Kitchen & Bath Products and Materials by Ellen Cheever

Author:Ellen Cheever
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781118775318
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2014-10-10T00:00:00+00:00

Stone—Natural

Granite or marble slabs may be used to create custom one-of-a-kind lavatories, as seen in Figure 3.13. Typically, these natural stone products are reserved for wall, counter, or floor surfacing in a slab or tile format.

A detailed discussion of surfacing materials and their application is found in Chapter 7.

SUMMARY

The materials used in the manufacturing of fixtures have not dramatically changed over the past five years. The biggest growth in consumer interest is in the specification of composite materials for kitchen sinks and an interest in decorative specialty materials for bathroom lavatories.

Although the basic material categories have not changed, less expensive imported products have gained distribution within North America. Sometimes these products are not as durable as offerings by well-known North American and international manufacturers. Designers can use this information as a generic platform of knowledge as they evaluate new products offered in these various material categories.

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