What is Alabaster Stone?
What is Alabaster Stone? or Artificial Translucent Stone – The origin of “alabaster” is in Middle English through Old French “alabastre”, in turn derived from Latin “alabaster”, and that from Greek “ἀλάβαστρος” (“alabastros”) or “ἀλάβαστος” (“alabastos”). The Greek words denoted a vase of alabaster
it looks just like alabaster is light transparent and malleable. … The use of Alabaster Sheet Panels in interior design produce extraordinary effects because the alabaster is the Translucent tone for excelence. The Alabaster Sheets, allows different applications in interior design, and decoration
Properties and usability
The purest alabaster is a snow-white material of fine uniform grain, but it often is associated with an oxide of iron, which produces brown clouding and veining in the stone. The coarser varieties of gypsum alabaster are converted by calcination into plaster of Paris, and are sometimes known as “plaster stone”.
Artificial Translucent Stone
Alabaster and onyx: these materials have long inspired and caught the thoughts of designers and everyday people from the world over. Translucent, magnificent, and absolutely captivating, these stones are the essence of natural beauty. Panels, partitions, and countertops crafted of alabaster have traditionally been found in only the most luxurious bars, hospitality establishments, and homes on earth.
While the splendor of alabaster and onyx is undeniable, these materials are not accessible for many applications because of their cost, thickness, weights and fragility.
Artificial Translucent Stone is a material with endless potential. Its beauty, durability, aesthetics, design flexibility, color choices, etc makes it an ideal choice for residential and commercial applications
Alabaster is the Stone of art par excellence, a much-appreciated resource for sculptors and architects who have been able to take advantage of its characteristic features, above all the ease with which it can be worked and polished and its translucency, a property as rare among rocks as effective in magnifying their natural beauty.It seems that the term also referred to objects originating from that place, which, originally, were made with this material. Eventually, the term began to refer only to the white translucent rock used in art.They are usually lightly colored, translucent, and soft stones.
Application:
Back Lighted panels, Counter tops, Wall Cladding and other decorative uses.
Size : 48″ X 96″ (8/4 feet).
Thickness : 3 mm
Advantages :
USAGE : Color Energy, Light Transparency
Unlimited applications in commercial, Industrial and entertainment industries.
Building Facade, Display units, Sign boards, Column Covers, Beam and Pillar Covers, Room Dividers, Ceilings, Counter tops, Outdoor Elements & Translucent Walls with Black Light Effect.
Care and Maintenance:
- Remove dirt and residue with soapy water or an ammonia-based cleaner.
- It is important to minimize direct heat exposure to protect your solid surface.
- Prevent hard water marks by wiping surfaces dry after spills or cleaning. Ordinary vinegar removes most dried water spots.
Features:
- Impeccable shine
- Trendy design
- Perfect finish
- Easy installation
- High durability
- Resistant to corrosion
- High strength
- Appealing color shade
Luxurious look of stone without the high cost or worry of damage. SRA has a new line of resin panels that use rich, creamy colour with swirls of pure gypsum. The panels look like Stone, but their high durability and easier fabrication process make them an economical choice for any application that calls for decorative stone. Translucent Stone Collection resembles natural materials such as green stone, marble and onyx. It has excellent light transmittance, which enables to create various elements of interior components (Stands, Pedestals, Columns, etc.). Add lighting behind the panels allows the natural beauty and distinctiveness of the stones to show through. Because of these unique processing, these panels are able to be used in nearly any application imaginable.
Translucent Stone Panels are used as Office Partitions, Hotel Reception Desks, Bathroom Counter Top, As Wall Coverings, and in many other areas. Customers who demand high quality, high fashion and environmentally friendly design realize that resinpanels from Euro Translucent Stone is your best choice.
