Large format of Johnson engineered marble slab gives seamless look to the floor
- Home
- Knowledge Bank
- Usage
Usage
"QuickStairs" from Johnson Marble & Quartz's stable was launched to cater the segment of customers for whom rhythm and repetitive features of a stair have transformed into an important ornamental component of the interior space.
Flooring
Johnson Engineered marble offers the consumers an affordable alternative to natural marble, while maintaining a greater level of color consistency and strength. Engineered marble makes it easy to match floor and wall concepts offering uniformity to the finished space while providing the level of beauty and aesthetics found in natural stone.
Recommended thickness for flooring
16mm and above (12mm in smaller formats can be considered subject to usage conditions).
Availability
Continuous
Advantages
As most designers, architects and residential consumers have come to know, natural marble is a beautiful and desirable product for flooring solution, yet its inherent instability, supply constraints, color variation and high ownership cost make it difficult to incorporate into most residential or commercial projects. Johnson engineered marble bridges the gap between nature and technology by maintaining the look and feel of marble while eliminating many issues typically found with natural stone.
Higher choice of colors and color consistency as compared to natural marble giving a wide array of options
Higher abrasion and stain resistance as compared to natural marble resulting in low maintenance and longer life
Fewer seams also implies lesser dirt accumulation resulting in better hygiene
Johnson engineered marble has a much higher tensile strength than natural marble making it less likely to break, crack or chip
Can be matched with wall cladding / door frame / window sills / staircase etc. to give a uniform aristocratic look to the finished space at a reasonable cost
As much as 20% less wastage during laying and lower cost of installation as compared to natural marble
Johnson marble can be used on walls for cladding to give a stylish look to the room
Wall Cladding
Johnson Engineered Marble makes as much sense for vertical applications as for horizontal ones for homes and commercial establishments.
Recommended thickness for flooring
12mm and above (12mm in smaller formats can be considered subject to usage conditions).
Availability
16mm & 18mm continuous / 12mm on bulk order
Advantages
Durable, long-lasting and easy to clean, wall cladding using Johnson marble has obvious benefits for banquet halls, reception and waiting areas, office spaces etc.
Johnson marble wall cladding goes a long way in complementing marble flooring to give an aesthetically pleasing living / working area
Due to homogeneity of material, rounded/smooth corners are possible to be shaped on wall claddings especially in bathrooms lending it a refined look
Can easily be installed on wall surface with minimal chance of coming loose
Consistent supply possible with uniformity in colour and texture
Can be matched with wall cladding / door frame / window sills / staircase etc. to give a uniform sophisticated look to the finished space at a reasonable cost
Treads & Risers
Along with flooring & wall cladding, Johnson marble's strength and beautiful aesthetic qualities make it a high class choice for staircases as well.
Standard length
4ft or as specified for bulk order
Standard Width
Tread: 1ft or as specified for bulk order
Riser: 0.5ft or as specified for bulk order
Finish
Polished / Honed or as specified
Edge
Tread: Straight / Bevel / Bullnosed or as specified
Riser: Straight or as specified
Recommended Thickness
Tread: 18mm and above
Riser: 12mm and above
Availability
Customized products on bulk order.
Advantages
Marble staircases are a lifestyle statement for any home or business and are often seen in the lobbies of top hotels and restaurants. The material lends itself to being crafted for stairways as it is easily cut into treads and risers.
QuickStairs provides pre-fabricated treads and risers to be used in staircases
Cutting losses are reduced by almost 20% – 25% as compared to natural marble which are usually cut at site
Being a finished product, QuickStairs reduces laying time which in turn reduces project completion time and saves substantial labour cost
QuickStairs can be given ¼ " Bevel or Bull Nose edge profile which is done at our state of art factory giving a far better finish than what is usually done at site
Colour and supply consistency is assured
Door Sill
Strips used to divide different rooms are commonly referred to as thresholds. Thresholds made from Johnson Engineered Marble, supply an efficient and flawless transition in separate flooring surfaces / rooms.
Standard length
2 ft to 4 ft or as specified
Standard Width
3" to 6" or as specified
Recommended thickness for flooring
18mm and above
Edge
Single / Double Bevel or as specified
Finish
Polished / Honed or as specified
Availability
Only on bulk order
Advantages
Provides continuity of design on engineered marble flooring / wall cladding and therefore enhances aesthetics when moving from one room to another.
Door Jambs
Jamb (also sometimes referred as doorjamb or doorpost) is the vertical portion of the frame onto which a door is secured. The jamb bears the weight of the door through its hingesand strength of the doorjambs vitally important to the overall operational durability and security of the door.
Standard length
4ft up to 10ft
Standard Width
5" to 7" or as specified
Recommended thickness for flooring
18mm and above
Edge
Straight / Bevel or as specified
Finish
Polished / Honed or as specified
Availability
Only on bulk order
Advantages
Provides continuity of design on engineered marble flooring / wall cladding and therefore enhances aesthetics when moving from one room to another.
Window Sill
A window sill is the horizontal structure or surface at the bottom of a window. Window sills serve to structurally support and hold the window in place.
Standard length
3ft up to 10ft
Standard Width
5" to 7" or as specified
Recommended thickness for flooring
12mm and above (depending on specification)
Edge
Polished / Honed or as specified
Finish
Straight / Bullnosed or as specified
Availability
Only on bulk order
Types
Window sill with straight edge
Window sill with bullnose on one long side
Window-sill is the lowest part of a window frame and made of a strip of stone with 1 long side finished edge
Flooring
Johnson Quartz surfaces consist over 90% natural quartz, thus retaining the qualities of one of nature's strongest stones and at the same time offering freedom of design and endless application possibilities. Johnson Quartz is resistant to stains, scratches and cracks, it is impervious to heat and cold and requires minimal maintenance. Engineered Quartz material is being used more than ever these days for interior flooring in residences as well as commercial establishments.
Recommended thickness for flooring
15mm and above (12mm in smaller formats can be considered subject to usage conditions)
Availability
Continuous
Advantages
Raised floors were created to respond to the need of passing all the electrical, air-conditioning, heating and water installations through the cavity between the original floor and the lower side of the panel. Johnson Quartz is well suited for this application also which allows spaces to be exploited in full, making maneuvering of user points by simple manual operations and also making the floor antistatic thanks to the electrical continuity achieved through the metallic grid supporting the engineered quartz slabs/tiles.
Large format of Johnson engineered quartz slab gives seamless look to the floor which also ensures hygiene through lesser dust/dirt accumulation on seams.
Johnson quartz on floor can be complemented by using it for wall cladding to give a stylish look to the room
Higher choice of colours and colour consistency as compared to natural stones
High stain and abrasion resistance compared to natural stones which gives it a long life with low maintenance
With a hardness of 6 – 7 Mohs, it is one of the hardest surfaces available
As much as 20% less wastage during laying and lower cost of installation as compared to alternates like natural granite and natural marble.
Wall Cladding
Johnson Engineered Quartz provides an excellent option to be used for internal wall covering application. Its hardness, non-porous nature and stain resistance makes it an ideal solution for covering bathroom walls and backsplash in kitchens.
Recommended thickness
12mm and above
Availability
16mm & 18mm continuous / 12mm on bulk order
Advantages
Quartz tiles with Johnson's anti-germ technology can be provided (on bulk order) to give a specialized anti-microbial protection on vertical applications. This is highly recommended for use in hospitals / hospitality sectors to give a sterile environment in reception/waiting areas, wards, operation theaters, pool areas, kitchens, cafeteria etc. which are highly susceptible to microbial growth.
With high resistance to abrasion and very low water absorption, it is the best option available to replace natural granite and marble
Can complement Johnson quartz flooring to give an aesthetically pleasing living / working area
Germ Resistant technology available to provide anti-microbial quartz surface
Can be easily installed on wall surface with adhesive resulting in minimal chance of failure
Consistent supply possible with uniformity in colour and texture
Treads & Risers
Johnson quartz is often specified for interior stair/treads/risers/skirting applications because of their hardness, durability, excellent performance characteristics and natural beauty. We can produce custom sizes and offer most required finishes as specified.
All Johnson quartz designs are suitable to be used for stair treads and risers. In most of the cases, we make quartz steps and skirting as per the templates or drawings provided by clients. Customized risers with can be provided with anti-slip strips as a value added product to prevent accidental skidding.
Standard length
4ft or as specified for bulk order
Standard Width
Tread: 1ft or as specified for bulk order
Riser: 0.5ft or as specified for bulk order
Finish
Polished / Honed
Edge
Straight or as specified
Recommended Thickness
Tread: 18mm and above
Riser: 12mm and above
Availability
Customized products on bulk order.
Advantages
As a replacement for marble / granite options for stairs which are expensive as well as with many disadvantages, engineered quartz staircases are a lifestyle statement for any home or business and are often seen in the lobbies of top hotels and restaurants.
Made to order pre-fabricated treads and risers can be provided to be used in staircases which reduces laying time, saves labour cost and reduces project completion time
Cutting losses are reduced by almost 20% – 25% as compared to natural stones which are usually cut at site
Being a factory manufactured product, the consistency of moulding and polish is much better compared what is done for natural stones at site
Unlike natural stones, colour and supply consistency is assured for current as well as future projects
Possible to match stairs with floor/wall to maintain uniformity in finished space
Long life and low maintenance results in an overall lower cost of ownership compared to natural stones.
Kitchen Countertops
On weighing all the benefits of using quartz in kitchens as an alternate to natural stones or laminates, quartz countertop prices can actually be seen as very competitive from a value standpoint. If durability and replacement cost are factored in along with the other benefits tabulated below, the cost of ownership of quartz countertop is found to be very reasonable.
Length
10ft or as specified
Width
28 ½ inch or as specified
Thickness
min. 18mm
Edge
full bullnose / full bullnose with acrylic lining/ spill free edging or as specified
Finish
Polished / Honed or as specified
Availability
Only on bulk order
Advantages of using Johnson Topshield as compared with
granite countertops and laminate countertops
-
Low
-
Medium
-
High
Characteristic | Johnson Topshield | Granite Countertop | Laminate Countertop |
Special Food-grade Anti Microbial Formula
|
|||
Scratch Resist
|
|||
Stain Resistant
|
|||
Heat and Burn Resistant
|
|||
Low Maintenance
|
|||
Non Porous
|
|||
Chip and Crack Resistant
|
|||
Mold and Mildew Resistant
|
|||
Color Consistency
|
|||
Resistant to Household Chemicals, Acids and Solvents
|
Johnson TopShield is the pre-fabricated quartz countertop from Johnson Marble & Quartz manufactured with special anti-microbial formula which is also certified as food-grade. TopShield is product developed through fusion of pure natural quartz and Johnson's technical expertise. It has all the beauty of natural stone without the maintenance associated with it. TopShield is as strong as granite, requires no resealing, is highly resistant to scratches & stains, and can be made available in a large variety of colors.
They are the worry-free and ultra-hygienic alternative to higher maintenance granite kitchen countertops.
The appearance of the quartz counters varies depending on the size and mix of the granules. Smaller, finer crystals give a more uniform appearance, while larger ones provide a more speckled look.
Door Jambs
A jamb (also sometimes doorjamb or doorpost) is the vertical portion of the frame onto which a door is secured. The jamb bears the weight of the door through its hinges and strength of the doorjambs vitally important to the overall operational durability and security of the door.
Length
4ft up to 10ft
Width
5" to 7" or as specified
Recommended thickness
18mm and above
Edge
Straight or as specified
Finish
Polished or Honed
Availability
Only on bulk order
Advantages
Provides continuity of design on engineered quartz flooring / wall cladding which ensures uniformity of design and aesthetics when moving from one room to another. (Door Jamb with straight edge and two long side polished)
Window Sill
A window sill is the horizontal structure or surface at the bottom of a window. Window sills serve to structurally support and hold the window in place.
Length
3ft up to 10ft
Width
5" to 7" or as specified
Recommended thickness
12mm and above (depending on specification)
Edge
Polished or Honed
Finish
Straight / Bullnosed or as specified
Availability
Only on bulk order
Types
Window sill with straight edge
Window sill with bullnose on one long side
Window-sill is the lowest part of a window frame and made of a strip of stone with 1 long side finished edge