4 Stone Models for you to Cover your Wall

When we are renovating, we find several wall covering options on the market. From stones, cement, tiles, ceramics and porcelain.

Stone, depending on its model, is considered a rustic covering for the home. To use stones on the walls They make your space look more rustic and at the same time modern.

You've probably seen in your city, houses with stone facades, they can be on walls, balconies, entrances. Nowadays, stone cladding is also widely used in internal areas, such as living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, gourmet areas and even bathrooms.

Nowadays, our store alone has more than 300 models of decorative stones. And among these models, there are variations in sizes, colors, thicknesses and even appearance.

So sometimes it can be difficult to choose which stone looks best in your environment. Therefore, we always recommend consulting an architect or designer to choose your stone for the wall.

Okay, now that you know where to place your stone for the wall. But you still don't know which stone model to put? Keep reading and we'll give you some tips. Pay attention to the information to help with your choice, and also at the time of purchase.

If you want, you can take a look at our gallery of stones for you to be inspired.

Which is best for wall covering?

Choosing the best stone for wall cladding is a little difficult, as there are different stone models on the market.

Therefore, choosing the best stone will depend on your project and the location of the stone.

An important point is to check whether the chosen stone model is compatible with the area that will be placed. For example, there are models of marble mosaics that are not so suitable for outdoor areas, because of their model with small stones, with high and low relief, making it easier for dirt to enter and making cleaning and maintenance difficult.

Today, one of the stones best known for its durability is basalt it's at stone iron. Because they are stones of volcanic origin, they have greater durability, in addition to having low maintenance. But still, they must be waterproofed to facilitate their cleaning.

How to choose decorative stones for walls?

One of the most important steps, and perhaps the one that home owners like most, is choosing stone cladding. This is because there are different models of stones, which change and highlight any environment placed.

Therefore, stone is sometimes a primary choice among coverings, as it can change any environment.

You know that environment that you don't like very much, that you avoid passing by, or that visitors avoid seeing? So, these are generally the places that our customers want to upgrade by covering with stones.

The choice of decorative stones to cover walls will depend on the location. For example, for larger areas, larger stones are generally chosen, which make them stand out more. For smaller environments, stones with smaller models are chosen, with different designs, and generally with high and low relief to work with artificial light.

It is also good to keep in mind the color of the decorative stone. Today the variety of stone colors is enormous. You will find stones ranging from white, yellow, red, and even rust, brown and black.

If you have a bright environment and want to make it even cleaner, you can use white or grayish stones. But if you want to make a statement with the stone, you can use more striking stones, such as: red, black, rust, brown and greenish.

Which places can I cover with stone?

Any location! Yes, stone can be placed on any wall, as long as it is safe, has a good finish, and does not have infiltration.

Let's go to the tips?

Living room

The living room is one of the spaces we spend the most time in after the bedroom. Many people choose to change their environment precisely for this reason.

You may coat with stone behind the TV panel, behind your sofa, on fireplaces or in the dining room, you can also cover the wall next to the table.

It is important to remember that some stones have low and high relief, if the environment is cramped and people may pass by touching the stone, it can sometimes scrape or hurt parts of the body, as the stones are rough and sometimes sharp.

Room

Yes! You can tile your room with stone too.

There are different models of stones that give a more rustic look to the environment. So you can play with some models, covering the headboard of the bed, or also on the TV panel.

It's a good option for those who have warmer rooms, and want to find a way to cool down their room for the summer. The stone can maintain the temperature, making the environment more cozy.

Kitchen

If you want to add an extra touch to your kitchen, stone is a great option.

Stones with smaller sizes and lighter colors are also used in kitchens. You can cover the skirting board, walls near the dining table, or even the countertop.

Stone is a great combination for porcelain countertops.

Facades

The facades of houses and offices are the places where we sell the most stones. This is because you can cover facades with stone at any point. Be it at the entrance, on the balcony, on the outside of the high ceilings, around the windows, at the garage entrance, on the walls next to the gate and much more.

You can choose larger stones to be seen from afar, they can highlight with a lighter color if the house is darker, or a darker highlight if the house has lighter paintwork.

One of the best-selling models for external areas of facades are stones with high and low relief, better known as 3D stone.

For facades, it is very important to hire a specialized professional to lay the stone, and also to waterproof the stone for better maintenance and to avoid dirt, graffiti or lime.

Gourmet areas

The gourmet areas are barbecue areas or swimming pools.

Stones are often used in barbecues, in front of benches, skirting boards, fireplaces and, in the case of swimming pools, waterfalls.

There is no problem using stones in hot areas such as barbecues and fireplaces. As long as the correct mortar is used and the waterproofing to avoid dirt, grease or charcoal stains.

Toilets and Bathrooms

But can you use stones in wet areas? Yes, you can, as long as they are waterproofed and placed with the correct mortar.

Stone is considered a porous coating. Its waterproofing helps to close the pores, preventing dirt from penetrating, which makes maintenance difficult.

Decorative Stone Models for Walls

Always up to date with trends, we keep our Coatings Show Room constantly updated.

We have options for all tastes, indoor or outdoor environments, rustic or delicate, you will certainly find a coating that will stand out in your project.

Stone fillets/canjiquinhas

Fillets, also known as canjiquinhas or toothpick stone, are used to cover walls, columns, fountains, bathrooms, rooms, staircase walls, fireplaces, barbecue grills, internal and external facades, commercial and residential environments.

The models range from the most rustic to the most contemporary and modern, a great option for those looking to differentiate their space with a natural covering, enhancing it and making it even more pleasant and elegant.

The Fillets are manually applied in layers, fixing is done with mortar specific to each model, for a better finish hire specialized labor, for your greatest convenience Piso de Pedra recommends qualified professionals. Discover all the options available.

Stone Screened Mosaics

Mosaics in Stones has been gaining more and more space among architects and decorators as an option for coating internal and external areas in general.

They are stones in small screened formats that have sophisticated cuts and designs, further enhancing your environment.

They can be applied to Fireplaces, Barbecue Grills, Walls of Living Rooms and Stairs, Washrooms, Bedrooms, Kitchens, Facades and Walls, Commercial and Residential environments.

Its advantages are easy, quick and organized placement, different options of colors, sizes, thicknesses and compositions, in addition to the beauty that stones provide to spaces, various models at your disposal. The installation of light at the top of the application maximizes the shadow effect of the mosaics, making the environment even more beautiful.

Irregular Stone Coatings

Coverings with Irregular Stones provide the environment with a more rustic style due to the irregularity in thickness, diameter, face and colors that these models have as their main characteristics.

A great option for those who want to give their space more naturalness, rusticity and differentiation, decorating and protecting at the same time.

The placement of this material must be carried out by a professional workforce, Piso de Pedra recommends the best professionals on the market in this field.

It can be used as a covering for walls, facades, fireplaces, barbecue grills, walls of stairs and rooms, columns, bathrooms, internal and external areas in general. Available in various colors and textures.

Sawn Stone Coatings

Sawn stone coverings for walls are easier to install, because they are standardized in diameter, with only the thickness varying.

They can be used as coverings for walls, columns, fountains, gardens, fireplaces, barbecues, bathrooms, facades, internal and external areas in general.

A great option for those who like stone, but are looking for quick installation, without losing the charm and beauty that rocks provide to the environment. Available in various models, colors and sizes.

How to install decorative stones on the wall?

Most stones are set with mortar. It is also good to pay attention to the color of the mortar and its model.

For white stones, installation with white mortar is recommended to avoid darkening the stone.

For heavier stones or in hot environments, it is important to use mortars THOSE or THOSE.

At the time of placement, the installer or the person hired for the service must place stone by stone. If it is a 3D stone, you must pay attention to the thickness variation, placing a thinner stone and a thicker one.

Attention: the stones NOT must be selected! Use all the product on the pallet without selecting the stones that you think are prettier or thinner/thick.

If you wish to select the product, you must notify the seller at the time of purchase to purchase a larger break than indicated.

Piso de Pedra does not install Decorative Stones.

Where to buy decorative stone for walls?

You can find all the options mentioned above in our decorative stone store.

Piso de Pedra has a headquarters in Curitiba/PR where it sells in a physical store and has a large and sophisticated display with various models of decorative stones and porcelain tiles.

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Phones: (41) 3286-9954 or (41) 3286-6442

Email: contato@pisodepedra.com.br

Curitiba/PR: Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto, 8787 – Curitiba – Paraná – CEP 81730-000

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 18:00

Saturdays from 08:00 to 13:00

If you are from São Paulo, in 2020 we opened a new branch of Piso de Pedra in Osasco/SP, where we sell decorative stones and also has a large showroom to better serve you.

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Telephones: (11) 5464-1864 | (11) 2395-2546

Osasco/SP: Avenida Prefeito Hirant Sanazar, 1235 – Umuarama, Osasco – SP – 06030-095

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 18:00

Saturdays from 08:00 to 12:00.

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