What is natural stone cladding? How do I use it to create authentic stone homes?

Masonry stone, natural stone panels or natural stone is a type of home decor material that is used to replicate the look of a real quarry cut stone surface. Natural stone cladding is characterized by it’s authentic stone texture and colour. The reason why it looks so real is because it is comprised of real stone. Natural stone cladding is cut into slabs from boulders found in the quarry. The result is a very authentic and natural product that works well with wood furnishings.  The benefit to this product is the quality and longevity for both interior and exterior projects.
Natural Stone Cladding is quickly becoming the most popular way to elegantly decorate your home. The benefit of using masonry stone veneer or natural stone cladding material is that you get the most authentic stone look without all the hassle of real stone. The best way to create the true stone home look is to use natural stone cladding. The authentic quarry cut stone texture is what will really bring design elements together in harmony.

  The differences between natural stone cladding and faux stone veneer.

Natural stone cladding and faux stone veneer or manufactured stone are very similar in appearance but their function and structure are different. Natural stone is a product that is created from real quarry cut stone. The masonry stone material is cut into thin neat slabs. It is flat packed and shipped to our distribution centers as elegant thin cut stone pieces. Stone veneer on the other hand is a manufactured stone product. It’s created through a highly specialized system that replicates the look of real stones by using a lightweight cement and specialized paints. As a result stone veneer is lighter and more cost effective. Many people enjoy the look of contemporary stone veneer but a large percentage of customers still demand the most authentic product for their homes. For them we recommend using natural stone cladding because it doesn’t get any more authentic then real quarry cut stone.
The beauty of natural stone cladding material is the cost effective and light weight features. This makes home renovation a task that is realistic and affordable. Stone veneer products are designed with the residential consumer in mind. They are specifically crafted to allow for a simple installation: no specialized tools are required for basic projects. For more complex projects a diamond dust blade may be necessary for trimming and fitting. Nonetheless, most projects can be completed without the help of a professional stone mason. All you need is a proper layout design and creative idea. With that you’ll be well on your way to achieving your envisioned stone homes design.
For more information on using natural stone cladding products as a home renovation material visit our showroom in Mississauga. There you’ll be introduced to the many uses of natural stone veneer by our trained sales representatives.