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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Natural thin stone veneer is a beautiful and versatile product, ideal for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications. But pricing out thin stone veneer for your project can be somewhat complicated, with a number of factors to consider. If you’re working with thin stone veneer for the first time, it’s especially important to keep…
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When it comes to natural stone, few products are as versatile as thin stone veneer. This lightweight stone veneer is cut to a thickness of less than two inches, well under half the thickness of structural stone veneer, known as building stone or full-thickness stone. This shallow cut drastically changes the function of the product,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The modern farmhouse has been a new home trend for the last few years now, and the style shows no signs of slowing down. When you consider the farmhouse style, you likely think of typical features like a large family kitchen, an open and spacious porch, tall windows to fill the home with natural light,…
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When carefully done by a professional mason or landscape contractor, the right stone finish will provide superb functionality and elevate the visual attraction of your masonry or hardscape project. Deciding which color is only half the battle, but choosing which finish is best is simpler than you think. There are generally two main considerations when…
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