Everyone wants a sophisticated and opulent look for their kitchen while building their new home or renovating it. One of the important part of kitchen is the countertop. It is the first thing people notice and also the most used part of the kitchen. Hence, one should be extra thoughtful while choosing the material for it.
Earlier, Natural Granite has been the only preferred option for making countertops but now artificial granites are very much trending due to its colour options, durability, cost-effectivity, easy maintenance and non-porosity. You can can many bright and exciting colours with artificial granite which you have never thought of.
Process and Materials Used for Making Artificial Granite
Artificial granite is made of acrylic, polyester resins, marble dust, and pigments. Calcium carbonates are used as fillers, which is then combined with aluminum tri-hydrate (ATH), a cultured onyx. The chips and dust of natural stone are added to give it different textures, colors, and the sparkling effect. This mixture is used to form slabs using industrial machinery and coated with a surface gel giving it a glossy finesse.
History of Artificial or Epoxy Granite
It’s more than a hundred years that mankind discovered epoxy. In the 1900s, a group of Russian chemists produced the first epoxy compound. After epoxy’s discovery, it was used to primer to increase the effect of paint adhesion. Later in 1950, its application of expanded in the sectors of construction and aerospace. Today, epoxy has become one of the most used materials in creating marble/granite countertops for homes.
Features of Artificial Granite
- Dust and chips of natural stones give the artificial granite natural and elegant texture
- Epoxy makes it non-toxic and 100% VOC free.
- Countertops made by artificial granite don’t absorb liquid and there are lesser chances of harmful bacteria settling down on the surface.
- You will always have a stain-free countertop because artificial granite are typically stain-resistant.
- Other natural stones and marbles are porous but the curing process makes artificial granite is comparatively non-porous.
- Since the slab is artificially produced, there is a lot of scope of creativity while designing your kitchen with it. You can add various textures and colours as per your design requirements.
Conclusion
Many poeple are now opting for artifical granite to give their homes a different and stylish look. You can also make your home look beautiful with artificial granite slabs having amazing textures and colours available at Sriram Marbles, Gorakhpur.
