Natural Marble vs Sintered Stone vs Artificial Marble
If you are looking a “Marble” table… There are some materials from which to choose when it comes to Natural Marble Dining Table, Artificial Marble Dining Table or Sintered Stone Marble dinning’s furniture, side and center tables. In this study, we will make a comparison between the all of above materials mentioned.
DEFINITION:
Natural Marble
Natural marble is a rock that forms through a natural process. Natural marble is a metamorphic rock which forms when sedimentary limestone is heated and squeezed by natural rock-forming processes so that the grains recrystallize. Simple said that is “Real Stone”.
Artificial Marble
It is a human-made creation built from small marble debris, stone powder, quartz, sand, colophony, plastic, cement, and acrylic glue, mixed in a predetermined ratio. This is most widely used marble tabletop raw material before year 2019.
Sintered Stone Marble
Sintered stone is a matrix of minerals heated (sintered) to form a solid impenetrable mass that results in a surface that cannot be etched, scratched, burned, or stained. Some people also call it ceramic stone. It is a popular table top material in recent years
Pro & Con:
Natural Marble
Pro:
Natural marble has a unique stone texture & can be found in sculptures. An appealing visual trait is marble’s veining (although the purest marble is virtually all white). These visual characteristics make marble one of the ‘elite’ stones used in architecture.
Con:
In fact, even normal household liquids like lemon juice and vinegar will dissolve calcite. The result is a dull spot left on the surface. More expensive than other materials. Natural marble is much softer and is easily scratched.
Our related Natural Stone products:
Clearance Stock! Crystal Stone Marble Dining Round Table 130cm+BASE RPU-Grey
Original price was: RM1,799.00.RM999.00Current price is: RM999.00.
Natural Crystal Stone Table 160cm Top Wooden B Leg + Pet Friendly Microfiber Chair (1+4/6 Set)
RM1,599.00 – RM1,999.00
Natural Crystal Stone Round Table 80cm Lazy Susan130cm/150cm Jade Top with WP Round Base
RM1,329.00 – RM1,999.00
Natural Crystal Stone Table Rectangle 160cm/180cm Jade Top with WP Oval Base
RM1,399.00 – RM1,599.00Artificial Marble
Pro:
Price is a significant advantage when considering cultured marble. Artificial marble products can be made to order. This product can be produced in virtually any shape.
Con:
Artificial marble is susceptible to damage from extreme temperatures, and it can also be scratched rather easily, and can sometimes provide you with an inconsistent color experience.
Our related Artificial Marble products:
Artificial Marble Dining Table 200cm x 90cm- Alina
Original price was: RM2,209.00.RM1,833.00Current price is: RM1,833.00.
Mix & Match Series 4 Feet TV Console – TV1520 Marble Series (Light Grey)
RM409.00 – RM489.00
Artificial Marble Dining Round Table 120cm with 6 Chairs (1+6 Set)
RM1,869.00
Mix & Match Series 8 Feet TV Console – TV1520
RM739.00 – RM939.00Sintered Stone Marble
Pro:
Sintered stone is that stain resistance, heat resistance, and scratch-resistance of sintered stone is higher than that of other marble. Hygienic- The surface does not release harmful substances and is suitable for contact with food.
Con:
Pattern fidelity is worse than natural marble, low texture. The porcelain slab cannot be polished and cannot be repaired after damage. The thickness of the sintered stone is limited.
Our related Sintered Stone Marble products:
Clearance Stock! Sintered Stone Marble Dining Table Egg Shape 160cm+BASE T61 (140cm)
Original price was: RM409.00.RM299.00Current price is: RM299.00.
Sintered Stone Marble (Without Lazy Susan) Dining Round Table 130cm + Pet Friendly Microfiber Chair (1+4/6 Set)
RM1,789.00 – RM2,189.00
Customizable Veneer Board Top Linen Long WP Base Table Only
RM909.00 – RM1,119.00
Sintered Stone or Veneer Board Top Linen Long WP Base Table Only
RM909.00 – RM1,119.00CONCLUSION:
In the end, whether you prefer natural marble, artificial marble or sintered stone for your table top, kitchen countertop, bathroom vanity, or other hard surface is really dependent on what is important to you. The characteristics of these materials vary but the designs they are used in usually call for the attributes they have to offer.
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