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 Benefits of Using Thin Stone Veneer in Your Next Commercial Project
First, let’s look at some of the major perks that come with using thin stone veneer for corporate renovations.
1. Convenient Size Means Cost-Efficient
Weight and dimensions are among the most vital aspects when choosing material for your corporate renovation. This is particularly due to the connection between material weight and the subsequent cost. Heavier, bulkier material is often more expensive to ship, potentially giving your budget a significant hit.
That being said, the thickness of thin stone veneer is often between ¾ inches and 1 ½ inches, making for a lighter weight product and more coverage per shipment than standard building stone, which can be 3-5 inches in thickness. Therefore, thin veneer weighs much less than full veneer stone—75 percent less, in fact. So, the lighter weight and reduced thickness of thin stone veneer make for a much more affordable shipment and installation, especially when purchasing in bulk.
2. Dynamic Use—Inside and Outside
Renovators may find thin stone veneer’s potential uses especially convenient for design and application purposes. Thin stone veneer can be adhered to various surfaces and be installed without ledges or footings, making for dynamic opportunities in outdoor and indoor projects. With the right surface preparation, this veneer can be installed over drywall, paneling, plywood, metal, and concrete. You can use thin stone veneer for a lobby fireplace or to dress your property’s outdoor pillars.
3. Adaptable and Easy to Install
Whatever your commercial project, there is a good chance you can find a use for thin stone veneer. Not all nonstructural building materials are as easy to maneuver, shape, and manipulate as needed for a renovation. Upon installation, you are not limited to the shape and scale of the material when it comes to thin stone veneer. Kafka Granite cut options include the following and more:
- Dimensional Cut
- Castle Cut
- Sawn Dimensional
- Dimensional Drystack
- Mosaic Cut
- Ashlar Cut
- Ledgestone
Naturally Durable
Contrary to manufactured stone veneer, natural stone veneer is less porous and better able to hold up against years of weather and wear. Our natural thin stone veneer is absent of concrete composites; its elements are not the result of synthetic mixtures or artificial coloration.
What’s more, because it is derived entirely from quarried rock, natural thin stone veneer is a high-quality material that maintains its color and texture for a long, long time. Is your commercial property in need of a pool? Chemicals like chlorine are much less likely to have a negative effect on natural stone.
What Are My Color Options?
Perhaps you want to have a sleek, modern appeal in your reception area. Or, maybe you are looking to give the exterior a more rustic feel. There is no mistaking the authenticity of natural stone, especially when pitted against manufactured veneers. Due to years and years of the geological process, stone veneer comes in a wide spectrum of natural colors, convenient for meeting the branding and tonal preferences of a commercial location. For example, Kafka Granite color options include:
- Misty Gray Marble
- Gun Metal Marble
- Imperial Gray Granite
- Sierra Granite
- Starlight Black Granite
- Harvest Gold Sandstone
- Chateau Granite
- Galaxy Glitter
- Ebony Glitter
- Sedona Glitter
- Wisconsin Fieldstone
Sourcing our natural stone from quarries across the United States and Canada provides us the opportunity to offer varying shades and tones of thin stone veneer.
Applications of Thin Stone Veneer
The versatility of thin stone veneer provides opportunities for interior and exterior use. To list just a few examples of stone veneer applications:
- Exterior building siding
- Fireplaces
- Chimney surfaces
- Office walls
- Lobbies
- Façades
- Columns and pillars
- Retaining walls
- Signage
- Staircases
- Interior accent walls
- Kitchen backsplashes
- Water features
The list could go on, as the sky is the limit for this adaptable, natural stone product.
A Timeless Natural Stone Product for Corporate Renovations
In addition to the benefits mentioned above, the beauty of going with natural stone in your design is that you are choosing a timeless material. Humans have benefited from the versatility and build options of stone veneer for millennia and will continue to find dynamic uses for it in the future. Ultimately, how you benefit from your renovation material will depend on your design and intended use.
At Kafka Granite, our Wisconsin-based company proudly provides a wide range of specialty natural stone products across North America. Connect with our office today to learn more about our offerings and the benefits of thin stone veneer.
