What is Agglomerate Marble

What is agglomerate marble?
Agglomerated Marble, also known as Engineered Marble, Composite Marble, Manufactured Marble, Artificial Marble, Faux Marble, or simply man-made marble, is produced by mixing crushed natural marble granules, natural marble powder, unsaturated polyester resin, and other auxiliary materials to create a reconstituted marble.

vacuum press machine for artificial marble

vacuum press machine for agglomerate marble

First, the raw materials of agglomerated marble are mixed in a tank. Then, a large vacuum press machine is used to create blocks of agglomerated marble.

After compression, these blocks need to cure at room temperature for 7-15 days.

agglomerate marble blocks

After the blocks are fully cured, each block is cut into two bundles of slabs using a diamond marble gang saw.

Therefore, the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for each artificial marble is two bundles, which consists of 30-35 slabs if they are 2cm thick, or 20-23 slabs if they are 3cm thick.

diamond marble gang saw

Loading capacity:

Each 20ft container can hold 7 to 8 bundles of artificial marble, depending on the weight limit.

Delivery time:

Typically, the delivery time for a container order of artificial marble is 20-25 days. During the low season, the delivery time may be shorter.

However, to ensure that the blocks are completely cured, we do not shorten the delivery time to 15 days unless there are ready block stocks available in the factory.

Agglomerate marble is commonly used for indoor wall and floor tiling due to its uniform color and is suitable for large and small areas, such as hotel lobbies, shopping mall walls and floors, bathroom vanity tops, and shower walls.
Although agglomerate marble is less hard than natural granite or engineered quartz, it is still a durable option for these applications. However, it is prone to scratches and not recommended for use as a kitchen countertop.
Agglomerate marble has a low water absorption rate of approximately 0.02%, making it suitable for use in bathroom vanity tops or window sills that require easy cleaning.
Italian brands such as Santa Margherita and Quarella were the pioneers in agglomerate marble development, but Chinese factories now produce agglomerate marble of comparable quality at a lower cost, which has made it popular among importers worldwide.
Consumers tend to choose agglomerate marble over natural marble for several reasons, including its lower price, ease of production, and consistent quality. Natural marble is limited in its supply, and its extraction can be harmful to the environment, making agglomerate marble a more sustainable choice.