36-272 (5) STARSTONE IS WARRANTED FOR TEN(10)YEARS AGAINST DEFECTS IN THE MATERIAL.
THIS WARRANTY ALSO COVERS CRACKS AND SEPARATION OF ANY SEAMS ON THE MATERIAL.
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD STARSTONE WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE (AT OUR OPTION)
ANY DEFECTIVE MATERIAL OR SEAM. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER
ONLY AND IS NOT TRANSFERRABLE EXCEPT BY WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM STARSTONE.
THIS WRITTEN PERMISSION MAY BE GIVEN AFTER A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE STARSTONE
BY A STARSTONE REPRESENTATIVE.
CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO SET SHARP OBJECTS ON THE STARSTONE OR DRAG OB-
JECTS ACROSS IT. DO NOT SET EXTREMELY HOT OBJECTS ON THE STARSTONE.
CLEANING CARE FOR PRISTINE STARSTONE(GRANITE COLORS).
I. FOR NORMAL EVERYDAY CLEANING, ANY TYPE CLEANER MADE FOR KITCHEN USE EXCEPT
ONE WITH ABRASIVES MAY BE USED.
2. TO REMOVE MINOR SCRATCHES OR STAINS USE AN ABRASIVE CLEANER OR A SCOTCH-BRITE
PAD COLOR MAROON OR EQUIVALENT. DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE DIRECTLY OVER THE
SCRATCH BUT USING A CIRCULAR MOTION LIGHTLY RUB A LARGE AREA DIRECTLY OVER AND
AROUND THE SCRATCHED AREA AND THEN POLISH OUT THIS AREA WITH A.WHITE SCOTCH
BRITE PAD OR FINE CAR POLISH. THEN GO OVER THE ENTIRE COUNTER AREA WITH PASTE
WAX OR GEL GLOSS.
3. ONCE A WEEK GO OVER ENTIRE STARSTONE SURFACE WITH PASTE WAX OR GEL
GLOSS.
CLEANING CARE OF STARSTONE (SOLID COLORS).
I. FOR NORMAL EVERYDAY CLEANING USE ANY DETERGENT CLEANER OR CLEANSER MADE FOR
KITCHEN USE.
2. LIGHT SCRATCHES OR HARD TO REMOVE STAINS CAN BE REMOVED WITH AN ABRASIVE
CLEANER OR SCOTCH-BRITS PAD MAROON COLOR OR EQUIVALENT.
3• EXTREMELY STUBBORN STAINS OR DEEPER SCRATCHES CAN BE REMOVED WITH A SCOTCH-
BRITE PAD COLOR BROWN OR EQUIVALENT. THEN GO OVER THE ENTIRE COUNTER AREA
WITH A SCOTCH-BRITE PAD MAROON OR EQUIVALENT.
4. DO NOT USE SOFT SCRUB. SOFT SCRUB WILL SCRATCH YOUR MATTE FINISH STARSTONE.
WITH NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND CARE YOUR STARSTONE WILL PROVIDE YEARS OF
DURABLE ELEGANCE.
REVISED 11-1-94
Houston: P.O. Box 1709, Tomball,TX 77377-1709, (713) 351-7195
1
Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc.
P.O. Box 1709
Tomball. Texas 77377-1709
(713) 351-7195
CULTURED MARBLE GUARANTEE
BOLFING BROTHERS MARBLE INC. CULTURED MARBLE PRODUCTS ARE
QUARANTEED FOR FIVE YEARS AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP
AND MATERIALS. ALL BOLFING BROTHERS MARBLE INC. CULTURED
MARBLE PRODUCTS ARE CERTIFIED TO MEET OR EXCEED REOUIREMENTS
OF HUD/FHA UM 73.ANSI 124 AND IAPMO.
DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD. BOLFING BROTHERS MARBLE INC..
WILL, AT ITS OPTION. REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE
MATERIALS.
YOUR CULTURED MARBLE PRODUCTS ARE VERY DURABLE. BUT. A FEW
BASIC GUIDELINES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED;
1. NEVER SUBJECT YOUR CULTURED MARBLE TUB OR LAVATORY TO
EXTREME TEMPERATURES. TUBS OR LAVATORIES SUBJECTED
TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
2. NEVER USE ANY TYPE OF ABRASIVE CLEANERS. A GOOD GLASS CLEANER,
FURNITURE POLISH OR A FOAM CLEANER SHOULD BE USED.
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Test Results — continued:
Section,
ANSI Z124.2
1987 Test Description/Results Comments
5.6 — Ignition 1st Burn 2nd Burn
Test (con't.) sec. sec.
Sample #1 3 7
Sample #2 7 10
Sample #3 7 12
Sample #4 6 16
Sample #5 9 12
Performance Requirement: Specimens should
cease to burn within 30 seconds after
removal of the burner. Pass
6.3 — Water The bathtub was subjected to 250 cycles
Resistance of thermal shock exposure. Each cycle
Test consisted of 1 .5 minutes of 1500F water
flowing at one gallon per minute, followed
by a 30 second drain period, followed by
1 .5 minutes of 500F water flowing at one
gallon per minute and another 30 second
drain period. The water struck the
receptor surface in the area near the
drain where it would normally strike in
a normal installation. At the conclusion
of 250 cycles, there was no cracking,
crazing, blistering or spalling.
Performance Requirement: No cracking,
crazing, blistering or spalling. Pass
CONCLUSION:
Based on the results of the tests conducted and the observations made,
it is our opinion that the subject bathtub submitted CONFORMS
with the applicable ANSI sections noted above.
Respectfully submitted,
K4t�'-
Angel Krebs
Mechanical Engineer
AK/hj
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Section,
ANSI Z124.1
1987 Test Description/Results Comments
4.3 — Point Impact A 1-1/211, 1/2 lb. steel ball was dropped
Loads from a height of 36" on three different
flat areas on the bottom of the unit and
three points on radii in the bottom of
the unit. Examination of the impact areas
revealed no cracks or chips.
Performance Requirement: No cracks or
chips in the finish surface at each
impact area. Pass
5.6 — Ignition Five specimens were cut from the tub
Test floor. The specimens were mounted
vertically in a laboratory hood and the
flame of a propane torch was applied to
the back side of each specimen for 30
seconds. The flame was inclined upward
at a 45 degree angle to each specimen,
with the tip of the blue portion touching
the specimen at its center. The visible
portion of the flame was adjusted to one
inch in length. After the exposure period,
the torch was placed two feet away and
the time required for the specimen to stop
burning was noted and are tabulated below.
One minute after the burning stopped, the
flame was re—applied for 30 seconds. Again,
the burn time was noted and are tabulated
below.
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Short Test evaluation of one (1) bathtub submitted.
Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc.
P. 0. Box 1709
Tomball , TX. 77375 Attn: Mr. Phil Bolfing
TEST REPORT
Test Specimen
Identification: One cultured marble bathtub manufactured by
Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc.
Test Method: ANSI Z124. 1-1987, American National Standard for
Plastic Bathtub Units; Sections 4.2, 4.3, 6.3.
Test Results:
Section,
ANSI Z124. 1
1987 Test Description/Results Comte
4.2 — Drain Fitting A 50 lb. weight was applied to the
Connection drain fitting by means of a 24"
horizontal lever arm. The load was
left in place for one minute in each
of three radial positions, two of
which were 180 degrees apart. At the
conclusion of this test, no cracks
were found in the surface of the tub
f I oor.
Performance Requirement: No cracks or
chips in the finish surface at each
impact area. Pass
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Report No. 93-03-01135A
Short Test evaluation of one (1) shower receptor submitted.
Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc.
P. 0. Box 1709
Tomball , TX. 77375 Attn: Mr. Phil Bolfing
TEST REPORT
Test Specimen
Identification: One cultured marble shower receptor manufactured
by Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc.
Test Method: ANSI 2124.2-1987, American National Standard for
Plastic Shower Receptors and Shower Stalls;
Sections 4.2, 4.3, 6.3.
Test Results:
Section,
ANSI Z124.2
1987 Test Description/Results Comments
4.2 - Drain Fittinb A 50 lb. weight was applied to the
Connection drain fitting by means of a 24"
horizontal lever arm. The load was
left in place for one minute in each
of three radial positions, two of
which were 180 degrees apart. At the
conclusion of this test, no cracks
were found in the surface of the
shower floor.
Performance Requirement: No visible
cracks in the floor surface with
load in place. Pass
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Test Results — continued:
Section,
ANSI Z124.3 Comments
1986 Test Description/Results
6.3 — Water The unit was subjected to 500 cycles
Resistance of thermal shock exposure. Each cycle
consisted of 1 .5 minutes of 150 degrees
Farenheit water, a 30 second drain period,
followed by 1 .5 minutes of 50 degree
Farenheit water, and another 30 second
drain period. The water struck the bowl
surface in the area near the drain
where it would strike in a normal
installation at a rate of one gallon per
minute. At the conclusion of 500 cycles,
there was no cracking, crazing, blistering
or spalling.
Performance Requirements: No cracking, Pass
crazing, blistering or spalling.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the results of the tests conducted and the observations made,
it is our opinion that the subject lavatory submitted CONFORMS with
the applicable ANSI sections noted above.
Respectfully submitted,
.�
Angel Krebs
Mechanical Engineer
AK/hj
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Test Results - continued:
Section,
ANSI 2124.3
1986 Test Description/Results Comments
5.5 - Chemical Two drops of the following reagents
Resistance were applied to the surface of the
Test unit:
-Naptha
-Ethyl Alcohol
-Amyl Acetate
-10% Ammonia Solution
-10% Citric Acid Solution
-6% Urea Solution
-3% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
-Sodium Hypochlorite Solution
-5% Phenol Solution
-Toluene
-Ethyl Acetate
-1% Lye Solution
-Acetone
One test was conducted with each
reagent uncovered and the other with
each reagent covered with a small
watch glass to prevent evaporation.
The reagents were removed after 16 hours
and the sample held for a period of 24
hours at a temperature of 740F and a
relative humidity of 50%. The surface
of the unit was unaffected by the
reagents.
Performance Requirement: The reagents
should not affect the surface beyond super-
ficial changes which are removable by sand-
ing with 600 grit wet sandpaper. The damage
should not impair the serviceability of the
unit and should be repairable to approximate
the original finish. Pass
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Test Results - continued:
Section,
ANSI Z124.3 Comments
1986 Test Description/Results
5.3 - Wear and
Cleanability
continued Performance Requirement: Each specimen, after
10,000 cycles, shall pass the cleanability
test with an absolute percentage loss of white-
light reflectance of not more than 5% after the
cleaning with standard liquid detergent and an
absolute percentage loss of white-light reflec-
tance of not more than 2% after the additional Pass
cleaning with abrasive slurry.
5.4 - Cigarette Three different types of cigarettes were ignited
Test and set on three specimens cut from the unit.
The cigarettes were removed after two minutes.
The specimens did not ignite or glow during or
after contact with the cigarettes. Slight yellow-
ing in the contact areas was removed with 400
grit sandpaper. The areas were polished in order
to restore the original finish.
Performance Requirements: No ignition or
progressive glow of surface; no damage great
enough to impair serviceability of the unit. Pass
All damage must be repairable.
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Test Results — continued:
Section,
ANSI Z124.3
1986 Test Description/Results Comments
5.3 — Wear and Three test specimens were removed from the
Cleanability unit. The specimens were scrubbed in a
modified heavy duty wear tester. An abrasive
slurry consisting of 3000 ml of tap water,
15 grams of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose,
60 grams of trisodium phosphate, and 270 grams
of ground quartz was used. The slurry was
mixed with a motordriven stirring apparatus.
A hog bristle brush with holes through the
brush block was used to allow the abrasive
slurry to feed through each bristle area.
The samples were scrubbed at a rate of 37
cycles per minute for 10,000 cycles. Throughout
the cycling, the slurry is pumped through the
brush at a rate of approximately 3 ml per minute.
The machine was stopped at 2,500, 5,000, and
7,500 cycles to wash excess slurry from specimen
tray and to switch brushes.
On completion of 10,000 cycles, all samples
were removed, rinsed in tap water, dried and
measured for white—light reflectance. The white—
light reflectance was measured with a colorimeter
using a 1/2" instrument aperture. The samples
were then rubbed with standard dirt and allowed
to dry for one hour; then cleaned, rinsed, and
dried. The white—light reflectance was again
measured and the absolute percentage loss in
reflectance was determined to be 2.4%. . The
specimens were then given an additional cleaning
with the abrasive slurry for about 50 cycles.
The white—light reflectance was measured as before
and the absolute percentage loss in reflectance
was 1 .2%.
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Test Results — continued:
Section,
ANSI 2124.3
1986 Test Description/Results Comments
5.2 — Stain The rim of the unit was conditioned by
Resistance rubbing it with a wet scouring compound
Test for 20 scrub cycles. One test was conducted
with each reagent uncovered and the other
test with each reagent covered with a small
watch glass to prevent evaporation. Two drops
of each of the following reagents were left
on the conditioned area for 16 hours.
—Black Crayon —Genetian Violet
—Black Liquid Solution
Shoe Polish —Red Lipstick
—Blue Washable Ink —Iodine Solution (1%)
—Hair Dye
The stains were then washed with tap water.
Any stains removed by tap water were given a
rating of 1 . The remaining stains were then
scrubbed with alcohol . The stains that were
removed by this process were given a stain
rating of 2. The remaining stains were then
scrubbed for 20 cycles with household scouring
powder. The stains that were removed by this
scrubbing were given a stain rating of 3. The
remaining stains were scrubbed for an additional
40 cycles with household scouring powder. Stains
removed by this second scouring received a rating
of 4. Any remaining stains received a rating of. 5.
The depth of the stain was measured by sanding
to remove the stain and measuring the depth of the
sanded area. This depth never exceeded 0.005"
The individual stain ratings were added to yield
an overall stain rating of 27.
Performance Requirements: Maximum stain
resistance rating of 50. Maximum allowable
thickness of material to be removed: 0.005". Pass
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Test Results — continued:
Section,
ANSI Z124.3
1986 Test Description/Results Cents
4.3 — Point Impact A 1-1/211, 1/2 lb. steel ball was dropped from
Loads a height of 201' on three different locations
on the top of the lavatory and three different
locations in the bowl area.
After inking the impact areas, no cracks or
chips were found.
Performance Requirement: No cracks or chips. Pass
4.4 — Loads on A 300 Ib. weight was applied to the top of the
Lavatory unit at each side of the bowl . The load was
Tops applied by means of an 8" weight distribution
disk resting on a 1/2" sponge rubber pad.
Before each test, the unit was first subjected
to a 2-1/2 min. pre—load b a 15 min. rest period.
The test load was then applied for 1-112 min.
Ten minutes after the removal of this load, the
residual deflection was measured with a dial
indicator. A residual deflection of 0.001"
was observed. No cracks were observed in
the surface of the unit.
Performance Requirement: No surface cracks;
no residual deflection greater than 0.010". Pass
5. 1 — Colorfastness A specimen was removed from the lavatory
and exposed for 200 hours in a Xenon—Arc
weatherometer in accordance with ASTM
D-2565-85. At the conclusion of the
exposure period, the test specimen showed
no significant change in color or surface
texture when compared to an unexposed
control specimen.
Performance Requirement: No significant
change in color or surface texture. Pass
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Test Results — continued:
Section,
ANSI Z124.3 iption/Results Comte
1986 Test Descr
3.3 — Surface Test Surface rubbed with ink solution in
in order to detect cracks, chips or
blisters. No such irregularities
were found.
Performance Requirement: No cracks, Pass
chipped areas or blisters.
3.4 — Subsurface Suspected areas sanded with 600 grit
Test sandpaper and then rubbed with standard
dirt, cleaned and inspected. No subsurface
porosity greater than 1/16" was observed.
Performance Requirement: No visible
void larger than 1/16" diameter below Pass
the original surface.
4.2 — Drain Fitting A 25 lb. weight was applied to the drain
Connection fitting by means of a 24" lever arm.
and The load was left in place for one minute
Overflow in each of three radial positions, two of
which were 180 degrees apart. At the
conclusion of this test, no cracks were found.
The test was repeated while the
lavatory was full of water. No leaks were
found.
Performance Requirement: No visible cracks Pass
or leaks in the unit interior surface.
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Test Results — continued:
Section,
ANSI Z124.3
1986 Test Description/Results Comments®e
2.3 — Units for Taken from finished goods
Testing inventory In Compliance
2.4 — Installation Unit supplied with written
Instructions installation instructions In Compliance
2.5 — Care and Care and maintenance instructions
Maintenance affixed to unit in conspicuous
Instructions location In Compliance
2.6 — Identification Manufacturer's name
permanently marked on unit In Compliance
3. 1 — Unit The unit was installed according In Compliance
Preparation to manufacturer's installation
instructions so as to simulate
conditions of permanent installa-
tion, excluding fittings & pipings.
The unit was washed with a standard
liquid detergent and water solution,
rinsed and dried.
3.2 - Method of The surface of the unit was inspected In Compliance
Inspection of with the unaided eye for defects and
Unit Surface blemishes from a distance of between
1 and 2 feet after being inked or
soiled in accordance with the ink test
and the standard dirt test.
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Report No. 93-03-01135 April 19, 1993
Evaluation of vanity top submitted.
Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc.
P. 0. Box 1709
Tomball , TX. 77375 Attn: Mr. Phil Bolfing
TEST REPORT
Test Specimen
Identification: One cultered marble vanity top manufactured
by Bolfing Brothers Marble, Inc.
V�
Test Method: ANSI Z124.3-1986: American National Standard
for Plastic Lavatories
Test Results:
Section,
ANSI Z124.3 ,
1986 Test Description/Results Comte
2. 1 — Materials Plastics of suitable grade In Compliance
Fillers of suitable grade In Compliance
Finish: Type Five, cast filled
In Compliance
polyester
Adequate support structure In Compliance