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Old 08-31-2009, 11:32 AM   #4
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The key word in the name is Factory. They manufacture and install cultured marble.

Definition of cultured marble:
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Cultured marble, also referred to as cast polymer, is a plastic composite blend of high strength polyester resin and marble dust formed in a variety of molds to make a single piece article such as bathtubs, shower pans and vanity tops[1] with a surface that resembles marble.[2] Though it is a less expensive alternative to marble, it can have more tensile strength.
Because cultured marble is made with a moulding process,[3] it allows greater design flexibility than with stone. For instance, manufacturers of cultured marble can make a bathroom vanity with integrated bowl (or bowls). The manufacturing process encompasses several steps.[4] One step uses a non-porous gelcoat on the counters and sinks which seals the product and prevents later mold and bacteria growth and staining.
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