Artificial stone acrylic-based – a unique material that appeared in the middle of last century through the efforts of the company'''DuPont (U.S. ).''' This material was called – an artificial stone''' Corian '''and artificial stone Montelli . Later, Technology of artificial stone began to use the South Korean corporation: Department of Samsung Cheil Industries Inc and lg . Company Samsung named her material – artificial stone Staron , in addition to the market by withdrawing separate series of artificial stone called Tempest with surprisingly beautiful texture, owing to the presence of stone particles. Company lg introduced the world to man-made stone Hi-Macs . About remarkable properties of artificial stone is said and written quite a lot. It makes sense to talk about articles of artificial stone, the spectrum of its applications and new opportunities that this material is provided.
And he gave much, and above all an alternative to natural stone, wood and plastic, which are sometimes (due to lack of necessary physical properties) could not satisfy the growing demands of designers, builders and ordinary citizens field of interior design your home office. For products made of artificial stone Corian , Montelli , Sraron , Tempest and Hi-Macs , which are now popular in the market can be safely attributed the following products: kitchen countertops, worktops for bathrooms, tops for dining tables, window sills, as a simple linear form, and the bay, tops for bar counters, reception desks, counters for protection. Have become increasingly popular and washing sinks are made of artificial stone, which are integrated into the countertop, giving the latter additional charm and solidity of the structure as a whole. Wall panels, aprons for kitchen countertops made from this material are excellent an alternative to ceramic tiles and tiles. Artificial stone can be made in any size and shape, thanks to technology, seamless connectivity and Thermoforming (the ability to change the artificial stone shape when heated). Rich color palette of artificial stone of the above brands, allows manufacturers of products embody the most ambitious design ideas, up to the use of technology marquetry (Encrusting the surface of the product – an artificial stone of various colors and shapes that form a pattern). Relatively recently, manufacturers of artificial stone replenished their collections new series of photoconductive colors, which also found their customer.
Products made from a stone, can be illuminated from within by creating exclusive elements of the interior of any room. As an epilogue, we can say that technology is not standing still. Perhaps in the near future to replace the artificial stone will come more progressive material, products of which will become more practical. But in any case, today, the product of artificial Stone has praised among professionals and consumers.