No, Paperock SOLID is a composite material made of Phenolic resin and paper.

There is no silica in any of of Paperock’s products.

The paper is FSC certified from renewal sources and responsible forestry practices.

Paperock once compressed and cured does not emit any dangerous VOC’s.

We recommend Paperock SOLID and Paperock PLY be finished with Osmo oil.

Please see our finishing guide for more details

Yes, a very minute amount. Did you know timber has a very small amount of formaldehyde in it? It is comparable to a natural timber bench.

Because Paperock SOLID is impervious to water it is suited to an outdoor environment.

A recommend exterior grade oil should be applied to all visible surfaces.

Please note that in high sunlight areas the colour may fade over time.

Yes, Paperock SOLID is ideal in wet areas as it is impervious to water.

Due to the material’s solid nature it has a fantastic strength to weight ratio.

Our customers often use it for kitchen, bathroom & laundry benchtops, architectural materials, industrial work surfaces and furniture

Paperock SOLID can withstand heat up to 180 degrees Celsius.

The composite and resin manufacturing process ensures that Paperock can take significant impact with minimal damage.

See our pricing pdfs for weights of material.

Paperock is basically impervious to water absorption, with stains being a rare event. Red wine can sit overnight and need only a wipe down in the morning.

To achieve this the surface must be finished with the appropriate oil, please see our Finishing guide for more info.

Very strong based on strength to weight ratio. A 18mm thick bench top can be cantilevered to 450mm, much further than any natural stone or stone composite such as Caesar stone.

Paperock can be cut with a Panel saw or CNC and in some cases a track saw with a quality blade.

The edges can be sanded to remove saw marks and then oiled with Osmo oil.

See our Finishing Guide for more info.

Just black. If you are after a colour, please consider our Paperock Tactile range.