Our Blog

A lot of people wonder what type of a fireplace insert they should choose: a steel one or a cast-iron one? In no way is it an easy task, especially that before taking a decision, we should consider a number of other factors. To dispel any doubts, we are going to demonstrate when to choose steel inserts and when cast-iron ones. 

A lot of people wonder what type of a fireplace insert they should choose: a steel one or a cast-iron one? In no way is it an easy task, especially that before taking a decision, we should consider a number of other factors. To dispel any doubts, we are going to demonstrate when to choose steel inserts and when cast-iron ones. 

Przedsiębiorstwo udziela zapytania ofertowego na Centrum Numeryczne CNC - 5 osiowe.

• Zapytanie PDF

When completing a kitchen, a lot of customers decide on kitchen worktops made of conglomerate, frequently giving up the idea of natural stone. Undoubtedly, it is a good decision - all the more so because both these materials are characterised by top quality. So which one to choose for our kitchen worktop: conglomerate or granite?
There is an ongoing discussion among producers of kitchen worktops which material is better: conglomerate or granite? It is common knowledge there are as many opinions as there are men taking part in a discussion. Let’s have a closer look at the arguments used both sides. 
Kitchen worktops and window sills made of conglomerate

Conglomerate is nothing more than a ground stone, which when combined with epoxy resin forms the product, which is hard and resistant to scratching. Conglomerate can be produced from different types of stone as marble conglomerate or granite conglomerate. Thus the first one will be less resistant when in contact with acids, so if we look for the material of the highest standard and resistance, we choose the second one.

Conglomerate kitchen worktops have a lot of advantages. One of them is their capability of being formed into worktops of various thickness, their lightness and a lower price. Seamless joints enable obtaining specific shapes of non-standard sizes making conglomerate an ideal material for window sills. On the other hand, if we care about having a worktop of natural texture, we should reach for a real stone. In whatever way we paint it, conglomerate will never reproduce the cross - section of real stone while shining coating can be easily scratched.
Granite worktops

Granite worktops have always been considered to be the most beautiful. They possess all the above-mentioned qualities of conglomerate worktops, but they are twice as expensive. Possible scratches can be easily polished. Another disadvantage of granite worktops is their weight. Thicker granite worktops frequently require furniture of a more reinforced construction. The resistance to high temperatures, to scratches, slow warming up and non-inflammability of granite worktops often compensate for their disadvantages. 
No matter if we choose conglomerate granite kitchen worktops or not, we should remember about impregnating them to preserve their beauty as long as possible. 

The installation of an interior window sill is not difficult and definitely everyone is able to do it by themselves. As conglomerate is resistant to scratching and to changeable atmospheric conditions, it is an ideal material for window sills to be mounted at home. In our blog we will give you a few tips how to install a conglomerate window sill?
When to change a conglomerate window sill?
Most frequently we change our window sills, if they look ugly and are damaged. Not only do such unattractive sills disfigure our windows and our interiors but they can also contribute to the water penetration inside a building. If possible, we can try to renew our damaged window sills by cleaning , painting or cladding them. After some time, however, nothing else can be done and our window sills have to be replaced. 
The installation of conglomerate window sills

Such installation should begin with a proper preparation of the wall surface, where a window sill is to be mounted. Next, the surface has to be levelled, polished, defatted and most importantly, it has to be dried. Conglomerate window sills are to be mounted with fast-drying polyurethane glue. First, we apply a thin layer of glue along the whole length of a slab, and then we match the elements precisely with a putty knife and press them at once. The average glue usage should be approximately at 0,3 kg/m 2, the applied glue gets hardened when in contact with humid air in 2 to 4 hours. In case the humidity is lower, the whole process can take up to 24 hours. During this time, we should make sure the sill remains in the same position and it is tightly pressed. For this purpose, we can place a wooden shim between the edge of the window recess and the upper edge of the plain surface and lift it at the midpoint or to encumber it evenly.
 The installation of conglomerate window sills is not complicated. You can also apply ready mixed dry set mortar. The gaps at the junction of the window sill and the window can be masked with assembling and finishing PVC profiles - self-adhesive flat bars or quarter rounds. Additionally, to prevent the water penetration into cavities between the sill and the jamb, you only have to seal them with silicone. Finally, we plaster the wall under the sill and along its edges.