BEAUTY or PERFECTION

The charm of natural beauty of radiant natural marble is poetic and incomparable, but with excellence of composite marble is seamless and inspirational. At the first look, it is a difficult choice to pick one over the other but longevity, versatility and price points have together given Composite marble an upper hand in most builds. Natural Marble is a natural resource which is extracted from rocks and quarried to cutting and polishing units and eventually to business giants for sale. Composite Marble on the other hand is man-made and composed of a polymers blend of marble dust, plastic, pigments and gel coating.

Which is more affordable?

Natural Marble is a natural resource and is expensive to extract and quarry. Marble is heavy and there is a huge transportation cost involved. Cutting and Polishing is also not something where cost can be overlooked. Composite Marble, on the other hand isn’t as expensive as Natural Marble. It is a unique mix of superior strength polymeric substances, marble dust and such pigments. A mold provides the composite stone a structure that is realistic looking, easy to replicate and low in cost.

Which is easier to maintain?

Natural Marble is expensive, difficult to source and needs constant care rituals. Marble is a porous stone and easily absorbs stains and impurities. It looks radiant, no doubt, but Natural Marble is prone to chipping, cracking or discolouration. You also have to be careful as to not apply chemical cleaning agents on marble as that may seriously damage it. Composite Marble is engineered to be non-porous and is given a protective covering of gel. The engineering process makes composite stone non-staining, anti-chipping and resistant to cracking. Plus, most commercially available cleaning agents work just fine.

Which has more choice options?

Visiting a Natural Marble Yard is an exciting adventure. There are huge slabs that look like they belong in mansions. There are blinding 6-10 ft arrays of natural stone that come in many textures and gradients. Natural Marble has different consistencies of grain and difference in shades that cannot be guaranteed. Composite Marble can be custom-made and guaranteed to have certain properties. The moulds can also be tailored to suit individual needs. This makes composite marble a creative decision more than an architectural one.

What about installation?

Natural marble is brittle and hard. It has high density and therefore is heavy to transport and carry. Even during installation, natural marble requires heavy duty machinery and great muscle power. Improper or clumsy installation will never be a good value-for-money proposition. Imperfect installation may also result in curling, crumbling or discolouration of marble. Seepage of water may also induce swelling. However, composite marble is easier to install and can be adjusted on site. Moreover, composite marble can be engineered seamlessly into one piece.