 What is Cultured Marble?

In layman’s terms, cultured marble is a mixture of

fiberglass, resin and crushed limestone. A more
technical description is as follows: Cultured marble
belongs to the family of cast polymers. Cast polymers
are a mixture of an unsaturated polyester resin, highly
filled with inorganic particulates and pigments. Fillers
used are engineered calcium carbonates (for cultured
marble), aluminum tri-hydrate (for cultured onyx) and
aluminum tri-hydrate with a suspension of specialty
formulated color chips (for cultured granite)
 Engineered stone is a man-made product, essentially a
mixture of the natural mineral dolomite, combined
with color pigments, molded and 'baked' with
specially-blended hardeners, then hand-finished. The
result is 'engineered' granite, marble, onyx with all the
look and feel of natural stone, but with distinct
advantages. Engineered stone is warm and touchably
smooth, yet exceptionally durable. It's seamless and
non-porous, which means it resists bacteria, stains and
hard-water marks. And because it's molded, it can be
made into many shapes, sizes and colours.
What are the advantages of Cultured Marble?

The outer layer of gel-coat provides the ultimate strength to the

cast material. It also makes the final product water proof, durable, and
resistant to chipping. Depending on the finishing process used, the gel-
coat can provide a shiny surface or matte finish to the final
product. Since the final objects are cast in a mold, the finished
products have minimal seams and when properly installed, using 100%
mildew resistant silicone, the seams are virtually leak proof. Over the
last 10 years, raw materials and manufacturing techniques have
dramtically improved, allowing you to enjoy your purchase of cast
marble products in their original luster for years to come.
•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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Onyx Granite