Yes. The proprietary composite backing provides 10 times greater flexural strength than unbacked 3cm granite or marble, making it more resistant to cracking and structural failure.

Approximately 3/8″ actual thickness after processing and reinforcement backing application.

Yes, 1cm thin stone is available in all Polycor granite and marble varieties, including popular options like Cambrian Black, White Cherokee, Saint Henry Black, and many others.

No special tools required like there is for porcelain slab cutting and fabrication. Use your standard stone cutting, grinding, polishing, and finishing equipment. The main difference is significantly less tool wear and faster processing times.

Cut at slightly slower traverse speeds with abundant water for cooling the diamond blades. You’ll achieve cleaner cuts and can make single-pass cut-outs without back-cutting.

Yes, using standard stone polishing techniques. The process is actually faster due to reduced material thickness, with less time required to achieve desired finish levels. And there’s no need to re-tool your shop. Also, you aren’t required to miter edges like with porcelain which has a different interior color and composition than the face of the slab. Polycor 1cm stone slabs are solid stone, so you can simply polish an exposed edge.

Carrying them flat with the reinforced backing side down, or on edge is best. The composite backing allows safe flat transport of even full slabs, unlike traditional thin materials.

Two-component, epoxy-modified, cementitious mortars like Laticrete Latapoxy, Mapei Kerapoxy, or Granirapid for optimal bonding and long-term performance are preferred.

Yes, you can drill directly through the stone face without cracking concerns. The 3/8″ thickness makes catching framing members easy for secure mounting.

All standard edges work well: eased, rounded, bullnose, beveled. Both thin profiles and thick built-up mitered edges are possible.

Absolutely. Follow standard natural stone shower installation practices with appropriate waterproofing and substrate preparation.

Yes, thin stone is ideal for large format floor installations when properly supported with appropriate substrate systems.

Download complete Laticrete installation specifications and technical data sheets from our website, covering expansion joints, underlayment, and detailed procedures.

Contact Polycor’s technical support team or your local representative for project-specific guidance and troubleshooting assistance.

Yes, Polycor provides fabricator education and hands-on training opportunities. Contact us for information about upcoming sessions in your area.