Monday, March 10, 2014

Corian The Artificial Stone

Corian is very famous these days. Many of the designers and architects are using this artificial Stone. Corian is brand name created by DupontDuPont, is an American chemical company and developed many polymers, one of them is corian. It is composed of acrylic polymer and alumina trihydrate (ATH). Corian is manufactured in three thicknesses: 6 millimetres (0.24 in), 12 millimetres (0.47 in), and 19 millimetres (0.75 in) It can be cut, routed, drilled, sculpted, bent, or worked like a fine wood. Because it is man-made, Corian countertops come in a variety of colors and patterns – over 100 different colors to be exact.


Corian CounterTop

Corian Help Desk 

Corian countertops are easy to clean, and they are not affected by chemicals in common household cleaners but harsh cleaners or chemicals like oven cleaners. They are also resistant to stains as they are non-porous. To keep your countertop looking its best, you should clean the countertop and then dry it completely. This will keep water stains from dulling the countertop finish. With proper cleaning, Corian countertops also resist mold, mildew, and bacteria. It prevents dirt and grime from getting in the cracks between the different surfaces. so if they are damaged, they can be repaired depending on the type of damage.Minor scratches can be buffed out using a special cleaning pad pretty easily. Very fine scratches can be rubbed away with a cleaner like Soft Scrub. More detailed instructions to removing scratches and cuts can be found on DuPont’s website. The main drawback to Corian countertops is that they are not heat resistant. Because they are made of plastic, they can scorch easily beyond repair. Over time, Corian countertops require more frequent cleaning to maintain their finish and color. Darker colors seem to need more attention than lighter colors. The appearance of the finish on the countertop will likely change, even with proper care. Refurbishing can be done by the owner.


Corian 3D Panel

Corian Panel with Lighting effect
With its translucency, Corian can be used to create many different effects on signs. Routing out the back with wording and logos and then backlighting leads to innovative and unique sign designs.Corian is a superb material for routing and engraving, its consistent quality and high density enables an exceptional level of detail to be reproduced. Being virtually inert, Corian Can be combined with other materials to create interesting effects. The rise of brass and stainless steel inlaid into Corian being particularly effective in producing prestigious signs.The possibilities are endless.

Corian Jali

Corian Engraved Panels

Friday, March 7, 2014

Stone and Types



Most of the homeowners choose natural stone like granite, marble, concrete etc only for kitchen and bathroom, but there are many places in a home for the perfect use of a natural stone.


Granite


An excellent choice for kitchen countertops, floors, and other heavily used surfaces. It is one of the most popular natural stones on the market.It's inherent strength, abrasion resistance and superior weathering durability are likely to keep it one of the preeminent material selections.Granite has natural beauty and shine so, with just little consultation we can use it in many places of a home and can create a attractive look to our house.


Blue Pearl Granite Knob

Galaxy Granite kitchen Countertop 

Red Fire Granite Bathroom Vanity
Pallava or Kashmiri Gold Granite Washbasin

Pallava or Kashmiri Gold Granite 


Marble


Because of its beauty and elegance, marble is a popular choice for countertops, floors, foyers, fireplace facings and hearths, walls, and windowsills. marbles are almost always more aesthetically valuable and available in much wider ranges of colours. Marble is normally white but accessory minerals produce a variety of colors.There are two types of marble tiles 

Glazed and Unglazed.Glazed tiles are hard and their surface is smooth, so it has the ability to resist water stains.Unglazed tiles are scratch resistant but are prone to stains due to its soft surface unlike glazed tiles.


Few Indian Marble

Marble was used for building Tombs, Temples and Palaces. For long time it was considered as Royal Stone. But, now it is used in Hotels and Homes too. There are many varieties and commonly used as flooring.




Bidasar Green


Jaipur White


Katni Marble


Makrana Marble


Rajasthan Grey



Italian Marble


The Italian marble are widely appreciated for high luster and visual appeal to the area. Italian marble is available in various sizes, designs, and patterns. Italian marble is really very good quality of stone.These marbles inlay the floors, walls,rooms in a wonderful way. This beige Italian marble is widely demanded in offices, multinational companies, schools, hotels, and other industries because of their riotous appearance, long lasting luster, and wear resistance. 



Black Marquina
Brushed Botticino

Dark Beige Travertine

Dark Emperador

Perlato

Red Lavante

Rose Travertine



Statuario Marble


Onyx

Onyx is often confused with marbles, yet it is a significantly different rock type. Onyx is a sedimentary rock, formed as stalactites and stalagmites in cave interiors.

Onyx  wall panel

Sandstone and Quartzite

The term sandstone refers to the sand sized (0.06 to 2.0 mm) clasts that are cemented together by other agents. Therefore, sandstone could be of any mineralogy, but the overwhelming majority of sandstones on the market are quartz-based.Exterior cladding is also a common application, although this stone variety is typically used in thicker sections than other stone types due to lower bending strengths. While sandstone has been used in both countertop and shower lining applications, the varieties that are suitable for these installations are limited.Quartzite can be of exceptional strength, density, and hardness. The strength, abrasion resistance, and weathering durability of this rock type expand its application possibilities to include most any of the common uses for natural, dimension stone.

Dholpur Stone Cladding
Kota Stone 
Jaisalmer Stone

Rainbow Sandstone Paving

Slate

Slate has the ability to be processed into thin sheets and still maintain serviceable strength and rigidity. This property makes slate the only dimension stone having been used for blackboards and roofing shingles. 

Black Slate Wall Stone