Stone Decoration Let us talk about the purchase, installation and maintenance of special stone for sinks. Because of the natural beauty of stone (with natural patterns and unique natural styles), many owners will choose stone as decorative materials for sinks. The pleasing natural stone has an excellent decoration function. However, this specific environment of long-term water contact will also bring many questions such as pollution and disease to the stone. In this issue, we will give corresponding ideas and solutions from the three aspects of "material selection, installation, and usual maintenance" of the stone sink.
Stone decoration and everyone talk about the purchase, installation and maintenance of special stone for washbasins
1. The selection of materials is critical
In theory, the selection of materials is a balance of "decoration, functionality, and durability". Only by using these three standards to measure the selection of stone can we realize the "beautiful + durable" project. This is not only for the owner, but also for the planning and decoration company.
1. Decoration
When choosing a stone, you can't just think about the role of decoration and quotation. The decoration of stone is closely related to the physical and chemical functions of stone. For example: some marbles have rich textures, good decoration effects, and very affordable prices, but the price is that they are fragile and easy to show cracks. Sandstone is simple and natural and cannot be replaced by any stone, but the formation process of sandstone determines its super high water absorption rate. These are not suitable for use as a sink.
2. Functionality
There are two main types of stone sinks: upper basin and lower basin. In either case, a large hole must be opened in the center of the sheet. This requires thinking about the bearing capacity of stone. The upper and lower water barriers on the countertop are long strips, which are very simple to crack. Therefore, the stone used for the washbasin should not have cracks, dark cracks, or sutures, and the hardness should be high. For example: Ziluohong is a typical representative of fragile stone, and it is not suitable for use in sinks.
3. Durability
Water absorption is a very important function of stone. Generally, stone with a water absorption rate of 0.01%~0.09% is called a low water absorption rate stone, such as mostly granite and hard marble. 0.1%~0.5% is called medium water absorption stone, such as common marble. 0.51%~2% or higher is called high water absorption stone, such as sandstone and limestone.
If the water absorption rate of the stone is too high, no matter how good the protection is, it will not prevent the stone from water spots, rust spots, pollution and other doubts. Over time, it is not only not beautiful, but also very ugly. Therefore, stone materials with rough raw materials, many holes and high water absorption rate should be used as little as possible on the sink. Such as sandstone, travertine, etc.
Second, the device needs details
Details determine success or failure, applicable to any job. The hand-washing station is such a delicate work. It is necessary to think about every detail in order to achieve the perfect engineering function.
1. Anti-rust
The method of the sink installation is mainly to use angle iron, welded into a shelf, or a custom-made iron frame, and find a support point on the wall or the ground to fix it. The angle iron itself can prevent rust by painting and galvanizing. But rust prevention has two details:
① Welding point: The welding bead damages the maintenance layer of the angle iron, and it will rust when exposed to water, but this is usually ignored.
②Punch: When looking for a fixed point, the screw hole and the hole drilled by the electric drill on the angle iron will rust. This kind of detail should be maintained.
2. Strengthen support
To loosen the load-bearing capacity of the sink stone as much as possible, two angle irons can be added under the countertop.
3. Close your mouth well
The joints between the sink and the basin, the joints between the water retaining and the wall, etc., should be closed. The best choice is to use plastic-steel mud, followed by glass glue to close the joints. Specification: dense and uniform.
4. Protection must be done well
Water-based protective agents cannot be used for hand washing stations. The composite water-based protective agent should be used for the bottom layer protection first, and then the high-permeability fluorosilane protective agent should be used for the superimposed protection. Before painting, make sure the stone is clean and dry. Brushing specifications: sufficient, even, life expectancy for more than 48 hours, 7 days is the best.
Third, the usual maintenance tips
1. Protection has a time limit
Protector is not omnipotent, but it is absolutely impossible not to brush the protector on the washbasin. Even the best protective agent, long-term damage to hot water, alkaline water (Panji), and various bath materials, will show a decline in its effectiveness.
Under normal circumstances, the protective effect of the washstand can last for about one year, and within two years, it will show different degrees of pollution and disease. Therefore, the protection is not one hundred, and the protection should be fixed regularly.
2. Brush protection, you can start by yourself
The small bathroom sink does not require the construction of a professional stone maintenance company. Use "stone long face care agent" and apply it by yourself. The quotation is not expensive, just use a small piece of cloth to scrub, which can play a role of cleaning, protection, and polishing together, which is very convenient.
3. Prevent long-term retention of water
After the application, the water in the basin should be emptied and the water on the countertop should be wiped dry. This habit can keep the stone surface clean and reduce pollution.
4. Anti-acid substances
Vinegar, strong acid, strong alkali, toilet cleaner, etc. are forbidden on stone.
5. Prevent scratches
Hard object scratches and steel wire ball scratches will reduce the protective effect of stone and should be prevented as much as possible.
The above is the knowledge about the decoration material selection ~ installation ~ maintenance of the sink. It is very necessary to choose high-quality stone as the decorative material of the sink. In addition to the material selection and installation, more attention should be paid to the maintenance, because it is reasonable Maintenance can make the life and color of the stone last longer.
