Natural Thin Stone Veneer is used for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications. You’ve probably seen it plenty of times without realizing it — decorating exterior facades and interior fireplaces. But, what exactly is Natural Thin Stone Veneer, and how does it differ from regular stone?
What Is Thin Stone Veneer?
Natural Thin Stone Veneer is a stone product that mimics the look and feel of load-bearing stone while offering a thinner, more versatile cut that can be installed vertically on walls. Kafka’s interior veneer stone measures only ¾” to 1 ½” thick, making it easy to adhere to concrete, plywood, paneling, drywall and metal. Once installed, Natural Thin Stone Veneer creates the illusion of a solid, load-bearing stone wall.
This premium cut offers several advantages over traditional full bed stone, including reduced weight, lower cost, easier installation, and a reduced need for structural engineering.
Differences Between Traditional Stone and Stone Veneer
So, what’s the difference between a stone wall and a stone veneer wall? While traditional building stone is load-bearing — meaning it serves as an integral part of the wall’s structure and stability — stone veneer is simply an aesthetic embellishment that is installed over a supported wall or structure.
Can I Put Stone Veneer Over Drywall?
Natural Thin Stone Veneer can be installed on top of drywall — in addition to concrete, plywood, paneling and metal. This makes it relatively easy to use for a variety of residential and commercial applications, adding natural beauty — as well as eye-catching depth and dimension — to interior spaces.
Common Interior Applications
When it comes to home interiors, Natural Thin Stone Veneer is most commonly installed around feature fireplaces, often meant to compliment exterior stone. However, Thin Stone Veneer can be used to elevate a number of different interior features. With outstanding versatility, it can be used to decorate feature walls, seat walls, columns, wine cellars, bars, kitchen islands and more. The possibilities are nearly endless.
Advantages of Kafka’s Thin Stone Veneer
Because this product is made from natural stone, it will weather naturally and maintain its integrity for the lifespan on your project — much like larger cut stone, but with lower construction costs.
Kafka Natural Thin Stone Veneer is made from the same quality natural stone as other Kafka products, which means there are several complementary stone products to choose from. This makes it easy to achieve the best possible match, so you can pair your stone veneer with fireplace mantels and hearths, or seamlessly blend stone veneer with outdoor products like Sawn Cut Drywall or Thermal-Top Steps & Treads.
When compared to manufactured stone veneer, Natural Thin Stone Veneer offers several other distinct advantages. Although manufactured stone often looks realistic at a glance, it can’t compete with the authenticity of natural stone.
Manufactured stone is made from repeating patterns, which may be noticeable from a close proximity. This can be problematic in interior applications, where people are near the product for prolonged periods. You may find several identical faux stones positioned next to each other, or you might be able to tell the product is painted or colored to look more natural.
When it comes to natural stone, you’ll never have to worry about authenticity. Natural stone has nothing to hide, and features wonderful color and shape variation. This simply can’t be replicated by manufactured stone products.
Explore Thin Stone Veneer From Kafka Granite
Ready to explore Natural Thin Stone Veneer products for your next interior project? Kafka Granite offers a broad range of cuts and colors, ensuring you’ll find the perfect solution for your application. Check out Kafka’s huge selection of Natural Thin Stone Veneer products, learn about the installation process, and more.
