Industry Overview
Stone is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals and forms a major component of the earth’s outer solid layer. Commercial stone products include both natural and artificial varieties, with granite and marble being important natural stone products. Marble is a metamorphic rock formed when limestone is subjected to prolonged pressure. It is valued for its appearance, durability and suitability for architectural and decorative applications, including flooring, walls and sculptures.
Growing use of marble as a decorative material has also encouraged the development of artificial marble. While natural marble is durable and attractive, extensive extraction can affect natural landscapes and the ecological environment. Artificial marble provides an alternative material for decorative and construction applications. The report covers artificial stone properties, classifications, formulations, adhesives, market conditions, raw materials, machinery, manufacturing methods and applications. Artificial marble can be produced using different material systems, including resin-based, cement-based, compound and sintered formulations, with product characteristics influenced by composition and manufacturing processes.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 85 MT/Day |
| Land & Building (14000 sq.mt.) | Rs. 8.97 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 13.20 Cr |
| Working Capital for 1 Month | Rs. 3.85 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 27.90 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 70% |
| Break Even Point | 32% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- PRODUCTION AREAS
- PHYSICAL ORIGIN
- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- PROPERTIES OF ARTIFICIAL STONE
- PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
- APPLICATION
- TYPES OF MARBLE
- THE FOLLOWING CHART SETS FORTH THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STONES
- NATURAL MARBLE:-
- COMPOSITE MARBLE:-
- QUARTZ:-
- GRANITE:-
- CLASSIFICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL MARBLE
- RESIN-BASED ARTIFICIAL STONE
- CEMENT-BASED ARTIFICIAL STONE
- COMPOUND ARTIFICIAL STONE
- SINTERED ARTIFICIAL STONE
- COMMON VARIETIES OF ARTIFICIAL STONE
- POLYESTER-BASED ARTIFICIAL STONE
- ADHESIVES
- TYPES OF ADHESIVES COMMONLY-USED IN DECORATIVE CONSTRUCTION
- THERMOSETTING RESIN ADHESIVES
- EPOXIDE RESIN ADHESIVES (EP)
- UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN ADHESIVES (UP)
- THERMOPLASTIC SYNTHETIC RESIN ADHESIVES
- POLYVINYL ACETATE ADHESIVES (PVAC)
- POLYVINYL ALCOHOL ADHESIVES
- SYNTHETIC RUBBER ADHESIVES
- CHLOROPRENE RUBBER ADHESIVE (CR)
- NITRILE BUTADIENE RUBBER (NBR)
- DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NATURAL AND COMPOSITE MARBLE
- DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GRANITE AND QUARTZ
- RESISTANCE TO ABRASION, SHOCK AND FLEXURAL STRENGTH, NON-POROUS
- DIMENSION STABILITY REDUCES WASTAGE DURING INSTALLATION
- UNIFORMITY IN COLOUR MAKES IT SUITABLE FOR LARGE APPLICATION
- FORMULATION
- SAMPLE FORMULA I:-
- SAMPLE FORMULA II:-
- COMMONLY-USED TYPES & DIMENSIONS OF POLYESTER ARTIFICIAL MARBLE
- MARKET SURVEY
- ARTIFICIAL MARBLE MARKET KEY SEGMENTS:
- BY PRODUCT
- BY APPLICATION
- GLOBAL STONE AND MARBLE INDUSTRY
- GRANITE MARKET TRENDS
- GRANITE MARKET: REGION-WISE OUTLOOK
- GRANITE MARKET: KEY PLAYERS
- INDIA: A PREMIER EXPORTER
- RAJASTHAN: BIGGEST MARBLE PRODUCING STATE IN INDIA
- ITALY: BIGGEST NATURAL MARBLE EXPORTER TO INDIA
- OTHER MINERALS IN THE INDIA MARBLE & STONE MARKET
- MAJOR PLAYERS IN MARBLE INDUSTRY
- R.K.MARBLE GROUP
- MARBLE WORLD
- NITCO
- ASIAN
- EURO COMPOSITE MARBLE
- IMPORT POLICY
- DIFFERENT TYPES OF MARBLE, COUNTRY WISE
- ARTIFICIAL MARBLE MANUFACTURING PROCESS
- METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTIFICIAL MARBLE
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
- FUNCTIONS OF BUILDING DECORATIVE MATERIAL
- (1) TEXTURE
- (2) COLOR, GLOSS AND TRANSPARENCY
- (3) SHAPE AND SIZE
- (4) STAIN RESISTANCE, GOOD CLEAN-ABILITY AND SCRUB-RESISTANCE
- RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIER
- MACHINERY SUPPLIERS
- PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHS
- RAW MATERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
- EPOXY PURE POLYESTER RESIN
- LIMESTONE
- DOLOMITE
- ZINC SULPHITE
- QUARTZ SAND
- FLUORESCENT POWDER
- HIGH ALUMINA CEMENT
- TRIETHANOLAMINE
- MACHINERY PHOTOGRAPHS
- SRL-Z500/1000 HOT-COOLING MIXER
- CONICAL DOUBLE SCREW EXTRUDER WITH SCREW LOADER
- EXTRUSION AND FORMING MOULD
- CUTTER
Appendix
- APPENDIX – A:
- 01. PLANT ECONOMICS
- 02. LAND & BUILDING
- 03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
- 05. FIXED CAPITAL
- 06. RAW MATERIAL
- 07. SALARY AND WAGES
- 08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 11. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
- 13. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
- 15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
- 16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
- 17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
- 18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Artificial marble is a manufactured decorative stone designed to provide an alternative to natural marble. It is produced by combining selected mineral fillers or aggregates with binding materials and other formulation components, followed by forming and finishing processes. Depending on the formulation, artificial stone can be resin-based, cement-based, compound or sintered. It is used in applications where consistent appearance, dimensional characteristics and decorative performance are required.
The main types covered in the report are resin-based artificial stone, cement-based artificial stone, compound artificial stone and sintered artificial stone. Polyester-based artificial marble is also discussed as a commonly used variety. These categories differ in their constituent materials, binding systems and manufacturing methods, which influence properties such as appearance, mechanical performance, resistance characteristics and suitability for different decorative or construction applications.
Artificial marble formulations can use mineral fillers, resins, cementitious materials, pigments and chemical additives. The report identifies materials including epoxy pure polyester resin, limestone, dolomite, zinc sulphite, quartz sand, fluorescent powder, high alumina cement and triethanolamine. The precise combination depends on the type of artificial stone and the desired physical, mechanical, decorative and processing characteristics.
Artificial marble production requires machinery selected according to the formulation and manufacturing method. The report identifies an SRL-Z500/1000 hot-cooling mixer, a conical double screw extruder with screw loader, extrusion and forming moulds, and a cutter. These equipment stages support material mixing, processing, forming and cutting. Actual equipment selection can vary with product specifications, production process, automation requirements and desired output characteristics.
Artificial marble is used primarily in decorative and building applications where an attractive and consistent stone-like surface is required. Depending on its formulation and finished properties, it can be used for architectural surfaces and other decorative construction applications. The report highlights characteristics such as texture, colour, gloss, transparency, shape and size, stain resistance, cleanability and scrub resistance as important functions or performance considerations for building decorative materials.
Artificial marble provides a manufactured alternative to natural marble for decorative applications. Natural marble is valued for its appearance and durability, but its extraction involves quarrying natural resources. Artificial marble can be manufactured using controlled formulations and processes, allowing manufacturers to target particular colours, dimensions and performance characteristics. Its suitability for an application depends on the formulation, manufacturing quality and required properties of the finished product.
Artificial marble quality depends on raw material selection, formulation, mixing, forming, curing or processing conditions and finishing operations. Important product characteristics include physical and mechanical properties, abrasion and shock resistance, flexural strength, dimensional stability, surface appearance and resistance to staining. Uniformity in colour and controlled dimensions can also support consistent results during installation. Proper process control is therefore important for achieving the required performance and appearance of the finished artificial marble.
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