Avonite Surfaces
Avonite
Surfaces 10 Year Limited Material Warranty:
Atlanta Kitchen, Inc. (the "Company") warrants to the original
purchaser of any of the Company's Avonite Surfaces solid surface
products that the Company will at its option repair or replace, without
charge, such product if it fails due to a Company manufacturing defect
during the first ten years after initial installation. This includes
reasonable labor charges needed to repair or replace the product
covered hereunder.
This warranty applies to any
Avonite Surfaces solid surface product purchased after August 22, 2005
that is put into residential or commercial use and maintained in the
manner recommended by the Company in its publications relating to care
for a permanent installation. A copy may be obtained, free of charge,
from your dealer or by writing directly to the Company.This warranty
does not apply to the Company’s Acrystone® solid surface 1/8” product,
which is covered by a separate 1 year limited warranty. This warranty
does not cover damage caused by:1. Failure to follow Company
recommended procedures for fabrication and installation. 2. Physical
abuse, structural movement, damage from excessive heat, or breakage not
due to a Company defect in the manufacture of the material. 3. Failure
of any adhesive, caulk, or other finishing or maintenance accessory, or
failure of any caulked or filled joint or seam. This warranty applies
only to Avonite Surfaces products:Purchased for use in the United
States and all other countries where Avonite Surfaces is distributed,
fabricated and installed by an Avonite Surfaces authorized
fabricator/installer. Which fail due to a manufacturing defect; and
Which have not been moved from their original place of installation.
This warranty is for applications such as countertops, vanities and
vertical applications and does not apply to installations in mobile
environments such as recreational vehicles, marine crafts and
airplanes. This warranty does not cover material exposed to weather
conditions or exterior applications such as grill tops &
exterior counters. This warranty does not cover color. If during or
after installation you decide that you do not like the color selected
due to sample chip variance, website or printed literature
representation or other reason replacement is not covered by this
warranty.For coverage under this warranty, request a registration card
from your dealer or contractor and mail the card to the company. The
Company will assign a warranty registration number. To obtain service
under this warranty, write to the dealer/contractor from whom you
purchased the product or alternatively write to Aristech Acrylics LLC
at the address given below.
Include the phrase "Avonite Surfaces Products, 10-Year Limited Material
Warranty", your name, address, a description of the problem and your
warranty registration number. A response will be sent within 60
days.The Company's obligation hereunder is limited solely to the repair
or replacement, including necessary labor charges, of the Avonite
Surfaces product purchased hereunder. The Company's obligation to
repair or replace shall further be limited to repair or replacement
with colors and styles of product that are available at the time of
repair or replacement. No implied or express warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is granted by this
warranty. Except as provided herein, the Company shall not be liable in
either tort or contract for any loss or direct, consequential or
incidental damage arising out of the use or inability to use Avonite
Surfaces residential or commercial products hereunder. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.This
warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights; other rights may
also be available which may vary from state to state or in Canada from
province to province.This warranty is not transferable or
assignable.Any questions under this warranty should be addressed to the
local Avonite Surfaces distributor or Aristech Acrylics LLC.



Corian
Your new Corian® installation entitles you to certain quality assurance
standards as provided in this Residential Limited Warranty. To obtain
information and service under this warranty, contact the source from
whom you purchased your DuPont Corian® installation or DuPont at
www.Corian.com or call 1-800-426-7426.
General Residential Warranty Guidelines
The following warranty applies to you, the owner of a permanent
installation of Corian®, when installed by a DuPont authorized
fabricator/installer and purchased after November 1, 2004 in the United
States and Canada. DuPont, at its option, will repair or replace,
without charge, Corian® product if it fails due to any manufacturing
defect (as determined by an authorized warranty service agent) during
the first 10 years after initial installation, except for damage caused
by physical, chemical or other abuse, damage from excessive heat, use
in certain applications, or acts of nature.
“Physical, chemical or other abuse” includes any use of the
installation that is unreasonable considering the normal and expected
uses of such installations in a residence, and includes, but is not
limited to, damage from vandalism, use of improper cleaning solutions,
leaving substances, such as bleach or drain cleaner on the product
without prompt cleaning, the dropping of heavy objects on the
countertop or in the sink, or product which has not been maintained in
accordance with the DuPont Care and Use Guide, which is available on
this website.
“Excessive heat” means exposure to heat of such a degree that white
marks, white rings or cracks appear on the product. Cracking around a
cooktop may appear by permitting cookware that is on or partially on a
heating element to overhang the countertop causing excessive heat on
the countertop or from using high temperatures for excessively lengthy
periods of time. Common sense should be exercised by using a
rubber-footed trivet when putting a hot object directly from a heat
source onto the product or when exposing the product to heat. “Acts of
nature” include, but are not limited to, exposure to the outdoors,
weather effects and fire.
This warranty does not cover products made by other suppliers or
manufacturers, nor does it cover installations of Corian® which are not
performed by DuPont authorized fabricators/installers. The warranty
covers seam performance but not appearance. Silicone seams do not
constitute part of the Corian® installation and accordingly are not
covered by this warranty. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover any
damage to Corian® caused by or arising out of improperly installed,
used or maintained appliances (including garbage disposals) which are
either built into Corian® or placed or stored on Corian®.
Subject to the conditions below, this warranty is transferable to the
next purchaser of your home providing the new owner writes to DuPont to
register the installation under the new owner’s name. If after, or
during installation, you decide that you do not like the color you
selected, replacement is not covered by this warranty.
This warranty is for countertops, vertical applications, backsplashes,
DuPont manufactured sinks and vanities, and does not include uses of
Corian® in applications such as, but not limited to, saunas, shower
pans, steam rooms or outdoor uses in, including by way of example only,
RVs, grill tops, outside counters and boats. In-carton products
purchased in retail outlets are not covered by this installed warranty
and should be returned to the retailer from whom you purchased such
product.
Repair or Replace
DuPont will repair any area of the installation that has a
manufacturing defect. If a repair is not possible, DuPont will replace
the defective area of the installation. DuPont will pay for the cost of
the product, labor involved in the removal and replacement of the
original installation of product only and for plumbing and electrical
disconnect and reconnect charges to the extent determined necessary by
DuPont or its warranty service agent. You will be responsible for any
other costs associated with or arising out of the repair or
replacement. Whether DuPont performs repair or replacement of your
installation, we will seek to obtain the best possible result, but
exact color match cannot be guaranteed. Should we elect to replace your
Corian® installation, your warranty will continue from the original
date of installation and not from the date of repair or replacement.
Specific Rights
DuPont’s obligation to you is limited solely to repair or replacement
of the Corian® product purchased, including necessary reasonable labor
charges as noted above. No implied or expressed warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is granted by this
warranty except as expressly stated herein. Except as provided herein,
DuPont shall not be liable in either tort or contract for any loss or
direct, consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use or
inability to use Corian® . Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. You shall reasonably
cooperate with DuPont or its representatives in their efforts to
perform their obligations under these warranties.To qualify for repair
or replacement, the owner must provide the original sales receipt or
other documentation acceptable to DuPont which demonstrates proof of
purchase of the Corian® installation, clearly showing both the date of
purchase and that the installation was performed by a DuPont authorized
Corian® fabricator/installer.The foregoing is the only warranty made by
DuPont for Corian® solid surface. No representative, dealer or any
other person is authorized to make or makes any warranty,
representation or promise on behalf of DuPont with respect to such
products. No terms or conditions other than those stated herein or
provided by law, and no agreement or understanding, oral or written, in
any way purporting to modify this warranty shall be binding upon DuPont
unless made in writing and signed by an authorized employee of DuPont.
This warranty gives the purchaser
specific legal rights; other rights may also be available which may
vary from state to state or, in Canada, from province to province.
This Residential 10-year Limited Warranty coverage for DuPont™ Corian®
is your ultimate assurance of lasting quality. For more information
about this warranty, please contact DuPont™ Corian® directly by writing
or calling :
DuPont Surfaces, Building 721, Maple Run, PO Box 80721, Wilmington
Delaware, DE 19880.
Phone: 1-800-426-7426
* This warranty policy effective
November 1, 2004.

ANSI Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), founded in 1918 by
five engineering societies and three government agencies, is a private,
not-for-profit organization that administers and coordinates U.S.
voluntary standards and conformity assessment acti-vities. The
Institute represents the interests of its nearly 1,000 company,
organization, government agency, institutional, and international
members through its office in New York City, and its headquarters in
Washington, D.C.
ANSI currently provides a forum for over 270 ANSI-accredited standards
developers representing approximately 200 distinct organizations in the
private and public sectors. These groups work cooperatively to develop
voluntary national consensus standards and American National Standards
(ANS).
The ANSI standardization process
provides and promotes standards that withstand scrutiny, yet protect
the rights and interests of all participants. This process helps
quicken the market acceptance of products, while advising how to
improve the safety of those products to protect consumers.
U.S. standards are promoted
internationally by ANSI. The organization also advocates U.S. policy
and technical positions in international and regional standards
organizations, as well as supporting the acceptance of international
standards as U.S. standards where they meet the needs of the user
community.
The Institute is active
internationally with the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO), and, via the U.S. National Committee (USNC), the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). In many instances, U.S. standards
are taken forward to ISO and IEC through ANSI or the USNC, where they
are adopted in whole or in part as international standards.
ANSI Specifications and Standards
The following ANSI standards are referenced in the MIA's Dimension
Stone Design Manual, VI. To obtain copies of these standards, consult
the ASTM website: www.astm.org
ANSI A10.20 Safety Requirements
for Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo and Marble Work
ANSI A108 Standards for Installation of Ceramic Tile
ANSI A118 Specifications for Mortars and Grouts
How to Contact ANSI
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
25 West 43nd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10036 U.S.A.
Telephone: 212.642.4900
Fax: 212.398.0023

Ceasarstone
This warranty applies to product that was installed after February 15, 2008.
- This warranty applies only to CaesarStone quartz surfacing materials and does not apply to any other products, including other quartz surfacing products manufactured or supplied by any other party, except U.S. Quartz Products, Inc.
- This warranty applies only to CaesarStone quartz surfacing materials that have been permanently installed in the interior of single-family residences and have not been moved from their original installation. If after or during installation you decide that you do not like the color or finish you selected, that decision is not covered under this warranty.
- This warranty does not cover any residence where the owner is not the occupant.
- This warranty does not cover materials and/or services that have not been paid in full.
- This warranty applies only to materials that have been maintained according to the CaesarStone Care & Maintenance guidelines. Care & Maintenance guidelines are available at www.CaesarStoneUS.com.
- To request service under this warranty you must contact the company who sold you CaesarStone or contact U.S. Quartz Products, Inc. directly at (877) 978-2789 within thirty (30) days of the failure of CaesarStone quartz surfacing materials.
- Following installation, you must register your product within thirty (30) days in order to activate your warranty. Simply complete the online form made available at http://warranty.CaesarStoneUS.com. In the event that no record of your warranty is on file, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of a copy of your original receipt or invoice showing the name of the Owner, Authorized Dealer and CaesarStone Certified Fabricator. Upon receipt of your original receipt or invoice showing the name of the Owner, Authorized Dealer and CaesarStone Certified Fabricator, U.S. Quartz Products, Inc. will fully honor this warranty even though no warranty is on file. You must agree to cooperate with U.S. Quartz Products, Inc. or its authorized agents in the inspection of the product and assist us in efforts to perform our obligations under this warranty.
- This warranty is transferable under the following conditions: The original or first owner must have initially registered the warranty with U.S. Quartz Products as specified in item F. The original or first owner must submit to U.S. Quartz Products Inc. in writing the name, address and phone number of the new owner. The new owner will receive a prorated 10-year limited warranty, which is prorated from the original date of installation. In no event will the transferred warranty exceed ten (10) years from the date of the original installation.
- In the event that CaesarStone quartz surfacing materials fail due to a manufacturing defect, U.S. Quartz Products, Inc. will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace such materials. U.S. Quartz Products, Inc. will seek to obtain the best possible result, whether we decide to repair or replace your installation. However, exact color match is never guaranteed. All decisions regarding this warranty are at the sole discretion of U.S. Quartz Products, Inc. No representative, dealer, salesperson, distributor, fabricator or any other person is authorized to make any warranty or promises on behalf of U.S. Quartz Products, Inc. with respect to CaesarStone quartz surfacing products.
Exclusions:
- This warranty does not cover use for any commercial purposes. Commercial use includes but is not limited to, use in a store, rental properties, office or any other place of business.
- This warranty does not cover products installed in any outdoor application.
- This warranty does not cover products used as flooring material.
- This warranty does not cover improper use or abuse. Improper use or abuse includes, but is not limited to, damage from mishandling of the product, damage from excessive heat or uneven exposure to weather conditions, physical or chemical abuse and damage from improper care and maintenance.
- This warranty does not cover chips or other excessive impact damage in the product.
- This warranty does not cover scratches. CaesarStone is a very hard material and highly scratch resistance but not scratch proof. Proper care must be exercised including the use of a cutting board as part of your care and maintenance.
- This warranty does not cover routine maintenance. Routine maintenance includes but is not limited to, minor conditions such as removing stains and water spots by following the techniques specified in the CaesarStone online Care & Maintenance Guidelines at www.CaesarStoneUS.com
- This warranty does not cover failures due to fabricators/installers not following the prescribed fabrication and installation procedures as outlined by U.S. Quartz Products, Inc. Improper fabrication and/or installation is the sole responsibility of the fabricator and/or installer.
- This warranty does not cover any defects that were visible at the time of fabrication and were not avoided during fabrication. Fabricators are required to perform a visual inspection of all materials prior to fabrication and again prior to installation.
- This warranty does not cover seam appearance or seam performance, adhesives, caulk or other accessory items. Once the product is installed, the two main reasons for seam separation or cracking are the shifting or movement of the substrate, cabinets or foundation, and thermal shock. Thermal shock can occur when a hot pan, dish or other receptacle or object is left on the countertop for more than a brief period. Trivets or hot pads should always be used. These issues are not considered material defects and are subject to proper care and maintenance by the owner.
- This warranty does not cover any chemical damage.
- This warranty does not cover any creative use of the material including bending or curving.
- This warranty does not cover material that has been milled or reduced in thickness.
- This warranty does not cover the installation of sinks.
- This warranty does not cover securing mechanical fasteners directly into the material.
- This warranty does not cover any failures due to inadequate support for the installation. This includes overhangs in excess of the recommendations provided by CaesarStone which are inadequately supported.
- This warranty does not cover any chips or cracks that are a result of "dry" cutting or polishing.
- This warranty does not cover chips or cracks that are a result of not following the minimum requirements for edge details.
- This warranty does not cover mitered edges where the joint is not cut correctly.
- This warranty does not cover the altering of any factory applied finish. Only colors listed as available in our brochure, sample book or on our website as "honed" are eligible under this warranty. Any issues arising from the practice of "in-shop" honing are the sole responsibility of the fabricator.
- This warranty does not cover temporary marks that are common to honed finishes such as metal marks, fingerprints or other signs of daily living. A signed "Special Care Considerations for CaesarStone Honed Finishes" form is required to be submitted to CaesarStone or its assigns to receive coverage under this warranty. This form must be signed by the end user/owner of the finished installation.
- This warranty does not cover additional modifications such as plumbing, electrical, tile, cabinets, flooring etc that may be necessary to repair or replace the CaesarStone product covered under this warranty.
- This warranty does not cover natural variations in the color, size, shape and distribution of the pattern of the natural quartz or the natural variations in background tone. These characteristics are inherent and unique characteristics of the product. Color samples provided to consumers, dealers and fabricators are only representative and not an exact replication of what will be installed in your home.
- This warranty does not cover what is referred to as spots or blemishes smaller that a U.S. ten (10) cent piece. A certain level of spots or blemishes are inherent in the manufacturing process and do not affect the structural integrity of the material.
- CaesarStone materials contain important product information on the back of each slab. Removing this product information will void the warranty.
U.S. Quartz Products, Inc. is not responsible for damage or injury caused in whole or in part by acts of God, job site conditions, and architectural/engineering design, and structural movement, acts of vandalism or accidents.
U.S. Quartz Products, Inc. shall not be responsible in either contract or tort for any loss of direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of the use or the inability to use the products covered by this warranty. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
THE FOREGOING IS THE COMPLETE WARRANTY FOR CAESARSTONE AND SUPERSEDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE, NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO CAESARSTONE AND U.S. QUARTZ PRODUCTS, INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED HEREIN, INCLUDING, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY WARRANTY THAT MAY EXIST UNDER NATIONAL, STATE, PROVINCIAL OR LOCAL LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME STATES OR OTHER JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
Tips on Caring for your Natural Stone
Stone's durability has been tested in homes and for commercial use
throughout the ages. Use the following care tips to ensure
that your stone will not only last, but will stay beautiful as well.

Sealants
Many stones benefit from a protective sealant. The fabricator
may apply the correct sealant based on the type of stone you choose and
how it will be used after installation. It is recommended
that you use Miracle Sealants products or similar to seal all your
natural stone surfaces.

Countertop Care
Wipe up wet spills immediately, especially acidic liquids like citrus
juice, alcohol and soda. Use recommended cleaning products
that are pH neutral and never wipe your countertops with an acidic
cleanser or harsh chemical/abrasive cleanser.
Dust countertops with a dry clean
cloth and never use an oily or waxy polish on your dust cloth because
it can make some natural stone turn yellow over time.

Silestone
Cosentino, S.A. warrants to the original owners of installed Silestone®
products for a period of ten (10) years from the date of installation
that the Silestone material will be free from manufacturing defects. If
a manufacturing defect occurs during the warranty period, Cosentino,
S.A. will, at its option, repair or replace the defective Silestone
products at no cost to the end user.
Cosentino, S.A.’s obligation under the 10-year warranty covers only the
repair or replacement of the failed product.
This limited warranty covers Silestone quartz surfaces that have been
permanently installed in your residence.
This limited warranty covers products that have been maintained
according to the Silestone quartz surfaces care and maintenance guide
provided free of charge at the time of installation, or upon request,
by the Cosentino USA Authorized Silestone Installer or by Cosentino
USA.
What this Limited Warranty DOES NOT Cover
This limited warranty does not
cover color variances, thermal shock, chemical abuse or defects by
fabrication, misuse or improper fabrication.
This limited warranty does not cover any additional or supplemental
repairs or modifications such as, for example, tile or wall surface
modifications that may be necessary to repair or replace the Silestone
product covered under this limited warranty; such other repairs and
modifications shall be the responsibility of the customer.
This limited warranty does not cover products that have not been paid
for in full.
This limited warranty does not cover uses for products exposed to
outside weather and climate conditions, abnormal use or conditions, or
abuse in any way. “Abnormal use or conditions” includes, but is not
limited to, damage from mishandling or misuse, damage from excessive
heat or uneven exposure to weather conditions, exposure to ultraviolet
light, physical or chemical abuse, and damage from improper care and
maintenance.
Cosentino, S.A. is not responsible for damage or injury caused in whole
or in part by acts of God, job site conditions, architectural and
engineering design, structural movement, acts of vandalism or
accidents.
This limited warranty does not cover seam performance.
To Transfer this Warranty
This limited warranty is
transferable within the 10-year period of warranty only when the new
owner of your residence writes to Cosentino USA (see address in next
column) to register the limited warranty under the new owner’s name.
This limited warranty is transferable only to the purchaser of your
residence.
Warranty Registration
To register for this limited warranty, you or the Cosentino USA
Authorized Silestone Installer must fill out the warranty registration
online at www.silestoneusa.com or call or write to Cosentino USA at the
phone number or address below to obtain a registration form.
To Obtain Service Under this
Warranty
To obtain the best service under
this limited warranty, contact the source from whom you purchased
Silestone. For more information about this warranty, please contact
Cosentino, S.A.’s North American distributor, Cosentino USA, directly
by writing or calling:
Cosentino USA
Silestone Quartz Surfaces
13124 Trinity Drive
Stafford, Texas 77477
Attn: Warranty Administrator
(1-877-436-7482)
In order to obtain service under
this limited warranty, you must permit your Cosentino USA Authorized
Silestone Installer or Cosentino, S.A.’s authorized agents to inspect
your Silestone product at your residence. Also, you must reasonably
cooperate with your installer and Cosentino, S.A.’s agents in the
efforts to service this limited warranty.
Except as provided in this limited
warranty, Cosentino, S.A. shall not be liable in either tort or
contract for any loss of direct, consequential or incidental damages
arising out of the use or inability to use the product in residential
applications covered by this warranty. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you.
Cosentino, S.A. makes no other
warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, with respect
to its products, except as expressly stated herein. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from
state to state or, in Canada, from province to province.
This is the only warranty offered
by Cosentino, S.A. for Silestone Quartz Surfaces. No one other than
Cosentino, S.A. is authorized to make any warranty promise with respect
to Silestone quartz surfaces.

Staron
Provide manufacturer's year warranty against defects in materials.
Warranty shall provide material and labor to repair and replace
defective materials for a period of ten years, beginning at Date of
Substantial Completion of Surfaces. Damage caused by physical or
chemical abuse, damage from excessive heat or damage caused by an act
of nature will not be warranted. General seam appearance and overall
finish are not warrantable items.
This warranty applies to
Residentially installed STARON Products:
Purchased after January 1, 2000,
for use in the United States or Canada.
Which are maintained according to
the STARON Care and Maintenance card. A copy may be
obtained, free of charge, from your STARON certified
Fabrication/Installation Source.
Refer to the Warranty card(s) for
complete details.

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