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PaperStone Colors & Variations
Solid Color
PaperStone's color comes from the natural color of the paper and the pigments
and dyes used in the manufacturing process. The color is not a surface treatment.
It is all the way through the product.
Patina and Aging
PaperStone will develop a seasoned appearance that is an inherent characteristic of
the material. The aging process takes time and there will be deeper luster in areas of
heavier use. Overall, it will appear softer and deeper in tone. To further understand the
patina and aging process there are three important points to remember.
- Aging begins with manufacture and may take a number of years to complete.
It is similar to the manner in which natural wood products acquire a deeper,
richer tone over time.
- The effect of aging in PaperStone material is primarily a result of the aging of
the resin component, which begins as pale amber and deepens to a rich
shade of sienna and the color in the recycled paper.
- The aging and patina process is a natural progression. It is most noticeable on
the lighter colors. For this reason, there is no cause for concern and you
should expect tonal differences between sheets at the time of installation,
even if they are from the same batch. However, as the sheets age, variability
converges, creating a more uniform appearance over time.
Tonal Variations
Color and brightness may vary from sheet to sheet and even within a sheet making
each one unique. This variation is expected in a product composed of natural
materials. PaperStone samples may appear different than the installed product due to
the age and patina of the samples and the differing thicknesses of the materials.
Measuring color variation from sheet to sheet is difficult and is subjective requiring
good judgment be exercised when making comparative statements.
Striations - PaperStone has a mottled appearance, in which patterns show a
striated effect lengthwise. This is less apparent on dark colors; however, the
mottled appearance is still visible. These qualities are due to the natural variation in
the paper used to make the material. Leather shows minimal striations, due to the
uniformity of the natural wood fibers used to make this product.
Surface Texture - The surface texture and level varies. There will be more texture
when it is first installed and it will become smoother and develop more luster over
time and with use. It may also have a slight unevenness here and there on the
surface level; this is because it is pressed, not molded, into the sheets.
Gun Metal - The color darkens with
age turning a greenish color over
time. This is especially noticeable on
the edges.
Chocolate - It first appears as a
medium brown tone, and ages into
a warmer brown with a more
reddish violet (magenta) hue.
Indigo - A beautiful blue color,
which darkens over time
Grass - A deep, dark green,
which takes on a more brownish
tone over time.
Cabernet - First appears as a deep
wine red, then darkens slightly and
becomes warmer in tone.
Denim - A rich, dark blue which
tends to become darker still
over time
Mocha - A rich, mottled brown
with little color change over time
Slate, Obsidian, Plum, Evergreen
These colors show very little
discernable effects of light, age
and wear.
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