Creating the Perfect Alfresco Entertaining

The alfresco area of this home flows beautifully from the kitchen and living area. With plenty of privacy around the pool and pockets of greenery and landscaping, the space is very enticing.

Combining details from the home’s front façade, the selection of Blackbutt timber and white painted brick, ties this outdoor living area to the overall aesthetics of the home's exterior.

Additionally, connecting the interior elements of the home to the alfresco dining has been executed to perfection. Making a statement in both entertaining areas, the curved rangehoods feature prominently, while the selection of Staron Solid Surface in Bright White flows from the interior joinery to the outdoor benchtop. Not only does the Staron Solid Surface connect back to kitchen elements, but it also adds an additional white surface option of a durable nature for the outdoor environment.

Adding protection from the elements, the addition of a large motorised external blind allows for the area to remain as a functional part of the home on those dreary days.

When considering Staron Solid Surface for exterior areas, attention to detail is required. Expansion and contraction in products are greater in outdoor environments and allowances for movement will need to be taken into consideration. In addition, the selection of exterior grade substrates will be required for long term performance of joinery. 

Known for its high performance in benchtop applications, Staron also offers an excellent surface solution for doors and drawers. Staron is an easy to clean surface for these highly exposed outdoor applications and is impervious to the issues associated with high moisture.

The inclusion of an insulation jacket around the barbecue is required to protect benchtops and joinery, assisting the long-term durability necessary for barbecue installations, with the addition of venting behind the barbecue to inhibit exposure of heat to the benchtop when cooking with the hood down.

Staron Solid Surfaces is Group 1S Fire rated to C/VM2 (NZ) Staron is not a flammable product, however eliminating excessive heat will protect the application and achieve ultimate long-term performance.

Staron Solid Surfaces

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Staron Solid Surface is a durable and versatile product that is made from safe natural minerals refined from bauxite and blended with pure acrylic resin to create a high-performance solid surface.

NZ-Owned Business

Staron Solid Surfaces Applications:

Benchtop and cladding
Bathroom vanities
Commercial amenities
Custom vanities
Doors
Draws
Handrail
Sculptures
Seatings
Shelving
Shower linings & trays
Sills
Skirting
Wall claddings
Wall lining

Staron Solid Surface has a wide range of applications due to the following:

It’s thermoformability lends it to all sorts of curved and shaped solutions
Due to its durability, it is used as benchtops and wall linings in both domestic and commercial spaces
Its inherent hygienic qualities offer a wide range of applications across aged care, healthcare, and public use areas
The UV stability and weatherability offers opportunity for outdoor applications, such as cladding, seating and sculpture
While it’s ability to be easily machined with CNCs allows for organic and infinitely customisable 3D textured walls

Staron Solid Surfaces has been used in the following sectors:

Residential
Childcare & schools
Aged care
Offices & commercial spaces
Institutes
Government sectors
Retail — shopping centres, wellness centres & spas, casinos, supermarkets
Hospitality — restaurants, bars, hotels, clubs, food courts
Resorts
Healthcare
Landscapes/parks, seats & sculptures
Marine/RV

B2 Durability compliant: 10 year warranty available, acrylic solid surface is repairable and renewable and can effectively last a lifetime
C Protection from fire compliant, Clause C3 Fire effecting areas beyond fire source: Group 1S Fire rated to C/VM2 in accordance with AS ISO 9705:2003
Note: The result was achieved from a fire test room where the ceiling and three walls were lined with 12mm Staron Solid Surface panels.
E3 Internal Moisture compliant, Clause E3.3.4 and E3.3.5: Surfaces are impervious to moisture (non-porous) and are easily cleaned
F2 Hazardous Building Materials compliant: No harmful materials are emitted from product
G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination, Clause G 3.3.2(a): Surfaces are impervious and are easily cleaned

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Staron Sinks

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Staron Sinks are manufactured from Staron Solid Surface, a durable and versatile product that is made from safe natural minerals refined from bauxite and blended with pure acrylic resin to create a high-performance solid surface.

NZ-Owned Business

Staron Sinks have been used in the following sectors:

Residential
Childcare
Age Care
Commercial spaces
Offices
Retail (Shopping centres, Wellness & Spa, Casino, Supermarkets)
Hospitality (Restaurants, Bars, Hotels, Clubs, Food courts)
Healthcare
Schools
Marine/RV

B2 Durability compliant: 10 year warranty availiable, acrylic solid surface is repairable and renewable and can effectively last a lifetime.
C Protection from fire compliant, Clause C3 Fire effecting areas beyond fire source: Group 1S Fire rated to C/VM2 in accordance with AS ISO 9705:2003
Note: The result was achieved from a fire test room where the ceiling and three walls were lined with 12mm Staron Solid Surface panels.
E3 Internal Moisture compliant, Clause E3.3.4 and E3.3.5: Surfaces are impervious to moisture (non-porous) and are easily cleaned
E3 Internal Moisture compliant, Clause E3.2.0 Overflow: Staron sinks require the use of an overflow kit for compliance in situations where accidental overflow could damage an adjoining household unit or other property (e.g. apartments).
F2 Hazardous Building Materials compliant: No harmful materials are emitted from product
G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination, Clause G 3.3.2(a): Surfaces are impervious and are easily cleaned

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Staron Solid & Classics

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A collection of solids from lights and whites that are renowned for their high performing stable colour consistency to the true classics that are the go-to range for high traffic applications.

NZ-Owned Business

Staron Solid Surface has a wide range of applications:

Its thermoformability lends it to all sorts of curved and shaped solutions
Due to its durability, it is used as benchtops and wall linings in both domestic and commercial spaces
Its inherent hygienic qualities offer a wide range of applications across aged care, healthcare, and public use areas
The UV stability and weatherability offers the opportunity for outdoor applications, such as cladding, seating and sculpture
While its ability to be easily machined with CNCs allows for organic and infinitely customisable 3D textured walls

Staron Solid Surfaces has been used in the following sectors:

Residential
Childcare & schools
Aged care & healthcare
Offices & commercial spaces
Retail — shopping centres, wellness centres & spas, casinos, supermarkets
Hospitality — restaurants, bars, hotels, clubs, food courts
Healthcare
Landscapes/parks, seats & sculptures
Marine/RV
Wall claddings
Bathroom linings, shower linings & trays

B2 Durability compliant: 10-year warranty avaliable, acrylic solid surface is repairable and renewable and can effectively last a lifetime.
C Protection from fire compliant, Clause C3 Fire effecting areas beyond fire source: Group 1S Fire rated to C/VM2 in accordance with AS ISO 9705:2003
Note: The result was achieved from a fire test room where the ceiling and three walls were lined with 12mm Staron Solid Surface panels.
E3 Internal Moisture compliant, Clause E3.3.4 and E3.3.5: Surfaces are impervious to moisture (non-porous) and are easily cleaned
F2 Hazardous Building Materials compliant: No harmful materials are emitted from product
G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination, Clause G 3.3.2(a): Surfaces are impervious and are easily cleaned

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Staron Basins

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Staron Basins are manufactured from Staron Solid Surface, a durable and versatile product that is made from safe natural minerals refined from bauxite and blended with pure acrylic resin to create a high-performance solid surface.

NZ-Owned Business

Staron Basins are fully integrated with a Staron bench
Does not have or require any finishing polishes or sealers

Staron Basins have been used in:

Residential
Childcare
Age Care
Commercial spaces
Offices
Retail (Shopping centres, Wellness & Spa, Casino, Supermarkets)
Hospitality (Restaurants, Bars, Hotel, Clubs, Food courts)
Healthcare
Schools
Marine/RV

B2 Durability compliant: 10-year warranty avaliable, acrylic solid surface is repairable and renewable and can effectively last a lifetime.
C Protection from fire compliant, Clause C3 Fire effecting areas beyond fire source: Group 1S Fire rated to C/VM2 in accordance with AS ISO 9705:2003
Note: The result was achieved from a fire test room where the ceiling and three walls were lined with 12mm Staron Solid Surface panels.
E3 Internal Moisture compliant, Clause E3.3.4 and E3.3.5: Surfaces are impervious to moisture (non-porous) and are easily cleaned
E3 Internal Moisture compliant, Clause E3.2.0 Overflow: Staron Basins require the use of an overflow kit for compliance in situtations where accidental overflow could damage an adjoining household unit or other property (e.g. apartments).
F2 Hazardous Building Materials compliant: No harmful materials are emitted from product
G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination, Clause G 3.3.2(a): Surfaces are impervious and are easily cleaned

Independent Assessment

Test Results

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