| PaperStone Countertops |
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Colors & Variations
Solid Color
PaperStone's color comes from the natural color of the paper and the pigments and dyes used in the
manufacturing process. The color is not a surface treatment. It is all the way through the product.
Patina and Aging
PaperStone will develop a seasoned appearance that is an inherent characteristic of the material. The
aging process takes time and there will be deeper luster in areas of heavier use. Overall, it will appear
softer and deeper in tone. To further understand the patina and aging process there are three important
points to remember.
Tonal Variations
Color and brightness may vary from sheet to sheet and even within a sheet making each one unique.
This variation is expected in a product composed of natural materials. PaperStone samples may appear
different than the installed product due to the age and patina of the samples and the differing
thicknesses of the materials. Measuring color variation from sheet to sheet is difficult and is subjective
requiring good judgment be exercised when making comparative statements.
This is less apparent on dark colors; however, the mottled appearance is still visible. These qualities are
due to the natural variation in the paper used to make the material. Leather shows minimal striations,
due to the uniformity of the natural wood fibers used to make this product.
and it will become smoother and develop more luster over time and with use. It may also have a slight
unevenness here and there on the surface level; this is because it is pressed, not molded, into the
sheets.
Solid Color
PaperStone's color comes from the natural color of the paper and the pigments and dyes used in the
manufacturing process. The color is not a surface treatment. It is all the way through the product.
Patina and Aging
PaperStone will develop a seasoned appearance that is an inherent characteristic of the material. The
aging process takes time and there will be deeper luster in areas of heavier use. Overall, it will appear
softer and deeper in tone. To further understand the patina and aging process there are three important
points to remember.
- Aging begins with manufacture and may take a number of years to complete. It is similar to the
manner in which natural wood products acquire a deeper, richer tone over time.
- The effect of aging in PaperStone material is primarily a result of the aging of the resin component,
which begins as pale amber and deepens to a rich shade of sienna and the color in the recycled
paper.
- The aging and patina process is a natural progression. It is most noticeable on the lighter colors.
For this reason, there is no cause for concern and you should expect tonal differences between
sheets at the time of installation, even if they are from the same batch. However, as the sheets
age, variability converges, creating a more uniform appearance over time.
Tonal Variations
Color and brightness may vary from sheet to sheet and even within a sheet making each one unique.
This variation is expected in a product composed of natural materials. PaperStone samples may appear
different than the installed product due to the age and patina of the samples and the differing
thicknesses of the materials. Measuring color variation from sheet to sheet is difficult and is subjective
requiring good judgment be exercised when making comparative statements.
This is less apparent on dark colors; however, the mottled appearance is still visible. These qualities are
due to the natural variation in the paper used to make the material. Leather shows minimal striations,
due to the uniformity of the natural wood fibers used to make this product.
and it will become smoother and develop more luster over time and with use. It may also have a slight
unevenness here and there on the surface level; this is because it is pressed, not molded, into the
sheets.
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