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StonePly Lightweight Marble Stone Panels

Marble has always been one of the most beautiful, elegant, and admired stone throughout history.  It has been used for religious and non-religious monuments and temples since the beginning of time.  It is still used today, surviving millions of years because of its classical beauty. Marble is a type of marmora.  Marmoras are stone materials [...]

StonePly Counter Tops

StonePly counter tops can be used in a variety of areas including on yachts, cruise ships, and airplanes.  These areas usually have weight restrictions and cannot accommodate the weight of thick granite or marble slab tops.  StonePly has revolutionized counter tops for use on yachts, cruise ships, and airplanes by laminating thin real stone to [...]

Stone Classifications

Below is a list of common stone names, such as granite, and their equivalent geological names.  The common stone names are usually not very specific but the geological names are.  The geological names typically describe a specific type of common stone. COMMON NAME GEOLOGICAL NAME BLACK GRANITE GABBRO NORITE DIORITE PERIDOTITE BLUESTONE BASALT ANDESITE FELDSPATHIC [...]

Healthcare and StonePly

StonePly lightweight stone panels are great for a number of applications including healthcare. StonePly stone panels are not only economically cost effecient, they are clean, natural, trendy, and durable.  The natural stone face is easier to clean than traditional painted walls, tile, stainless steal, and concrete.  They are available in a variety of colors and [...]

Stone Names and Their Meanings

Generally speaking, most stone quarries, companies, and factories use the generic name of the stone. The stone’s name can tell a lot about the stone. The most popular stones have a two word name and it is usually in Italian. The first word in the name usually means the color or texture and the second [...]

Defects Found In Stone

There are several types of defects found in natural stones. These defects can sometimes effect the stone aesthetically, strength, and porosity. Below is a table of the most common defects found in natural stone. Defect Description Effect Solutions Oil Stains Greasy shapes or lines Impaired appearance of most granites Clean with approved solvents Rust Spots [...]

Uses

StonePly stone panels have a variety of uses including, but not limited to, elevator panels, counter tops, wall cladding, floors, water walls, fountains, and signage.  StonePly with honeycomb is noncombustible and is a great option for elevator panels.  With a variety of stone choices, StonePly elevator panels will bring a unique and elegant feeling to [...]

Efflorescence in Stone

Efflorescence is a white, powdery, crystalline deposit found on the surface of stone. Efflorescence is caused by moisture seeping through the stone panels mixed with the natural salts in the stone. When the salt/water mixture evaporates from the surface of the stone panel, it leaves salt deposits on the surface of the stone. With StonePly [...]