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Sydney’s Leading Stone Fabricators

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Stone Fabricators

Stone goes through a process that transforms it from its naturally found state, into the beautiful finished product that gets delivered and installed into your home as kitchen benchtops, bathrooms and more. You may not realise how much happens to get the stone from its natural quarry to its final high quality finished state. This process is what’s called Stone Fabrication. The people who perform this task are the Stone Fabricators.

What Stone Fabricators Do?

Stone fabricators can help you to choose the right material and the correct amount for your job.

The practical element generally includes measuring the dimensions of the area you would like your stone to be installed, to determine how much stone will be needed to complete the job. Once this is done, the type of stone material, shades and colours can be considered from the available supplies.

Structural integrity and density of the stone material is also another important element to be considered. Stone strength and quality can vary between the different types of slabs that are available. Even when the stone is taken from the same quarry, the stones can be significantly different.  Stone fabricators will generally have good quality control over the slabs that are available, as they are working with material from the same slab on a regular basis.

 

Stone Fabrication

Stone fabricators can assist with all of the above choices, all of these things will need to be decided and worked out before the fabrication process itself begins.

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When fabrication of the stone takes place, final inspections will take place to search for any cracks, blemishes, scratches or fissures. The slab will then be laid out to ensure the best visual of the colour and vein texture. Following this, the stone will be cut within a few mm of its final thickness. Edging and any other design works to the slab will further shape the stone. Once the slab shape is almost complete, a multi-step process involving different levels of polish will be used to polish and smooth the surface of the stone, followed by washing, drying and the stone being sealed for use. All this work generally occurs away from the job site, and the final slabs will be delivered to the location of install, ready for installation.

 

Contact Made in Stone today to discuss your stone needs and see how we can assist you with your next project or build!

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THE MANY BENEFITS OF CUSTOM-ORDERED NATURAL STONE

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THE MANY BENEFITS OF CUSTOM-ORDERED NATURAL STONE

 

Custom-ordered natural stone is a wonderful and sustainable building material that provides many benefits, and depending on the project it can be the most efficient natural coating for your structures. In previous posts, we have talked about its characteristics and properties, but today we will focus on a few of its many advantages both in new construction and in renovation and rehabilitation projects as well.

Reusable

Natural stone is one of the most sustainable construction materials around, which means that if you are working on a remodel or rehab project, you can take any natural stone in the structure and with the right expertise, recycle into a brand new project.

Built-in Insulation

One of the most outstanding characteristics of natural stone is that, due to its large mass, it has a high degree of thermal inertia, which makes it an excellent insulator that can provide significant savings in heating and cooling costs throughout your house.

Versatility

Natural stone allows for a multitude of applications in all types of projects: it is perfectly adaptable both to interiors and exteriors and can be installed on walls and facades, cabinets and floors of bathrooms, and on kitchen countertops and finishes.

Few building materials can offer as much variety in terms of aesthetic choices as natural stone, which makes it the perfect option for any environment and space. A rich array of tones and colours, as well as surface finishes, give engineered natural stone an air of exclusivity since no stone is equal to another.

If you are looking to incorporate natural stone into your next kitchen or bathroom project make sure to give Made in Stone Australia a try. We offer dozens of natural stone products from the industry’s leading brands such as Caesarstone, Dekton, Laminam, Quantum Quartz, Silestone, and Smartstone. Here at Made in Stone, we are leading experts in designing a variety of edge profiles for your vanity tops and kitchen benchtops, so contact us about your next project.

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High Quality Material Options For Kitchen Benchtops Sydney

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High Quality Material Options For Kitchen Benchtops Sydney

 

Countertops and benchtops are a fundamental component of our kitchens. Thankfully there are different types of benchtops and countertops, and their specific traits and characteristics will determine, to a significant degree, the style direction of this essential room.

Today we will detail the most important characteristics of the most popular materials for countertops and kitchen benchtops in Sidney.

Porcelain countertops

Porcelain countertops offer homeowners multiple advantages and versatility in style. Porcelain is a highly resistant material which means your kitchen tops will remain scratch and stain free for many years. If you want a material that is high-quality, high-durability, and easy to clean, porcelain should be at the top of your list.

Quartz countertops

Quartz is a highly versatile material for kitchen benchtops in Sidney. Few materials offer a more extensive range of colours and design options than Quartz. Additionally, Quartz is one of the most durable natural stones on the market. One significant advantage that Quartz offers over other natural stones is that it is significantly less porous and thus much more resistant to stains and water damage

Granite countertops

Granite is perhaps the most popular material used for kitchen countertops and benchtops. Granite can add a splash of elegance to any kitchen, and its natural beauty can fit both modern and rustic styles. Granite is without a doubt one of the most durable natural stones on the market and will last for years and years thanks to its extremely high heat and shock resistance. Granite requires some extra care to maintain, but the effort is well worth the trouble.

Stainless steel countertops

Stainless steel is the perfect countertop and benchtop material for futuristic design. It is exceptionally resistant to heat damage and perhaps the easiest to clean material on the market. Additionally, stainless steel remains one of the most hygienic surfaces for kitchens which is the reason you see it so prevalently in professional kitchens around the world.

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What to look for when buying natural stone

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What to look for when buying natural stone

Natural Stone has been used as a construction material since time immemorial. The use of natural stone in construction and design offers a plethora of benefits that makes it worthy of consideration even in this age of engineered super materials.

But with so many options, choosing which natural stone to use for your next project can be a tedious process; which is why we have decided to make the decision a little less fretful.

What characteristics should be considered?

Appearance: Basalt is different to Limestone, and Marble is different from Granite. Each stone has a particular appearance that makes them suitable for various projects. Try to visualise your completed project and picture what it will look like with different stones before committing.

Structure: The best natural stone should have a uniform internal composition, free of fissures and pockets of soft material. If you can spot stratifications with the naked eye, chances are the stone is not structurally sound.

Weight: A stone’s weight is indicative of many things, not the least of which is its suitability to a given project. Remember, denser material will be heavier but much more resistant to wear over time.

Hardness: This characteristic is fundamental, and especially so if you are going to use the stone on floors, pavements, and driveways. It is determined by the Mohs scale and the higher on the scale you find a particular stone, the harder and stronger it will be.

Porosity: Porosity is important for various reasons. A stone’s porosity will depend on its mineral content and inner structure. Overlooking this characteristic can run you into trouble, for example, because a highly porous stone can easily crack under a sudden freeze because of all the water it has absorbed over time.