What is an artificial stone?
Synthetic stone is a combination of natural stones with other additives (polymer, resin, etc.). The main raw materials are artificial stone, cement and polymer additives. The main reason for the light weight and easy installation of these stones are these polymer compounds. With the use of artificial stone, the concerns related to the variety in design and color, as well as the use of different stones for different construction uses, have been resolved. Artificial stones have many and varied uses. These stones are used as flooring, exterior stone, building and paving. These stones are also used in landscaping.
Artificial stone compounds
Compounds in artificial stone include natural stone along with other additives such as cement, clay, polymer materials, etc. The presence of any of these compounds in artificial stone is not unwise. For example, the cement present in the artificial stone compounds increases the lifespan of the stone. Or they use clay to prepare the stone and make it resistant to sunlight. But in general, artificial stone consists of the following 4 materials:
water
cement
gravel
Concrete additive
What is the difference between a natural stone?
In terms of cost, artificial stone will cost less than natural stone due to its production style and, in addition, features such as thickness and less weight. On the other hand, artificial stone has more potential in combining different materials. This feature has made it possible to use this stone in various uses.
How is artificial stone made?
Types of artificial stone
Cementation
In some cases, cement plaster stone and polymer mosaic may be introduced as two different types of stone. While cement plast and polymer mosaic are the same and the only difference between the two is the higher resistance that the nano cement plast stones have. In this category, artificial stones, control materials, polymer material (for stone strengthening), mineral pigments, nano materials (stabilizer), natural grain style and other various mineral materials are used. Artificial cement plastic stone or polymer mosaic is used in different industries and products:
Colored floors
Different building facades
Decorative view
wind stone
Grid view
stone pillars
Antique mosaic
Stone fences
Beautification of green space
Street tables
the stairs
And….
Artificial Corinne Stone
Synthetic stone similar
It is interesting to know that by adding minerals, granules and effects, bauxite and different pigments, you can prepare and produce products similar to Corin (with the capabilities of Corin stone). Of course, it should be noted that despite the possibility of producing Corian stone or stone similar to Corian, the equipment required for their production is rare and expensive.
Artificial quartz stone
Under press, vacuum, vibration and polishing, they are produced by special polymer materials, special mineral aggregates and quartz aggregates. Artificial quartz stone has a very high pressure resistance and very little moisture absorption. This style of stones has anti-scratch ability and is very strong against acid and base.
Applications of Quartz Synthetic Stone:
Building
Office flooring
Airport
the stairs
inside the elevator
tombstone
As open stone with high consistency
Artificial marble
Synthetic marbles do not allow light to pass through and the reason for that is the use of a lot of fillers in stone compositions. The composition of this stone includes all kinds of mineral materials and nano polymer resins, which are produced in the form of monochromatic stones, marble and granite. Also, marble has a high resistance against acid and base except for sulfuric acid.
Use of synthetic marble
Open stone and cabinet
Sink stone
Sanitary products
under shower
Roman facade stone
statue
Column
Artificial decorative stone
Decorative stones, which have attracted the attention of many people for some time, are now available in the market with new compositions and appearance. The new appearance of the decorative stone means the new method used in its production. The advantages of artificial decorative stone include high resistance to wear and temperature and acid substances, high stability, easy installation, light weight, great variety and washability.
Use of artificial decorative stone
Environment of the building
View of the fireplace
Waterfront facade
Exterior and interior of the building
Facade of stairs
And….
Artificial stone thickness
There are many types of artificial stones and each of them is composed and made by different materials; Therefore, there is no specific figure for the thickness of artificial stones, and this figure will vary according to the type of artificial stone. In general, the standard considered for the thickness of artificial stone is between 14 and 18 mm and 3 cm.