Problems with marble cladding can include bowing, expansion, loss of strength, cracking, and even detachment from the building. Here we will address the cause of and solution to hysteresis and marble facade failure. If you are involved with a natural stone cladding or facade project that needs restoration, or you are an architect, engineer, owner, [...]
StonePly Interior Wall Cladding
Delight Your Clients And Simplify Your Job With StonePly Natural Stone Cladding! Business owners, designers, and other professionals involved in a new construction or renovation project who want natural stone cladding for building interiors look for elegance and authenticity. They also expect natural stone cladding to remain looking beautiful over the long-term, even when it [...]
Marble on Glass: Translucent Natural Stone Panels
StonePly’s lightweight natural stone panels that are made using granite and other opaque stones are often bonded to an ultra-strong and durable aluminum honeycomb matrix. When natural stone panels are made using translucent stones such as marble, however, the best way to showcase them is to let light shine through. In these situations, StonePly’s translucent [...]
Signs and Sandblasted Designs
Signage is primarily informative, but it also plays an important role in how people view a home or business. For signage that is elegant and has universal appeal, natural stone is a classic choice. StonePly’s lightweight natural stone panels are easy to install, and they have proven over and over that they can stand the [...]
Illuminated, Backlit Honey Onyx in StonePly
Interior designers, business owners, and other individuals who seek out high-end stone with a distinctive appearance are likely familiar with honey onyx. It has the dramatic banding and lines found in all varieties of onyx, as well as a deep yellow hue that can envelop an entire room in a warm glow when illuminated. With [...]
Etching, Carving, Sandblasting, and Designs in StonePly
Natural stone surfaces have an elegant appearance when they are uniform and flat, but sometimes a more attention-grabbing look is desired. Carving, etching, and sandblasting are all effective techniques to make any stone surface unforgettable, and StonePly has years of experience using these approaches and others to finish and embellish our natural stone panels. Stone [...]
StonePly in New York: Limestone Stone Panels and Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger storefront with limestone panels The red, white, and blue Tommy Hilfiger logo is recognized the world over by those who favor premium goods over bargain store choices. The corporation named after the gifted fashion designer that founded the brand sells a plethora of goods, including bedding, handbags, shirts, kid’s clothes, and of course [...]
StonePly For Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill
StonePly flooring and wall cladding for Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill With three locations in New York, Las Vegas, and the Bahamas, the Mesa Grill is a success by any measure. Featuring Southwestern fare developed by award-winning chef Bobby Flay, the menu has flavorful dishes like grilled lamb porterhouse chops and green chile cioppino. As those [...]
Interior Wall Panels in StonePly
In hospitals, hotels, casinos, government buildings, universities, and other settings, walls serve as the background of the interior design. Walls covered in white or neutral paint colors may not take away from an interior’s overall look, but in many cases they don’t add much either. Natural stone walls are a much more elegant and attention-grabbing [...]
Back-lit, Translucent Stone Panels From StonePly
While granite, limestone, and other types of natural stone are completely opaque, onyx, alabaster, and marble are translucent. When back-lighting is used on panels fabricated from these stones, their ability to transmit light gives them a luminous appearance. Illumination also reveals the subtle details of the complex patterning found in these extraordinary stones. Translucent stone [...]