At Hessler Floor Covering, with a rich legacy since 1951 across Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, and Naples, Florida, we take pride in offering our customers the finest flooring solutions, including the innovative engineered stone flooring. If you're curious about how this remarkable flooring option comes to life, read on for an insightful journey into its production process.
- Introduction to Engineered Stone Flooring
Engineered stone flooring, also known as composite stone or agglomerate stone, combines natural stone aggregates with a polymer resin to create a resilient and aesthetically pleasing flooring material. It offers the luxurious look of natural stone with enhanced durability and ease of maintenance, making it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial spaces.
- Selection of Raw Materials
The manufacturing process begins with carefully selecting natural stone aggregates such as marble, quartz, granite, or limestone. These aggregates are chosen for their distinct colors, patterns, and textures, ensuring a wide range of design options for our customers at Hessler Floor Covering.
- Mixing and Binding
Once the aggregates are selected, they undergo a meticulous mixing process where they are combined with a high-quality polymer resin. This resin acts as a binding agent that holds the stone particles together and provides the flooring with its strength and durability. At this stage, pigments can also be added to achieve specific colors or patterns desired by our customers.
- Compression and Formation
After the mixing process, the compounded mixture is transferred into molds of varying sizes and shapes, depending on the final product specifications. These molds are then subjected to high compression under vacuum conditions to remove any air bubbles and ensure a dense, uniform structure throughout the flooring.
- Curing and Hardening
The molded materials are transferred to curing chambers where they undergo a curing process at controlled temperatures. This curing phase allows the polymer resin to harden and bond with the natural stone aggregates, creating a solid, dimensionally stable flooring product. Curing times can vary depending on the specific materials used and the desired properties of the final product.
- Cutting and Finishing
Once cured, the engineered stone slabs are precision-cut into tiles or planks of various sizes using diamond-tipped saws. The edges are then profiled and polished to achieve a smooth, refined finish that enhances the natural beauty of the stone aggregates. This meticulous cutting and finishing process ensures that each piece meets our high standards of quality and craftsmanship at Hessler Floor Covering.
- Quality Assurance
Before being shipped to our showrooms in Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, and Naples, Florida, every batch of engineered stone flooring undergoes rigorous quality assurance tests. These tests include checks for dimensional accuracy, color consistency, strength, and resistance to stains and scratches, ensuring that our customers receive a flooring product that is both beautiful and durable.
Contact Hessler Floor Covering Today
At Hessler Floor Covering, we are committed to offering our customers in Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, and Naples, Florida, the finest engineered stone flooring solutions crafted with precision and care. Whether you're remodeling your home or designing a commercial space, engineered stone flooring provides a luxurious yet practical choice that enhances any environment. Visit our showrooms to explore our wide selection and experience firsthand the quality and elegance of engineered stone flooring.
