Under the concept of facade stone falls a lot of facing and building materials, which are used for exterior and interior decoration work, erecting a solid and unapproachable frame. These rocks are different in their operational properties, color, shape, structure, nature of origin.
Natural facade stone
Conditionally the front stone is divided into natural or artificial. Natural as a facing material has been used for a very long time. It has many positive qualities, it is durability, reliability and durability. Among its disadvantages can be considered high cost and heavy weight. In practice, the following types of facade stone are used:
- quartzite - a solid and durable material of gray or reddish color;
- Shale - an inexpensive material, has a very original appearance and a wide color spectrum;
- sandstone - easily processed, soft and porous material;
- granite - the most heavy and reliable finishing material, resistant to external influences;
- Marble - a fairly durable material with a presentable appearance.
Facade stone under brick
Brick decoration perfectly copes with the task of decorating and strengthening the exterior facade of the building, complements the interior of the interior. You can create an imitation of brickwork using the appropriate tiles and panels. I reserved the right to exist and a facing facade stone for a brick. A wide range of its use is due to the objective ratio of price to quality and a large assortment.
Wild Facade Stone
In any conditions, the natural rock retains its primordial nature, it is resistant to the effects of different temperatures, precipitation, and sunlight. The facade decorated with wild stone looks elegant and presentable, emphasizes the status of the owner. For all its high cost, facing with a facade stone of natural origin does not lose its popularity. Most often it is used for finishing the socle, door and window openings, corners. Decorate all the walls with natural material are not solved by many, because in this perspective, you can turn the building into a real castle.
Facade torn stone
The most refined design solution can be realized with the help of finishing material with a "torn" texture. This frame resembles the walls of medieval buildings or granite rocks. The facade stone is gray, brown, or other natural shade with a rough, rough surface used for decoration of restaurants, shops, cafes, country houses.
Execute the lining under the "torn stone" can be both natural rocks, and artificial. The latter are made in the form of tiles, panels, bricks or blocks:
- Tiles and panels "torn stone" are suitable for decoration of the facade, plinth and interior decoration. Design any surface, because they are attached by glue for ceramic tiles.
- Facing brick "torn stone" is used for facade decoration, construction of interior partitions, implementation of original stylistic decisions inside the premises.
- Decorative blocks "torn stone" are used for the construction of fences and fences. For convenience, separate blocks are made: facade, corner, for poles.
Facade stone from gypsum
Mainly for interior finishing work, use a facade stone for the house from a gypsum mixture. It is not characterized by high strength and resistance to moisture, but with decorative load, the material can handle perfectly. A facade stone made of gypsum can be suitable for outdoor work, if it is covered with a special protective agent after varnishing: lacquer or paint.
Facade stone from concrete
Another version of the artificial cladding is a concrete facade stone. It perfectly imitates natural surfaces by color, structure, shape and size. For its production, cement is used with the addition of fillers and modifiers, which improves the product's appearance and durability. The main advantage of such a building material is its cheapness and the possibility of self-manufacturing.
Facade stone slate
The rock is a slate, used to decorate walls, socles of buildings, interior decoration of rooms. It is in harmony with other textures, has a rich color palette, creates a radiant effect. Finishing with shale, does not need additional care, and its service life reaches several tens of years. For exterior works, different colors of facade stone can be used, but only black, gray and green slates are liable to be polished.
Clinker facade stone
Decorative ceramics serves as a reliable and aesthetic cladding. The assortment of this coating can be classified as follows:
- Facade clinker tiles . Such finishing facade stone can easily simulate brick or stone masonry, favorably differing from the latter with less weight and affordable cost.
- Sidewalk tile-clinker. It is used for paving paths, alleys, sites in front of the house.
- Floor coverings. Good for facing surfaces with increased load.
Finishing the facade with clinker tiles will help to reliably isolate the building from sound, temperature drop, wind, dampness and other weather conditions. Among the other advantages of clinker can be identified as follows:
- the service life of the material is more than a century;
- high strength of stone and impact resistance;
- ecological compatibility;
- clinker practically does not create additional load on the foundation;
- ease of installation, which can be done by yourself.
Facade flexible stone
A sandstone cut fixed on a textile base with a polymer is an innovative solution or a flexible facade stone. It has a high elasticity and strength, has low weight and antistatic properties, allows you to cover complex surfaces: arches, columns, fireplaces, warm floor. The material is supplied in rolls and tiles. You can use a flexible facade stone for the base and walls of the building after pre-treatment.
Artificial facade stone
Facing artificial material has gained wide popularity due to its excellent performance properties and external resemblance to natural stone. However, before its natural analogue, an artificial stone has a number of advantages:
- light weight;
- a wide range of colors and shades;
- low price.
Decorative façade stone of artificial origin realistically imitates natural finish. Depending on the raw materials and production methods, the scope of use differs:
- Clinker stone. Suitable for cladding facades, the material reproduces the surface of sandstone, its base is refractory clay.
- Concrete stone. Affordable material, the technology of its production allows you to simulate any textures and colors. Resistant to temperature changes, it is used for all types of finishes.
- Polymer sand stone. Durable and durable, suitable for finishing the base and the base.
- Stone based on resin. The basis of this facade stone is a natural stone crumb and other construction waste, imitates any surface. Has excellent performance.
- Ceramic stone. It is made in the form of plates and bricks, it does not tolerate temperature changes, it is more often used for interior decorating.