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Friday, April 26, 2013

Why choose artificial marble – crystallized glass ?


 Why choose artificial marble – crystallized glass ?

Many people don’t like artificial marble, they tend to think the natural is better than the artificial. While you are thinking that way , you are losing all the niceties of owning artificial marble. There is a reason for artificial marble to be invented, that is to perfect marble .

Crystallized glass, also called marmoglass, appeared as the most marble like artificial stone, It has gained its popularity for its several advantages .

1, No crack line on the surface .
The crack lines can not be avoid for the most times if you choose natural marble. However, Crystallized glass is a crack free stone. Crack is not something you should worry about when you choose artificial stone. One can break a natural marble table into two half with hands due to the crack. No natural marble will stay long without back net and strong glue. Not every kind of glue is human-friendly, so there are more to worry about.  

2, Featured with homogeneity
When it comes to artificial marble, It means you can expect every piece to look the same. Made by twice melt &crystallization, Crystallized glass is well grained and the pattern well speckled .

3, High hardness
Heavy scratch is not seen on a Crystallized counter top used for years. You can test the scratch resistance by scratching a iron peg on the surface, nothing will be left .

4, 0.01 water absorption
There is nearly no water absorption for Crystallized glass, coming from a SGS test. It will not absorb the liquid that easily like natural marble. Stains can be easily wiped out by using a wet rag with dish washing liquid .

5, Acid and Alkali resistance
No sign of etching appears on a Crystallized glass dinning- table used for years. A SGStest of Crystallized glass also proved its resistance to acid and alkali.
                                                                                                  
6, Little radiation
 There is little radiation for Crystallized glass compared with natural marble, which makes it better for pregnant women and kids. The SGS test of Crystallized glass support this point .

All those advantages make Crystallized glass a wonderful alternative for natural marble. You will save a lot not only when you purchase, but also when you maintain in the long term . 


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