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CULTURED
MARBLE / ACRYLICS (CORIAN ®) / GRANITE /
MARBLE: Although commonly called
"cultured marble" the name is probably
a misnomer. This is a plastic resin material
which is cast into desired shapes and has
nothing to do with marble. Like fiberglass and
plastic laminates, it will burn easily
(cigarettes and curling irons) and scratch
easily, but is resistant to stains. Never use
abrasive cleaners on this material. Eventually,
it may check or crack in the bottom of
lavatories. Nothing can be done about these
cracks. If the checking begins to leak
replacement of the counter top may be the only
solution. There are acrylic materials which look
like "cultured marble" that are far
more expensive and durable. One of these is
Dupont Corian ®. These materials can be
repaired by the homeowner if burned or
scratched. The color in these materials and
their usable surface extends completely through
the material as opposed to a fraction of an inch
of usable surface on plastic resin type
materials. This allows the user to
"sand" or scour the burn or scratch
off the surface. Marble and granite surrounds
are less common than all others with the
exception of copper. Both may be installed as
slabs or as tiles. The treatment of marble and
granite is similar to ceramic tile except that
marble can be stained. Use care with scratching
or nicking the surface of this type countertop.
The polished finish is not easily repaired.
HYDRO-JET" OR
"JACUZZI" STYLE TUB HYDRO-JET"
OR "JACUZZI" STYLE TUB
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