Description and options for using stone veneer

When decorating the interior, room owners and designers often give preference to stones of natural and artificial origin. Recently, consumers are increasingly interested in stone veneer, which was created using new technologies and has the ability to delaminate.

Stone veneer is a material with unique characteristics that is made on the basis of natural quartz slate. India and Brazil are called the homeland of the latter. The slate mined in the quarry has a unique and varied texture. Stone veneer can be called a worthy alternative to heavy natural stone.

The production technology of the material involves the use of resins and fiberglass. Due to their influence, there is reliable adhesion of each of the layers of the product. Elastic veneer has found its use on all sorts of substrates, especially where natural stone cannot be used.

In the case of the correct technology for finishing with stone veneer, it will be quite difficult for the consumer to distinguish it from natural slate. However, it should be noted that veneer is characterized by greater mobility, pliability and lighter than stone. The presence of a fiberglass base and resins in the composition of the material makes it pliable and easy to bend. For this reason, it is practically indispensable for finishing surfaces with a complex or curved texture.

Stone veneer can be used to decorate the interior of the bathroom and dining room. Thanks to a wide range of panels, everyone can choose ideal for your interior.

Material advantages:

• environmental Safety;
• wear resistance and water resistance;
• the ability to use in hard-to-reach places;
• light weight and small layer thickness, equal to no more than 2 mm;
• incombustibility;
• ease of installation.

There are practically no disadvantages of stone veneer.

There are currently several varieties of stone veneer on the market.

1. Slate Lite. This material, which is made of stone, has high strength and a large thickness of the inner layer. It contains slate, fiberglass and backing. This type of veneer is used for facade cladding, interior and exterior finishes. The seamless texture of the sheet allows it to be laid on metal, concrete, brick and wood surfaces.
2. Eco Stone Is a natural stone veneer with a natural cotton backing. Flexible and thin material is used to clad walls, furniture and objects in the interior.
3. Translucent Is a transparent stone veneer used for backlit interior decoration. It is characterized by brightness and showiness, which is why it is often chosen by consumers.

With the help of composite marble veneer, you can make your life more original. Material imitating marble, white, onyx, granite, black, light gray and others are simply irreplaceable for decorating columns, walls, partitions.

Stone has long been a priority when decorating walls, as well as a furniture facade for a kitchen. Subject to the correct selection of texture, the master can achieve a unique design solution in his room.

Stone veneer has found its application in the following cases:

• cladding of walls and interior partitions;
• finishing of various niches;
• furniture cladding;
• covering of columns and other structures with a semicircular shape;
• the base for the wall panel.

Thin and lightweight veneer sheet looks great both in a public place and in a cozy home room. In order to decorate the room, it is not necessary to cover all the walls with this material; you can arrange picture frames with it. Such an interior is characterized by sophistication and completeness. Many craftsmen recommend including natural veneer in the design of an interior or entrance door.

Stone veneer is considered an innovation in modern architecture and renovation and is often preferred by consumers. It is produced in Europe and the CIS. The following brands have proven themselves well - distributors of this material:

• Flat Stone;
• Spice craft;
• Pan Fasad;
• Arcobaleno color and many others.

In order for natural veneer not to prematurely lose its qualities, it must be properly folded and stored. The site for this should be selected as flat as possible, while the panels should be laid with the front side up. Whatever the interior, stone veneer will look as attractive as possible in it. The main condition for a successful result is correct installation.

• To begin with, it is worth preparing the surface correctly. In this case, drywall, plaster, chipboard, fiberboard and MDF can act as the basis. The main thing is that the surface is flat and smooth.
• Natural veneer sheets should be glued using a dispersion adhesive mixture with a varnish base. Alternatively, you can use a waterproof polyurethane or ethylene-venyl acetate adhesive.
• It is better to use a diamond saw to cut the product. The edges should be sanded to ensure a good fit and fit.
• The adhesive must be rolled onto the back of the veneer and left to dry. An adhesive is also smeared on the base.
• The veneer sheet must be pressed tightly to the main surface... In some cases, installation is impossible without a press.

If it is necessary to design a curved section or an arch, the workpiece is heated in advance. Unfortunately, one veneer sheet is not always enough for wall cladding, so the master has a new task, namely, sealing the seams. To solve the problem, experts recommend using a moisture-resistant epoxy grout. Since this substance is sold in various colors, the consumer can easily choose the option that best suits the stone veneer.

People who want to make their interior original should definitely pay attention to stone veneer. By decorating any of the rooms of the apartment with it, you can achieve the effect of high cost and stylistics. This material is considered the best solution for creating a loft style, Scandinavian and minimalism. The unique properties of the veneer allow it to be used in the bathroom and to decorate it with a tropical theme.

Translucent veneer combines well with backlighting. In this way, you can stylishly decorate doors, partitions, ceilings, bar counters. Such an interior will not leave anyone indifferent and will give the room a relaxed atmosphere. This material can transmit light, so it can be used to create a separate, cozy object in the room.

You can learn about what a stone veneer is and how to stick it in from the video below.