StonePly and Marble

Posted on November 24, 2008
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StonePly can be used in many applications, one of which is to replace solid marble tiles.  We have perfected the usage of floor applications in order to bring you the beauty of Marble tiles at a fraction of the cost.  As you will learn, we have utilized all our resources to bring you the highest of quality. Marble flooring is unique while holding an elegant decorative stone that cannot be matched aesthetically.  Highly sought after, the stone if firmly rooted in the history of architecture and development of both Western and Eastern civilizations.  Many monumental artwork pieces were crafted from marble so they would last for centuries.

Generally seen as a hypoallergenic choice for flooring, this dense surface is less likely to become infested with antigens and particles than its rivals.  Beating even the highest grades of granite in popularity, marble is also the perfect refreshment during warmer months because of its cool surface.    

Typically, natural tiles may not be laid out in a visually seamless manner.  This is because most natural marble have subtle veining and color variations that will not permit a perfect visual match.  StonePly allows the factory to lay out the natural stone in the most appealing manner, as we are able to send pre-assembled sections of tiles.         

Keep in mind that marble tiles are usually the “leftovers” from the cutting of larger slabs, since the largest possible sizes are given preference in the cutting and grading process.     StonePly’s relationship with multiple quarries allows us to bring you the highest quality stone.  We reserve larger sizes and apply the backing at our factories.  The large size slab allows a better overall look.  No “leftovers” are used at StonePly.    

Our application of applying a thinner layer of marble to an aluminum or honeycomb backing allows us to bring an even higher quality stone at less weight and cost.  Long term relationships and bulk orders allow us to hold rank in reservations of stone, resulting in better quality and no scrap pieces.  Pre-assemblies allow a better layout and more put together look.  Overall, StonePly can provide a superior product.

StonePly Stone Panels Composition and Process

Posted on November 24, 2008
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StonePly Stone Panel Composition

Aluminum Honeycomb Backing

Aircraft approved aluminum honeycomb with aluminum skins has a lightweight aluminum core and is moisture and corrosion resistant.  This backing is not only lightweight, it also has high strength.  Aluminum honeycomb is also flame resistant and noncombustible.

Aviation Epoxy

The epoxy adhesive has been tested to hold over 45,000 pounds per square foot (psf).  A category 5 tornado is known to produce winds of only 404 psf.  StonePly’s bond strength is 100 times stronger than what a category 5 tornado exerts.  The epoxy is the same as the epoxy used on aircrafts traveling at mach speeds.

Natural Stone

StonePly only works with stone suppliers that they have a relationship with and trust.  We want to provide the finest stones to our customers.  The stone slabs are selected with care.  We only work with the best materials.  Almost any natural stone can be used including granite, marble, and limestone.

The Process

 The natural stone comes from the quarry in the form of blocks.  The stone blocks are then cut into 1 ½ inch slabs.  StonePly bonds the high strength aluminum honeycomb to both sides of the slab with epoxy under pressure to guarantee coverage over every square inch.  Once the epoxy has set, the slab is sawn in half.  The pieces are then cut to size from the stone slabs.  From here it is sent through a machine to polish, honed, or finish to the customers specifications.  Before the StonePly stone panels are crated, they are carefully inspected for chips, scratches and other damages.

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