Indeed, our interest here is this less. extensively studied field of bodily expression of emotion that models how people communicate emotion. through body posture and gesture, and how people make inferences about someone elseâs emotional state. based on perceived posture and gesture.
Cultured marble and solid-surface vanity tops do not respond well to heat. But if you damage a solid-surface countertop, you can make small surface repairs to stains and scratches by sanding, which you cannot do to a cultured marble vanity top.
Unlike quarried stone, cultured stone is cast in molds to create specific pieces such as bathtubs, sinks, countertops, backsplashes, moldings and trim, shower walls and shower pans. The molds are lined with a special gel coat that bonds to the mixture, creating a very hard, transparent surface. Durable â Cultured marble is non-porous, making it extremely tough and resistant to stains, mildew and chips. 2  Economical â In general, cultured marble is less expensive to fabricate and install than slab marble, but will increase the overall value of a home just as natural stone products will.