The desire to invent inexpensive construction, structural, facing and finishing materials that could replace natural in appearance and aesthetic qualities, but to surpass them in operational characteristics led to the creation of artificial stone. Moreover, some parameters have far surpassed the most optimistic expectations, including similar in natural stone of any breed.
Immediately after establishing the technological process, the production of artificial stone was put on wide rails due to its exceptional properties in terms of processing – giving shape, color, configuration. This material is so reliable, durable, beautiful and easy to use, which has found practical application in many areas of construction and decoration. In fact, it can be applied everywhere, the spectrum of its positive qualities is so extensive and universal.
The installation of countertops of various purposes made of “stone” obtained in production conditions with clearly specified properties was especially widespread. They found application in everyday life (kitchen, bathroom), medicine, food enterprises (bar racks, etc.), pools, saunas and in other places where the possibility of maintaining the cleanliness of the coating and the absence of mold, fungi, bacteria and other pathogens on its surface is important. Artificial stone countertops have exceptional hygiene and resistance to most possible pollution. This became possible thanks to a very dense structure and the complete absence of cracks on their surface, pores, joints, seams and other places where dirt, liquid can linger and ultimately turn into a bacterial seedling. Everything that falls or spills onto the surface of such a countertop is easily removed, accompanied without penetrating into the depths. Therefore, any spots and pollution are cleaned simply, without much effort, maintaining almost perfect cleanliness is not difficult.
The next important advantage of artificial stone countertops is their weight, which is several times smaller than similar in size of natural stone slabs. Therefore, they can be mounted anywhere, without arranging additional mounts, without strengthening the supporting structures.
Unlike natural stone and many other materials, artificial easily and quickly adapts to temperature changes and, importantly, almost always remains warm and pleasant to the touch. He does not warmer and does not change the shape in the heat or in the cold, easily withstands a short -term significant increase in temperature (although it is better to refrain from constant contact with a hot frying pan).
Artificial stone countertop is constantly undergoing high loads, so there is a great risk of damage. This material perfectly opposes the formation of scratches, chips, cracks. But even if they appear, it is easy to scary with them – for this it is enough to wipe it up and form them with ordinary sandpaper. It is so easy to fix such defects only on a tree. Durability and complete preservation of the original appearance is another advantage of artificial stone countertops. They not only withstand most of the loads, but also retain the original beauty and shine after them.
Today, artificial stone is one of the best materials for the manufacture of countertops, practical, effective and spectacular, which allows you to realize any design plan.