Many homeowners use natural stone as a decorative element in architecture and decoration, as it conveys a sense of warmth, uniqueness, and elegance. Have you considered using wall cladding with natural stone in your home? Here are some reasons why you should hire a natural stone installer in Lincoln skilled in wall cladding.
Natural Stone Wall Cladding: The Advantages
Natural stone wall coverings provide many benefits for the average homeowner. Not only do they add beauty and warmth to your walls, they add a high level of stability as well. They are also easily installed by a professional. Some stone coatings include a fiberglass mesh that helps to reinforce the material that brings a greater strength to the end result than stone coatings without a cement reinforcement.
Offering a beautiful aesthetic finish for part or all of a wall, the lines and curves of natural stone give any room that special touch. If you’re looking to inject some personality to your spaces, walls covered in natural stone is the way to go. You can add a unique character that will make for a great conversation starter. You can bet no one else has this special feature in their home!
Uses and Applications
Natural stone finishes on walls provide durability and solidity, suitable for areas of frequent use, such as hallways and living room. They are also great for areas of high humidity, such as bathrooms and kitchens. If you’re looking to decorate a contemporary living room, for example, natural stone is certainly the way to go.
Stone naturally creates focal points in any room, so use it to highlight other decorative elements, like chimneys. This will showcase visually interesting points of originality to your interiors.
Many types of natural stone can be used as wall cladding, such as granite, marble, slate, limestone, and sandstone. Granite is best for small spaces, as otherwise it may get overwhelming, while marble offers an exceptional aesthetic beauty and should be used in formal rooms only. Slate is water resistant, and both limestone and sandstone are heat resistant which makes them good choices for fireplace surrounds.
Maintenance
You may know that natural stone on your walls will be beautiful, but you may be concerned with the maintenance and upkeep they require. You will need to regularly seal your natural stone wall cladding to provide a barrier against dirt while extending the lifespan and quality of the finish. Limestone and sandstone in particular will need to be sealed due to their high porosity.
You will need to clean your stone walls on a regular basis as well. You just need a damp cloth to remove surface dust. If the stone you chose has a rougher surface, you will need to apply a bit more elbow grease.
Make sure your walls don’t come into contact with acids such as wine, lemon juice, soda, or vinegar, and don’t apply oils and polishing wax. If you do get a stain on your walls, wash it immediately.
Contact Granite Guy
If you would like to add a bit of character and elegance to your walls, call our Ashland stone installers to get you there. Please contact us today at 508-460-7900.