Coral Stone Pavers & Coping

CORAL STONE PAVER.

The Stone refers to any material of natural origin, it is extracted from: quarries and mining operations. Natural stones such as corals are products of nature, therefore the presence of shells, snails, sediments, color and tone variations are characteristic of the material.

It is a material composed of fossils of marine species and minerals that for centuries sought accommodation at the bottom of the sea.

This type of rocks present in nature have originated millions of years ago, the coral is formed in salt water areas, usually on the coasts.

The coral paver is 1 3/4 “. It is designed primarily to be installed on flexible surfaces such as sand but in some cases, if necessary, it can be installed on rigid surfaces as well as a tile.

PROPERTIES.

The characteristics of the paver are:

* The weight of the paver is approximately: 16 lb / sqf.

* As a result of the chemical processes that occur naturally in the stone, the hollow cavities that characterize it are formed.

* Acts as an insulating material on the effects of solar radiation.

* Its appearance is rustic.

* It is tough and durable.

* One of the properties of the coral, as well as any natural stone, is that each piece is unique and unrepeatable. The color has variation but it is always kept in the same palette / range of colors.

What criteria indicate good quality coral tile?

* The four corners of the tile should be cut at 90 degrees.

* There should be no pores in the stone filling, apply for Filled and honed tile.

* The filling should consist of a hard resin that does not splinter; The cement is unacceptable.

* The thickness of the tile must be measured in inches.

* The shipping boxes must be strong wooden pallets suitable for forklifts.

FINISH.

1. SAW CUT:

The saw cut, is the coralline in its natural state: porous with holes. It is ideal for outdoor floors, the holes help make this surface slip resistant and serve as a natural drainage.

2. FILLED AND HONED:

The filled and honed texture is when the pieces of coral are subjected to a filling process of the pores by one of their faces, which then with the use of diamond abrasives, they are given a surface with a smooth and matt finish . It is an ideal finish for interiors: floors and walls, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.

SIZES:

PAVER 1 ¾”: 12×12 – 12×24 – 16×24 – 24×24 – 18×36 – 36×36 – 24×48.

APPLICATIONS.

With such a wide range of uses and finishes, a simple detail made with this stone gives the building a touch of sobriety and nobility while maintaining a natural look. There is a type of Coralina for each occasion, according to the use and the appearance that is desired: if it is architectural works where uniformity of tone, precision of the details and a natural appearance are required, and you do not want the Coralina to age and that always shows its appearance and natural color, the most suitable is a dense coral like the Classic Coralina. When it comes to facades in which an old appearance with holes and aging is intended that brings us the remembrance of our history and first buildings of the New World, then the option would be the Colonial Coralina. For those particular designs, in which the architects and designers do not want a totally white tone and prefer a material of high resistance and shades with pigmentations of coral and golden color are the Coralina Sunny and the Coralina Oro. Finally, for uses in interior floors in residences where it is desired to apply or apply gloss the ideal is a coral that retains well the stucco as the Coralina Paladium.

The main application of the Coral Stone is the public and private architectural projects: lining of buildings, squares, residences of a high level, shopping centers and hotels, areas of swimming pools and jacuzzis, gardens, floors and walls, interiors in beach houses , bathrooms. It is also used in the elaboration of door and window frames, columns, balustrades, pool curbs and interior decorative elements. The main advantage of Coral Stone over any other material on the market is its thermal property: there is no material on the market capable of repelling heat more than Coral Stone, that’s why its extensive use in pool areas; Under the hottest sun you can perfectly walk barefoot on it without fear of it getting hot. Its use in floors or façade cladding maintains the freshness of the home. The beauty of its corals brings that natural touch of exquisiteness for good taste. Its color is undoubtedly a neutral element in the decoration that goes with everything. It is a material that can be worked and repaired to perfection, maintaining the beauty of the piece without alterations. In architectural works, it is an advantage to work the details maintaining a natural appearance without the need for polishing. In soils, its non-slip properties make coral stone the preferred material in pool areas.

INSTALLATION.

The paver is designed to be installed on a bed of sand previously compacted and / or can be installed on rigid pavement as concrete, as a common tile, in cases that is necessary for the different surfaces that are in an environment or an area . The way in which the paver is installed depends on the measure or pattern that the client has purchased. There are many ways to install a paver, for example, a paver 12×24 (Herringbone, brick pattern, diagonal basket, among others). The percentage of waste of approximate installation for each project is 10% and for installation of some pattern or special form is 15%. Stone Miami does not perform installation work.

MAINTENANCE.

Once installed, the stone must be cleaned and prepared to be sealed. A very important recommendation is that in order to keep the natural stone in good condition, it is necessary to use a sealant. The sealant is a product that prevents staining and wear of natural stone. We consider it necessary in the maintenance of coral. In the market there are two types of sealants for natural stone: The sealer 1) with highlighter: accentuates the colors and variations, darkens a bit the stone and gives it a little shine. 2) without highlighter, does not change the color / appearance of the stone. The choice is directly from the customer, according to your taste. The choice of any of them is decisive in the look of the stone, because it will change the appearance of the natural stone as one or the other treatment is applied.

Coral is a natural material and, as such, you have to take certain precautions when cleaning it. It is also necessary to avoid doing some things that can damage it, it is not a type of pavement that requires complex maintenance. You also have to be careful with the liquids spilled on it, it is advisable to clean as soon as possible if it has spilled, for example, red wine to prevent the stains from penetrating.

As a general rule, we do not recommend using too strong detergents or abrasive products to clean them because it could be irreparably damaged. Nor should ammonia or acidic products such as vinegar be used, as they could discolor it. The best to clean it? Water with soap and in case of water pressure.