Natural stone in the form of slabs, tile and brick has been a high-valued type of functional decor for centuries. It provides a natural look to the home, while being as durable and solid as decor can be. Now considered a delicate art, adding stone to the vertical surfaces of the home can be a daunting task—with precise, time consuming and professional installation as a requirement. Casadenza stone veneers change that standard completely, providing a more accessible option with the same beautiful results!
What are stone veneers? Melinda Klinghammer brings us back to the beginning: when a worker in the original Casadenza stone factory had thrown down a rag covered in adhesive onto a slab by accident, he came back later to clean up, only to pull up a layer of stone adhered to the cloth. Thus the concept of stone veneers was born! Casadenza’s veneers are made similarly, with fiberglass or fabric as the backing to the real stone surface. This creates a two millimeter, flexible sheet that can be easily installed on any vertical surface, without sacrificing the authenticity of the natural stone look, function and material.
Casadenza offers real indoor/outdoor stone options created using slate, quartzite, marble, sandstone and limestone, which are completely waterproof and fireproof, and can be treated as any other stone material. Designers, architects and other customers have already used these veneers to add texture to surfaces like doors, outdoor facades, backsplashes, light fixtures, fireplaces, walls, showers, ceilings, elevator interiors, planters, furniture and so, so much more—the application is unlimited. There is also the option to use clear fiberglass and backing to be used with a backlit effect. Additionally, stone veneers can be applied over nearly any existing textured surface, including tile and wood.
Though stone veneers are a great option for most surfaces, they are not meant to fully “replace” stone slabs. Surfaces like countertops, floors and other foundational areas are not meant to be replaced with veneers. Instead, veneers are meant to complement other forms of stone. Melinda works alongside architects, designers and builders, as they are among Casadenza’s most valued associates.
With Casadenza’s selection of over 80 total colors, 40 being regularly available in the St. Louis warehouse, there are so many options for using stone veneers both residentially and commercially. For more information, your local design professional can contact Melinda and her team with any questions regarding stone veneers or the installation process.
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