Apollo Recycled Glass® is composed of 70% Recycled Glass, giving a unique depth of texture as light refracts throughout the glass surface crystals. Crushed and powdered glass fragments beneath each crystal offer a glistening dimension unseen in any other kind of surface. This is truly a luxury worktop that must be seen in the flesh to be fully appreciated.
Features of Apollo Recycled Glass® are:-
Distinct Quartz aesthetic, with a transparency of shards completely unique to the Apollo Recycled Glass® range
30mm thick Worktops, with 20mm Upstands and Splashbacks
Easy to Clean & Maintain, does not require sealants or waxes.
Uniform in appearance
Stain & Heat Resistant (but not heat proof)
Hygienic, non-porous surface
DEEPER DOWNTURNS
For a chunkier looking Apollo Recycled Glass® Worktop, the very latest in manufacturing technology enables us to offer a 20mm worktop with a downturn of 40-100mm. Apollo Recycled Glass® with the deeper downturn are only available in straight runs, with a single bevel edge detail. Please contact our sales office for further details.
Quotes includes double bevel edge detail,
Slab Size
Typical slab size 3000 x 1400mm. Any sizes over this would need a join.
Joins
Apollo Recycled Glass® joints are finished with a small ariss to the top edge. Silicone sealant is applied to prevent water ingression.
Tolerance
Tolerance in Apollo Recycled Glass® is ±2mm
Thermal expansion
Due to thermal expansion Apollo Recycled Glass® can expand up to 1mm per metre. A gap of at least 3mm should be left at each end of the worktop when fitted and filled with decorators caulk. When Apollo Recycled Glass® is joined to other materials (such as glass, steel or wood) an elastic type of adhesive, for example polyurethane, is required for expansion.
Overhangs and supports
Any overhang extending more than 300mm must be supported.
Hob & Sink cutouts
- A minimum of 120mm is required between two hob cutout.
- A minimum of 100mm is required between hob and sink cutouts.
- A minimum of 50mm is required between two sink cutouts.
- Sink cutouts are placed a minimum 50mm from the worktop front edge.