Rethink Cultured Marble
Cultured Marble is a fantastic and affordable alternative to marble.
There is nothing like slab marble for bringing the wow factor into a home. However, natural marble is a relatively soft stone and is better suited for low traffic areas. For homeowners who love the look of natural marble but are rightfully concerned about its maintenance and wear in their busy households, cultured marble is a fantastic alternative.
Cultured marble is a blend of stone particles and resins that is combined with pigments to produce a wide range of colors and realistic, natural looking patterns.
Unlike quarried marble, cultured marble is cast in molds to create specific pieces such as bathtubs, sinks, countertops, backsplashes, moldings and trim, shower walls and shower pans.
The molds are lined with a special gel coat that bonds to the mixture, creating a very hard, transparent surface. After the pieces have cured, they are removed from the molds and polished to shine or given a honed, matte finish, depending on customer preference.
Because cultured marble products are cast, there are numerous options in terms of size, shape and edge treatments. And, the final product is nonporous, meaning no natural marble to seal year after year and no grout lines to clean or maintain. Just imagine swapping out a tiled shower for a grout-free option and the low-maintenance advantage of cultured marble becomes very clear!
Today’s Cultured Marble is thoroughly modern, offering durability and beauty at a price that is quite affordable.
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