Natural Stone Veneer, The Real Thing Natural stone obtained from quarries, made into 2 ft. x 4 ft. panels that are 2mm thick by bonding high strength polymers directly to slabs. The polymer then forms a durable and waterproof backing layer. After the backing has chemically bonded (with a very high strength) the face of the stone is split from the slab. The split face follows the natural cleft of the stone and becomes the finished visual layer of true stone. The surface is the true stone, with an unseen polymer backing (when Installed) that enables the stone to function in new and revolutionary ways the split surface of the stone and the natural difference between each stone provides the utmost in true stone looks. With a function not possible in real stone slabs or tiles.
- Each stone is absolutely unique, this process requires a blend of state-of-art equipment and hand process, high quality materials such as resins and fiber mesh along with a high degree of skill by trained people are what is required to make the final product, much like reclaimed or hand-hewn wood, the final finish process is hand crafted
- All of these natural stone veneer panels are natural, and as nature created millions of years ago, there is no alteration of the texture, coloration, and the stones natural beauty, although modern methods are used to create constant sizing of panels for ease of installation, these modern methods provide new levels of durability, weather resistance and function in virtually every environment
- Aesthetically every piece is as different as the original slab of stone from which is was pulled from, the natural feel, graining and variances of color hues remains, each panel has its own natural and individual beauty
- Using stone has never been so achievable, our stone veneers simplify projects like never before, each sheet covers 8 square feet of surface area and is lightweight, in most cases there will be no need to remove the existing tile or other surfaces, so you wont have all that dust and demolition to deal with, lightweight and easy to cut, natural stone veneer opens the door to countless stone decor projects
- Versa lite stone veneer is real stone veneer that is light, flexible and versatile enough to use virtually anywhere, 12 stocked colors - standard sheets are: 24 in. x 48 in. - natural stone veneers -hand split and tooled surface for most natural looking product -use indoors or outdoors waterproof - can be applied to virtually any surface
- Flexible - can be used on curved walls, pillars, partitions, curved doors and furniture (not recommended for floors) 2mm thin = 2 stacked dimes
- Flexible yet strong can even be used on curved surfaces 20 times lighter than regular stone tile-easy to handle / carry / transport / store
- Easy to cut with scissors, sheers or wet saw
- Simple and fast to install = labor savings - can be grouted or butt joined - requires stone sealers or enhancers (seal before installation) - German technology / engineering / R and D / high quality
- Versatile stone veneer is stocked in 2 ft. x 4 ft. -thickness: 2.0 - 3.0mm (depending upon the stone) -weight: 1500-2000 grams per square meter or 0.30 - 0.40 lbs. square feet (depending upon the stone) - composition: versatile stone veneer is natural stone veneer laminated to a fiberglass/polyester resin substrate
- Installation: installation of versa lite stone veneer is quick, simple and easy, simply apply the proper adhesive to the back of the versa lite stone veneer sheet with the proper sized trowel for the substrate and mount the sheet in place, starting in the center of the sheet, using a roller or hand pressure, work any trapped air out towards the edge of the sheet, after adhesive has cured, you may finish the edges with any grout or trim pieces to match or accent the given decor
- Flexibility: versatile stone veneer can be used in many of the same applications as other thin laminate products are used, it will bend to a small radius depending on the stone color or type, with the assistance of heat, smaller radius can sometimes be achieved, testing should always be done prior to any installation, versatile stone veneer can be bent inward or outward to meet a given look or architecture, fiberglass strand is used in the makeup of versatile stone veneer, which gives it superior strength and flexibility, please see TDS sheet for more information
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