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The stone industry has been revolutionized over the last 10 years with artificial marble. Manufactured using crushed natural marble, resin binders and pigments, it has a luxurious feel of natural marble, but no maintenance problems. Artificial marble is becoming increasingly popular for residential and commercial interior uses among architects, designers and developers of the world. Yuanda Stone is a global artificial marble supplier who provides superior artificial stone. We are offering OEM, ODM and One Stop Service to our wholesale clients. In this section we’ll cover the most significant developments in the market which are driving demand for artificial marble worldwide.
Growing Preference for Low-Maintenance Materials
Today's consumers are looking for convenience. The natural marble should be sealed on a regular basis, cleaned with a pH neutral cleaner and cleaned up immediately from any spills to prevent stains and etching. Artificial marble gets rid of these obligations. Enjoy wine, coffee, oil and juice without any sealing on the non-porous surface. Only mild soap and water are needed to clean daily. This doesn't require much maintenance which is a great help to the busy homeowner. This is a saving for commercial property managers in operating costs and in the number of maintenance jobs they receive. With the increasing popularity of artificial marble surfaces, more and more people are choosing to use them, as they are easy to care for and there is a growing hectic lifestyle. Yuanda Stone is an artificial marble manufacturer that offers the beauty of natural stone, while requiring very little maintenance.
Rising Demand for Consistent Design in Large Projects
With large-scale developments the problems with materials are different. If you have a hotel with a hundred of bathrooms in your rooms, you should have all vanity tops the same. Likewise, all countertops in all units of a multi-unit residential tower, each having more than 100 kitchens, need to be flawlessly consistent. Natural marble is not able to provide the consistency sought after since each slab is different, with random veining and color changes. This will no longer be a problem with artificial marble. The background color, vein pattern and general look can be very accurately controlled with engineered production. All slabs produced in the same run will be exactly the same as the agreed sample. For developers, architects and contractors who are developing huge sized projects, this uniformity helps in procurement, decreases installation problems and guarantees the completed project adheres to the design requirements. All the projects can be guaranteed by Yuanda Stone's supply of one million square meters of product per year.
Sustainability Concerns Driving Engineered Materials
Environmental concern in various industries is leading to changes in purchasing behaviors among consumers. Natural stone quarrying has a lot of environmental effects including habitat disruption, significant use of water in the quarrying, transportation to stone market creating carbon emissions, etc. Artificial marble is more environmentally friendly. Stone by-products and stone wastes from stone production can be used in production. This cuts down on the transportation distance and transportation-induced emissions. The use of durable artificial marble can minimize the frequency of replacement and minimize environmental impact throughout life. Artificial marble can be counted towards materials and resources points for developers seeking green building certification like LEED. With the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally responsible materials, Yuanda Stone strives to be a sustainable company, and has been certified as such by the environmental management system ISO14001.
Expansion of Hospitality and Commercial Construction
The restaurant and hotel industry, as well as the commercial building industry, is growing very rapidly worldwide. Durable, attractive interior surfaces are needed for all new hotels, restaurants, retail stores and office buildings. Artificial marble is able to satisfy these needs. The restaurant counter can be quickly wiped clean and is stain resistant! For the appearance of a hotel reception, a lot of maintenance is not required to give them a luxurious appearance. The products will be displayed on sleek surfaces which are easy to display and won't be affected by use, on retail display tables. Artificial marble is making a splash at low cost at design points in office building lobbies. Construction activity and the resulting demand are roaring in both emerging and developed markets, with materials like artificial marble in high demand for their high performance and low cost. Yuanda Stone has supplied artificial marbles for numerous international projects like Brooq Tower 3A Hotel, Qatar; Jamavar restaurant, Doha; Sofitel Hotel, Dubai and The Obelisk, Dubai.
Urbanization and Smaller Living Spaces
Due to the urbanisation trends in the world, some cities are shrinking. The materials used in the apartment must be materials that can help to maximise the sense of space and light. This effect is generated with the highly-reflecting surface of the artificial marble. Lighter or white colored backgrounds, common with artificial marble, reflect the light in the rooms, making them appear bigger and more airy. This is further enhanced by the shiny, high polish finish. In the urban apartments, marble countertop and vanity tops are usually employed to add the extravagant feeling to the small kitchen and bathroom. The world's urbanization is still ongoing and there is projected to be a greater demand for space-saving materials such as artificial marble. Yuanda Stone produce artificial marble of various shapes, including slab, tile, cut-to-size, countertop, vanity top, skirting and irregular shaped marbles that can be used in any interior applications.
Conclusion
The market is witnessing various trends that are propelling the global demand for artificial marble. The reasons for the wide acceptance are their low maintenance, the need for continuity in design in large building projects, their cost-effective nature in comparison with natural stone, they are environmentally friendly, they are increasingly commercialized, they are flexible in design and are becoming increasingly urbanized. Yuanda Stone is a professional stone factory and manufacturer in China, more than 20 years' experience in Stone Production, also supply high quality artificial marble products to all parts of the world for residential and commercial interior decoration.
