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Sintered stone thicknesses commonly available include:
3mm sintered stone + glass composite
6mm sintered stone + glass/solid wood composite
12mm sintered stone
3mm and 6mm thick sintered stone are too thin for standalone use and must be composited with other materials, most commonly glass. The combination of different materials can lead to stress and increased risk of cracking due to differing thermal expansion coefficients. Therefore, 12mm sintered stone is generally recommended.
What about 11mm sintered stone? Is it fake?No, 11mm sintered stone from reputable manufacturers is not fake. In the industry, sintered stone between 11mm and 12mm is generally categorized as the 12mm grade.
3mm ultra-thin sintered stone is produced by only a few brands in China, primarily the top 6 domestic brands and some manufacturers using System or Sacmi presses. This limited production contributes to the higher price of 3mm sintered stone + glass composite dining tables, which are typically used for high-end models. Generally, for the same craftsmanship and product, thicker sintered stone commands a higher price.
Edge Finishing: Common tabletop edge forms include straight, bullnose, and round. The difficulty of processing increases with round > bullnose > straight.
Chamfering: Common chamfering radii (in mm) are 10, 20, 30, and 50.
Beveling: Adding a bevel to the edge of the sintered stone increases the processing requirements significantly.
The better the quality of the sintered stone, the more it can withstand intricate processing. Conversely, poor quality sintered stone is prone to cracking and chipping.
When researching, you may find some merchants provide details like sintered stone brands and inspection certificates. However, some major brands may only disclose the manufacturers of their sintered stone without revealing specific details. If you're interested in a particular style from such a merchant, it's recommended to examine buyer photos to understand the processing details of the dining table. Look for features like the presence of a bottom bevel, the crispness of the edges, the smoothness of the chamfers, and the seamless connection between the tabletop and legs to infer the quality of the sintered stone.
Sintered stone is inherently matte when it leaves the factory. A glossy finish requires a secondary polishing process, which can slightly compromise the surface and lead to a minor reduction in hardness.
Glossy sintered stone is less resistant to wear than matte sintered stone. While its Mohs hardness is higher than metal, long-term use can still result in scratches. If you're choosing a countertop, a matte finish is recommended.
Aluminum alloy and stainless steel are superior to carbon steel.
Carbon steel offers good value for money. If you have a limited budget, carbon steel is a viable option, often with an electroplated finish.
Carbon Steel: The most commonly used steel, suitable for common round and square tube designs. It can be bent, tapered, cut, and welded to create simpler table frame shapes.
Appearance Treatment: Electroplating is better than painting.
Stainless Steel: Furniture commonly uses 201 stainless steel, known for its high-end surface texture. It involves complex processing and is more expensive. Laser cutting, CNC engraving, argon arc welding, polishing, and wire drawing can create intricate and high-quality table frames and uniquely shaped legs.
Appearance Treatment: Polishing/wire drawing is better than electroplating.
Aluminum Alloy: Characterized by high toughness and good ductility. It can be die-cast and extruded to create complex designs, making it suitable for intricate curved shapes or precise structural components.
Appearance Treatment: Mostly powder coating.
Solid Wood: Sintered stone dining tables are heavier, requiring a more robust and stable structure than pure solid wood tables.
Full support > Half support >> No support. The greater the contact area, the more stable the table.
No Support:The sintered stone only has a support frame underneath. Its load-bearing capacity and stability are generally poor, making the sintered stone highly susceptible to cracking. No-support sintered stone dining tables are not recommended.
Half Support:Half-support frames include purlins and a wider support structure, but the sintered stone is not completely enclosed. This type of sintered stone dining table is currently the mainstream. As long as the sintered stone thickness is adequate, it's safe to purchase.
Full Support:Full-support frames have a backing board of the exact same size as the sintered stone. This distributes the pressure of heavy objects on the sintered stone, mitigating the risk of cracking. While it may not be the most aesthetically pleasing option, it is the least likely to crack.
Sintered stone patterns are inkjet printed, offering a wide variety of designs and a luxurious, modern visual appeal. It can mimic solid colors, wood grains, leather textures, and more. As sintered stone production technology matures, an increasing array of patterns and specifications are becoming available, rivaling the rich textures of traditional tiles and allowing sintered stone to complement most interior design styles.
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of sintered stone styles available. Besides traditional marble patterns, there are also luxury stone, wood grain, leather grain, and various other textures. For sintered stone dining tables, marble and luxury stone patterns are predominantly chosen.
Popular sintered stone patterns used for dining tables include Laurent Gold and White, Laurent Black and Gold, Calacatta White, Italian Grey, Calacatta Gold, and Kunlun White. In terms of color, black, white, and grey dominate.
New Chinese style can opt for wood tones, grey, and black.
Japanese minimalist style can choose beige and natural wood tones.
Modern minimalist style can go for black, white, and grey.
Light luxury style can select bright gold, white, and green, among others.
