Engineered Quartz Stone Exporters in India
Introduction of Engineered Quartz Stone- Natural stones, especially granite, have been used for flooring
and countertop material in high-end homes for its beauty and elegance. However,
even though it is very durable, scratch and heat resistant, it has other
inherent less desirable characteristics. They are naturally porous and are
prone to staining by oils, acids and some cleaning products, especially if they
are not properly sealed or resealed periodically. It also contains tiny pits
and natural fissures that may appear to be cracks, although these are inherent
features. Besides, they are subject to tone variation and it is not easy to
achieve smooth transition in the range of shades when it is used in large areas.
An alternative to natural stone is engineered quartz stone which is also
durable but without the less desirable characteristics of natural stone.
WHAT IS QUARTZ?
Quartz is a naturally occurring silicate mineral
composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2). It is one of the most common and available
minerals on the earth’s surface. It ranks 7.0 on MOH (Measurement of Hardness)
scale, behind topaz (8.0), sapphire (9.0) and diamond (10.0).
WHAT IS ENGINEERED QUARTZ STONE?
Quartz exists naturally in clusters and does
not form huge stone blocks like granite (which contains 40% - 60% quartz), limestone
or other types of rock. This makes it unsuitable for use in its natural state
in countertops or other large slab applications. This means that it needs to be
converted into another form i.e. engineered stone, to make it usable in such applications.
Engineered
quartz stone (also known as reconstituted or re-composed stone) is
manufactured from a mix of quartz aggregate chips, a resin binder (typically unsaturated
polyester), pigments and additives. Engineered stone slabs and counter tops are
available in a wide range of colors, patterns, and even textures. Its texture
can be fine or coarse, depending on how it is processed, and can be combined
with glass and other reflective materials for a sparkling finish. They are
increasingly popular in high-end applications combining the benefits of
granite’s durability and non-porous nature of quartz.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
The manufacturing process begins with
selection of raw quartz materials. They are crushed and blended in the ratio of
93 % quartz aggregates to 7% polyester resin and other additives. The mixture
is compacted into slabs by a vacuum and vibration process of approximately 100
seconds at a pressure of about 100 tons. This process minimizes porosity and
reduces water absorption. The slabs are then cured in a kiln at a temperature
of 85 degree for a period of 30 minutes to attain the essential properties of
resistance to stain and impact. The curing process may be accelerated by using
ovens or steam. When curing is completed, the slabs are gauged, calibrated,
polished and prepared for packing.
KEY FEATURES OF ENGINEERED QUARTZ STONE
·
As the manufacturing process allows
uniformity and consistency in dimension and shade, pre selection effort (also
known as dry-lay – a common practice when using natural stones) is minimized.
This saves considerable time during construction.
·
The high MOH score and better
scratch resistance properties make the material suitable for commercial
flooring applications where traffic and abrasion factors are high.
·
Most patterns of engineered
stones resemble natural stone, but with a consistent pattern, texture and
color. Thus flooring or countertops have a uniform appearance.
·
The hard, non-porous surface
retains its polished lustre and does not need sealing treatment on the surface.
It can also be cleaned and maintained with normal or soapy water.
·
In addition to kitchen
countertops, engineered stone products are suitable for shower and tub
surrounds, vanity tops and other surfaces in wet areas, unlike porous stones,
which can foster bacteria growth. They are therefore ideal for locations such
as commercial buildings, canteens, hospital food service areas, etc.
·
As they are man-made, these
materials can be fabricated in large sizes, resulting in less joints and better
aesthetics.
If you are looking for engineered quartz
stone Manufacturer & Exporters in India then Palash International is
one of the top leading Quartz
Slabs, Quartz Powder and Engineered quartz Exporter
in India. For more information about us visit our website http://www.palashinternationals.com/
or Email us prince@palashinternationals.com
you can also call us +91 8003111855
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