In modern home decoration, artificial stone has become a favorite in the building materials market due to its aesthetic appeal, stain resistance, and ease of cleaning. From kitchen countertops to sinks and floor tiles, artificial stone is ubiquitous.
Are you aware of the advantages and disadvantages of artificial stone?
Definition and Classification of Artificial Stone
Artificial stone refers to man-made stone materials made from natural stone powders (such as marble powder, glass powder, calcite, etc.) and resins, mixed with adhesives and processed through extrusion and curing techniques.
Based on materials, artificial synthetic stones can be divided into three categories:
Organic Artificial Synthetic Stones:
Such as artificial marble, artificial quartz;
Inorganic Artificial Synthetic Stones:
Such as terrazzo, inorganic artificial granite;
Organic-Inorganic Composite Artificial Synthetic Stones:
Such as composite artificial marble, composite artificial granite
Advantages of Artificial Stone
Diverse Colors and Styles:
Artificial stone has strong plasticity and can be made into various shapes and colors according to market demand, with excellent decorative effects.
Easy to Process:
Processing length can reach over 3 meters;
High Strength:
Excellent impact resistance;
Easy to Polish and Renew:
Easy maintenance;
Non-Radioactive Hazard;
Low Surface Porosity:
Stains are not easy to penetrate and form water marks;
Excellent Decorative Performance:
Suitable for large-area decoration;
Affordable Price:
Compared to natural stone, artificial stone is much more cost-effective.
Disadvantages of Artificial Stone
Soft Texture:
Prone to scratches, with relatively lower hardness, making it more susceptible to scratches;
Poor Weather Resistance:
Fearful of sun, rain, and UV radiation, prone to aging, discoloration, cracking, and deformation, not suitable for exterior decoration;
High Temperature Impact:
High temperatures can cause artificial stone to lose its luster, so it is not advisable to place hot utensils directly on it;
Poor Acid-Base Resistance;
Porous to Contamination.
Uses of Artificial Stone
Artificial stone is suitable for walls, floors, profiles, furniture fabrics, various countertops, etc., but not suitable for places with long-term water exposure and harsh decorative environmental conditions. Currently, artificial stone is mainly used for indoor decoration and is not suitable for outdoor decoration.
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