| abstract |
An artificial stone laminate comprising a top single layer of particulates of substantially a single size, a rear layer of reinforcing fibers, and a binder is provided. The single size of the particulates is between 0.5 mm and 3 mm. Each of the particulates has an exposed top flat surface section area that is substantially the largest sectional area that can be exposed in the particulates. A single layer of particulates of uniform size is spread on a release surface. The single layer of particulates is vibrated whereby the particulates are packed closely, touch one another adjacently in a horizontal plane, and achieve high surface coverage. The layer of reinforcing fibers is placed on the single layer of particulates. A binder is deposited for filling the gaps between the particulates and bonding the reinforcing fibers to the particulates. After the binder cures, the surface of the single layer of particulates is polished. |