Quartz Carpet & Terradec Specification Guidelines

Everything you need to know when specifying Quartz Carpet or Terradec to be installed by Alt. Surfaces

For over 25 years, Alternative Surfaces have been redefining the art of surfaces creativity by installing high-quality seamless finishes in projects throughout Victoria for Architects, Designers, Builders, Property Developers & Homeowners. Based in Melbourne, Alternative Surfaces install Quartz Carpet on a range of projects including commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial and educational projects. The following specification guidelines provide information on suitable substrates Quartz Carpet & Terradec can be applied to, preparation required and the different finishes.
If you would like to discuss your project with one of our sales consultants, please contact us.

Please note: the following specifications apply to all projects where Alternative Surfaces are the contractors installing Quartz Carpet & Terradec. We cannot guarantee that the same results will be achieved with external contractors.

Audi car dealership showroom with quartz carpet stone applied to floors and curved wall

Existing Substrates

QC Floor Specification

Floors

QC Wall Specification

Walls

QC Joinery Specification

Joinery

Specification Guidelines for each Quartz Carpet & Terradec Finish

Product: Quartz Carpet
Stone: 2-3mm
Finish: Open Pore

Characteristics / Application

Quartz stones are mixed with an epoxy and hand trowelled over an existing substrate at 5-7mm thick for foot traffic areas and 8-10mm thick for vehicle traffic. Some trowel marks may be visible in finished floor.

Appearance:

  • Water permeable

  • Textured finish

  • Looks like carpet

  • Natural sheen of stones is enhanced by gloss sealer

  • Matt top coat can be requested to provide a more matt finish

Please note: under feature lights and natural light trowel marks become more evident. This is a natural characteristic of the finish.

Areas of Suitability

  • External floors

  • Internal floors (excluding shower bases)

  • Internal walls (excluding shower walls)

  • External walls

  • Joinery (faces only)

Open Pore finish not suitable for splashbacks, showers or internal wet areas such as kitchens & bathrooms as it is a non-moppable surface. Due to the textured finish, it may not be suitable for all joinery pieces.

Maintenance

For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.

Slip Rating

Quartz Carpet 2-3mm Open Pore achieves a P4 slip rating.

Product: Quartz Carpet
Stone: 1-2 or 2-3mm
Finish: Pore Filled (all variations)

Characteristics / Application

Quartz stones are mixed with an epoxy and hand trowelled over an existing substrate at 5-7mm thick and 10-15mm thick for vehicle traffic. Some trowel marks may be visible in finished floor. A clear liquid called Pore Fill is applied over the stones to fill in the spaces between the stones. In addition to the Pore Fill, a coat of epoxy Gloss or Matt Sealer is applied over the Pore Fill.

Appearance:

  • Textured finish

  • Pore Filled is gloss in appearance

  • Pore Filled Matt is matt in appearance

Please note: under feature lights and natural light trowel marks become more evident. This is a natural characteristic of the finish.

Areas of Suitability

  • Internal floors

  • Joinery (includes faces & tops)

Pore Filled finish not suitable for splashbacks, showers or external applications.

Maintenance

For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.

Slip Rating

Quartz Carpet 1-2 & 2-3mm Pore Filled achieves a P2 slip rating
Can achieve a P4 slip rating by including non-slip additive (on request)

Product: Terradec Permeable Paving
Stone: 2-4mm or 4-6mm
Finish: Open Pore

Characteristics / Application

Terradec is a seamless outdoor water-permeable floor system. It consists of natural stones that are hand trowelled for a strong, porous floor. The stones are bound using a specifically developed polyurethane binder that is UV-stable and nonyellowing, making it excellent for external areas.

Appearance:

  • Natural stone texture

  • Water-permeable

  • Durable and impact resistant

  • UV stable and weather resistant stone and binder

  • Non-yellowing

Areas of Suitability

  • External walkways / footpaths

  • Balconies / Patios

  • Carparks

  • Driveways

  • Walls

  • Joinery (faces only)

Maintenance

For cleaning and maintenance please refer to maintenance procedures here.

Slip Rating

Terradec 2-4mm & 4-6mm receives a P2 slip rating. Option with 12% sand to achieve a P4 rating.