwashed
• Silk
• Honed

Another benefit of NEOLITH being a designer product is that the color range is wide and the colors and finishes are available in sheets designed for countertops and cladding. This means you can achieve perfect continuity within your design. In fact here is a list of all the different colors and looks available from NEOLITH:

NEOLITH Color and Finish Selection

• Arctic White (Satin)
• Aspen Grey (Silk)
• Avorio (Satin Finish)
• Barro (Satin Finish)
• Basalt Black (Satin)
• Basalt Grey (Satin)
• Beton (Silk)
• Blanco Carrara (Silk)
• Calacatta (Silk)
• Calacatta Gold (Polished)
• Calacatta Gold (Silk)
• Calatorao (Silk)
• Cement (Satin)
• Concrete Taupe (Silk)
• Estatuario (Silk)
• Iron Frost (Satin)
• Iron Grey (Satin)
• Iron Moss (Satin)
• Iron Corten (Satin)
• La Bohème (Natural Honed)
• Mirage (Silk)
• Nero (Satin)
• Nero Marquina (Silk)
• Nieve (Satin)
• Onyx (Polished)
• Phedra (Satin)
• Pietra di Luna (Silk)
• Pietra di Piombo (Silk)
• Retrostone (Silk)
• Strata Argentum (Riverwash)
• Zaha Stone (Silk)

How to Clean NEOLITH Surfaces

Many hard surfaces are very resilient when it comes to staining and discoloration when treated properly and cared for the way the manufacturer intended. Some require maintenance that others do not. NEOLITH is one such type of hard surface. However, even though a material is very resistant to staining and maintenance is very easy, no surface is indestructable. In fact, the manufacturer makes the following statement in the maintenance area of their website:

Be careful when choosing the cleaning agent to use, as in the majority of cases damage to the surface is caused by using cleaning products that are too strong (high concentrations, hydrochloric acid, etc.). Sometimes using products that are unsuitable for the type of surface, such as cleaning agents with abrasive particles, can alter the appearance of the surface.

Along with the above statement, the following statement is also found in the same text:

Never use an acidic cleaner on NEOLITH when it has just been laid, because the acid could react with the cement glue, and even damage the joints.

These statements do not take away from the fact that the material is very durable and easy to care for. It just shows that it is important to use cleaning products designed for use with this specific material. So, when you need to clean NEOLITH surfaces, what should you reach for?

The Right Cleaner for the Stain

Not all stains or discolorations are the same. Each one needs the proper treatment in order to remove it and also keep the material itself from getting hindered in its appearance. In the case of Sintered stone, each type of soil or stain needs a specific type of detergent or chemical to remove particular stains. Here is a table of information that shows which types of cleaners to use for specific types of stains.

Cleaners for Sintered Stone Surfaces

As mentioned above, each kind of stain or soiling agent requires a cleaner targeted for that substance. Lustro Italiano provides an array of cleaners and stain removers designed to treat a range of these discolorations. Here is a short summary of some of the main ones:

• Liquid Rust Remover - If you have a rust stain on your sintered stone this is a cleaner for removing rust from sintered stone.
• Quartz Ax Cleaner - Although this cleaner has quartz in its name, it can also be used as an acidic sintered stone cleaner if used as directed on stains requiring acidic cleaners. Always read the use and care information for any sintered stone material before using any cleaner or stain remover.
• Booster - This product is an alkaline cleaner that can be used to remove a variety of discolorations or tough dirt or grease. Booster is an effective alkaline cleaner for sintered stone.