Has anyone had experience with Elastolith cladding and their natural stone imitations from Stone Design? Is it better to wallpaper first or to stick them directly onto the plaster? On Elastolith’s website, it says:
It is strongly recommended to prime the surface before applying the cladding.Does this refer to a deep primer?
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6Richtige27 May 2010 13:45Hello Slevin,
the panels measure 130 x 285 cm (51 x 112 inches) and can be easily cut with a jigsaw or an angle grinder.
the panels measure 130 x 285 cm (51 x 112 inches) and can be easily cut with a jigsaw or an angle grinder.
haeuslebauer27 May 2010 14:28Trade in Germany
Hello 6Richtige,
is there a trade market for these products in Germany, or are they only available through direct sales from Spain?
6Richtige schrieb:
Hello Slevin,
the panels have a size of 130 x 285 cm (51 x 112 inches), you can easily cut them with a jigsaw or an angle grinder.
Hello 6Richtige,
is there a trade market for these products in Germany, or are they only available through direct sales from Spain?
I have now clad the living room wall using Stone Design Luberon panels from Bauhaus. It looks really good. However, these are not suitable for the bathroom, as they are an imitation made of gypsum or a similar material. With some DIY skills and enough time, it’s not a problem, but it does create a lot of mess. I mainly chose these panels because of the chimney and fireplace connection in the wall. Also, I couldn’t find any samples nearby, and I don’t always trust photos. This definitely isn’t a one-weekend job, although it might be possible for a small wall. I would still recommend letting the adhesive dry for a few days before grouting. The cost for about 18m² (194 sq ft) of wall surface was around 600 € (material and tools).
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PeterLustig6 Feb 2011 11:14Hi Slevin,
thanks for the additional information. It does sound like there will be a bit more work involved with the facing bricks from the hardware store.
I will contact the manufacturers to see if they can provide samples or if it’s possible to view them nearby.
Regarding the panels, I see the advantage that I can probably install them within a few hours. Also, I can quickly remove them if we move and potentially reinstall them elsewhere, as long as the dimensions roughly match!
Best regards
thanks for the additional information. It does sound like there will be a bit more work involved with the facing bricks from the hardware store.
I will contact the manufacturers to see if they can provide samples or if it’s possible to view them nearby.
Regarding the panels, I see the advantage that I can probably install them within a few hours. Also, I can quickly remove them if we move and potentially reinstall them elsewhere, as long as the dimensions roughly match!
Best regards
J
Joergmeier15 Mar 2011 08:05Hello,
Another option is decorative concrete or stamped concrete, although it is not necessarily suitable for DIY builders. This involves applying a very special plaster that is textured using stamps. The advantages include the thin application layer (usually only 1-1.5cm (0.4-0.6 inches) is needed) and the fact that you can work around corners without cuts. This results in a consistent joint pattern, as if it were built from much thicker stones. In reality, there are no real joints, only faux joints. It is sturdy and low-maintenance.
Regards, Joergmeier
Another option is decorative concrete or stamped concrete, although it is not necessarily suitable for DIY builders. This involves applying a very special plaster that is textured using stamps. The advantages include the thin application layer (usually only 1-1.5cm (0.4-0.6 inches) is needed) and the fact that you can work around corners without cuts. This results in a consistent joint pattern, as if it were built from much thicker stones. In reality, there are no real joints, only faux joints. It is sturdy and low-maintenance.
Regards, Joergmeier
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