Application in decoration works of decorativestone helps to add comfort and uniqueness to the interior. In addition, it has a number of other significant advantages. This material is very light in its work due to its light weight. It does not require special care, is reliable and has a sufficiently long service life. Refers to environmentally friendly materials, resistant to corrosion, fungal and bacterial lesions. 
Decorative stone is environmentally friendlymaterial and has a long service life. This type of decorative cladding is affordable, a variety of textures and colors, so create a unique interior with its help will not be difficult.
Where is the decorative stone used?
This material can be used for finishingcorridors, kitchens, living rooms. They can lay out a whole wall, and can be used as separate accent fragments. It is appropriate to use it in framing arches, doorways, decoration of fireplaces, it also fits well with photo wallpapers. A beautiful and functional design solution will be the installation of built-in shelves from plasterboard, finished with this decorative material. Strict norms in the use of decorative stone does not exist. The most important thing is that the final result should correspond to the original idea. To decorate the walls, as a rule, use a tile of small dimensions with a medium-sized texture. In the design of arched openings you can apply a rough brick. This kind of decorative finishing must be combined with the color scheme of the room. Back to contents</a>
Varieties of decorative stone
Samples of artificial stone. There are natural and artificial facing stones. Natural are onyx, sandstone, limestone, marble, granite, etc. The advantages of marble include a rich color palette. Sandstone can have a red, chocolate and green tint. To stack it is simple enough: the hewn elements by alternating horizontal and vertical fragments are placed in the form of a mosaic. The alloy of various sized limestone tiles is laid in horizontal rows. Limestone can have yellowish, white, gray and pink shades. Natural material attracts and has a special energy. But the decor with its use can be found infrequently. It is worth this material is quite expensive and at the same time has an impressive weight, which makes transportation and installation difficult. In addition, not every surface can withstand the weight of such a cladding. 
Schematic options for laying decorativestone. An excellent alternative to natural material was decorative artificial stone. Weigh this material in 1,5 - 2 times less than natural, it is cheaper, and outwardly practically from it does not differ. Strength of artificial stone is also at an altitude. The most popular are decorative stones based on cement and gypsum. Gypsum tiles are not able to withstand high humidity, so this element of decor is used in dry rooms (in the bedroom, corridor, etc.). Stones based on cement mortar can be used in the bathroom, in the kitchen, etc. An artificial facing stone can mimic any natural material. Today, the greatest popularity acquired imitations of bricks and slate. The brick looks great on the balcony, in the bedroom, in the corridor. It helps to create both strict and dynamic interiors. Artificial shale is the only type of decorative finish, which allows to create a monolithic surface. It looks every element of such a wall is unique and ambiguous. Back to contents</a>
Installation of decorative stone: tools and materials
Wall alignment scheme. Facing is made after the formation of window and doorways and completion of work on the ceiling finish. With a simple cosmetic repair, you can glue the decorative stone at any time. For stacking, you need a consumable:
- glue;
- grout;
- water repellent impregnation (for wet rooms).
The quality of consumables affectsindicators of durability and reliability of facing. It is recommended to buy the compounds made directly by the manufacturer of the purchased decorative stone. It is forbidden to use glue and grout, which are not intended for installation of decorative stone. To lay artificial boards, use various adhesive compositions. It can be a composition, including PVA and gypsum or glue of water-acrylic character (any mounting glue). Acrylic adhesive sealants, liquid nails and mortar of cement and glue will also be suitable. For the quality of fixing the decorative artificial stone to the surface, one can not worry, since it is quite light. 
Layout of decorative stone. Important value should be given to the color of the grout. In addition to the auxiliary, it also performs an aesthetic role and the appearance of the finished surface depends on it. To create a glossy surface with a "wet effect" you can use a special lacquer. Instruments:
- level;
- spatulas;
- brushes;
- a set of foam sponge;
- stool;
- pencils.
When using a dry mix:
- capacity;
- a nozzle-mixer;
- drill.
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The process of laying decorative stone
Decorative stone is very thin, it does not "steal"room space. The surface on which the stone is laid should have an even structure. First it is necessary to plaster and plaster the wall, after that, peel it off and primed. If cement glue is used, the surface should be treated with water instead of priming. The surface of the stone also needs a primer. It will reduce the absorbency of the stone and remove dust. The primer should dry for an hour. The process of laying a decorative stone depends on its shape. Rectangular tiles are glued in rows. When laying the stone in rows, the horizontal line along which the first row of stone will go is to be noted. Oval stones are arranged in random order. Elements with an irregular shape must first be decomposed on the floor in order to have an idea of the sequence of their gluing. 
For laying a decorative stone, you canuse tile adhesive. Stones of different sizes should be stacked, observing the order of large, medium and small tiles. In each row, the order should be changed. When laying decorative stones of the same size, part of the first fragment of the second row should be sawed off with a hacksaw to observe the mismatch of the rows. Lay the stone from top to bottom. This is especially important if the surface is lined all over the height. If you start to glue the stone from the floor, calculate the mark of the first row so that the elements of the latter do not need a pruning, is almost impossible. To mix a lot of glue at once is not necessary. He quickly grasps and becomes unsuitable for work. Apply glue with a comb spatula. After that, you need to remove excess and tightly press the fragment to the surface of the wall. Adhesive solution can be applied to both the facing surface and the stone itself. The excess adhesive should immediately be removed with a damp sponge. To give the corners an aesthetic appearance, the stone is cut using a chair and a hacksaw at an angle of 45 °. To fill the seams with grout, you can use a special bag or confectionery syringe. Back to contents</a>
Can I glue the decorative stone on the wallpaper and stone it with gypsum board walls
Natural stone is not suitable for claddinggypsum plasterboard walls because of its excessive weight, but the weight of the artificial stone construction must withstand. Manufacturers of artificial stone assure that plasterboard walls, installed in accordance with construction standards, are able to withstand even the heaviest facing coating. At the same time, 1 m² of cladding can withstand from 10 to 60 kg. Experienced builders recommend reinforcing the wall of plasterboard reinforcing mesh, if the load on the structure is more than 30 kg per 1 m². Glue decorative stone directly on the wallpaper is not recommended. Use a construction knife to remove some of the wallpaper. The existing wallpaper is removed to the last layer, after which the glue residues are washed off with water. The plastered surface requires a reliable coating. If somewhere there are irregularities or voids, a new layer of plaster is applied on them. After that, you can stone a clean wall. The facing should be applied to the wallpaper no more than 1.5-2 cm. After mounting the stone, it should be coated with water-based varnish or acrylic impregnation. They protect the stone from destruction and improve the appearance.
