Decorative stone
Decorative stone is an artificial material that is created on the basis of natural stone. It is used for finishing the facades of buildings, interior decoration of rooms, as well as for creating landscape design.
Decorative stone has several advantages over natural stone. It is lighter, cheaper and has a wide range of colors and textures. In addition, decorative stone does not have the same problems with wear and cracking as natural stone.
Decorative Stone Types in Moldova
There are many types of decorative stone that differ in texture, color and shape. The main types are:
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Artificial stone: made by mixing cement, sand, water and dyes. This type has many different textures, including brick, stone, and granite.
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Gypsum stone: made by drying a gypsum mixture that contains additives to give texture. It has a smoother surface than artificial stone.
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Polyurethane stone: created from a polyurethane mixture that contains additives to create texture and imitate natural stone. This type usually has better thermal insulation and soundproofing than other types.
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Ceramic stone: made from a ceramic mass that is fired at high temperature. It has a smoother surface than other types.
When choosing a decorative stone, you must consider its properties and compliance with the requirements. For example, for exterior facade decoration requires a material that is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, water and frost. For interior decoration, it is important to consider the environmental friendliness of the material and its compatibility with the interior.
Application
Decorative stone is used in various spheres:
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Finishing the facades of buildings: it is used to give the building an aesthetic appearance, as well as to protect the walls from weather conditions and mechanical damage. For this purpose different types of decorative stone can be used, depending on the required properties.
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Interior decoration: can be used to create interesting details in the interior, such as fireplace portals, columns, stucco and more. It can be applied in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and other rooms.
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Landscape design: can be used to create original landscape design elements such as decorative ponds, waterfalls, paths and more.
Installation
The installation of decorative stone is a complex process that requires certain skills and knowledge. It is important to choose the right material, prepare the surface and use the right tools and materials for installation.
During the installation of decorative stone, you need to pay attention to many points, such as the right choice of adhesive and its application, the correct calculation of the amount of material and its location, the choice of appropriate tools for cutting and processing stone.
In conclusion, decorative stone is a versatile material that can be used to add aesthetic appeal to buildings and rooms, as well as to create interesting elements of landscape design. However, when choosing and installing decorative stone, it is important to consider its properties and compliance with the requirements, as well as to contact a professional craftsman to avoid mistakes and shortcomings in the installation process.
