Stone veneer offers nearly endless potential, introducing depth and drama to a wide range of interior and exterior spaces. If you’re considering this product for your next new build or renovation project, you’ll have to choose between natural stone veneer versus manufactured stone veneer. But what is the difference between manufactured and natural stone veneer?…
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Comparison: Thin Stone Veneer Vs. Full Thickness Stone
Wondering what the difference is between thin veneer and full veneer stone? You’re not alone. These products can be pretty similar to one another, except for one key characteristic: thickness. Finding the right option for your project is often a question of thick versus thin stone veneer. The difference in thickness and weight alone creates…
Read MoreStone Veneer: The Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Option
Sustainability is a major concern in residential and commercial construction. Builders and their subcontractors consume a lot of resources, which has led many to recognize the importance of using eco-friendly materials to meet the current and future needs of sustainability-driven customers. Products such as recycled steel and sustainably sourced wood are known to be environmentally friendly…
Read MoreNatural Thin Stone Veneer for Interior Wall Applications
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…
Read More5 Trends in Thin Stone Veneer
We want to take some time to catalog some significant modern trends in thin stone veneer and explore the driving factors behind those trends. We will also spend some time talking about specific thin stone veneer applications, with emphasis on the versatile utility of the product as it relates to interior and exterior architecture and…
Read MoreNew Home Building Spotlight: The Return of the Cape Cod Style
Easy to find in just about every state in the lower 48, this style is far from niche and extends well beyond Cape Cod, Massachusetts. At Kafka Granite, we are passionate about the beauty and functionality of natural stone as applied throughout a residential or commercial property. We’d be remiss if we didn’t share the…
Read MoreCommercial Renovations Using Thin Stone Veneer
With the low maintenance, added value, and lifetime they provide in exterior and interior design, stone veneer options have become a welcome trend in modern commercial projects. Thin stone veneer can be especially beneficial for developers, designers, and business owners looking to add a memorable and valuable update to the aesthetic of a property. 4…
Read MoreHow Much Thin Stone Veneer Do I Need for My Project?
What would you say is the single most crucial factor in a successful thin stone veneer building or design project? At Kafka Granite, we’d have to say that high-quality stone products are the most important ingredient in a job well done. Which begs the question: how do you figure out how much thin stone veneer…
Read MoreA Simple Guide to Kafka Granite’s Commercial Offerings
From specialty crushed stone in over sixty different colors for manufacturing, to beautiful multi-colored, naturally round granite boulders for landscaping, Kafka Granite is one of the largest and most specialized producers of landscape and architectural aggregates. Having been a leading and established supplier of granite, quartz, marble and recycled materials for over three decades, many…
Read MoreThe Possible Applications of Natural Thin Stone Veneer
Natural stone gives both commercial and residential projects a highly sought-after, rugged look that has stood the test of time. Where trends fall out of fashion as the seasons change, natural stone sticks around. But all too often, designers and builders have to choose cheaper or more readily available options like manufactured stone for their…
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