English 
Views: 0 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2022-09-29 Origin: Site
Have you ever wondered about the differences between the manufacturing processes of natural stone and sintered stone surfaces? Both natural and sintered stone surfaces are unique in providing a beautiful, stunning aesthetic for a home. However, to get the most from your investment into stone materials, it’s crucial to consider the impacts of manufacturing these materials on the environment as part of your decision.
Both natural stone and sintered stone can have several manufacturing impacts, and considering these may prove vital as part of your goal to ensure that your property is maintained to the highest possible standard. However, of the two, it’s important to consider that sintered stone has a higher manufacturing impact overall compared to natural stone.
As such, if you’re specifically looking for a material that can help make your home a little more eco-friendly, natural stone might be ideal. Nevertheless, sintered stone can still offer a more eco-friendly solution than some other similar materials (such as quartz). As such, it may still be a good option to consider if you’ve been looking for a more eco-conscious solution that doesn’t compromise on aesthetics, durability, stability, or strength.
However, natural stone’s manufacturing process is far simpler than sintered stone panels. Natural stone is quarried from the earth; then, it’s transported to the manufacturer and cut to size carefully. By contrast, sintered stone goes through a complex series of steps to transform into usable materials. These include crushing the stone into stone dust, filtrating, sieving, forming under intense pressure, ultra-heat treating, and more.
Many of these processes potentially require a large amount of energy, slightly increasing the environmental impacts of sintered stone on the environment compared to other materials.
While natural stone is pretty clear in its origins, the manufacturing process behind sintered stone can seem a little more complex. However, it’s important to consider that sintered stone, at its simplest, is still made from fully natural stone materials. Since sintered stone does not rely on resins in its construction, which is common for quartz countertops and the like, sintered stone materials can offer a myriad of potential benefits for your business to consider.
While sintered stone goes through a long manufacturing cycle, it’s crucial to consider that its durability affords it an incredibly long lifespan. With this thought in mind, your customer’s new sintered stone panel should last for years!
If you would like to learn more about the process behind manufacturing natural and sintered stone, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly experts at ivy@fspowell.com. We’re immensely proud to deliver some of the highest-quality sintered stone countertops and materials for businesses around the world; so why choose anyone else to help you find the perfect solutions for your business? We’re also proud to deliver some of the best possible prices. This is why so many people consider us their go-to choice for top-quality sintered stone materials.