Preliminary Inspections
3-Step process for preliminary inspections that will ensure you get it right every time
3-Step process for preliminary inspections that will ensure you get it right every time
A preliminary inspection of a Caesarstone slab is a critical step in ensuring excellent quality and service. It is a simple thing to do, and doing it right will save you time and money.
We have developed a 3-step process for preliminary inspections that will ensure you get it right every time and can be sure the slab is perfect before you start cutting and fabricating.
It is essential to perform a visual inspection for imperfections on the front and back of all slabs, including the perimeter, before cutting.
Caesarstone covers all slabs with a protective plastic coating. Remove the coating for the visual inspection.
Ensure that you are able to inspect the slab under appropriate lighting, either natural of artificial.
Check the surface of the slab from various angles including eye level to pick up any issues that are not apparent when viewing the slab top down.
Stonemasons should perform the visual inspection checks below to determine if any of the listed imperfections exist and if the slab is fit for purpose based on the job layout. If the stonemason deems a slab is not suitable for use based on any of the listed imperfections, he/she should contact Caesarstone® immediately. Only slabs that have not been cut or modified in any way will be considered for replacement. Caesarstone reserves the right to make the final determination.
Perform the following visual inspection checks for imperfections:
Check length warp using a full-length straight edge with the slab in a horizontal position.
Caesarstone ICON surfaces are manufactured from natural materials.
Variations such as irregular spots, colour inconsistency or pattern irregularity within a slab are therefore inherent to the manufacturing process and considered naturally occurring characteristics of the material.
Master of Stone -Preliminary Inspections