Design Tips Using Cultured Marble Options

Filed under: Cultured Marble - 29 Jan 2010  | Spread the word !

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Many people wish to have marble in their homes because it is a status symbol. Although real marble is very fragile and can be damaged in many ways, even for its high price tag, alternatives are available which can turn any space into a luxury space. This alternative option is known as cultured marble and can be produced in several ways. One of the most expensive cultured marble options will include flaked gold in the structure. This is often one of the highest luxury options available for those who have the money to spend. The best thing to do is determine where the cultured marble will be going and design your project around that fact.

Several people enjoy marble in their bathrooms for their sinks, and even the whole floor and parts of the decorative trim of the walls. Others will prefer their kitchen countertops to be made of the cultured marble. The best thing to do is to ensure that your budget can accommodate everything you will need. Since the cultured marble can be made into any shape through molding and sculpture, you can make almost anything out of cultured marble. Getting your plan ready and asking professional installers or manufacturers of the manufactured marble for their estimates is a good idea, especially when you have very large design projects. You can live in the lap of simulated luxury for a much lower cost than authentic marble which could be very expensive and even hard to match for large projects.

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All About Cultured Marble

Filed under: Cultured Marble - 15 Jan 2010  | Spread the word !

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Cultured marble is a mixture of crushed limestone and fiberglass resin. It belongs to a family of cast polymers and is made by blending a catalyst with polyester resin, and filers and pigments into open molds. After filling the mold, it is coated with a gelcoat that will produce a durable, tough, shiny surface. This surface is resistant of stains and very easy to maintain, resembling that of real marble at a fraction of the cost.

The shape of the cultured marble depends on the type of mold that is used. The colors depend on the techniques employed by the manufacture. Each manufacturer creates a unique color and finish. The catalyst that is used creates a chemical reaction that results in the production of a hard mass. Chemical curing occurs after which point the products are taken out of the mold, trimmed, polished, and are ready for installation. Typically bathtubs, showers, vanities, toilet seats, counters, and wall panels are made out of cultured marble.

There are many advantages for using cultured marble. The best part about this product is the versatility. Due to the gelcoat that is used, the final product is water proof, stain proof, and resists chipping. It is nearly impossible to harm a cultured marble surface. Another advantage to the cultured marble is the lack of seams. This is due to the fact that they are cast in a mold and come out whole. This presents a beautiful product that is pleasing to the eye and makes a nice addition to any part of a home.

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