Nine reasons why you should use sintered stone
1) It is the most durable surface you can get
Sintered stone is a matrix of minerals heated (sintered) to form a solid impenetrable mass that results in a surface that will not be etched, scratched, burned, or stained.
2) It has Textures and Patterns
Sintered stone has incorporated textures into their standard palette. Nuovocorso sintered stones are casted with an inherent texture. Unlike Quartz and stone which have to be “blasted” or treated to create a texture, sintered stone has built-in depth, feel and anti-slip properties. The textures are offered at varying levels to impart a warmer feel as a counter or cladding or as a grip for shower floors, pool decks, or flooring.
3) Put that Hot Pot Down
The eye-rolling consumer question of “can I put a hot pot on it” just got a new answer. With quartz, you can yellow or mar the surface with extreme temperature exposure, but with sintered stones, they are formed at such high temperatures and with such a tight matrix, that you CAN put that hot pot down.
4) Usage for Ourdoors
A material that can actually be used outdoors, look amazing today and look amazing in ten years. The UV resistance of sintered stones means they hold up to the sun, and will not yellow over time like quartz. The inability to endure exposure to the sun is a known limitation of quartz and sintered stone is formulated to overcome that issue.
5) Big Trend from the Europeans
Europe has rapidly been switching from quartz to sintered stone, for its more sleek look and outstanding performance. Trends tend to take a while to make their way to other countries from Europe, but this is the chance to proactively get ahead by watching what they're doing and become an early adopter of European design trends.
6) Alternative Option to Marble
Nuovocorso Factory favors much more modern, unique designs, rather than simply copying marble patterns in a lame attempt to imitate something that used to be perceived as prestigious but no longer is, due to its overused pattern.
7) It is Healthy
Sintered stone is easily cleaned and does not have any resins, most notably petroleum, which is found in quartz. Its structure is bound together by heat and pressure, not resins and plastic, making it a much healthier option. It also has a very low silica content compared to stone and quartz, so it is much healthier to those that cut it and don’t have to breathe in that toxic silica (now being severely regulated by OSHA, finally).
8) It is maintenance-free
Due to the superior, compact composition of Nuovocorso sintered stone, there is no need to seal it. Meaning no chemicals or toxic components are needed to keep it from being damaged during its lifetime and no annual sealing schedule is required, unlike granite, quartz, marble and other stones.
9) Smart Person
The last reason that you should be using sintered stone is because you are a SMART PERSON. You like to try new things and you believe that innovation is what leads to much greater satisfaction.
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