Create an interesting, unusual, unique room design is not as simple as it seems at first glance. In our time, the construction industry offers so much material to finish that seems to make a choice not so straightforward. For this purpose, designers often resort to the use of artificial stone, tiles, imitating natural stone. Artificial stone is quite varied – it can simulate marble, cobblestone, river boulder and even pebbles, stone, from which have built castles and palaces, have been specially aged, and, conversely, can simulate brickwork. The main advantages of artificial stone – its cheapness compared with the original. And, of course, aesthetic appeal. It really is not so easy to build a fireplace or put the gable of the building with natural stone. And with the help of artificial stone, there are huge number of variations on how to decorate a wall, fireplace, living room.
Allowed the use of artificial stone on the facades of buildings – in the environment. Scope of application of tiles and interminable limited only by the imagination of the customer. Moreover, such a tile will be easier to weigh, it is simple enough in handling during installation, because as yet, made of softer material than marble or granite). In addition, the installation artificial stone easier and more economical to work with natural stone. In addition, it requires no special maintenance and is resistant to aggressive media.
The main manufacturers of artificial stone on the right and Italy Germany. Choice of quality products should be paid special attention, because it largely determines how long to continue tile, as well as the attractiveness of its appearance over the years. Installation of tiles made using a standard tile adhesive. It is desirable that the surface has been prepared – it should be smooth, firm, clean, dry and greasy soils. If the wall is too wet, it will reduce the adhesion of the adhesive, and tiles can simply "slide". Therefore it is best to carry out the work during the warmer months (if work is carried out on the street), or use additional heaters in the room, for example, heat guns. The tiles can be laid on almost all surfaces, provided that they are specially trained – qualitative plastered zashpatlevany seams, cracks. Concrete walls must be maintained for six months so that it finally "settled down" and free of mold. On metal and wood surfaces must be secured with screws special plaster mesh, which will provide the glue bond and the wall. It is also worth expect to bear the weight of the surface. Laying the tiles should engage an expert. There are many companies that represent design services and decorating with artificial stone.
