Description

São Tomé got its name due to its extraction site, in the south of Minas Gerais, in the city of São Tomé das Letras.

São Tomé stone is considered a quartzite, as it is formed from quartz grains.

Nesse modelo, as pedras possuem três tamanhos: 5×5 cm, 5×10 cm e 10×10 cm. Com espessuras que variam de 1 a 3,5 centímetros, essa variação quando instalada em paredes dão a impressão de um revestimento 3D, com alto e baixo relevo.

São Tomé, in addition to being super resistant, is an athermal stone, that is, it does not heat up and can be used outdoors with ease.

Installation

The placement of the high and low relief will depend on two things: thickness and mortar. When laying, your stone setter will separate the “thinner” stones from the “thicker” stones.

Depending on the model purchased, he will place a thinner stone next to a thicker one, and so on. Do not use stones of the same thickness side by side. This will make the 3D effect much more evident, making the placement much more beautiful.

When installing your São Tomé stone, it is important to use all the stones that arrive at your project. Do not select colors and sizes! This will cause a large loss of stone, causing much greater breakage.

Obs.: If you want to select the stones together with your mason, it is important to add a much larger break than already recommended, above your yardage.

Recommended break: 10% above the total footage.

Benefits

São Tomé is a natural coating that has a high durability and it is super resistant.

In addition to being non-thermal, that is, it does not heat up in the sun, it is a stone that can be placed on walls with leaks, but it is important to use a good mortar and seal the stone and the wall when placed.

It is important to know that Piso de Pedra works with legitimate São Tomé. Legitimate São Tomé does not flake, does not fall apart and does not break easily.

Indication of Use

São Tomé can be used in different environments without any worries.

In addition to being widely used in facades Due to its color, which can be combined with any painting and framing, you can cover wet areas such as bathrooms, toilets and waterfalls. Warm areas such as barbecue or fireplace.

In addition to bathrooms, offices, bedrooms, living rooms, gourmet area, walls.

Maintenance

São Tomé maintenance is easy.

For external areas we always recommend the use of a waterproofing agent. But be careful!

The waterproofing agent recommended for São Tomé is water-based. We do not recommend the use of resin, as it creates a film on the stone and does not penetrate, thus peeling over time and turning white, the maintenance will be much higher.

For waterproofing you can use Hidrofugante or a Quartzolit sealer.