{"title":"Smile Minerals Solid Surface Fabricators \u0026 Installers","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmile Minerals is a 100% recycled Solid Surface from Smile Materials, the team behind Smile Plastics. It is made from two reclaimed waste streams: Solid Surface offcuts diverted from landfill, and recycled PET plastic. The result is a speckled, mineral-look panel with a far lighter carbon footprint and a sustainability story your clients can see in every fleck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmile Materials projects its embodied carbon at around 90% lower than traditional Solid Surface, at 5.66 kg CO2e\/m² (A1 to A3, 12 mm). The full EPD is due soon. There is also a take-back programme, so panels can be recovered and remade into new sheet at the end of their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of Smile Minerals Solid Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Recycled: \u003c\/strong\u003eMade entirely from reclaimed Solid Surface and recycled PET plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Carbon: \u003c\/strong\u003eProjected embodied carbon around 90% lower than traditional Solid Surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid All the Way Through: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe colour and pattern run through the full thickness of the sheet, so surfaces can be sanded, refinished and repaired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Porous and Easy to Clean: \u003c\/strong\u003eWaterproof and mould resistant, with no visible fungal growth in testing. Everyday cleaning is just warm water and a mild washing-up liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoinable and Thermoformable: \u003c\/strong\u003eSheets are bonded with Smile's approved two-part adhesive and can be thermoformed for curves. Joins are neat but not invisible, so we plan seam positions with you at design stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircular by Design: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmile Materials runs a take-back scheme to recover and remanufacture panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmile Minerals Colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two colours at launch. Chalk is a soft white with fine, scattered flecks of colour. Shale is a bright white base packed with dark grey flecks for a crisp, granite-like look. Both come in 12 mm, in 3000 × 1200 mm and 3000 × 760 mm sheets, with a semi-matt finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each batch is made from reclaimed material, the ratio and shade of the flecks can vary slightly from one batch to the next. For larger projects we aim to order all the material from a single batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Smile Minerals Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmile Minerals suits interior commercial work: reception desks, tables, tea point counters, wall panelling, storage and bespoke furniture. It is a strong choice for offices, retail, hospitality and education projects with sustainability targets to hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few limits to plan around. It is for interior use only. It is not yet confirmed for direct food contact, so we would not use it for food preparation areas. It should not be used near gas hobs or open flames, in saunas or steam rooms, or on floors. Its fire rating is currently an indicative Class 2 to BS 476-7, with full EN 13501-1 classification in progress, so check this against your building's fire requirements, especially for wall panelling. If Smile Minerals isn't the right fit, our team will recommend a Solid Surface that is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind the Right Smile Minerals Surface for Your Project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee Chalk and Shale on our \u003cb\u003eColour Selector\u003c\/b\u003e, request a sample, or send us your drawings for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smile-minerals-chalk","title":"Smile Minerals Chalk","description":"\u003cp\u003eChalk is a quiet, soft white scattered with tiny flecks of colour, each one a trace of the material it used to be. It is calm enough to sit behind a busy scheme, with just enough character up close to start a conversation. 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