Frequently Asked Questions

Sintered stone is made entirely of natural minerals combined with an ultra-high heat production processes that makes it far stronger than natural marble, with complete heat, stain, scratch and UV resistance. A truly remarkable material exclusive to Asetica NSW and WA.

It also features up to 95% recycled ingredients in every slab for a truly sustainable design.

Plus, the materials within are heated to such a high temperature that all elements fuse together to create an incredibly durable slab that you won't get with new glass based surfaces.

Unlike engineered stone, it contains no binders, toxic ingredients and polyester resins.

Our TECHLAM range of sintered stone meets all international and local requirements for sustainability and all production practices meet strict criteria for global emissions, water recycling and renewable energy sources.

Sintered Stone and porcelain share very similar properties. However with Techlam Sintered Stone there is an important difference.

Sintered stone is produced and compacted at far higher temperatures and with far more pressure.

This results in a stronger material that exhibits a very high heat resistance, without many of the issue related to tension, cracking and chipping that may occur with the more readily available porcelain benchtop materials on the market today.

Techlam Sintered Stone has also been produced since 2007, unlike many of the porcelain brands on the market today that are only a few years old.

After being used in over 100 countries world-wide, Techlam sintered stone is a proven global material that is incredibly strong and completely resistant to stains, scratches and spills.

We have also performed over 50 fabricator tests all across Perth and Sydney to ensure material quality is the highest standard.

Absolutely, yes. It always has been.

Sintered stone is approved by the Australian government to be sold, fabricated and installed in Australian homes due to its much safer composition and nature than high crystalline silica products, which have now been banned for use across the country.

Sintered stone never has been banned or regulated by the government or Worksafe Australia.

Sintered stone also contains no polyester resins or harmful binders as the new glass-based products do.

Almost anything you can imagine, it truly is one of the most versatile surfaces on the planet.

Indoors or out, our TECHLAM sintered stone range is perfect for any space or design you can imagine.

• Kitchen benchtops
• Outdoor BBQ surrounds
• Sun exposed areas
• Splashbacks
• Flooring
• Wall lining
• Commercial & retail
• Fireplaces
• External building cladding
• Bathrooms
• Laundry
• + a WHOLE lot more

The only limits are your imagination.

Simply chat to our friendly team who can give you more information, or visit our Instagram for more.

Absolutely.

This also means that every slab of TECHLAM has a future to be transformed to use in other production processes.

TECHLAM meets all international criteria for Greenguard certification, US building council Certification and is a part of The Environmental Product Declaration.

As far as stone surfaces go, sintered stone truly is the pinnacle of stone design.

• Heat resistant
• Stain resistant
• Scratch resistant
• Chemical resistant
• Bacteria resistant
• Spill resistant

You name it, our sintered stone range can handle anything life can throw at it.

This is thanks to it's ultra-high heat production process, creating a truly non-porous surface that gives you a care free surface space you can enjoy for a lifetime.

Here at Asetica, we work to integrate responsible practices into every process, from our partner production facilities in Spain to delivery at our locations in Australia. This approach not only reduces the environmental footprint, but also ensures the exceptional quality of the stone.

Every one of our slabs are

• Contain 95% recycled materials
• Are made from 100% recycled ingredients
• Made from 100% renewable energy
• Produce no toxic emissions
• Are produced using 100% recycled water
• Are packaged with 100% recycled packing materials
• Ethically sourced materials

The environmental commitment from our Spanish partners are unmatched in the marketplace and we are proud to be leading the way with these beautifully sourced sustainable sintered stone materials from production, to your home.

Our entire range of Techlam Sintered Stone features 100% natural material and up to 95% recycled ingredients without ANY loss of quality at all.

The raw materials are:

• Ball clay
• Kaolin
• Talc
• Flux raw materials
• Natural pigments
• Natural residues

The price of marble can vary greatly depending on style, location or origin and availability.

In comparison, sintered stone is more affordable due to it's wider range of thicknesses, which can help to manage pricing for those who are budget conscious.

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Sintered stone is completely resistant to all common house hold staining items like wine, sauces, spices and pen marks.

This is thanks to a completely non-porous surface, which does not allow anything to penetrate the surface and enter the material.

With some brands sintered can crack easily, however thanks to advanced production technology our Techlam sintered stone range cuts as easily as engineered stone and natural marbles.

We've tested our Techlam range with over 50 stonemasons all over Australia who love working with our sitnered stone thanks to how easy it is to fabricate and work with.