Cultured marble and solid surface questions

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Cultured marble- is a precise mixture of polyester resins, catalyst, filling materials and pigments, which are placed inan open mould, covered by gelcoat. Gelcoat is specially developed for creating firm, durable, and transparent surface,which is stable to use as assigned. Chemical reaction, caused by a catalyst, leads to the polymerization of resins andthen to its, meanwhile it bounds the internal crystal lattice and forms a solid liquid mass. After a few hours ofchemical hardening, the parts of the product are extracted from the molds, then the processes of finishing take place.Finally they undergo the process of pre-delivery and pre-installation control. Cultured marble – is a product ofmanufacturing, and any color or a shape can be given to it.

Cultured marble manufacturing production is performed by the following steps: - Molds Preparation - Applying releaseagent - Gel coat spraying - Mold casting - Finished product demolding - Packaging The advantages of cultured marble Beauty – elegant, and luxury external view Durability – high strength, resistance to dents, scuffsand stains (under the normal conditions of usage and storage) Low cost – the casting process allows the manufacturer tolower the fabrication cost of any cultured marble product if compared to the cost of extracted marble. Seamlessproduction – countertops and toilet tables can be casted as a one piece (up to 16 feet/ 5 meters long). Water resistantand resistant to the formation of mold.

Practically speaking this list is endless, yet the primary volumes of sales can be subdivide on: - Tabletops for toilettables and sinks integrated into them. - Bath tubs - Countertops for bars/cafes as well as the sinks integrated intothem. - Supplementary products for facilitating spaces around bath tubs - Shower pans, walls and ceiling tiles - Bathroom flooring. - Fireplaces facing, stoves and walls. Cultured marble storage and maintenance Thanks toGel Coat and non-porous surface cultured marble is resistible to the formation of spots. Taking care of it is verysimple. It is usual cleaning, which is done using soft sponge or a napkin by foamy nonabrasive aerosol – all that youneed for providing normal and problem less care of your product. The usage of hard abrasive cleaners is not recommended.You can independently choose any molds from ones, presented on a website www.globmarble.com without any minimallimitations. However, acquisition of forms in packages gives a possibility to perform complex tasks. Cultured marble andsolid surface mold packages, presented by us are the most effective for organization of a new production. The molds andequipment packages can be adjusted individually for a customer with a consideration to local market and personalpreferences. We can also make any custom molds according to your drawings.The area of the space is directly dependent from a quantity of molds and equipment. Ordering Level 1 or Level 2 packages-2000-3000 sq.ft. (200-300 square meters) are enough, ordering Level 3 to Level 4 packages, the recommended area wouldbe 5000+ sq.ft.( 500+ square meters), the height of ceilings is 10-15 feet (3-4 meters), the presence of ventilation –is necessary, telfer is recommended. Water is needed only for stuff, temperature is not lower then 64f (+18c), the besttemperature of the room would be 68-77f (20-25с).Training is conducted on a base of an active production both in USA or Ukraine within one week.Molds equipments and materials are manufactured and delivered from USA, it guarantees the quality of materials and ofsupplied equipment. Customs clearance rates are differ for every country. Practically speaking, in the entire worldcustoms rate for imported equipment is zero.Within a few days.It is necessary to finish products, made by a solid granite technology (Solid Surface), for sake of opening a pattern ona stone. The same way finishing instruments are in use within processing of products edges, layer removals. Theunfinished (facing) side of products fabricated using “cultured marble technology”: Onyx, Spray Granite, Densified, Felxand others does not require additional processing after is it extracted from a mold.Please view the description of production cycle in a production process sectionHEREIn order to arrange a guided tour you need to confirm your visiting date(s) by phone, so that we can provide an airporttransfer, and to book a hotel for you. During your visit we will do our best to highlight the process of cultured stoneproduction and answer all your questions.As of today’s date it is about 1000 types of cultured stone molds andcultured marble produced. The list is placed on our website: in “Molds” section. If you are interested in some definitemolds, feel free to ask questions, since not all the kinds of molds are placed on website. For some of the molds the“exclusive offer” terms are expiring, so they are not on our website yet.Small size items like sinks, pedestals window-sills and others – we recommend to pack in cardboard boxes. As of oversizeitems like a countertop, bath tub or a wall panel wooden packaging is recommended.Molds can be used within decades (of years) and designed to produce thousands of parts if you will follow all therecommendations pertaining to a product usage processing. Also, the cultured marble and solid surface molds are –repairable. We teach all these processed within a time of training.Do I have to purchase equipment and molds in a one package? Is it possible to buy molds separately?We can supply you with raw materials on permanent basis by very affordable prices.The design of molds provides opportunity of combine several molds, usages of special dividers and templates, whichallows creating irregularly shaped products, in consideration of your customers’ wishes.Yes you can manufacture of Solid Surface, using the equipment, encountered for a cultured marble. For Solid Surfaceproduction, you additionally need a Vacuum Mixer and a sanding machine. Molds and equipment are universal and used inproduction a Cultured Marble. Onyx and, Spray Granite, Densified, Flex, etc.List of basic equipment includes: Gel Coat Spray Booth 1- pc. Gel Coat Spray System or Cup Gun 1-2pcs. Conveyor 4-8 pcs.Vibrating table 1-2 pcs. Cart 1-2 pcs. Marble mixer 100lb (45kg) 1- pc. Compressor 1- pc.This will depend on how many molds you have. Molds are the basis of your production. Starting a new production, it isvery important to match the optimal number of various molds. In further this choice will define the variety and volumesof manufactured products.For this purpose there are developed the equipment packages. The mold and equipment packages are designed for maximumproductivity. Purchasing molds and equipment in packages is not a necessary condition, you can obtain molds andequipment in needed quality for you. Every one of suggested packages can be changed in accordance with correspondence toyour wishes of form selection, your equipment expandable materials.Yes. You will be able to remove scratches, fractures, и cavities, join tow parts, etc. You will be taught to thosedetails during the training.To establish a new Cultured Marble Factory you need: Molds, Equipment, Supplies, Training & Support
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