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ITALIC luxury slabs are high-performance engineered quartz surfaces composed of 90–94% natural quartz aggregates. As one of the hardest minerals found in nature, quartz is combined with advanced polymeric resins and light-fast pigments to deliver consistent performance and design flexibility.

Quartz is one of the hardest minerals found in nature. We combine it with advanced polymeric resins and light-fast pigments to deliver consistent performance and design flexibility.

Unlike natural stone, manufacturers produce engineered quartz under controlled conditions. This process creates uniform structure, consistent density, and predictable appearance.

The high-purity composition creates a non-porous surfacethat supports durability and hygienic performance in modern kitchens, residential interiors, and commercial design applications.

ITALIC offers warranty details tailored to the application environment:

• Residential Warranty: Interior residential applications are covered by a limited warranty for use under normal conditions.
• Commercial Warranty: Commercial applications are protected by a limited commercial warranty specific to high-traffic environments.

Fabrication & Handling Guidelines for 7 mm Quartz Slabs

ITALIC Ultralight™ 7 mm quartz slabs are engineered for reduced weight applications, surface continuity, and vertical installations.

Due to the reduced thickness, fabrication and installation practices should account for the following:

• Store and transport slabs vertically with full, even support.
• Maintain continuous substrate support for horizontal applications.
• Reinforcement or approved backing materials may be required depending on span and load conditions.
• Avoid unsupported overhangs or load-bearing applications without proper support design.
• Large-format, specialty, or commercial installations may require engineering review.

Installation parameters should be determined based on substrate construction and support design.

Proper slab handling and storage are essential to help prevent warping, stress fractures, or breakage during fabrication.

Handling, Storage & Acclimation Guidelines:

• Store slabs indoors in a dry, temperature-stable environment.
• Store slabs vertically on A-frames with even support and appropriate padding.
• Avoid direct sunlight, standing water, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
• Allow slabs to acclimate in the fabrication environment for 24–48 hours prior to cutting.
• Use appropriate lifting equipment and established handling procedures.

Following recommended storage and acclimation practices helps maintain slab stability prior to cutting, machining, and installation.

Blades, Tooling & Fabrication Guidelines:

• Use high-quality diamond blades and tooling engineered for cutting quartz slabs.
• Maintain adequate water flow during cutting operations.
• Set RPM and feed rates appropriate to the equipment and slab thickness.
• Adjust the tooling configuration and machine parameters according to the fabrication setup.

Overhang, Support Spacing & Maximum Span Guidelines for Quartz Countertops, Islands & Bar Tops

Support requirements for quartz countertops depend on slab thickness, edge build-up, and cabinet construction.

• Extended overhangs generally require brackets, corbels, or legs.
• Thinner materials require continuous support or an approved underlayment.
• Support spacing and maximum span limits vary based on slab thickness and project conditions.
• Engineering review is recommended for large spans or commercial applications.

Minimum radius and reinforcement practices should be followed when fabricating sink and cooktop openings in engineered quartz.

Cutouts, Radius & Reinforcement Guidelines:

• Minimum inside corner radius for cutouts: 3/8″ (10 mm)
• Recommended inside corner radius: 1/2″ (12 mm)
• Avoid sharp internal corners in sink and cooktop openings
• Reinforcement, such as rodding or approved underlayment is recommended around sinks and cooktops, particularly with thinner materials

Adhesives, Seams & Lamination:

• Use high-quality two-part polyester or epoxy seam adhesives, color-matched to the slab.
• Structural epoxy is recommended for miters and laminations.
• Approved backing or underlayment materials may be required, depending on the application.