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| Ceramic |
Wood |
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easy to procure |
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easy workability |
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not a natural product |
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narrow colour range |
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monotonous look |
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difficult to maintain |
| - |
breaks easily |
- |
poor life in areas of frequent
usage |
| - |
only available in small sizes |
- |
poor water and fire resistance |
| Marble |
Granite |
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light shades usually |
+ |
good for outdoor and indoor
use |
| - |
difficult to sort and match |
+ |
cleans cleanest |
| - |
buying unpolished is risky |
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strong physical, chemical and
thermal resistance |
| - |
low chemical and physical resistance |
+ |
very long lasting polish |
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prices are standard |
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sorting by colour and grain
is easy |
