In this process, granular refractory sand is coated with a mixture of bentonite clay, water and, in some cases, other additives (Fig. 1). The additives help to harden and hold the mold shape to withstand the pres-sures of the molten metal. The green sand mixture is compacted by hand or through mechanical force around a pattern to create a mold. The me-chanical force can be induced by slinging, jolting, squeezing or by impact/impulse.
Cultured Stone is essentially manufactured stone used as a decorative finish for the exterior and interior of your home.It is made up of Portland cement, lightweight natural aggregates and iron oxide pigments.ultured Stone is essentially manufactured stone used as a decorative finish for the exterior and interior of your home.
Once installed, cultured marble surrounds are virtually seamless. Made of up to 75 percent marble dust mixed with resins and pigments, cultured marble makes an attractive and low-maintenance alternative for shower walls and surrounds. Cultured marble is solid sheets that you cut to fit on site to the size and shape of your shower walls.