ᐅ Stone wall made of natural stone or stone tiles? Living room / kitchen
Created on: 12 Jul 2016 23:01
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I really like natural stone walls in living spaces, like in these pictures of stone walls:
Does anyone have experience with this?
Do you use regular bricks or specially made stone veneer panels?
How do you keep something like this clean (for example, is it also suitable as a backsplash behind a cooktop in the kitchen)?
I’m also interested in the costs for these types of stone walls...
Thanks in advance!
Does anyone have experience with this?
Do you use regular bricks or specially made stone veneer panels?
How do you keep something like this clean (for example, is it also suitable as a backsplash behind a cooktop in the kitchen)?
I’m also interested in the costs for these types of stone walls...
Thanks in advance!
These are likely facing bricks, which come in various materials such as plaster, concrete, wood, and natural stone. Generally, these cladding elements should be impregnated after installation, which helps in cleaning off ordinary dirt. However, behind a cooktop, where hot grease and similar substances are handled, stains that are difficult to remove are more likely to occur. Using a wire brush on them would not be advisable. The only option might be to occasionally repaint them with a color that matches the cladding, but whether that is desirable is another question.
No one has mentioned costs yet: It depends on the type of facing bricks chosen, ranging roughly from about 40 euros/m² (including cladding, primer, adhesive, and impregnation) up to 80 euros. Of course, there are likely more expensive products as well. I would also recommend not limiting your search to DIY stores—which are good for getting a visual impression—but especially looking online, where suitable products are often available at significantly lower prices.
No one has mentioned costs yet: It depends on the type of facing bricks chosen, ranging roughly from about 40 euros/m² (including cladding, primer, adhesive, and impregnation) up to 80 euros. Of course, there are likely more expensive products as well. I would also recommend not limiting your search to DIY stores—which are good for getting a visual impression—but especially looking online, where suitable products are often available at significantly lower prices.
ypg schrieb:
What do you think? Well, I’m not sure if mold will develop over time. This concerns my living room, and the bedroom is located behind this wall (so it’s an interior wall). The wall itself is currently free of mold.
blockhauspower18 Jul 2016 20:14Why would mold form there? I assume you don’t plan to install insulation behind the battens, and even if you did, there is no temperature difference between the rooms. So, mold will not develop due to condensation. If the wall were damp because of a missing waterproofing layer, you would already notice it by now.
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I wouldn’t worry about that, especially not on an interior wall.
We have slate behind the washbasin and on a wall where we hang our shower towels (is that the right term?) in the bathroom. We applied a stone sealant three times, so it stays nicely dark. Wiping with a sponge and some water hasn’t caused any problems so far. Dust can be easily removed. However, I wouldn’t install it directly behind the cooktop in the kitchen. I don’t think grease splashes can be easily wiped off there, regardless of the material used. My main concerns are related to the surface properties of natural stone and similar materials.
We have slate behind the washbasin and on a wall where we hang our shower towels (is that the right term?) in the bathroom. We applied a stone sealant three times, so it stays nicely dark. Wiping with a sponge and some water hasn’t caused any problems so far. Dust can be easily removed. However, I wouldn’t install it directly behind the cooktop in the kitchen. I don’t think grease splashes can be easily wiped off there, regardless of the material used. My main concerns are related to the surface properties of natural stone and similar materials.
Great, thank you all for your helpful feedback. In my case, it concerns a rental apartment. I just remembered that if I move out (which I don’t plan to do, but I can’t predict the future), I have to restore the original condition. That means everything might have to be removed again. Would it be possible to remove it again without complications and with little effort, similar to removing wallpaper?
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Great, thanks for your helpful feedback. In my case, it’s a rented apartment. I just realized that if I move out (which I don’t plan to, but I can’t predict the future), I have to restore the original condition. This means everything might have to be taken down again. Can this be removed easily and with little effort (like removing wallpaper)?No, use a photo wallpaper.
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