Author: NY Weekly Staff

The built environment is a continuous change process. It always strives for perfection, for little to no additional costs and maintenance in time. In the last decades, construction materials technologies have always shifted and changed to become better for use. Even so, the most interesting design is the one where natural materials such as marble are used to create a memorable atmosphere. Unfortunately, this kind of materials have their disadvantages that make people double think before purchasing, such as the possible stains or cracks that the material can get in time.  

Before giving up to the high-end aesthetic that natural marble gives to a place, we propose to take a look at a new developed material: Nano Crystallised stone—a material that offers infinite possibilities. 

At Zonve, a team of able engineers have perfected technologies to produce this amazing finish material in line with industry development. It can be used in many building parts, for floor, for walls or for cladding—as an example, Nano-glass Countertops are available in a varied assortment: Nano White Glass stone or Nano Crystallised Black Marble Stone and even Artificial Calacatta Marble. 

What it is

Zonve nano stone is a high tech material, as hard as granite and as beautiful as marble. 

Nano crystallised glass is a revolutionary material found under many commercial names. The main element used in the manufacturing of Nano crystallised glass is Silicon Dioxide—SiO2 in a 75% percentage combined with other natural minerals. The main advantage of this material is that this mixture can be then poured into a mould and then heated at a temperature ranging from 1550 degrees Celsius to 1800 degrees Celsius for a day. As a result, the molecules forming the mixture align at a nano scale, retaining the alignment upon cooling and hardening. 

Leaving chemistry behind, the highly predictable and customisable nature of the Zonve Nano stone results in reduced design and build lifecycle for high end interior and building design. It can go beyond imitating marble texture towards reinventing it. A good designer is essential as the end result is directly dependent on her or his artistry. As gratification, the material opens for designers a new set of possibilities as it can be ordered ready to be set up, eliminating the hazards of using natural stone. 

Possible dimensions are the real impressive feature of the Zonve nano stone as it can reach where natural stone would imply a purely unreasonable price point. 

The use of this material has almost no limits in the interior design. Besides being very versatile and able to take almost any shape and size, it can also be printed to any graphics imaginable be it on white or black background. 

It has various applications, both for interior or exterior, for wall floor or cladding. Because it is a complex mixture and can be poured into moulds, it can take any imagined form. It can even be used for basins, countertops, tables, or bars. 

Zonve nano stone makes possible a more sustainable approach to interior design. This is due to higher durability, higher density resulting in a wide range of uses. It can be machined into any form without chipping, cracking, or breaking in the process. In this way, material loss is reduced to a minimum. 

A high-end aesthetic 

The use of natural stone in design creates a very memorable and interesting atmosphere in the built environment. Even so, natural stone has its disadvantages that make it hard to use on site and hard to maintain over time.

Nano Crystallized Black Marble Stone offers a natural stone look and feel, less the difficulties. 

For example, the Calacatta Marble is a very beautiful and unique type of marble that comes from Italy and it’s highly used in interior design all over the world. Because of its rareness, it implies high costs for transportation and afterwards for maintenance. 

Using the nano crystallised process, the Zonve Artificial Calacatta Marble offers the same aesthetic as the natural stone, in a more controlled way. While the venature of the natural stone dictate the whole design, in this case, the designer can request the exact texture his or her project requires. And all this at a considerably lower price point, making it cost-effective also when considering close to zero maintenance costs. 

Among its features, nano-glass can reach deep nuances of black or high whites, making it a perfect fit for elegant minimalistic design styles. 

The Nano White Glass stone is a new type of artificial stone with many physical and chemical indicators superior to other microcrystalline stone and natural stone. It ensures environmental health and minimal costs with maintenance resulting in a long service life. It can be used in many high-end designs, for large-scale products such as paving and luxurious decorations. It is more flexible and thanks to the hot bending procedure, it can also be bent and formed into curved plates and profiles, which is economical and time-saving and has a wider range of applications.

Combined with the Nano Black Glass stone, designers can create the perfect minimalist design, with a bold and dynamic atmosphere and a timeless image. Its blackness exceeds 90%, the gloss of the surface is more than 95%, and the physical and chemical properties are far superior to natural marble and can perfectly replace it. 

The Nanoglass Countertops bring a sleek line to any kitchen, making them look elegant and modern. The countertop, probably the most important part of a kitchen, from both a functional and an aesthetic point of view, is the place where all the “magic” takes place. The choice of materials is the main concern when thinking about the countertop. The Nano-glass Countertops offer a multitude of advantages such as a high resistance to high temperature and anti-scratch and anti-stain features because of its high density. 

Unlike natural stones such as marble, it has a higher density that offers an exceptional anti-stain and anti-scratch feature that make it more suitable for daily use in the kitchen. It is also very easy to clean because of its zero water absorption, and it is a safe material, having no aldehyde addition, making it safe for use in living spaces, bedrooms, and kitchens. 

Nano Crystallised Glass Stone Panel Slabs is a future proof finish material fit for uses in interior and building design projects up through high end results for exigent clients and designers. 

This amazing material offers the best qualities and aesthetics that finishing materials should have, and this at a reasonable price with the best final results. 

The applications are infinite, barely having any limits besides the laws of physics and designer’s imagination.

Washing machines provide enormous convenience for our laundry routine, but we always forget that regular maintenance is necessary. For example, leftover lint can build up in washing machines and cause problems, so cleaning the lint filter between loads of laundry is essential!

You can use this article as a simple guide. Or you can simply call your local specialist like ASAP Appliance Repair in Vancouver to check the issue and resolve it for you.

This small screen door keeps some potentially big problems at bay. It not only keeps lint from clogging your drains, but also keeps some potentially dangerous chemicals out of your water supply.

What comes off our clothes (and towels, sheets, and comforters) goes to the drain, along with soap and washing machine chemicals. So if there were no lint screen, you could be washing your clothes with a toxic soup.

The problem is that the lint trap also accumulates bits of fiber from dirty clothes and towels, as well as soap scum and other particles. So it is important to periodically clean out the washing machine lint filter so that water can pass through easily.

To do this right, you need to find out where your washing machine lint trap is located. It’ll probably sit between the washing tub (where the dirty laundry goes) and the outer tub (where it spins around). Some machines have an easy-to-remove rectangular panel on the washing machine’s front or rear. You may need an Allen wrench, a screwdriver, and pliers to pop the panel off.

Clean out all of the accumulated gunk under running water using your hands. If you can’t reach it with your hand, use a washing machine cleaning liquid or very diluted bleach (about 1/2 cup per gallon of water) in a spray bottle. It’s also good to remove lint from the washing machine’s top opening while you’re at it. But be careful not to get any washing soap or other chemicals in this area. If they leak into the washing tub itself, you might need to get professional appliance repairs from ASAP in Vancouver.

If there are no special cleanout panels on your washing machine, you’ll have to check the washing tub. This requires either taking apart the washing machine or removing the washing machine top.

To disassemble your washing machine, first shut off the water supply to avoid getting wet. Then disconnect both hot and cold water hoses that feed into your washing machine. Next, unscrew the cap on the drain valve (on front-loaders, this is usually located underneath an access panel). Some models have a snap ring instead of a screw cap. Finally, put back all of the components in reverse order.

You can also keep your lint screen clean by bagging the clothes that tend to lint up quite a bit: towels, sheets, and comforters. To do so, simply put them in a mesh laundry bag before washing them (this keeps them from clogging your washing machine). Once you’re done washing and rinsing these items, nudge the bag aside and give the water supply hose or drain hose a quick blast with the vacuum cleaner.If you already find some ongoing issues with your washing machine, you’d better call a local appliance repair technician to assist you right away.