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> Cultured Marble
Cultured Marble is a combination of crushed marble (mined from the
mtns. of Alabama and Georgia) and a specially formulated, high strength polyester resin. They are mixed together and poured into a mold to form your finished product. All Cultured Marble products have a protective polyester gelcoat on the surface that protects it from stain and gives it the high gloss finish.
Marble shines best in the bath. You can use it on almost every surface,
including vanities, shower walls, tub decks and flooring.
Marble - Special Precautions:
Marble isn't quite as worry-free as granite. It has a softer, less
stain-resistant surface than granite and should be treated like a fine piece
of wood. Spills should be wiped up immediately, coasters should be placed
under beverages to avoid staining and etching. Marble is especially
susceptible to damage from citric acids, alcohol's, and oils. With proper
care it's beauty will last for generations.
THE
ADVANTAGES OF CULTURED MARBLE
- Beauty
- Elegant, Luxurious appearance
- Durability - High strength,
resistant to denting, chipping, abrasion and staining (with normal use
and proper maintenance)
- Lower Cost - The casting process
enables the manufacturer to produce cultured marble substantially lower
than quarried marble
- Seamless Construction - Vanity
tops can be cast in one piece (up to 12 feet in length) with integral
bowls and back splash, minimizing seams
- Water and mildew resistant -
Silicone is used to seal the seams, and it is much less likely to leak
or mildew than ceramic tile installations that use porous grout. It is
the responsibility of the homeowner to inspect and maintain all silicone
joints. As houses settle and move, there is the opportunity for the
joints to separate. This situation should be corrected as soon as
possible so that more serious problems do not develop.
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