Antique Stone
Antique is an English word meaning an old, valuable object. In general, it can be said that any object that is more than 100 years old is considered antique. But the story of antique stone is quite different. In the past, humans collected broken pieces of rock and pebbles and used them to make tools and equipment. 8,000 BC In what is now France and Spain, red pebbles were decorated with dots and wavy lines.
These types of stones are generally found in the market in two categories: natural and artificial. Natural antique, as its name implies, is made from pieces of natural stone (especially travertine). But the artificial antique stone is produced from Cement Plast, which has various properties and colors. Antique stone is mostly composed of processed parts of travertine, marble, onyx and traonyx.
The length of each piece of these stones is often between 2.5 to 30 cm with a width of 1.5 to 3 cm depending on different products and customer needs.
Types of antique stones
Antique stone is mainly produced in three main categories: scissors (guillotine), puzzle, and profile stones with different surface leather or polished.
Scissors (guillotine) stone
Scissors (guillotine) stones are produced by stacking broken pieces of stone together and gluing them with a resin-based mortar. The reason for naming this stone is the fragmentation of rock pieces by a guillotine.
some of them are produced in a rectangular shape with dimensions about 1.5 to 5 cm without polishing the surface and some of them are in a rectangular and Square shape with dimensions about 10 to 30 cm length and 5 cm width.
Scissor stones are one of the most widely used building materials this stone can give a special view to the building along with wallpaper and paint.
The price of Scissors (guillotine) stone
Due to the different materials and sizes of stones used in the production of guillotine stone, this stone has variety of prices. for more information about guillotine stone please Contact us.
Puzzle stone
The puzzle stone is one of the antique stones and because of its neat pieces, it is like a puzzle that is stacked next to each other. The puzzle stone is cut regularly and is prepared in different shapes and designs.
The price of puzzle stone
Due to the different materials and sizes of stones used in the production of puzzle stone, this stone has variety of prices. for more information about puzzle stone please Contact us.
Profile stone (3D stone)
The one-handed surface profile stone, without roughness, has a curved shape at its edges. Half-round or all-around tools are used to shape this type of stone.
Most of these types of stones have a polished surface and are arranged in small pieces next to each other in a mold that the final design has an eye-catching beauty.
The price of Profile stone (3D stone)
Due to the different materials and sizes of stones used in the production of puzzle stone, this stone has variety of prices. for more information about puzzle stone please Contact us.
Application of antique stone
It is generally used in the interior and exterior of buildings. For the entrance of the building, kitchen wall, reception wall (usually part of the wall), space between cabinets, office, the wall behind the TV, wall around the fireplace, etc. will be a good choice.
advantages of Antique Stone
- It is resistant to environmental changes, frost, pressure, erosion, and fire.
- It weighs less than natural stones.
- Easy to carry.
- Easy to install.
- affordable price.
- Due to the porosity of antique stones, it is more likely to adhere to the mortar.
- Suitable insulation for sound; Temperature and fire.
- Ease of cleaning.
- Ability to withstand extreme heat and cold.
- Insulation of surfaces, especially for wet walls.
- Long shelf life.
- Various colors (more than 20 different colors).
- Fireproof (because of this feature can also be used in fireplace design).
- abrasion resistance.
- Easy to clean and sanitize.
- Possibility of various designs and formats.
- Application in different parts of buildings.
- After installing the antique stone, a polishing substance called resin is sprayed on it, which increases the life of the stone several times and makes it completely waterproof.
- The presence of porosity in antique stones increases the possibility of adhesion of these stones to the mortar.
Disadvantages of antique stone
- Accumulation of insects between stone distances, which has been largely eliminated by filling the joints with a new method.
- Is not able to be used as a roof covering.
- Not used in arched and curved spaces.
- Rough and unpainted (in the natural sample).
How to clean antique stones?
Be careful never to use wire brushes, acidic compounds, and very high-pressure washes that will damage the surface of the stone. Over time, the stones may become dirty, which is removed by soap or detergent, and in addition to increasing the life of the stone, it makes the stone more shiny and beautiful.
The washing cycle can be between 1 and 3 times a year, depending on the amount of dirtiness.
How to install antique stone?
These stones have various models and colors and can be placed on the wall in different ways. The installation process is simple and can be installed on any type of wall such as plaster, cement, ceramic, and old or new walls.
The following are three examples of the most common installation methods.
The first method: Concrete and mortar
In this method, the stone is glued using the slurry and pouring mortar method. Before the mortar dries, be sure to use a damp cloth to clean around the stone.
The second method: Gluing antique stones
In this method, before gluing the stone, smooth the surface of the wall with a spatula and cement, then apply the glue on the wall and behind the stone and carefully stick it on the wall. Use powder glue and spray to make your stone more firmly on the wall. In hot and desert areas, this method is usually used to install decorative stone.
The third method: Rawlplug
Some consumers use Rawlplug for easy and quick installation and screw the stone to the body of the room or building wall. One of the advantages of this method is to prevent the surface of the stone from getting dirty. This method is usually used to install stone on the exterior of the building.
purchase antique stones
Ala Sang Trading Group selects a collection of the best quality antique stones from the best stone mines. we can supply antique stone for the domestic market and foreign countries. It is also possible to work with trading companies for cooperation in export to different countries.
Antique stone prices
Due to the diversity of the antique stone production process and the variety of stones used in the production of antique stones, this type of stone has a different price range. for more information about antique stones please Contact us.
Conclusion
Today, the beauty of the interior and exterior of houses has become doubly important for people. For this reason, designers and architects are always looking to create special effects, and since the antique stone has a variety of designs and colors, it is usually has been chosen.
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