This marble dust is combined with liquid polyester resin to make cultured marble surfaces.
Granite or cultured marble in bathroom.
Diy procedures work for both and both can be professionally repaired and restored to a nearly new condition in most cases.
The reason why cultured marble is not usually installed in the bathroom even though manufacturers can cast a sink or toilet to meet specific dimensions is because there are some items that can permanently stain the surface.
Shower pans and bathtubs can be made from solid surface.
Cultured marble is not a term heard very often.
Both marble and granite countertops are quite durable but only if they are properly sealed every one or two years.
Granite and marble are porous so without a seal liquids will penetrate and stain.
However granite will stand up to heavy use without showing much wear for many years decades even.
Cultured marble is used to make kitchen countertops bathroom vanity tops backsplashes sinks and more.
Looking for bathroom vanity tops or do you need a small piece of granite countertop or quartz countertop for a smaller project.
We are re doing our guest bathroom future kids bathroom on a tight budget.
I have read overall cultured is fine for our project but wanted any personal testimonials good or bad about cultured marble.
Both materials are heat resistant though caution should be used with hot pots and pans in the kitchen or hot hair tools in the bathroom.
Cultured marble vs granite.
Cultured marble is a type of faux marble that is made from roughly 75 percent natural marble dust.
However it is a product that many homeowners choose for the bathroom vanity.
Some materials can permanently stain cultured marble products.
Cultured marble vanity tops are made specifically for bathroom use while solid surface countertops work in the kitchen and the bathroom.
Is cultured marble a quality option that will last a long time or should we spend more.
Surprisingly many homeowners who are interested in granite countertops or vanity tops often choose cultured marble for its versatility in styles and shapes.
Most damage to granite and cultured marble can be repaired.