Artificial Marble vs Natural Marble
Natural marble and engineered marble may look alike but they have several differences you can check out. They both exude elegance and a luxurious feel to them.
Here are the different characteristics of artificial marble and natural marble:
Price
Natural Marble:
Expensive (Availability, cutting, and quarrying can be costly)
Artificial Marble:
More affordable (Easily created in a quarry with few elements)
Options
Natural Marble:
Available colors depend on the impurities of the stone
Artificial Marble:
Diverse patterns and colors (colors are artificially added to the slab)
Installation
Natural Marble:
Requires a skilled workforce (Can lead to marble cracking, curling, discoloration, and popping when wrongly installed)
Artificial Marble:
Hassle-free and less fragile installation (adjusting and cutting do not require professional touch)
Maintenance
Natural Marble:
High maintenance & Costly (Requires resealing every 6 months)
Artificial Marble:
Hassle-free & non-porous (Requires lower upkeep and maintenance)
Weight
Natural Marble:
Can be hefty
Artificial Marble:
Comparatively slimmer & lighter
Durability
Natural Marble:
Hard but brittle (Avoid spilling acidic substances, cleaners, and oil at all cost)
Artificial Marble:
Resistant to discoloration, oil, and stains (Compatible with regular cleaners)
Heat Resistance
Natural Marble:
Can undergo immense heat and pressure (The natural stone was formed by geographical activity)
Artificial Marble:
Lack of heat resistance (Risks melting/burning under a high temperature)
Customization
Natural Marble:
Cannot be customized (Crafted from naturally occurring limestone)
Artificial Marble:
Can be shaped and remodeled based on user preference
Cleaning
Natural Marble:
Requires meticulous cleaning and resealing
Artificial Marble:
Difficult to remove scratches
