Quartz Carpet is a division of Sidec, an internationally recognized leader in colored quartz and resin bonded surfaces.
About Quartz Carpet
In Sidec’s early years as a manufacturer, they dealt with various building products. The success of quartz stone carpet in both private homes and companies resulted in the coloring of quartz material as Sidec’s core business.
Today the company is one of the leading producers of colored aggregate in Europe, with branches and offices in the Benelux, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Germany, France, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary and Poland.
History of quartz flooring
Quartz flooring originated in Italy about 500 years ago, when quarry workers used stone offcuts for flooring in their own homes. At first, the finish was rough-set and uneven but as methods progressed, the flexibility and benefits of quartz were recognized. With refined techniques, opportunities for custom coloring and flexibility in design, quartz fast became a valued material. In recent years, natural quartz has enjoyed a revival, due to its resilience, easy maintenance and design qualities.
Hand cast floors
Traditional hand casting skills remain the best way to achieve custom seamless Quartz Carpet floors. The production of our hand cast flooring should be carried out by a skilled Quartz Carpet Certified Installer, requiring close attention throughout the process as seen in the video here.
Durability
The long-term durability of Quartz Carpet and our Crystal Glass wall systems ensures years of beauty. The sustainability of our flooring contributes to the environment.
Environmental Factors
Seamless – no grout to clean or maintainSeamless – no grooves to create tripping hazards, or uneven rolling of carts or wheelchairsNoise factor – cushioned pockets deter noise from hard-soled shoes, carts, etc.
Installation
Quartz Carpet recommends that all of our products be installed by our nationwide team of Certified Installers. To achieve certification, these installers have been trained in the field by our experts, and have proven they meet our tough criteria for a quality installation. Each of our Certified Installation companies stand behind their work, and offer their clients a warranty.
Architect and Design Resources
With over 35 years of experience installing Quartz Carpet throughout the world we focus on the best project based solutions for your clients’ needs.Our team of expert design consultants is on hand to provide you with detailed consultations to achieve the perfect finish every time. Our technicians ensure cost effective strategies to stay on budget and minimize downtime.
Project Planning
Quartz Carpet’s Certified Installers will meet your scheduling needs – nights, weekends or facility shutdowns. Our attention to your schedule by our trained workforce helps minimize disruptions to your business, employees, vendors and customers.
Project Evaluations
Quartz Carpet’s team of Certified Installers provide inspections and customized solutions tailored specifically to your project, focusing on aesthetic appeal, efficient installations, and quality products. We can provide detailed specifications, guidelines and recommendations for every project.
Maintenance & Cleaning Services
Quartz Carpet’s Certified Installers provide on-site maintenance training and guidelines for cleaning to help keep your Quartz Carpet floor beautiful.
Technical Data
We offer a wide variety of solutions for commercial, industrial and residential projects and our expert technicians will be happy to discuss your project in detail and advise you on the best possible products for your project.
For technical data on all Quartz Carpet & Sidec products, please visit: http://www.sidec.eu/en/products. (Once open, you can search by application and/or product type.)
Environmental Considerations
Quartz Carpet is a division of Sidec, a formulator, manufacturer, and supplier of products for resin bonded aggregate and recycled glass surfacing.
We recognize that our operations will have an impact on the local and global environment and as such Sidec and Quartz Carpet are committed to the continuous exploration and development of procedures, systems and working practices that reduce the pollution and impact generated during the normal course of our business while ensuring our products remain of the highest quality.
Recognizing and understanding this process means that we can reduce, offset, mitigate or eliminate our carbon use where possible and practical, allowing us to set clear objectives which we can monitor, manage and improve.
Quartz Carpet fully supports the principles of, and is committed to the sustainable use of global resources including the reduction of pollution and waste.
Life Cycle Analysis
Since between 80%-90% of our crystal glass wall system is recycled glass, this stunning application’s origins have a significantly positive impact on the environment. Instead of procuring new glass, the majority of the system is diverted from landfill. The hard and non-porous characteristics of glass, along with the seamless nature of Quartz Carpet products discourage bacterial growth, mold and decay.
The long-term durability of both Quartz Carpet and our Crystal Glass Wall systems mean they are replaced less often than most other types of products. The long life cycle contributes to environmental sustainability.
Quartz Carpet does not require chemicals or waxes to maintain it.
An annual steam cleaning and extraction are all that are necessary to keep Quartz Carpet a clean, healthy, flooring surface.
Maintenance
Quartz Carpet Flooring systems need only normal maintenance with a vacuum cleaner, an occasional wet mop with a neutral PH cleaner for spills, and periodic cleaning with a wet vac. Maintenance of extremely high-use areas requires only neutral PH cleaners and water.
Durability
Quartz Carpet is comprised of low VOC materials and exhibits little or no off- gassing over the life of the cured floor. The non-porous, cleanable finish does not support microbial growth, nor allow moisture to accumulate, helping to maintain a mold-free environment with improved indoor air quality.
Composition and Embodied Energy
Quartz Carpet is composed of naturally occurring aggregates, recycled glass and epoxy binders. The binders constitute approximately 8%-20% of the volume of the systems; the remainder of the floor is composed of aggregates and fillers. Initial life cycle assessments of embodied energy appear extremely favorable due to the longevity and low energy usage for maintenance.
Certified Installer Program
Quartz Carpet North America has designed a program to certify installers in the application of the Quartz Carpet. The course will provide you with hands-on training, substrate preparation, sales, quoting, marketing advice and presentation pointers.
Two-day Course in Las Vegas
Breakfast and lunch is provided both days.
Upon completion each attendee will have the skill set necessary to hit the ground running. Each attendee will obtain a certificate of completion.
On the first day of the class each attendee will be provided with a training manual and an introduction to Quartz Carpet. You will be shown all of the products and tools used for each application. Then the class jumps right into the hands-on application of Quartz Carpet in several different finishes and types of applications throughout the day.
On day two of the class we will review, and apply the variety of sealers. The afternoon will then be spent discussing sales and presenting, pricing and margins, ordering process etc.
What are the benefits of Certification?
Learn the ability to sell projects in instances where many competitive products are not even an option, leading to more secured bids.Certified installers will have access to top level technical support.Access to Quartz Carpet America’s images, profiles, and reports.
Areas of Suitability
Quartz Carpet can be applied in a variety of architectural uses including commercial, residential, industrial, recreational and institutional.
Pore Fillers
Pore Fill is an epoxy resin that is applied over the Quartz Carpet to fill the spaces in between the quartz granules creating a cleanable hygienic finish.
The Pore Filler is available in a Gloss and Matte finish.
Pore Fillers are not designed and cannot be used externally.
Requirements to attend the QC Certification Program?
Installers must have valid and current contractors license as well as insurance and bondInstallers’s company must have positive reputationInstallers to be located in a geographic market that is requires more representation
Quartz Carpet is a resilient and slip resistant floor covering. It combines natural quartz granules with epoxy resin (binder) and finishes with various textures. When clients are after durable surface, we recommend Quartz Carpet.
Application
Quartz Carpet is hand trowelled over an existing surface.
Quartz Carpet is applied at approximately 5-7mm thick.
Benefits of Quartz Carpet™
The visual appeal of a seamless surface.
Durability and practicality in high traffic and commercial locations.
Anti Slip texture.
Stain resistance
Natural beauty
Easy to maintain.
Pore Filled Finish
Internal areas only including walls, floors joinery including concrete, tiles, cement sheeting, water proofing membranes, plaster walls, brick, M.D.F and blue board.
Open Pore Finish
Internal and external walls, floors and joinery including concrete, tiles, cement sheeting, water proofing membranes, plaster walls, brick, M.D.F and blue board.