THE FEATURES
OF SMO™

Hand finished with minute attention to detail

SMO™ is an exclusive, solid material developed by Ambiance Bain

Created from a mixture of up to 75% natural stone powders and low density mineral granules, from recycling, this formula has made the material significantly lighter whilst retaining its strength and durability to withstand impacts and temperature swings.

During the moulding process, a 1mm thick protective gel coal is applied which ensures a perfect finish and meets all the sanitary constraints in the modern designer bathroom.

SMO™ A unique, lightweight solid material for your complete co-ordinated design

Easy to clean, even in the corners:

No more grout joints
Resistant to daily cleaning products
Restistant to cosmetic products

Aesthetics & colours:

A warm, mineral feel
Wide range of matt and gloss colours
All Classic RAL colours possible

Adaptable to all configurations:

Made to measure, adjustable or standard Shower Trays up to 120 x 200cm
Shower Trays can be recessed, raised or floor standing
Wall panels available up to 250 x 140cm

Easy installation:

No patching or prior preparation work required
Saves drying and fitting time
Can be fitted over existing wall coverings
Easy cutting and drilling on site

Conforms to EN 14527 – CL 1:

Anti-UV treatment
M2 Fire Classification

SMO™ is a hand moulded and random cast material. It is coloured using organic powder pigments and the finest iron fillings to create our unique colours and finish effects. Each item may have slight imperfections in size, surface and flatness as well as small shade variations between pieces not manufactured together. This is all part of the tolerances of this modern moulded material. The permitted dimensional tolerances that must be taken into consideration are as follows:

Size variations: +/- 3mm per meter
Flatness variations: +/- 2mm per meter
Shade variations: Shade and décor can be slightly different from one delivery to another as well as from the samples.
These tolerances are part of the manufacturing process and cannot be exchanged or refunded under the guarantee policy.

SMO™ comforts to EN 14527

PRODUCTS	EXPOSURE TIME	RESISTANCE	RESULTS
VINEGARS	2h/16h/24h	Good	Compliant with EN 14527 test (white vinegar recommended for cleaning SMO™)
SODA, UNBLOCKERS	2h	Good	Compliant with EN 14527 test
SOLVENTS	2h	Good	Test carried out with Acetone, solvent, denture alcohol, 70% Ethanol. Compliant with EN 14527
ANTI-LIMESCALE	2h	Good	Do not allow the product to dry
BLEACH	2h/16h/24h	Good	Compliant with EN 14527 test
DISINFECTANT	2h/16h/24h	Good	Wipe off quickly if allowed to come into contact
NAIL VARNISH		Good	Wipe off quickly if allowed to come into contact
HAIR DYE	2h/16h/24h	Good	Wipe off quickly if allowed to come into contact (do not use products containing ammonia)
SCOURING CREAM		Average	Risk of micro-scratches with this type of product. DO NOT USE.

SCRATCH RESISTANCE	High
RESISTANCE TO ABRASION	High – Standards XPD 12-210 and EN 14688
IMPACT RESISTANCE	High – Standards XPD 60-050
RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE DEVIATIONS	Good – Standards EN14 688
COLOUR STABILITY	Good – Standards EN438 21
WATERPROOF MATERIAL	Sanitary grade gelcoat used for humid environments
CE	n° 002 V01 – EN 14527

Using the DIN51097 barefoot ramp test method our shower trays classify as below and could be tilted to the stated angle° without slipping.

ALTIMA & ALTIMAX	GLOSS FINISH	CLASS A	9°
ALTIMA & ALTIMAX	MATT FINISH	CLASS C	28°
OKA	GLOSS FINISH	CLASS A	9°
OKA	MATT FINISH	CLASS C	29°
ELEGANCE & UNIVERSAL	GLOSS FINISH	CLASS A	17°
ELEGANCE & UNIVERSAL	MATT FINISH	CLASS C	29°
ORIGIN	MATT FINISH	CLASS C	29°

All Ambiance Bain shower trays have an anti-slip design of varying classification as detailed above. For a higher specification ANTI-SLIP finish a special coating must be applied during installation.

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