When it comes to the importance of choosing the right hard surface for a specific project, the majority of interior designers and architects have a lot in common. When it comes to dining room furniture, such as side and center tables, there are a few materials from which to choose. These include marble, sintered stone, and wood. The natural stone known as marble and the more hardy sintered stone will be compared in this article.
Marble
Marble is composed of calcite (or calcium carbonate). It is a material that's desirable for very specific uses.
This natural stone has become a highly sought-after material for many projects thanks to its exquisite appearance. One of the most popular uses for marble is in dining tables, where it's especially sought-after for designing modern 6-seater, 8-seater and even 10-seater dining tables. Why is marble such a popular choice for tables?
The fact that marbles are extremely shiny and gleaming when polished is one of the things that makes them so popular. Marble's veining is another interesting aesthetic feature (although the purest marble is virtually all white). Because of these aesthetic qualities, marble is considered one of the "elite" stones used in construction.
Unfortunately, marble does have its drawback. Acidic substances readily dissolve this mineral. In fact, calcite will dissolve in even common household liquids like juice and vinegar. The fact that marble is much softer and more easily scratched than sintered stone is another distinction between the two materials. Because of this, some designers prefer to utilise a more durable material, especially if the surface will be used in a dining area.
However, marble is one of the most durable materials out there. Here are its plus points:
- Versatile
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Durable
- Eventually becomes dull because of the mineral’s dissolvability
- Elegance
Sintered stone
Recently introduced sintered stone is swiftly gaining popularity among both designers and homeowners. The creation of sintered stone involves fusing many materials together under extreme heat. Utilising raw materials such as the minerals and stone fragments found in granite and porcelain, it compacts them using heat, compression, and vibration. Everything-useful stone objects, such as our dining tables and side tables, can be created from sintered stone.
Compared to more conventional options like granite and quartz-topped tables, sintered stone dining tables are becoming more and more popular. They are therefore a beautiful solution for many homes. Round dining tables, oval dining tables, and all designer tables and furniture are frequently made of sintered stone. One big difference between marble and sintered stone is that the latter has stronger stain resistance while the former has lower stain resistance.
Here are the plus points of sintered stone, short and sweet!
- High stain-resistance
- Harder to scratch
- Easy maintenance
- Value
CUURA has some great marble and sintered stone furniture up for grabs. Priced at these points, you know you're getting some sweet, sweet deals!
Candice Marble Side Table
Portia Marble Coffee Table
Murphy Ash Wood TV Cabinet
Our sintered stone furniture are beautiful as well as strong.
Maisie Sintered Stone Coffee Table
Magnus Sintered Stone Coffee Table
Callahan Sintered Stone Dining Table