Artificial granite - how to use it in everyday life, making it yourself

What is artificial stone made of?

Artificial granite is a material that consists of natural stone chips and binding components. The basis for everything is universal polyester. Special reagents are added to the resulting mass: accelerators and hardeners.

High-quality artificial granite contains no more than 80% granite chips and about 20% binder resins. Thus, the most natural stone is obtained

Artificial stone can be found in various fields of human activity:

1. In the process of finishing interior or exterior interiors.
2. As a decorative base (fireplaces, basement flashings, rustications)
3. For landscape design

Artificial stone is no worse than natural stone. In addition, production technology significantly reduces the price: artificially produced stone is 30% cheaper than natural stone. In addition to all this, such a stone will fit into any interior thanks to its wide range of colors.

The artificial stone in question is often produced at a factory, but the production of the material is also possible at home.

Economics of cladding with liquid stone

The cost of work differs depending on the region. In addition, such costly indicators as rent of production premises and wages of workers affect profitability. The presence of competitors in the regional market is also of great importance. The figures below reflect the approximate economic efficiency of liquid stone cladding.

• Cost of covering 1 sq. m of product surface with a standard layer thickness of 2 mm is about $100.
• The cost of selling 1 sq.m of tiled surface will be approximately $250.
• Time spent per 1 sq. m of surface are: up to 30 minutes for spraying and up to 2.5 hours for grinding.

Some prices for cladding individual elements:

• flat surface and ends: price per 1 sq. m – $180;
• separate figured end: price for 1 linear. m – $15;
• color and tone selection – $20;
• sink lining – $150-400, depending on size and complexity.

The monthly income of a group of 3 people engaged in cladding can range from 180 to 200 thousand rubles. Considering the low cost of the tool, with good quality, a sufficient volume of orders and correct pricing, a business organized from scratch can pay for itself after lining 10 square meters with liquid stone. m of surface. The average payback period for business investments, according to experts, is up to six months, subject to a gradual increase in the volume of work.

Advantages of artificial stone

Products made from artificial stone have many advantages:

• Price. The cost of artificial stone is much lower than natural stone
• Large scope of application. Artificial granite or marble can replace natural varieties of stone in any field of human activity.
• Appearance. Artificial stone can have any color and different texture.
• Easy to use. Artificial stone is easy to process and is not difficult to install.
• Service life: this material can last about 30 years in an aggressive environment.
• Resistant to damage. The material is not scratched and does not support corrosion processes.
• Similarity to natural material. It is impossible to distinguish factory granite from the real thing by eye.

There is a simple test that allows you to determine whether the stone is natural or manufactured at a factory. You need to take a metal object (for example, a coin) and knock on the surface of the stone. Natural rocks will sound loud, while artificial ones will sound muffled.

The advantages of liquid granite include:

• a wide color palette created by dyes, allowing liquid granite to look organically in any room
• no odor and non-toxic composition
• lack of relationship between the shade of the soil and the color of the liquid stone
• good moisture resistance resulting from the addition of a hardener
• durability and excellent appearance throughout its service life
• easy cleansing
• resistance to temperature changes.

Use in everyday life using the example of a kitchen sink

One of the most striking examples when a product made from such granite will be no worse than products made from natural granite is a sink.

Almost any person with taste would like to acquire such splendor instead of classic stainless steel. In addition to practicality, this solution will turn the process of washing dishes into a holiday, since a stone sink looks very nice and expensive.

Sinks made from artificial stone are perfect for any interior. Before the washing process, the customer can formulate absolutely any task. Due to the fact that artificial material is used as a basis, the sink can be of any shape, depth, texture and color.

Methods of spraying liquid granite

Before hardening, the artificial stone is a liquid mixture. Therefore, an artificial granite sink can be made in two ways:

• Sheet stone is a material ready for construction. Often these are slab-shaped chipboards or MDF sheets. The surface of the sheet is covered with liquid stone. This type of production is very expensive and impossible at home.
• Liquid stone is a material for lining the surface of a workpiece. As usual, the phrase “liquid stone” does not mean the material, but the process of lining the workpiece with the mixture.

The thickness of the layer at the end of this procedure should not exceed 15 mm. Often, a sink made of such granite has a thickness from 3 to 15 mm, depending on the wishes of the customer.

Technology for the production of sinks made of artificial granite material

Let's take a clear example of how sinks are made from artificial stone, and take a step-by-step look at the process of making them. To prepare the mixture, you do not need a large room - only up to 50 m2.

However, the apartment must consist of at least two rooms, one of which will produce artificial stone. In addition, the air in the rooms must be heated to at least 20C. All procedures can only be performed with good ventilation.

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The main advantage of liquid granite

Lack of standards and frozen forms. He really helps make dreams come true. People's dreams of a beautiful interior, comfort, and uniqueness. Liquid granite gives unlimited possibilities for creativity and allows you to turn them into real beautiful products - countertops, window sills, integrated sinks, without much effort and expense...

What is made from liquid granite?

First of all, these are incredibly beautiful tabletops of all sizes and shapes, window sills, bar and administrative counters, counters and other household surfaces. In addition, the unique technology of using liquid granite allows it to be used in the manufacture of kitchen sinks and bathroom sinks. It is also used for the production of bathtubs, swimming pools, as well as for various interior details and even for souvenirs.

Who uses liquid granite?

The technology for working with liquid granite is so simple and economical that it is acceptable both for existing large furniture production and as the main activity of small and medium-sized businesses. Thus, entrepreneurs and companies of various levels throughout Russia and the CIS use liquid granite in their production. They are united by a creative spirit and the desire to create beautiful products, to make their products modern, unique, in demand and competitive.

In addition, many beginning entrepreneurs choose the production of products from liquid granite (in particular, countertops for various purposes) as a direction for their business. The fact is that the start is low-cost and very profitable, and this is important at the beginning of activity.

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How to make liquid stone at home

1. Preparation of the substance. The gelcoat is mixed with special granules. The ratio is 60-70% to 29-39%, respectively. It is best to mix the mixture with a drill. Before applying the finished mixture, 1% hardener is added.
2. Among the methods of applying liquid stone, two can be distinguished:
   - Direct method. Applying the mass to the workpiece. Convenient for finishing elements of complex shapes. The main disadvantage is the high consumption of material. There is a more practical solution.

   - Reverse method. This application technology is applicable with ready-made sink formwork. Often plywood or plastic is chosen as the material. A mixture of granules and gulcoat is applied into the mold in an even layer. Then add soil with dye and calcite. When the mixture has hardened into the mold, you need to place a blank based on wood-shaving material. To remove excess primer and air bubbles, place a weight on the surface of the product for a couple of hours. After which, the product is again coated with a primer.

3. The last step will be sanding. After this, the artificial stone sink is thoroughly polished.

Thus, products made from such artificial material will be an excellent solution for a modern kitchen.

What is “liquid stone”

“Liquid stone” is a composite material based on a polymer and mineral base. Liquid stone is used to cover the surface with a thin decorative surface layer. This material is produced at special enterprises where the polymer and mineral composition of the mixtures is precisely dosed.

Thus, this material is a natural stone chip mixed with special polymers, which, after application to the work surface and special processing, look like natural granite. The polymer structure makes the applied layer plastic, which allows it to cover any surface: iron, glass, ceramics, wood. In addition, the production of coatings is virtually waste-free, since the need for the material is very precisely technologically controlled.

Liquid stone can be used to decorate:

• countertops;
• baths, sinks, washbasins;
• furniture parts;
• window sills;
• vases and flowerpots;
• car and boat parts.

The basis for spraying can be:

• tree;
• stone;
• metal;
• porcelain;
• MDF;
• ceramics;
• Chipboard, etc.

Advantages of liquid stone:

• large selection of colors;
• high strength and ductility of the coating;
• scratch resistance;
• durability;
• seamlessness;
• easy repair and surface restoration;
• excellent decorative properties of treated surfaces;
• cladding of products of any shape and size;
• water-repellent properties;
• relatively low cost.