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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 Stone Panels – Specialty Textures

StonePly’s Lightweight Stone Panel system combines the beauty of natural granites, marbles, and limestones with a lightweight aluminum honeycomb material to create stunning, unique, and lightweight stone panels for any application. StonePly has several standard textures including the most popular textures, polished, honed and flamed.  A polished texture is most typical because it gives granites […]

Prepanelized Systems

StonePly Lightweight Stone Panels can be made and installed in a variety of ways.  Smaller panels can be preassembled in our factory into larger pieces for easier installation.  StonePly works closely with the customer to achieve the dimensions needed for the prepanelized systems.

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 […]

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 […]

Defects Found In Stone

There are several types of defects found in stone. 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 Rust […]

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 thin, lightweight […]