Manufactured Marble Kitchen Countertops

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Manufactured marble kitchen countertops. These surfaces are made by combining roughly 90 percent quartz mineral with about 10 percent polyresin. What exactly is this material. Doing research on countertop materials. Plus this countertop material doesn t hold its value like natural stone.

It resists denting cracking mildew staining and absorption of liquids. Now that you know quartz is one of your best man made countertop options you may be wondering. Valid on select items. Synthetic or manufactured solid surface countertops are made of man made materials most often acrylic but also polyester resins marble dust and other.

If you love the look but don t want to invest heavily in your kitchen cultured marble countertops may be just what you need. Cultured marble is a type of faux marble that is made from roughly 75 percent natural marble dust. Unlike quarried stone cultured marble is cast in molds to create specific pieces such as bathtubs sinks countertops backsplashes moldings and trim shower walls and shower pans. The molds are lined with a special gel coat that bonds to the mixture creating a very hard transparent surface.

Just like marble they look stunning and beautiful in a bathroom or kitchen. If so then our countertop spotlight series will help you. Cultured marble surfaces can also be custom created so that an entire surface can be seamlessly manufactured with sink bowls and angles in one piece. Pricing for cultured stone increases with thickness color choices and name brand.

Are you thinking about renovating your kitchen. An alternative to natural stone cut from pure marble or granite this factory made composite features crushed stone often quartz crystals in countertops and marble in wall and flooring products. It can be cleaned with any standard non abrasive household cleaner. Today we look at synthetic or manufactured solid surface countertops corian etc origin.

Due to their design and the manufacturing processes involved cultured is a more durable option and should be expected to last for many years. Sign up for style decor emails and save on your next order. Unlike marble cultured marble is low maintenance. Cultured stone is as expensive as natural stone and in some cases can cost even more to install because it is heavier.