Lapitec Care & Maintenance

Sintered stone surfaces by Lapitec offer a diverse range of features and benefits. Sintered stone surfaces are very durable and can be cleaned using a variety of detergents and cleaners. However, Lapitec care & maintenance is still needed since it is not indestructable. With regard to Lapitec specifically, the following are reasons that Lapitec list on its website to consider choosing it as your surface material:

Features of Lapitec

• Lifetime Limited Warranty
• Highly Performant
• Weather Proof
• Versatile
• Resists The Following
  • Water
  • Heat
  • Scratch
  • Stain
  • Impact
• Scorch and Burn Resistant
• Non-porous Surface is Easy to Clean
• Indoor and Outdoor Applications Due to UV Resistance

The above list can be very persuasive for those seeking a surface material that is satisfied by those items. Lapitec offers an array of colors and finishes in its sintered stone collections including the following:

Urban Lapitec Finishes

The "Urban" collection from Lapitec are named after four iconic cities. Each surface in the collection is an attempt at capturing the mood and atmosphere of its respective city.

• Brooklyn
• London
• Roma
• Casablanca

Lapitec Fossil Finishes

This textured surface is one that combines the roguhness of a split face or flamed natural stone surface. Like other Lapitec collections, the "fossil" collection is safe for indoor and outdoor applications.

• Bianco Assoluto
• Artico
• Bianco Polare
• Bianco Crema
• Avorio
• Avana
• Porfido Rosso
• Moca
• Ebano
• Grigio Cemento
• Grigio Piombo
• Nero Antracite

Lapitec Arena Finishes

A smooth finish with a regular sandblasted grain texture making the colors lighter and causing the brilliance of the color to really stand out. Additionally, it is great for outdoor flooring.

• Bianco Assoluto
• Artico
• Bianco Polare
• Bianco Crema
• Avorio
• Avana
• Porfido Rosso
• Moca
• Ebano
• Grigio Cemento
• Grigio Piombo
• Nero Antracite

Lithos Lapitec Finishes

"Lithos" collection surfaces from Lapitec sintered stone surfaces can be described as having a finely wrinkled surface. This appearance has a softening effect on the look of the color. This collection is versatile and elegant.

• Arabescato Michelangelo
• Arabescato Canova
• Arabescato Perla
• Arabescato Donatello
• Arabescato Corallo
• Arabescato Bernini
• Bianco Assoluto
• Artico
• Bianco Polare
• Bianco Crema
• Avorio
• Avana
• Porfido Rosso
• Moca
• Ebano
• Grigio Cemento
• Grigio Piombo
• Nero Antracite
• Nero Assoluto

Lapitec Dune Finishes

"Dune" finishes on the Lapitec sintered stone material resemble the texture of a sandy desert, yet it is soft to the touch.

• Bianco Assoluto
• Artico
• Bianco Polare
• Bianco Crema
• Avorio
• Avana
• Porfido Rosso
• Moca
• Ebano
• Grigio cemento
• Grigio Piombo
• Nero Antracite
• Nero Assoluto

Lapitec Vesuvio Finishes

Billed as "the strength and vitality of volvanic magma", this smooth and finely textured surface offers anti slip properties and is viewed as an ideal choice for both indoor and outdoor cladding.

• Bianco Assoluto
• Artico
• Bianco Polare
• Bianco Crema
• Avorio
• Porfido Rosso
• Avana
• Moca
• Ebano
• Grigio Cemento
• Grigio Piombo
• Nero Antracite
• Nero Assoluto

Lapitec Satin Finishes

The "satin" finishes in the Lapitec sintered stone material feature an easy to clean finish that is ideal for kitchen worktops and ther surfaces. Whether indoor or outdoor, these finishes are a great fit.

• Arabescato Michelangelo
• Arabescato Canova
• Arabescato Perla
• Arabescato Donatello
• Arabescato Corallo
• Arabescato Bernini
• Bianco Assoluto
• Artico
• Bianco Polare
• Bianco Crema
• Avorio
• Avana
• Porfido Rosso
• Moca
• Ebano
• Grigio Cemento
• Grigio Piombo
• Nero Antracite
• Nero Assoluto

Lapitec Lux Finishes

Lapitec "lux" slabs have a reflective polish that could be descibed as luminous. Additionally, these finishes are the ideal choice for a variety of surfaces including kitchen countertops.

• Arabescato Michelangelo
• Arabescato Canova
• Arabescato Perla
• Arabescato Donatello
• Arabescato Corallo
• Arabescato Bernini
• Bianco Assoluto
• Artico
• Bianco Polare
• Bianco Crema
• Avorio
• Avana
• Porfido Rosso
• Moca
• Ebano
• Grigio Cemento
• Grigio Piombo
• Nero Antracite
• Nero Assoluto

How to Clean & Maintain Lapitec Surfaces

Sintered stone is a durable material that can be used for a variety of purposes. Yet, it still needs to be cared for properly. On of the most popular questions that people ask about new surface materials is, "What do I use to clean my new countertop?" Each brand lists specific care instructions on the website. In fact, Lapitec makes the following statement on its care and maintenance page:

"Do not use waxes, oily soaps, sealers or other treatments. Some commercially available detergents contain wax or polish additives that can leave an oily film on the surface after several applications, affecting the cleanliness and appearance of the Lapitec®."

So, which cleaners and detergents you choose to use on your Lapitec surface is important. Just reaching for a household cleaner and using that can impact the appearance of your countertop. Lustro Italiano offers products that can be used to clean and care for your Lapitec countertop.

Cleaning Products Compatible with Lapitec

Because of the characteristics of sintered stone, there are several Lustro Italiano products and some Tenax products that can be effective for maintaining and caring for Lapitec surfaces. SOme of these are summarized below:

• Daily Cleaners
  • Stone Cleaner - Lustro Italiano stone cleaner is made for natural stone materials, however, it can also be used on select sintered stone surfaces; including Lapitec.
  • Quartz Cleaner - Even though Lapitec is not "quartz", you can clean it with Lustro Italiano quartz cleaner.
• Rust Removers
  • Quartz Ax Cleaner - Some household surface "stains" are caused by a mineral build up. These kinds of discolorations need to be treated withparticular types of cleaners. Even though this cleaner is made for quartz, it works to effectively remove mineral deposits from sintered stone too.
  • Lustro Rust Remover - Designed to remove rust stains from natural stone and other surfaces, this rust remover may be the thing needed if you have surface rust on your sitered stone surface.
  • Rust Remover Liquid - Some rust stains are more resistant to cleaning, customers have reported success mixing this liquid rust remover with the powder mentioned above.
• Stain Removers
  • Lustro Stain Remover - This stain remover is formulated to counteract oil and greasy type stains that can occur on various stones.
  • Booster - For tougher stains that are comprised of greasy or oily substances, Booster is the one to reach for and use according to the directions.

What Kind of Dirt Do You Want to Clean?

The following cleaner types are the ones recommended in the Lapitec care & maintenance documentation. Tenax offers the cleaning and stain removal products mentioned above that are designed to work on these kinds of dirt and discolorations.