05 Sep 2014

Learn More About Cultured Stone Veneer

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Stone veneer is a decorative building material manufactured to replicate the look of natural stone. The names artificial stones, stacked stone veneer, manufactured stone are also used for stone veneer.

Stone veneer is fabricated by pouring a lightweight concrete mix to rubber forms of different style and then painted with a coloring process which makes it resemble real stone. The stone veneer produced is then attached to walls with special mortars.

The advantages of manufactured stone veneer over natural stone are:

  • cost(cost of material, cost of application, waste cost)
  • weight(ease and cost of application)
  • variety of designs and colours

Manufactured veneer is cheaper than natural stone, approximately 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of natural stone. Its light weight eliminates the need for wall tiles of footings and make it easier and cheaper to build. Furthermore, manufactured stone has a significantly smaller waste factor than natural stone. The variety of designs and colours makes available options which would not be available with natural stone, since natural stone is used in the general area around the locality which it is extracted.

The are also disadvantages for stone veneer compared to natural stone: it is not as strong as natural stone; if a piece breaks, or if a piece is removed from the wall, then useless it is replaced, it shows significantly, it is not reusable as natural stones are.

About Leiyuan Manufactured Stone Company Limited.
Leiyuan  Company Limited is a reputed artificial stone manufacturer with their clients in more than 20 countries. They manufacture and supply high quality cultured stones that are aesthetically appealing and are available at economical prices. They use high quality materials in their production, ensuring durable and highly functional artificial stones to their global customers.

For Media Inquiries-
Contact Person: Mr. Alan
Telephone: +86-595-2278 8697
Email: culturedstone@leiyuan.cn
Address: #6-501, Zhonglianhuating,Quanzhou, Fujian, China 362000
Website: www.manufactured-stone.com

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