The Cheaper Option of Natural Stone Veneer

Natural stone is an eco friendly option, which is being used nowadays in decorating and building residential and commercial premises. These stones are derived from high mountains and terrains that contain these stones in prone and inaccessible areas. The job of obtaining these stones is done through large machines that are specifically made for this purpose, under the supervision of specialists of the field who makes sure that none of these precious stones as well as other resources get damaged or wasted in the process. After extracting the stones from the mountains, they are further reformed into fine shaped tiles that are used as building and decorating materials. Due to their rare nature and complicated extraction process, such stones are also expensive and confined with few suppliers. However, the long life, durability, unmatchable strength, and ever-lasting beauty of these stones have lead to its high demands.

The choice of natural stones has to be made according to the area. For the areas that remain in frequent rough use and experience regular stains and damages can be better served with slate flooring. Slate floor tiles are strong and durable in nature and sustain immense strength due to which they do not break or damage on a sudden fall of heavy object. Frequent stepping or tough stains also can be removed from these tiles very smoothly which makes these tiles perfect for use in areas like kitchen. For being water and fire resistant, they can also be used in bathrooms without any problems.

For the people who find it difficult to afford these stones and yet wish for the same beauty for their home and office premises can opt for natural stone veneer. A natural stone veneer is used as a protective as well as decorating cover for the inside and outside of walls and surfaces. It is generally one inch in thickness and weights less than 15 lbs per square foot due to which it requires no extra support for fixation. It is cut out of a real stone in a size that has a thickness and weight perfect for a veneer. These stone veneers are prepared by pouring a light concrete mix into different rubber forms. After drying up, they are painted through a special coloring process, which makes it resemble a real stone. These veneers are then attached to walls with the help of mortars. These veneers provide many advantages over real stones like cheaper costs, lightweight, and large variety of colors and designs.