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Artificial Marble Manufacturing
The grandeur of marble had kept the world mesmerized for centuries. However, the sharp drop of usable marble from quarries had forced a steep escalation of its prices in the last century or so keeping this classic stone out of reach for the ordinary individuals who did not have the wealth of the billionaires. Thankfully, the entire issue underwent an alteration when artificial marble manufacturing became commonplace thus ensuring people of decorating their homes with an opulence and elegance quite unheard of in the past.
The process of producing artificial marbles also known as engineered marbles and cultured stones have come to the forefront with every builder and home decorator intent on using it to showcase the interiors. From kitchen to bathrooms and living areas to decks there is absolutely no dearth of choices when it comes to adorning a room with functional as well as attractive man-made marble.
Artificial marble manufacturing is carried out by combining a selection of stone particles as well as resins together with a wide variety of pigments. This interesting mixture brings about astoundingly diverse products that appeal to the eye enormously. The entire process is definitely easier and more eye catching than the original marble stone that had to be sourced from quarries found in a handful of places across the world.
This particular stone happens to be of a better quality as it is neither as brittle nor likely to get disfigured too soon. An artful mixture of stone meal, glass, shells along with bits and pieces of authentic marble produces a superior quality of product that is in great demand all over the world at present.
The manufacturing process adheres to the standards set by the regulatory authorities usually and reduces the harmful elements almost totally from the finished products. While the manufactured marble is often fashioned into a tile to be utilized in completing the floor, countertops or providing a backslash for the walls, there are specific products that are made via molds as well. Bathtubs and sinks as well as shower stalls can be created by adding the molten mass to molds so that the shape attained is without any joints or weak points thus ensuring its durability.
The final product is almost always polished or honed to obtain a matt finish according to the customer’s preference. The advantages of having the marble manufactured according to specification is simply too great to be ignored. The products happen to be completely non-porous and make away with grout lines entirely. This makes it easy to clean and cost effective while it is expected to last for years at a stretch without requiring repairs or replacement.
There are a number of manufacturers, dealers and distributors of these engineered products at present in UAE. The Emirati population along with the expats does not hesitate to check out the online directories for finding out the best products available at cost affordable rates. Indeed even public places and hotels have benefitted hugely by utilizing the artificial marbles of late. The manufacture of artificial marble has been encouraged by the properties that make this product a safer, long lasting and eco-friendly alternative.