FAQ

The minimum order quantity varies per project. Currently we mainly focus on taking on larger scale projects.

We always produce on demand which is why our lead times always differ. Depending on our schedule and your order quantity lead times generally vary between two and ten weeks.

If you would like to collaborate with Plasticiet or commission us to create bespoke sheet material please fill in the enquiries form and provide us with as much information you can give. We can then judge the feasibility of your proposed project. Note that we are always limited by the availability of plastic waste streams, however we might also be able to process your own waste source if you can provide us with enough material.

Plasticiet comes in workable dimensions of 1000x1000mm with a small oversize of about 50mm. We also offer cutting as well as gluing services.

We are always hunting for new local sources of plastic waste within the Netherlands with an occasional Belgian plastic stream. Sometimes these plastics were products used by consumers, waste during manufacturing/assembly or direct industrial waste. These raw materials are processed by means of shredding, working together closely with companies that are specialised in this. After it went through our own melting and finishing process you end up with a 100% recycled plastic solid surface material.

It’s up to your imagination! Common applications are retail projects, counter tops, displays, tables and wall covering and has also been seen in kitchens, household products or bathrooms.

Plasticiet is very workable with any carpenter’s power tools, hand tools, (cnc) milling machines and waterjet cutters. Notes of importance are to use sharp tools with fluent movement and medium rotary speeds. This results in the cleanest cuts and protects the material from melting due to machine friction. Grease or coolant can also be used for a smoother cut. Due to the homogeneity of our material they can be sanded to a smooth finish, with the exception of Mother of Pearl.

To a substrate: Think on what kind of material you are going to glue Plasticiet before gluing and wonder how it will affect its recyclability afterwards. If your decision is made, we advice to use a flexible mounting sealant.

To itself: All of our materials can be glued using cyanoacrylate or epoxy. We have an instruction manual available and can provide the necessary glue. If done right, the result will look seamless.

Lamination: All of our materials can be laminated using solvent glue or epoxy and we can provide the necessary glue. We have an instruction manual available.

At Plasticiet we only use thermoplastics, meaning that they can be melted again and again. This also means we do not need to use a binder since the raw material sticks to itself when melted.

Please find as many uses for your leftovers. Perhaps you’ve missed a detail at home? In any case, we are able to take back cut offs after your project has been completed to be recycled again. Please send us an email for terms and conditions of taking back material. We do not offer a discount or refund service for leftover material we take back, with exception of large scale projects or recurring projects.