Illminated Color Effect

This translucent filler gives you the look of frosted glass with the properties of solid surface at an affordable price. When combined with backlight, they impart a dramatic, illuminated effect. ICE can be manufactured just like our other DGE or StoneFills products and can be used with or without gelcoat.

Suggestions for Use

Equipment - The basic equipment needed for solid surface manufacturing includes a vacuum mixer or continuous casting machine with a desifier, appropriate molds, table sander, and necessary saws and routers. For gravity cast manufacturing, a mixer and molds are needed. (For additional information, please see our paper entitled "Solid Surface Manufacturing.")

Resin - We recommend a clear casting or solid surface resin in order to maintain a high translucency and cut down on color variations. While percentages may vary, the recommended resin level for most applications is 35% by weight.

Catalyst - MEKP at a level of 1.5% by resin weight is a good place to start. Differing catalyst levels can change the overall color of the material. The gel time should be between 20 and 30 minutes. If excessive gel times are experience, a change in catalyst may be necessary.

Vibration - If vibration is necessary, it should be minimal. Vacuum mixing, creating a matrix with an appropriate viscosity, and using proper pouring techniquies should eliminate air entrapment in the matrix.

Thermal Cycling - When poured by standard manufacturing procedures, ICE filler will exceed all ICPA certification standards.

Fabricating - Please be aware that, due to the translucent nature of ICE, supports, under-mount sink flanges, and dabs of silicone will show through your finished parts. When ICE is laminated together for a thicker appearance, such as drop-edge or seam block, the laminated areas will appear darker due to to reduced light transmission. These natural effects, however can be worked into your design schemes for a unique aesthetic appearance.

When ICE products are chosen for applications in which less translucency is desired, the backsides of the finished part can be painted to hide supposed and produce a fairly uniform appearance. The color you choose will affect the final finish hue: dark and light colors will yield different looks. Painting can be done once the part is cured.

Testing performed with Silmar 793C resin and Norox FS-100/9 catalyst.