Dining tables made of artificial stone

Effective solution of such an important functional areas of the kitchen space as a dining area, largely determines the coating material of the table. It stands artificial stone, thanks to the broad palette of exquisite decorative solutions along with unique characteristics among the variety of finishes.

Features of artificial stone

The increasing demand for robust and remarkably generous in texture and decoration of artificial stone leads to the expansion of its varieties, which are ranked according to specific parameters:

• ratio of basic components, excipients, binder resins;
• form a composite material;
• the origin of the stone powder;
• species composition of the filler (limestone, silica sand, granite, marble chips), a fraction thereof.

It valued the human mind created the material for its excellent quality, often superior to its natural prototype. Color grandeur makes the surface of artificial stone main food dressing. This is achieved by introducing a structural formula of color pigments, and simulation effects arise due to natural tones stone powder. Determine variation selection worktop (matte or polished until glossy highlights) processing technology used planes. Adds originality entourage surrounding the exclusive decor on plane stone dining tables, making them respectable and non-standard.

Typology of artificial stone

Solid tabletop most improbable configurations - in the form of clouds, maple leaf, or of lime, drops or abstract shapes, obtained from stone, created artificially. Basically, consumers are offered two varieties of this material.

acrylic stone

It has a base basis of the same resin and are used as filler pigments, crushed stone, quartz sand. Due to the fact that the finished stone becomes pliable when heated, it is easily attached to any form. Dining table with a tabletop and a long time is remarkably, having resistance to water, scratch and shock loads.

Agglomerate

This material is characterized by high strength, it is practically not exposed to abrasion such a surface is not scratched.

Table top of the agglomerate in the dining area easily tolerates temperature and humidity fluctuations. They can even be put hot dishes without causing deformation, unlike acrylic analog.

Key features

Rapid conquest of leading positions in many areas, including the production of dining tables, artificial stone bound a number of excellent characteristics:

• durability;
• exceptional moisture resistance;
• ease of processing, which is expressed in the possibility of cutting the plates to impart the desired configuration;
• is not subject to deformation changes, adverse effects of ultraviolet radiation, which preserves precious decor throughout the maintenance period;
• a high degree of hygiene, as there has to populate fungi, mold;
• opposition to impact and mechanical stress;
• Easy care tabletop due to resistance to cleaning;
• thanks to the dense structure, the material does not absorb dirt.

Attractive indication for long-term operation successfully picked up a stone countertop It is a simple and easy restoration of operations, consisting in polishing small damage.

Criteria for the selection of the table made of artificial stone

Key reference table for selection dining group with worktop, the material for which is a prestigious and impressive in any color artificial stone, it is the surrounding interior. It is advisable to not dwell on the deep blackness of the surface, which can be summarized in Further, since it begin to stand out even tiny scratches, impacting negatively on the visual perception.

The most easily camouflage small defects plane with a granular texture, color or interspersed with printed pattern. Among the finished samples is not always possible to find a product that meets the already existing way, so it is often made of artificial stone dining tables are made to order.

The plasticity of artificial stone is practically no limit to the variety of configurations produced. This is a convenient option if the project is prescribed to put the table in the alcove, or create a line, repeating the ceiling structure.

Performing a dining table for individual sketch will create a unique color weave or cause a graceful pattern having a certain value. Excellent decorative element is inlaid nacre or a laser drawing.

If all the planned trip to the store, it is necessary to pre-determine the shape and dimensions of the table. The most universal type is rectangular (rarely square, trapezoidal) countertop. It placed almost anywhere in the kitchen. Elegant oval and patriarchal circle originally organized quite a large space, and a semi-circle (semi-oval) is appropriate in a small room.

Surface dimensions can easily calculate their own, based on the fact that one person needs about 60 cm of space.

A round table with a diameter of 90 cm is suitable to simultaneously free four men sat. For five persons this index is 120 cm, and eight - 140 cm is sufficient.

care Regulations

The attractiveness of an artificial stone in the eyes of the guardians of the family hearth amplifies an incredibly simple technique care countertop out of it. This material, unlike natural precursors, has absolutely no pores, respectively it does not penetrate moisture and dirt. Any pollutants are easily washed off with water. If necessary, you can apply and cleaning chemistries, deform remarkably durable coating dinner table. Ability to receive grinding quickly eliminate small scratches increases the service life for many years without losing the magnificent decor and noble appearance.