Back in the old days for the construction of the hearth stones were used. At a time when technology can use synthetic materials, nevertheless, very often a stone used for decorating fireplaces.
The demand for stone materials due to the nobility, good taste and reliability of this type of cladding. Finishing not only gives the appearance of beauty, but also meet the usability and durability of the structure.
Stone refers to natural, environmentally friendly materials that will withstand a long period of heating at high temperatures in the heat retaining furnace. It has a long service life.
Facing the fireplace with decorative stone entails matching the overall design of the room with the location and the color tone of the fireplace for a harmonious composition of the interior.
Characteristics of natural stones
Facing stone is selected from a plurality of types of natural materials. In this case the invoice reflects the elegance, style and nobility constructed structures.
To have an idea of the variety of natural materials, let's look at the most popular options.
Marble
The most common type of cladding. Marble has a rich palette of shades of white, red, gray, pink, green, brown and black. Stone patterns create its structure and methods of sawing depends on the breed. The unique marble pattern is used to create beautiful compositions.
Marble is characterized by multiple insertions of different hues with streaks and stripes. processing methods affect the texture of the surface of the material: smooth, glossy or made old.
Mantel marble may be used in combination with other building materials. An excellent embodiment based on marble stone, while maintaining high quality natural, can be considered the use of ground marble.
Nearly all species of rock ground into different fractions, which serve for the production of marble tile or core filler. Often use monochromatic variations of black and white marble.
Granite
It belongs to the most long-lasting, massive and durable types of materials. Decorating of fireplace natural granite provides a reliable and attractive facilities. Natural texture blends harmoniously into the design of space that contains the appropriate granite items, such as furniture or railing.
Granite material possesses originality decorative properties. Finishing is characterized by bright patterns and uniform grain throughout the plane.
Production place impact on the diversity of colors and shades. The high strength allows the use of a long time. The facts of history of century-old granite fireplace recorded so far, heated castles and large mansions.
This stone is easily processed, enabling the embodiment of a wide variety of design ideas. Effectively it looks different connection plates mosaic by wall collages under fire. Such a method of design gives exclusivity to each design element.
Using granite to finish the fireplace shows the status of the owner and his attitude to life. Rich reinforce the impression, using a rare color, in order to give not just beauty, but to create a unique and unique interior.
Advantages of marble and granite for decoration:
- resistance to temperature;
- heated not emit noxious odors and smoke;
- always spectacular appearance;
- combination with various construction materials such as wood, metal, glass, ceramics and other natural stones;
- undemanding in operation;
- high strength, resistance to external influences.
Talkohlorit
It refers to the popular mind finishing materials. Due to the layered structure provides a high specific heat, so the heat stored in the stone and its surface is always warm.
They know about it for many centuries. In ancient Egypt and Asia he attributed magical properties. The frequency of the emitted heat radiation coincides with a human. It is believed that the stone transmits the healthy natural power upon contact with the human body. This force increases the body's immunity and increases resistance to various bacteria and diseases.
In folk medicine, there is information about the beneficial effects on human health, normalization of blood pressure, the restoration of the respiratory system and metabolism.
Talkohlorit has a high density, thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion. Data quality is best used in the finishing of fireplaces and stoves.
Sandstone
It is used to trim the front of the fireplace, as resistant to high temperatures, durable and sturdy structure. Due to the uniqueness of this stone are the variety of innovative solutions for the fireplace.
He easily handled, and amenable to cutting. It has a large selection of colors, shades and unique appearance. When facing sandstone scenic stone can create a picture.
In this type of material it is best to combine the quality of decoration, environmental impact and affordability.
Granitokeramika
It refers to a kind of finishing materials, which is made from natural clay and is used for a decorative finish. Appearance is similar to the texture and color of granite, marble and similar stones.
This material is different from the usual ceramic tile only the basis of production. Granitokeramika manufactured using highly durable clay. On other indicators are very similar, especially in appearance.
Due to part of the porcelain clay, such material has a solid structure, is not subject to mechanical abrasion, resistant to elevated temperatures and durable. During operation, the finishing stone always retains its original color and luster.
coquina
It refers to the most unique natural stone, creates original mantel. Due to the natural porous structure, it has high heat insulation and high temperature stability, which is important for finishing the fireplace.
As part of the shell there are the remains of fossilized sea shells and shellfish, which have been preserved in stone.
To create the shell of the necessary forms subjected to grinding.
The most common yellow and white colors with different shades are successfully used for interior decoration. Cutting of the original components of the sandstone-limestone structure allows you to arrange to meet any requests of the hosts.
Natural stone facing is not always suitable for decorating fireplaces. Modern technologies allow the use of materials, superior natural stones on heat transfer.
Therefore, to use the stone fireplaces, if you are satisfied with the low heat capacity of the surface.
It is important to know that:
- stonework reduces design efficiency, taking the heat;
- fireplace with granite lining can be made in the house, if it is important not to heat, and the presence of live fire;
- the durability of marble and granite fireplaces - an indisputable fact.
If you use the softest of stones - limestone, whereas only a few decades you will be able to see the destruction of its structure. The rest of the stones are less susceptible to external influences, so natural materials decoration has no expiration date.
Disadvantages of natural stones
- Marble slab fade with time, small cracks are formed on the surface thereof;
- All natural stones are extracted from the depths of the earth, so they have a high cost;
- Natural granite emits natural radioactive background;
- For sandstone peculiar abrasion and the ability to quickly absorb moisture from the air;
- Coquina due to the loose structure can accumulate soot, dust and get dirty.
On the other hand, in comparison with the natural beauty, such shortcomings are negligible and therefore, choosing finishing materials, refer to the practical and theoretical knowledge about the stones.
Advantages of natural stones
- Unique, diverse and beautiful in the plural manifestation of textures and shades.
- Granite has a strong natural energy, it has a positive effect on the human psyche, and calms the nervous system.
- Stone finish can be used indoors without regular heating mode have been resistant to temperature extremes.
- Oblitsevat can be virtually any shape and configuration of the structure.
Finish with natural stone gives a spectacular appearance and pleases residents their persistence for many years.
Decorating with artificial materials
Interior decoration artificial stones conveys the appearance of power and strength of stone, creating original beauty of modern styles. The latest technology allows to easily implement the most incredible fantasy with the help of a stone finish.
The ease of working with artificial stone it is used to produce complex designs fireplaces.
The advantages include:
- ease of processing and creation of a variety of shapes and sizes with trim;
- light weight, which simplifies the process of dressing;
- It can be combined with other types of materials such as metal, glass or ceramic.
Use of decorative stone for finishing the fireplace allows you to create a surface similar in appearance with natural materials, and the work is done much easier and faster.
The emergence of artificial stones among the building materials can be used not expensive counterparts place of purchase expensive stones. While retaining the functionality and aesthetic quality finish.
Although still, artificial stones can yield natural energy and natural use. Natural stones can heal and fill the space healing ions and vibrations. For these purposes, used or semi-precious natural gemstones such as jade, agate, onyx or malachite.
Harmony home atmosphere created by the stone fireplace, conveys not only the beauty, but also a sense of security, stability and prosperity.
With a fireplace, lined with wild stone can create a work of art, and its originality and uniqueness will match your intentions and attitudes towards life.
Such a fireplace can only be in a single copy, because natural stones have a unique design and unique shades, created by nature itself. The variety of colors, different ways of styling and design create the originality and sophistication to your home.
