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StonePly Stone Panels and Fires

Solid stone cladding does not burn in a fire like other construction materials would.  The problem with traditional 3cm thick stone cladding panel systems is that the heat from the fire and the rapid cooling by the water causes the panels to crack and shatter.  Large pieces of the thick stone can fall from high […]

StonePly Translucent Stone Panels

StonePly presents unlimited stone choices from almost anywhere in the world.  Architects and designers can choose from granite, marble, limestone, travertine, alabaster, onyx, sandstone, and slate.  One unique option that StonePly offers is StonePly translucent stone panels.  StonePly translucent has three components: glass, stone, and epoxy.  The glass can be either tempered or laminated.  The […]

StonePly Stone Panels Composition and Process

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 […]

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 […]

Healthcare and StonePly

StonePly lightweight stone panels are great for a number of applications including healthcare. StonePly stone panels are not only economically cost efficient, 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 […]

StonePly Translucent Stone Panels

StonePly translucent amber alabaster columns make a great addition to hotel and casino lobbies. StonePly stone panels are cut to form a wall column.Using a poly-carbonate backing laminated to the alabaster allows the column to be back-lit, showing off its beautiful texture and natural pattern.There are a variety of different applications that showcase the elegance […]