Composite stone is an engineered stone material created by combining quartz, feldspar, and other minerals with resin binders. This material offers the aesthetics and durability of natural stone while providing more design flexibility and consistent structure.

Main properties of composite stone:

• High durability and wear resistance
• Resistance to stains and scratches
• Various color and pattern options
• Homogeneous structure and consistent quality
• Low absorption and easy maintenance
• Usage in various applications such as kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, floor tiles, and wall cladding

Straton provides high-quality feldspar raw materials used in composite stone production, helping manufacturers produce superior performing products.

Feldspar is a critical component in composite stone production and makes significant contributions to both the physical and aesthetic properties of the material. Feldspar content typically constitutes 20-30% of composite stone formulations.

Advantages of using feldspar in composite stone production:

• Adds structural strength and solidity
• Shows excellent compatibility with resin systems
• Helps control thermal expansion
• Improves the workability of the material
• Provides aesthetic appearance and light reflection properties
• Enhances surface brightness and clarity

Straton offers specially prepared feldspar products with controlled particle size distribution and ideal mineralogical composition to composite stone manufacturers.

Composite stone is increasingly preferred in modern architecture and interior design. High-quality composite stone products containing feldspar are widely used in the following areas:

• Kitchen and Bathroom Countertops: Provides high durability, stain resistance, and aesthetic appearance
• Floor and Wall Coverings: Offers wear resistance and easy cleaning properties
• Stair Steps and Thresholds: Provides high durability and safety features
• Exterior Façade Applications: Offers weather resistance and low-maintenance solutions
• Special Decorative Applications: Used in furniture surfaces, tabletops, and special design elements

Current trends are towards composite stone products that have a natural stone appearance but show higher performance, contain recyclable content, and are sustainable. Straton continuously invests in developing feldspar products suitable for these trends.