Today, in many countries of the world, the production of finishing materials is rapidly developing. One of the novelties of this industry is stone veneer. It is gaining more and more popularity among buyers due to its attractive appearance.
Most often, with the help of stone veneer, designers create a monumental style in the interior. Inserts from this material can also be successfully used as one of the parts of the composition. Stone veneer, the photo of which is presented in the article, is resistant to mechanical stress.
Interior use
Natural stone veneer is widely used by designers in the design of premises for various purposes. Its rough surface makes it possible to use the material when decorating furniture, carriages and yachts.
Veneer sheets are used for laying paths, steps, foundation cladding and facade walls. Stone veneer can even be used in damp areas, such as when decorating a bathroom. This material, installed on ceilings, walls, floors and fireplaces, creates an aristocratic atmosphere in the living room.
Thin and light sheets look equally good both in public places andin cozy home rooms. All walls of the room do not have to be made only of veneer. Some owners prefer to make only picture frames out of it. In this case, the interior already looks complete and refined. Another option for partial decoration with veneer is its inclusion in the decoration of entrance and interior doors.
Stone veneer technology
The process of creating the material is quite complex and time-consuming, but as a result of this, sheets with unique patterns on the surface are obtained. Only layered rocks, such as shale, enter the conveyor.
Stone veneer, the production of which involves the creation of the thinnest plates of rock with a thickness of only 0.1-0.2 mm, is produced on an industrial scale only in a few countries of the world. Polyester resin applied to the back of the material securely attaches it to the fiberglass backing.
The advantages of using stone veneer in the interior
1. The sheets are suitable for interior and exterior decoration.
2. The flexibility of the material allows it to be used on curved surfaces.
3. For the protective treatment of veneer, standard varnishes can be used. Over time, they will make the surface color deeper and more saturated.
4. Installation of sheets is simple and fast, as their standard dimensions are quite large (610x12200 or 1220x2440 mm).
5. The waterproof barrier in the veneer is created by a thin fiberglass backing. It also gives the material extra strength.
6. The light weight of the sheets makes it easytheir transportation and installation.
7. Stone veneer sheets can be cut with any carbide carpentry tool or metal shears.
8. To attach the veneer to the surface, you can use a wide variety of compounds: PVA, contact, building, epoxy and other adhesives.
9. Sheets adhere well to concrete, brick, plywood, chipboard, MDF and other surfaces.
10. Stone veneer combines a rich array of colors and textures.
Customer feedback on furniture finishing with stone veneer
Many housewives are faced with the problem of the ugliness of the facade of the kitchen set. At the same time, all fasteners, hinges and other accessories do not require replacement. It is irrational to order a new kitchen set, because only the appearance will change, while the internal content will remain the same. And here stone veneer comes to the rescue. Another problem that apartment owners face is the unsightly appearance of furniture and walls. Again, the stone veneer finish helps. In this case, only the facade is updated.
According to customers, stone veneer in the interior (the photo in the article clearly confirms this) looks very good. The strength of natural stone and its interesting texture change the atmosphere beyond recognition. This is noted by all customers. Many housewives who have a kitchen with a veneer facade are pleased that the stone is not afraid of water, so it is easy to care for it.
Possibility to create curved elements alsopleases many owners. Stone veneer can be used in place of ceramic tiles in kitchens and bathrooms. As a rule, finishing companies offer their customers more than 20 material colors.
Creating a stone veneer mosaic
One of the advantages of the material is the large size of its sheets. They can quickly decorate the wall. But in some cases, designers resort to the opposite finishing technology, that is, dividing large elements into small ones.
Stone veneer, reviews of which are almost always positive, can be used to create mosaics. To do this, the material is cut into identical square or rectangular elements. A mosaic is assembled from separate parts. It can be placed on the floor or wall. According to reviews, all customers are satisfied with the result of the work.
The use of stone veneer for interior decoration in a private house
When developing a private house project, a lot of factors and quantities are taken into account. Mandatory calculation requires the load created by the building on the foundation. The lighter the material of the house, the cheaper the foundation will cost. Facing with natural stone looks very impressive, in addition to the high price, this method of finishing is very difficult. Each 2500x1500mm slab weighs about 300kg.
There is always a way out of this situation. Finishing the house can be done with stone veneer. Relatively light sheets are easy to transport andmount. Thus, the load on the foundation is reduced, and the appearance of the building is almost not affected. Numerous positive customer reviews confirm this.
Reasons for negative reviews of stone veneer
Some customers are unhappy with the veneer on the doors. They argue that the material is quickly crushed under mechanical stress and swells from the humidity in the room. The reason for such reviews is the purchase of low-quality artificial material.
Natural stone veneer reviews in most cases deserve positive. It is not affected by the environment. You can easily wash off traces of children's drawings from it. On natural material, there are no scratches from animal claws and other mechanical influences.
Thus, stone veneer is an excellent finishing material that can be used in all parts of the house.
