If you decide to change the interior of your room, then you should pay attention to the decoration of the walls with facing stone. For a long time, such material was very expensive. Moreover, both the material itself and the work on its installation were not cheap.
Today, with the advent of new technologies, successful imitations have appeared natural stoneused for interior decoration... So artificial facing stone, which is also called decorative, is no different in appearance from natural material.
Types of facing stones for interior decoration in the interior
- today it is used very rarely for interior decoration in the interior. And the reason for this lies in its high cost, as well as in the large weight of the material. After all, not every wall can withstand such a weight. Therefore, if natural stone is used to decorate interiors, then only on a limited wall surface. For example, this is how you can decorate columns, a fireplace or a podium in a winter garden.
- Artificial or decorative facing stone - an excellent alternative to natural materials for interior decoration. The cheapest material is considered fake diamond on a concrete base. It includes cement, various dyes and fillers in the form of perlite, expanded clay pumice. The weight of such material is much less than that of natural stone, and it costs less. Installation of decorative stone is simple, and you can lay it on any wall surface. In addition, if necessary, you can easily restore a damaged artificial stone cladding.
- Interior wall decoration under brick most in demand. This design emphasizes the noble style, creates an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. However, all the components of decorative cement brick must be of high quality, which will protect the material from discoloration during operation. Such facing stone is distinguished by durability, fire safety and environmental friendliness.
- Porcelain stoneware... Many designers use this popular type of artificial stone for interior decoration. The composition of this material includes feldspar, quartz sand, several types of clay, coloring pigments in the form of metal oxides and mineral additives. Due to this, the material has increased strength and structure uniformity.
- Acrylic facing stone - a practical solution for interior wall decoration in a room. It does not deform and is not afraid of moisture, is lightweight and easy to clean. Acrylic stone does not support combustion and is safe for humans.
- Agglomerate- another type of artificial stone. It is presented in two main types. Decorative agglomerate chips very accurately copy the structure of natural stone. With the help of this material, magnificent marble-mosaic coverings can be created in the traditions of Ancient Rome, Greece and Byzantium. Agglomerates are resistant to abrasion, have a low weight and low hygroscopicity.
Facing decorative stone successfully imitates any natural material: granite, marble, precious rocks and even brick. The interior looks refined and luxurious, in which there is marble or granite cladding. Such a brilliant design will perfectly emphasize the delicate taste and status of the owner of the house or apartment. A copy of dark green malachite will give a special charm to the interior design of the room. The style will perfectly emphasize the pale pink imitation of marble on the walls of the room.
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At home. Usually this action lasts a very long time, and when it ends, it is time to start repairs in a new way, but this is about cosmetic repairs. Usually people do such repairs on their own, which is why it is delayed indefinitely.
But sometimes the time comes for a major overhaul and then it's best for you to trust the professionals, yes, it costs money, yes, you have to spend a lot, but you can't do without builders. So when everyone is ready preparatory work and the apartment is ready to be transformed, you need not to be mistaken with the choice of material with which you will make the interior decoration of your apartment. And the choice is great.
What to choose for interior decoration
Now on the building materials market there are a huge number of different finishing materials. You can finish the apartment with plastic panels... Such panels are not expensive, have a good appearance, are environmentally friendly and can serve you for a long time, and if you accidentally damage a plastic panel, it can be easily replaced. The drawing on such panels can also be very different, for example, stone panels for interior decoration... Such panels imitate masonry in your apartment. It looks very original, especially since a stone pattern is now in vogue.
If you do not want to mess with plastic, you can make the interior decoration of the apartment with tiles. Such material costs a little more, but looks and lasts much longer than plastic panels. Only with the installation of tiles, you may have problems. Unlike plastic panels, it is quite difficult to lay out the walls in an apartment with tiles, this work requires certain skills. Tile tiles can also be matched to a stone, stone tiles for interior decoration are now very popular among people who have gathered or are already doing repairs in their apartment.
In general, we want to say that the topic of stone is now very relevant in the construction world. Remember how at one time it was very fashionable to sheathe an apartment with wood, wood was everywhere, in the kitchen, in the corridors, some even managed to sheathe the bathroom with wood. If there was no money for wood, then they bought wood-like wallpaper and pretended that everything in the apartment was sheathed with this material. Those days are gone and now stone is in fashion. So maybe you shouldn't engage in fake and make the interior decoration of the apartment with a stone?
And here you have the question of which stone to choose, but it can be different, it can be natural stone for interior decoration, there is an artificial stone for interior decoration, and sometimes. Which one to choose, we will try to answer this question for you today.
Natural stone or decorative
For those who have never dealt with a stone, it will be very important to decide for themselves what material to choose for the interior decoration of the apartment, let's consider all the pros and cons of natural and decorative stone for interior decoration... So, what is the usual natural stone for apartments? Well, first of all, the interior decoration of the apartment is done with marble, it looks very nice and expensive. Moreover, not only does it look expensive, in fact, interior decoration with marble will cost you a lot, and this is one of the main disadvantages of natural stone.
In addition, laying natural stone is very difficult. After all, tiles made of natural stone usually have a different color, so only a high-level professional can deal with such a facing so that the colors of the tiles match. In general, we can conclude that the interior decoration with natural stone will not only bring you a hassle with its installation, but also make you spend a lot of money on the material itself. Of course, when the repair is finished, it will all look very good and rich, but while you make this repair, it will exhaust you a lot of nerves.
An alternative to natural stone can be decorative stone for interior decoration... Such a stone is made artificially, but outwardly it is absolutely no different from a natural stone. But such a stone is much cheaper, it has many colors and shades, so you can easily choose this stone for the design and color scheme of your apartment. In addition, such a stone has many forms, but it is very convenient to lay it. After all, it has the shape of a wild stone only from the outside, but from the inside, the stone has the shape of an ordinary brick. Therefore, it can be laid without much difficulty by anyone who has at least some skills as a bricklayer, or even completely without them.
So, to summarize. It seems to us that everything is obvious, because an artificial stone does not differ in its properties from a natural one, but it costs much cheaper, and such a stone is much simpler in decoration. The conclusion is obvious, if you do not want to create unnecessary problems for yourself, then you need to buy decorative or, as it is also called, artificial stone for interior decoration. We have mentioned the cost many times or the price of decorative stone for interior decorationand natural stone, let's compare them.
How much is a stone for interior decoration, where to buy
So, if your choice of material for interior decoration fell on decorative stone, then you need to know where to buy it. And it is not difficult to buy it, such material can be purchased at any major hardware store in any city. If you know, now there are even whole supermarkets. building materials, well, in such stores there is the largest selection artificial stone for interior decoration, therefore, if you want to buy it, then you are welcome there.
If you could not find what you are looking for in the store, then you can order from the manufacturer, in any shape, size and color you want. We figured out the place where to look for the material, now let's take a look at the prices of the stone and compare. So, at buying decorative stone for interior decoration remember that it is for sale or in square meters, or in pieces, usually in a package or 0.6 square meters, or about 40 pieces of decorative tiles. The cost of such a package is about 150-200 rubles. Natural stone is sold in approximately the same packages, but the cost of one such package can be from 1000 rubles and more. In general, the difference is obvious.
Types of artificial stones
At the moment there are three types artificial stones for interior decoration... There are artificial stones on a concrete base, ceramic granite and agglomerates. Which type to choose? Let's try to figure it out. On a concrete basis, it is an artificial stone for interior decoration, it has increased strength, since various metal oxides are used as painted elements. The composition of such a stone also includes sand, several types of clay and cement.
As you can imagine, such material does not fit well under the rubric of "environmentally friendly material". Agglomerates attract the attention of those people who love luxury in their interior and they can understand why they love this material so much. Through the use modern technologiesused in the production of this material, it is possible to achieve complete coincidence with natural stone. In the production of this facing material, natural marble chips and resin are used, which allow you to create a pattern and structure identical to natural stone.
And thanks to the outer coating, the tiles are given not only shine, but also warmth. Yes, unlike its natural counterpart, this artificial marble is warm to the touch, so it is very comfortable and cozy to sit on such windowsills. Such a material has a number of advantages: it is durable, affordable, practically does not need to be looked after, the material is resistant to abrasion, in addition, during operation, the agglomerate does not appear yellow, like natural marble. This is due to the fact that the coloring particles in artificial marble are more evenly distributed.
In general, bulk marble is a great option. decorative stone for interior wall decoration in the apartment. Such material will create an atmosphere of wealth and prosperity in your apartment, and also emphasize the good taste of the owner of the home. Very often, along with bulk marble, brick-like tiles are used, such tiles create the illusion of a real unfinished brick wall... The owners of cafes and bars are very fond of such tiles. After all, brick-like tiles create an illusion of security and reliability in the institution.
As a result, customers are in the institution with great pleasure. Such tiles, installed at home, also create the illusion of comfort and reliability. Decorative brick is currently the most popular type of decoration for residential premises. Therefore, if you choose this option for interior decoration of the premises, you will be in trend.
If you decide to do interior wall decoration with decorative stone in your apartment, you must remember a few rules for such decoration. It is clear that such a rich decoration is not customary to hide from prying eyes (and why did you do it at all then), so such a repair must be able to profitably present to your friends and acquaintances who will come to visit you. After all, I really want everyone to just gasp at the repair that you have done yourself. So remember that first of all stone wall, decorative or natural (it doesn't matter) should be well lit, so think about what kind of lamps you can hang on this wall so that they fit the interior.
If only part of the wall is finished, then this part should be illuminated. Why is this needed? It's simple, only with good lighting you can see the structure of the stone, you can see its relief, play of light, play. A properly lit stone wall can have a dramatic effect. It is best to make it so that the light falls on the wall from above, then the relief of the stone will be more noticeable. The second rule that should be remembered by a person who has decorated the walls with stone in his apartment is that stone decoration goes very well with greenery. If you finished the wall with a stone, then be sure to let a vine along this wall or put a stand with lush flowers near it. Stone trim will look very good in a greenhouse, well, if you have one at home, of course.
If you have tiled the walls of the hallway with stone, then make sure that the wall lighting is installed on both sides. The wall, which is highlighted above and below, will look very beneficial. If you plan to install a fireplace or its imitation in the wall, be sure to cover it with the same stone. And what if you did, but you cannot provide normal lighting, there are such cases. Then we can advise you to choose only stone made in light colors for facing.
In this case, do not use a solid stone, in order for the stone to look without illumination, you can revet only part of the wall with it, for example, an arch above the entrance to a room, a corner, or just a small section of the wall. A light fragment of the wall against the background of a decorative fountain will look very good, they have now become a fashionable feature in the design of apartments and houses. Behind it, cover a small section of the wall with a light stone.
So, let's summarize. Decorating the room with stone is a very good thing. If you decide to make major repairs at your home, then how finishing material be sure to choose a stone, and it does not matter whether it is natural or decorative. Such repairs will be appreciated by your friends, and you will have to forget about problems with cosmetic or major repairs at long years... All these plastic panels tile tiles, wallpaper and painted walls are a great option for renovation. But over time, it will not look so bright.
They will fall off and rub, dark spots will appear on them around the switches, the plastic panels will certainly be punctured or scratched by someone and you will have to change them. But a stone is a stone, it is eternal. See medieval castles, laid out of stone and dating back thousands of years. So make such a medieval castle out of your apartment, and then the saying - "my house, my fortress" will come to life right in your home, and your house will turn into this very fortress in every sense.
Finishing indoor spaces natural stone is one of the most original and interesting options for interior decoration. This material has won well-deserved recognition for a long time due to its long service life and very impressive appearance. The main advantages of this finish include:
- strength and durability, high wear resistance;
- the versatility of the material, its practicality;
- attractive appearance, uniqueness of the pattern;
- good thermal conductivity;
- environmental friendliness.
The natural motives that the stone brings to the interior will fit perfectly into a modern home, but it is important to choose the right type of material, to determine its color, structure, and functional characteristics.
The most popular types of natural stone for interior decoration
Marble - the most valuable and very beautiful material... Such wall cladding looks very noble and expensive, emphasizing the high status of the owner of the house and his refined taste.
Granite and quartzite due to their dense structure and strength, they are ideal for finishing. The surfaces covered with them require minimal maintenance.
Travertine has the best thermal conductivity and has excellent physical properties for wall cladding.
Limestone it is also used very widely - with high strength and durability, its price is affordable.
Slate modern designers are very fond of its exceptional appearance, thanks to which it is easy to recreate the styles of minimalism, high-tech and the like when decorating rooms.
