What Stone Is Best For Dining Table,marble Or Sintered Stone

When it comes to home decoration, people often choose natural marble,which is easy to process and durable building materials.Sintered stone is a new building material that has emerged in recent years.What is the difference between sintered stone and marble? What are their advantages and disadvantages?Which is more suitable for dining table

Pros and cons of marble dining table

Pros

1).Beautiful and high-grade

The marble surface is smooth, the color is gorgeous, and the texture is rich. The key is that each marble pattern is unique.It is the charm of precious marble and also gives it a good decorative effect.

When used in home decoration, it can make the interior projects more fashionable, high-end and gorgeous, and when used on the dining table, it will create a dignified and atmospheric atmosphere.

2).No deformation

Heat-resistant and durable,which can ensure the dining table not be deformed for a long time.

3).Easy to clean

The marble dining table is easy to clean and maintained,just wipe it with a damp cloth.

Cons

1).Expensive

Compared with other materials, the natural marble dining table is more expensive.

2).Not resistant to acids and alkalis.

Water absorption is an important indicator for judging the quality of marble.If water quickly disperses and soaks into the stone, it means that the internal particles of the marble are looser and the holes are larger, which is a poor quality marble;therefore,the surface of the marble dining table should be protected to avoid oil pollution.

Pros and cons of sintered stone dining table

Pros

1.Thin:The thickness of the sintered stone countertop is 1/3 of the traditional porcelain slab.

2.Light:The average weight of traditional ceramic tiles is 23-27kgs/㎡, while the average weight of sintered stone slabs is only 7kgs/㎡.

3.Hardness:The Mohs hardness of the sintered stone is as high as 6, and any iron nail or knife edge is used to scratch the surface of the sintered stone without leaving any traces.

4.Transparency: The diffused light penetration rate can reach up to 2.5%, which is the only ceramic material in the world that can transmit light.

Cons

1). Fragile

When buying sintered stone product,choose the regular sintered stone countertop manufacturer and with a thickness of 1cm or more to avoid cracking. The sintered stone is easy to collapse during processing and cutting, and it is not easy to repair after damage.

2) .It's hard to sculpt

Sintered stone can't do complicated sculpt.

That’s all about the difference between marble and sintered stone,you can choose according to your needs.