Currently, stones for window cladding include:
- Natural.
- Artificial.
Keep in mind that every one of them has unique qualities and traits. Their origins differ as well.
- Natural agglomerate for finishing window openings
- Installation of natural agglomerate
- Decorative stone for window finishing and its characteristics
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Natural agglomerate for finishing window openings
For ages, natural stone has been utilized to polish any surface. Qualities of the substance:
- Even during the reign of the kings, flights of stairs and other structures were made of natural stone.
- At that time, the material was quite difficult to obtain and for this reason was expensive.
- Over time, stone mining has become more accessible and the environmental friendliness of the material has become the main factor forming its cost.
- At the moment, the price of natural finishing stone is high.
The stone can be finished on the outside as well as the interior. The material’s exceptional technical qualities guarantee its adaptability. It is:
- Moisture-resistant and frost-resistant, since it forms its structure in a natural environment with different climatic conditions.
- Durable and practical. Natural agglomerate does not have a specific service life. Its surface does not require special care, since it is not able to absorb dirt.
Remark: Wiping the stone with a dry cloth suffices to keep it clean.
- It does not burn and is not able to react to changes in temperature.
- Note that not only wall and floor surfaces are finished, but also window cladding is carried out with natural stone.
- Today, there are many types of natural agglomerate, which is used in finishing works.
- The material is very heavy, if you do not take into account natural stone tiles.
- They are made of rubble stone, which has different sizes.
- The thickness of such tiles can be from 0.5 cm and above.
- They are also quite heavy.
- The stone harmonizes well with other types of finishing.
- You can make part of the surface with decorative plaster, and attach natural stone tiles to it.
The most widely used for window finishing on the exterior:
They employ the following for internal finishing:
- Onyx.
- Marble (see.Marble cladding and its features).
- Also granite and so on.
Suggestions. Because natural stone window cladding has a specific weight, it is worthwhile to prepare the surface beforehand.
Installation of natural agglomerate
Stone finishes the window opening in a quick and simple manner. All you need to do is select the appropriate material to make it small. Suggestions:
- The surface for installing natural agglomerate slabs must be flat.
- From the outside, window slopes are leveled using concrete mortar and plaster.
- For interior work of this type, plasterboard or similar materials can be used.
Advice: Use a reinforced plaster mesh to reinforce the surface during the leveling process if the stone tiles are heavy.
- After this, the surface is primed, which will ensure reliable adhesion of the adhesive solution and the surface.
What you’ll need to install natural stone tiles is:
- A special glue that, after drying, has high strength and there are instructions on the package for its preparation.
Suggestions. You can use a basic concrete solution, which is prepared in specific ratios with water, cement, and sand. Less sand should be in the solution the stronger the product needs to be.
- A building level, which is used to install the stone evenly on the surface.
- A tape measure and chalk to determine the required size of the material in hard-to-reach places of the window opening.
- A tile cutter for cutting tiles.
- A spatula for applying mortar.
Note: The type of window installed in the opening determines how the natural stone tiles should be fixed. Because the frame is thin and the slope cladding may partially cover the glass, in certain cases only the surface finishing of the window opening is done.
- Each tile is coated with mortar.
- Then it is placed on the surface and fixed to it.
- Stone tiles are mounted close to each other.
Suggestions. The stones can be arranged erratically. As a result, the stone window cladding will have even more uniqueness.
Decorative stone for window finishing and its characteristics
Nowadays, man-made stones are used for window facing just as frequently as natural ones. Let’s think about this:
- This type of material has similar properties and characteristics.
- It can be of different sizes.
- Such stone has a small mass.
- It is attached to any type of surface that is well prepared.
- In terms of its external design, artificial stone is an exact analogue of natural material.
Note: Artificial material is less expensive if the cost of natural agglomerate is relatively high.
- To install the material on the surface, it is well prepared.
- Initially, the dimensions of the facing plane are determined.
- On it, you can set marks for future finishing using a pencil and a ruler.
Suggestions. Same as with natural stone installation, the surface needs to be primed and smooth.
When applying artificial stone to windows, the following tools are used:
- Special glue for stone.
- A building level, if the stone has rectilinear shapes.
- Roulette and chalk for marks of stone cuts.
- Tile cutter or grinder.
- Spatula.
Remarkably, the stone is likewise set firmly.
- Initially, you need to install the stones on the lower part of the surface.
- They should be well fixed on it.
- After this, the rest of the material is installed.
- Particular attention should be paid to the inner and outer corners of the slopes.
- Here you cannot do without cutting the stone tiles.
An example of how to finish window openings with real or fake stone is shown in the video. When finishing, decorative stone looks great with:
- With plaster.
- Wooden cladding.
- Painted surface.
- Wallpaper and other materials.
Both natural and decorative aggregates are installable by you. There shouldn’t be any problems with the work because it’s just like installing ceramics on a surface and doesn’t require any specialized knowledge.
Any building’s exterior can be enhanced with the fashionable and long-lasting addition of stone cladding around the windows. This article examines many approaches and choices for stone window opening finishing, ranging from conventional masonry to contemporary veneer methods. Knowing your options will help you select the best method for your project, whether your goal is a sleek, modern finish or a rustic appearance.
Leading expert in a sizable construction firm that builds residential structures with multiple stories. graduated from the Penza State Institute of Architecture and Construction’s architectural faculty. Eighteen years of total work experience in the specialty.