DIY artificial stone: manufacturing technology

Nowadays, many people pay enough attention to the design of the facades of private houses, as well as buildings for various purposes. Especially for this, there is a huge range of materials of both natural and artificial origin.

The latter are made specifically for decorative purposes. They are characterized by increased strength and resistance to various negative environmental factors.

That is why they are excellent suitable for use in almost any environment. One of these materials is artificial stone, which, in addition to excellent quality properties, attracts attention with a beautiful appearance.

What is an artificial stone?

Definition "fake diamond" is a generalized name for a number of varieties of industrial products, the appearance of which is practically no different from natural stone.

With the help of such a material, which is of a sufficiently high quality, it is possible to imitate a cut of an artificial stone during the laying process without much effort. It is considered an excellent option, which suitable for replacing sandstone or natural limestone.

In addition, they can perfectly replace coral rock or granite, travertine and slate. Modern artificial stone is also suitable for imitating other types of natural stones.

Scope of application

Today, artificial stones are widely used in the construction industry.

Numerous manufacturers offer their customers a huge range of this material, so you can easily choose the most suitable option for each individual case.

Large range of colors attractive texture and original structure artificial stones allows them to be used for exterior cladding of buildings for one purpose or another. They are also often used in the design of landscapes of parks, personal plots and many other areas.

With this material, you can create very beautiful shapes, imitating natural stone. In addition, recently they often preferred for interior wall cladding houses.

Artificial stone has another purpose:

• partial coverage of furniture surfaces;
• the formation of window sills;
• production of various sanitary products;
• sculptures;
• a variety of decorative items.

To paint a stone like a brick, you can choose orange-brown paint and apply it on the front surface of the base.

It is much more difficult to get marbled coloring. For this you need to use paints of several shades for the most natural look. Sandpaper can create places with a slight roughness.

Facing the facade of the house

Artificial stone is suitable for facing surfaces of almost any material.

Pre-necessary in the right way prepare the work surface- the wall of the building. To do this, with a brush or rag, it is cleaned of traces of dirt and dust.

In cases where the facade is built from a wooden beam, then first it the surface is thoroughly impregnated with an antiseptic composition. Then you need to take care of additional moisture insulation, as well as install a metal crate, which is pre-adjusted to the dimensions of the wall

Leveling the surface of the wall using putty or cement mixture, as shown in the photo. It is applied with a spatula to the surface of the facade, and then carefully leveled. It is necessary to ensure that the putty dries well and does not form roughness, cracks and bumps on it.

For fixing artificial stones need to pick up glue or adhesive mortar, or cement mortar. It is recommended to give preference to more expensive products of proven manufacturing companies that are responsible for the quality of their goods.

Stones are laid out on the floor to it was possible to lay out a "picture" from this material. So, it is much easier to choose stones that will fit well in size and shape.

On a flat surface of artificial stone an even layer of adhesive is applied or adhesive solution.

The stone is applied to the wall with the side that is covered with glue, and then it need to press hard to ensure maximum grip.

Installation of stones can be carried out both without seams and with seams. In the first case, stones of an even geometric shape are used so that they close to each other and without them there were no gaps.

In the second case, you can pick up curly stones. However, they should be laid in such a way that the width of the gaps between them does not exceed 2.5 cm.

Smooth stones are needed install starting from the corner pieces, as well as surfaces near window and door openings are processed. Further, the rest of the space is filled with stones, which should be glued in horizontal rows.

You can also lay them out in a different order, however, first of all, the corners must be lined

Leave the surface alone until completely dry to ensure a more secure fit and longer service life.

The gaps that formed between the artificial stone densely filled with the so-called grout. For a more aesthetic appearance, the seams can be rubbed with sandpaper.

As you can see, the decoration with artificial stone is quite simple and does not require special skills and knowledge.

Artificial stone is alternative to natural materials. Some of its types are characterized by improved properties compared to the originals. You can either buy them or make them at home.