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1. Introduction to Stone Thickness Evolution   In the 1990s, the thickness of stone in the stone processing industry was usually 20mm or greater. However, by the beginning of this century, the thickness of stone began to change, decreasing from 20mm to 18mm, 16mm, and even 10mm. If it is necessary to reduce the weight of buildings, using stone with a thickness of less than 20mm, or even 10mm, as long as the installation strength of the stone meets the usage requirements, it is understandable. Just like ceramic tiles, should their thickness not be more than 10mm? However, for natural stone, due to its natural nature, it is influenced by the natural environment and geological processes during its formation. Different stones have significant differences in their physical and chemical composition and properties. Some stones have a thickness of 20mm or even thinner, and their strength can still meet the requirements of building decoration. However, some stones may not necessarily meet the strength requirements. Therefore, it is necessary to distinguish and differentiate between them. Thin and low strength stones cannot be used for buildings with strength requirements.     2. Differentiation of Stone Types and Thickness Requirements   In practice, there are few nations, industry, and local standards that regulate the appropriate thickness of stone used in buildings. Only appropriate specifications and requirements have been made for the thickness of curtain walls. However, are these thickness requirements scientific and reasonable? The requirements for stone thickness in building decoration should be analyzed in detail, treated differently, and not generalized. It depends on factors such as the variety of stone, the environment in which it is used, the function and purpose of the stone, and the installation method of the stone. Some stones are a few millimeters or even 10mm thick, and the problem is not too big. For example, when installing wall stones with a height of less than 3m and using adhesive installation, thin stones or even 10mm thick stones can be used when the specifications are not large. The thickness of the stone used for non load bearing cabinets that only serve decorative purposes can be thinner. However, when we abuse the thickness of stone without distinguishing specific situations, stone varieties, usage environments, and safety requirements, we are wrong!     3. Practical Issues and Standards in Stone Thickness   Take some kind of construction projects as an example, such as a project that requires a stone thickness of 25mm or 20mm. Due to the difficulty of supplying 25mm thick stone in some countries' markets, some stone companies have negotiated with the general contractor and agreed that the thickness of the stone can be 23mm or 18mm (verbal agreement), without signing a written stone change agreement or contract. The project took several months from start to finish, during which neither the fi...

Mushroom stone is a product of natural stone processing, named after its protruding decorative surface resembling a mushroom. Even before the rise of modern stone industry, mushroom stone could be handcrafted and used more widely than in modern times. The mushroom stones handcrafted by craftsmen were widely used in residential buildings, gardens, temples, palaces, and landscape architecture during the Ming and Qing dynasties, presenting effects comparable to modern mechanical processing. In modern times, mushroom stones are mainly used for the decoration of indoor and outdoor walls, columns, and other facades, appearing antique, thick, and stable. The shape of mushroom stones is not naturally formed, but artificially processed.   Raw material The processing of mushroom stone generally uses natural stone, and common types of stone include slate and granite.     Slate mushroom stone Natural cultural stones, slate, mushroom stones, granite, marble are suitable for interior and exterior wall decoration of buildings, staircase, floors, etc. They come in a variety of colors and are natural and pollution-free, making them ideal building decoration materials. Mushroom finished slate is carved out of the edges of thick slate using tools. Due to the thin and fragile nature of slate, most mushroom finished slate is hammered out by hand tools. Therefore, each piece of mushroom finished slate is unique and more decorative, making it popular among people.     Granite mushroom stone The processing of granite mushroom stone involves first sawing the blocks out of the flat surface with a diamond circular saw blade, and then chiseling the mushroom surface with tools. There are also methods of chiseling out mushroom finished stones on both sides, and then cutting them in the middle with a diamond saw blade to obtain two mushroom stones at the same time. The hardness and wear resistance of granite material make granite mushroom stone more widely used in outdoor decoration.     Characteristics of mushroom stone 1. Natural environmental protection Mushroom stone is made from natural materials and is very environmentally friendly. It does not cause pollution to the environment and has a small amount of low radiation, which is harmless to the human body.   2. Highly decorative The shape of mushroom stone is unique, with a strong sense of hierarchy and three dimensionality, making it a high-end decoration for villas and high-end buildings. Natural stone used for garden decoration can also create a natural and natural environment.   3. Waterproof and anti fouling Mushroom stone has strong waterproof and anti fouling properties, so there is no need to worry about cleaning when used for outdoor decoration.   4. Wear resistant and durable Mushroom stones have a very hard texture and are generally difficult to crack or wear. Even in outdoor use, it is not afraid of wind and rain, and can still ensure a relatively long service ...

The decoration of the bathroom can be simple or luxurious, but for large-sized living rooms, the latter is obviously a better decoration design than the former. We, who live in reinforced concrete, spend our days busy. If we can take a good shower at home, it not only releases stress but also benefits our physical health. Creating a bathroom atmosphere through soft furnishings can enhance the artistic ambiance of the bathroom.   With the improvement of people's living standards, laying and placing natural stones such as marble or granite in the bathroom has gradually become a fashion. People generally like to use marble as a decorative countertop for washbasins, while the floors and walls of bathrooms are decorated with high-end natural stone to add a touch of elegance to the bathroom.   However, due to the specific function of bathing in the bathroom, there is a lot of water vapor, and if the stone laid is not properly maintained, it is highly susceptible to pollution. So, once you choose a certain type of stone to decorate your bathroom, you must design a complete maintenance plan in advance to ensure that the stone maintains its natural and beautiful appearance for a long time and extends its service life. The maintenance plan should include cleaning and disinfecting bacteria and mold from the surface of the stone. At the same time, the cleaning agent should not corrode the surface of the stone and prevent the regeneration of mold.   Nowadays, most household cleaning disinfectants contain irritating chemicals such as acids and alkalis that have a significant impact on the surface and color of natural stone. These chemicals can have adverse effects on the mineral composition inside the stone. What is particularly serious is that most cleaning agents must remain on the surface of the stone for at least five minutes to have a cleaning effect, and during this time, the cleaning agents have already started to damage the stone. So experts recommend using a neutral pH cleaning agent to clean the stone surface in the bathroom. Daily use of this cleaning agent can also reduce the production of bacteria and mold spots.   The usual operating procedures for cleaning the stone washbasin, bathroom floor, shower room, and bathroom walls are as follows: 1. The manufacturer's operating instructions are to dilute the cleaning agent in a certain proportion. 2. Spray diluted cleaning solution onto all countertops or walls in the bathroom and let it linger for a certain period of time to allow the cleaning solution to fully penetrate. 3. Wipe off the remaining cleaning solution on the surface with a soft cloth.   To clean the bathroom stone floor, the following steps can be followed: 1. Thoroughly clean the entire floor. 2. Dilute the cleaning agent in a certain proportion. 3. Use a clean cloth to apply the diluted cleaning agent to the surface of the stone. 4. After cleaning 28 square meters of stone, the cleaning agent diluent should be ...

In stone design, different colors of marble are pieced together to form different patterns, with rich patterns and flexible creativity, inspiring many designers' creative thinking. The marble floor splicing design can also be fascinatingly varied.   1. Marble versatile splicing for marble flooring     The pattern of each marble is unique, and its texture changes with the variation of light. The splicing methods of marble are very diverse, from geometric shapes to various exquisite patterns. The ever-changing colors and patterns of marble bring more creativity to home decoration.   There are 14 types of American splicing methods: grid, diamond, brick, hopscotch grid, stepped shape, quadrilateral, walkway, dot, hexagon, basket, woolen, patch, windmill, and herringbone.   Wide stripe splicing for marble flooring     Polygon splicing for marble flooring     Radioactive splicing for marble flooring     Irregular splicing for marble flooring     Mosaic splicing for marble flooring     2. Marble + wooden panel splicing for marble flooring     The combination of wooden flooring and marble, with irregular interweaving and splicing, brings more creativity. Common herringbone and fishbone shapes break through rigidity and enrich the sense of spatial design. Different materials are used in different spaces, and spatial transformation occurs through the different materials of the ground.   Interweaving splicing for marble flooring     Cutting space splicing for marble flooring     3. Marble + metal splicing for marble flooring     The high cold texture of metal combined with the warm and introverted texture of marble creates a strong artistic tension. The clever inlay of marble and metal elements creates a sense of light luxury, fashionable without exaggeration, elegant without boredom.

Unlike wooden veneers, "Stone Ceiling" does not consider fire safety issues, but rather its own weight. To do stone veneer on the ceiling, do not directly hang or paste the stone slab on the top base layer. It is easy to fall and injure people due to gravity, which poses a great safety hazard. Moreover, it is now a lifelong design responsibility system, remember!   There are two mainstream methods for making stone on the ceiling: through "stone composite honeycomb aluminum panel" or through "stone transfer printed aluminum panel".     Stone composite honeycomb aluminum panel   1. Detailed method   In order to reduce the weight of the stone itself and ensure the texture and tactility of the stone itself. The optimal solution for "Stone Ceiling" is to cut the original 20mm thick stone slabs or tiles into 3-5mm thick stone super thin tiles, composite the stone super thin tiles on a metal honeycomb aluminum panel, and then suspended hang the metal honeycomb aluminum panel on the ceiling to achieve the effect of stone ceiling decoration.   2. Characteristic   The advantages of this method are that the cut stone super thin tile has a natural texture, high flatness, light weight, and is safe and reliable. But the disadvantage is that the cost is high, and the soft stone with rich texture is fragile and not suitable for composite stone processing. Therefore, it is suitable for large-area suspended ceilings and is used when the stone patterns can be clearly observed with low energy.     Stone transfer printed aluminum panel   1. Detailed method   Stone transfer printed aluminum panels, similar to wood veneers, utilize computer-generated images of stone patterns. Through aluminum panel transfer printing technology, these patterns are applied onto the aluminum, effectively transforming it into an aluminum panel adorned with stone-like designs. This allows for the direct substitution of natural stone with aluminum panels as ceiling finishes.   2. Characteristic   The advantages are high safety, relatively low cost, and fast construction process, while the disadvantages are unnatural stone patterns and poor appearance. Therefore, this approach is suitable for spaces with high ceilings, and its node method is the same as that of conventional aluminum panel ceilings.     If it is to make top stone such as stone door frames, suspended hanging can be directly used. Because the area of the stone door frame is small, and in addition to downward force, there is also lateral force to lift the stone, so it has a certain level of safety guarantee.     How to make the stone paste more reliable at the lowest cost?   We know that the problem with wet pasting stone directly is poor seismic resistance, and it is not recommended to use it when the wall exceeds 3.5m. At the same time, due to the thermal expansion ...

First, let's take a look at what Rosa Aurora pink marble looks like? Its texture is delicate and interwoven, as if the afterglow of the setting sun lightly brushes over the boundless galaxy, both complex and exquisite. Each line tells the harmonious coexistence of nature and fantasy. This gentle yet elegant color leaves one deeply immersed in the unexpected romance at a glance. It is not only an embellishment of space, but also a refuge of emotions, filling every corner of the home with a warm and dreamy atmosphere.   Rosa Aurora pink marble, with its unique low saturation ash pink tone, has quietly become a darling of the home and decoration industry. Why did it suddenly become so popular? Let's take a look at the popular colors of the year 2024 to get a glimpse of them. Earlier, Pantone Color officials released the 2024 popular color - Peach Fuzz with color code Pantone 13-1023. Is the color of the Rosa Aurora pink marble very similar to the color of this soft peach? And now people want their houses to be warmer, so this warm colored marble is naturally popular among people.     Embracing the Warmth of 'Soft Peach' - 2024 Pantone Color Peach Fuzz   Soft peach is a color that falls between orange and pink, light and delicate, giving people a comfortable and inclusive impression. This color is often closely associated with keywords such as kindness and warmth - like "velvet like soft peach tones, whose all encompassing spirit enriches thoughts, bodies, and souls". When describing soft peaches, Pantone officials and other media use these terms to describe them: velvet like, gentle, evocative, and sensory.   In decorative design, Rosa Aurora pink marble is versatile and highly malleable. Whether it's a modern minimalist home style or a retro luxurious space design, Rosa Aurora pink marble can blend in with its unique charm and become the finishing touch. Under the reflection of light, its colors and textures appear more layered, and the interplay of light and shadow creates a dreamy and realistic spatial experience. It is not only a decoration for walls, but also a part of desktops, countertops, and even art pieces. Designers cleverly utilize the characteristics of Rosa Aurora pink marble to create countless stunning works, allowing people to feel the charm of art in their daily lives.     In this fast-paced era, Rosa Aurora pink marble reminds us to slow down, feel every detail of life, and appreciate the beauty that is overlooked in daily life with its unique tenderness and power. The popularity of Rosa Aurora pink marble is not accidental, but an external manifestation of people's deep longing and pursuit for a better life. It is not just a material, but also a symbol of life attitude, leading us towards a more refined and textured way of life. In decorative spaces, Rosa Aurora pink marble can instantly enhance the overall beauty and grade, creating a warm, romantic, and elegant atmosphere. I hope to find ...