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The interior project of deciding the right type of stone material to utilize is a decision that compromises the beauty, cost, maintenance and even durability. The debate on comparison of prefabricated artificial and natural stones is of particular significance to architects, designers and commercial buyers. Natural stone has a particular and unique pattern due to the geologic processes that took place during millions of years. The two materials can be used in interior design, but the awareness of the distinction enables customers to make the right decision. With over 20 years of experience in supplying natural and artificial stone, Yuanda Stone will offer you the valuable tips relating to your new project.
Understanding the Basic Differences
The natural stone is cut out of the ground. Marble, granite, and limestone are examples of natural stones. The veining, color variations and pattern of mineral is not repeatable and each block is unique. Two slabs are not exactly the same. Manufacture of artificially stone entails factory production of prefabricated products. Quartz and terrazzo Quartz and terrazzo are produced by combining the crushed stone aggregates with a resin binders. This manufacturing process is able to control the color, pattern and consistency tightly. As we are in business of stone cutting, we produce fake stone using modern gangsaw machines, infrared cutters and fully automatic polishing lines. Our factories are 200,000 square meters in size and are situated on an area of 3. The scale will also allow us to offer natural and man-made stone materials to our customers to fit different project requirements.
The Unique Beauty of Natural Stone
Natural stone has the most important characteristic of being one of a kind. The veining of a piece of marble, the crystalline shininess of granite, the designs of the fossils in limestone are the results of the geological action of millions of years. Natural stone gives unparalleled character when exclusiveness is a chief consideration in the project. This is a luxury appeal to luxury brands and wealthy residential clients. This beauty is, however, related to practical considerations. Natural stone is porous and must be sealed on a regular basis to prevent stains. It can be easily eroded by acidic liquids like lemon juice or wine. It is also more expensive due to quarrying, transportation and waste incurred in cutting natural blocks. To achieve this, Yuanda Stone maintains good relations with quarries located all over the world, which means that the clients who want to use the one-of-a-kind characteristics are available.
The Practical Advantages of Artificial Stone
Artificial stone is not natural and as such, its surface is non-porous. This means that it would not be stained by coffee, wine, oils and cleaning chemicals unless it was sealed. When it comes in contact with acidic food or beverages it is not etched. Mild soap and water can be used to clean it on a daily basis. When it comes to a commercial interior application such as restaurant counters, hotel vanities and office pantries, the advantages of these maintenance will directly translate to a decrease in the operating costs. Artificial stone is also quite consistent. This is not possible with natural stone, every slab of which is one of a kind. In Yuanda Stone, we produce artificial stone products which are made based on ISO9001 quality requirement and which ensures reliable performance even during large scale production.
Customization Capabilities of Artificial Stone
Potential to customize patterns, color and even the logo is the greatest advantage of prefabricated artificial stone. Natural stone offers nothing but what nature is willing to give. In practice, any color, whether white to black, or bright primaries, can be produced using artificial stone. Patterns can be drawn to reproduce the appearance of the veining of marble, the dots of granite, or even entirely new effects not to be found in nature. Artificial stone can be directly carved in custom logos in the surface in branding applications as described in our previous article regarding custom logo quartz. Such customization enables designers to design coherent spaces that convey certain brand identities or design visions. Yuanda Stone closely works with clients in designing unique colors and designs to suit large commercial projects at Yuanda stone so that the final product is similar to the initial design vision.
Cost Comparison for Interior Projects
A budget is a highly used factor in material selection. Artificial stone is also expensive in comparison to natural stone because of a number of reasons. Natural stone also requires certain special equipment and labor to quarry. The natural block yield is also not predictable since the cracks or defects make the extraction difficult. The transportation expenses of heavy blocks of natural stones are added. Finally, natural stone could require more professional work to install because it is not as homogenous in relation to thickness and uniformity. The benefit of the artificial stone that is in pre-fabricated form is that it is manufactured in large factories. The resultant product is a valuable one particularly when the project is enormous.
Conclusion
Artificial stone can also be used in interior design by prefabricated stone which is as useful as natural stone. Natural stone provides the one-of-a-kind beauty and thus it is applicable in projects that require a greater cost and maintenance. The artificial stone offers a pattern that can be customized, a uniform look, a cheaper price and a very high level of durability in high-traffic commercial interior.
