Category: A vs. B

Quartzite vs. Sandstone

Comparing Quartzite & Sandstone

Running a shop that works with slabs brings you into contact with a variety of materials. Natural stone materials and engineered materials are two of the main categories under which specific materials fall. In this post, we are going to match up two from the first category and see how they compare to one another. That’s right two natural stone materials will be look at in this article as we examine the match up: quartzite vs. sandstone. Additionally, we will see why the dust from working with these materials needs to be controlled and how controlling it can be accomplished. So let’s get into our comparison.

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Sintered Stone vs Porcelain

Sintered Stone vs Porcelain

The stone industry is loaded with materials designed for performing under specific circumstances. The number of materials designed to function as kitchen counters, floor tiles, and wall panels include the two materials we will look at in this article. In our considering sintered stone vs porcelain, we will see how these materials are related and traits they have in common. We will also look at the different between them and how it affects what each material is called. So if you’re ready, let’s get into our consideration of sintered stone vs porcelain.
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Natural Soapstone

Natural Soapstone Information

Soapstone is a natural material that you may or may not have heard of. It is a unique material that stands out from other natural stone in some basic ways. In this post we will delve into the details of soapstone as we touch on some of the traits it possesses. as we explore the characteristics of this intriguing material we will also touch on some practical natural soapstone information as well.
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Sintered Stone vs Quartz

Sintered Stone vs Quartz

Sintered stone and quartz, that is engineered quartz, not the natural mineral, are both man-made materials. Each material continues to grow in popularity. Yet, each material sports a specific set of characteristics that differentiate it from other materials. In this article we will explore not only the composition of each of these materials, but also their properties. We’ll also delve into comparing the two in our discussion of sintered stone vs quartz.

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Granite vs. Quartz

Comparing Granite With Quartz

In the area of kitchen countertops, there are many materials from which to choose. Two of the industry leaders are granite which is a natural stone, and quartz which is an engineered stone. Both materials have a strong record among consumers. Yet, there always seems to be someone asking about the similarities and differences between these materials. This post will server to make a comparison between these popular materials in the context of kitchen countertops. Comparing granite with quartz will be accomplished here by looking at the properties of each material and considering how those properties affect the stones’ performance.

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Comparing Marble & Granite

Comparing Granite & Marble

Both granite and marble have been used in the construction of fascinating buildings. Both materials are processed in stone fabrication shops that make use of stone water treatment equipment and various dust collection machines. Monumental architecture is made up of these two natural stone materials. And yet they are so different from one another. Perhaps that is why each one has made its mark on the architectural landscape over the centuries. In this post, we will delve into comparing marble and granite. Along the way, we will consider what makes these materials different from one another. We will also look at the make up of each material. Finally, we will mention some of the use cases for each of these natural stones.
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