Today in many countries of the world is rapidlyThe area of production of finishing materials is developing. One of the new products in this industry is stone veneer. Among buyers, it is gaining increasing popularity due to its attractive appearance.
Most often with the help of stone veneer designerscreate a monumental style in the interior. Inserts of 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.
Application in the interior
Natural stone veneer is widely used.designers in the design of premises for various purposes. Its rough surface makes it possible to use the material when decorating furniture, cars and yachts.
Veneer sheets are used for laying tracks.steps, facing of the base and front walls. Stone veneer can be used even in wet areas, for example, when decorating a bathroom. This material, installed on ceilings, walls, floors and fireplaces, creates an atmosphere of an aristocratic interior in the living room.
Thin and light sheets look equally wellboth in public places and in cozy home rooms. All walls of the room do not have to be made of veneer only. Some owners prefer to make it only picture frames. In this case, the interior already looks complete and refined. Another option for partial veneer decoration can be called its inclusion in the decoration of entrance and interior doors.
Stone veneer technology
The process of creating material is quite complicated andlabor-intensive, but as a result of this, sheets with unique patterns on the surface are obtained. Only stratified rocks, such as slate, come to the conveyor.
Stone veneer, the production of which involvesthe 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 deposited on the back side of the material, securely fastens it on the basis of fiberglass.
The advantages of using stone veneer in the interior
1. Sheets are suitable for exterior and interior decoration.
2. The flexibility of the material allows it to be used on curved surfaces.
3. For protective treatment of veneer can be used standard varnishes. 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 creates a thin fiberglass substrate. It also gives the material additional strength.
6. The low weight of the sheets facilitates their transportation and installation.
7. The cutting of sheets of stone veneer can be performed with any carbide carpentry tools or scissors for metal.
8. For the fastening of veneer to the surface, you can use a variety of compositions: PVA, contact, construction, epoxy and other adhesives.
9. Sheets perfectly attached to concrete, brick, plywood, chipboard, MDF and other surfaces.
10. Stone veneer combines a rich set of colors and textures.
Customer reviews about furniture finishing with stone veneer
Many housewives face the challengethe ugliness of the facade of the kitchen set. In this case, all fasteners, hinges and other accessories do not require replacement. Ordering a new kitchen set is irrational, because only the appearance will change, and the internal content will remain the same. And here comes the stone veneer. Another problem faced by apartment owners is the ugliness of the appearance of furniture and walls. Again, stone veneer finish helps. In this case, only the facade is updated.
По словам заказчиков, каменный шпон в интерьере (The photo in the article clearly confirms this) looks very well. The strength of a natural stone and its interesting texture change the situation 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 take care of it.
The ability to create curved elements is alsopleases many owners. Stone veneer can be used instead of ceramic tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. As a rule, companies that provide finishing services, offer their customers more than 20 colors of the material.
Creating a mosaic of stone veneer
One of the advantages of the material is largethe size of its sheets. They can quickly decorate the wall. But in some cases, designers resort to the opposite technology of finishing, that is, the division of large elements into small ones.
Каменный шпон, отзывы о котором почти всегда positive, can be used to create a mosaic. For this material is cut into the same square or rectangular elements. A mosaic is assembled from individual parts. It can be located on the floor or wall. According to reviews, all customers are satisfied with the result of the work.
Using stone veneer for interior decoration in a private house
When developing a project of a private house is taken into accounta lot of factors and quantities. Mandatory calculation requires the load created by the building on the foundation. The lighter the material at home, the cheaper the foundation will cost. Facing natural stone looks very impressive, in addition to the high price, this method of finishing is very heavy. Each slab 2500x1500 mm in size weighs about 300 kg.
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 and install. Thus, the load on the foundation is reduced, and the appearance of the building is almost not affected. This is confirmed by numerous positive customer feedback.
Causes of negative reviews of stone veneer
Некоторые покупатели оказываются недовольны veneer on the doors. They claim that the material is quickly crushed by mechanical action and is subject to swelling from the humidity in the room. The reason for such reviews is the acquisition of low-quality artificial material.
Natural stone veneer reviews in mostcases deserves positive. It is not affected by the environment. From it you can easily wash off the traces of children's drawings. On the natural material does not remain scratches from the claws of animals and other mechanical effects.
Thus, stone veneer is an excellent finishing material that can be used in all parts of the house.
