What is Antique Stone?

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Antique stone is another type of building stone that is the result of placing and gluing small stones together. Designers need a stone for interior decoration that, in addition to beauty, has various designs, high quality, durability and reasonable price. That is why antique stones are good choices for them. Now we will talk about what is antique stone and what are its benefits

Antique stone is composed of broken and crushed pieces of travertine and marble and creates different designs by combining and gluing mortar resins. These stones are usually made of natural travertine and Malone stones, which are used naturally without changing color and with hand art. These types of stones are generally found in the market in two categories: natural and artificial. Natural antique, as mentioned, is made of travertine. But artificial antique stone has a special material and color and is produced from plast cement.

Features and benefits of antique stone

This stone has various features and advantages that make it a popular building stone. Antique stone is resistant to environmental changes, frost, pressure, erosion and fire. This stone weighs less than other natural stones, so it is easier to carry than other building stones. The porosity that exists in antique stones makes it possible for this stone to adhere to the mortar, and for this reason, it can be easily installed on any type of wall. Other advantages of this stone include the following:

  • Heat resistance
  • Suitable for use for outdoor fireplace
  • Ease of cleaning
  • Suitable insulation for sound; Temperature and fire
  • Easy and fast installation
  • High flexibility compared to other stones

Disadvantages of antique stone

This special and beautiful stone, in addition to its many advantages, also has a few disadvantages, which we examine in order to better identify its uses.

  • Possibility of accumulation of insects between stone blocks
  • Not used as a roof covering
  • Not used in arched and curved spaces
  • irreparable
  • Rough and unpainted

Application of antique stones

Today, the use of stone to design the interior decoration of buildings is very common. This stone is also used in the exterior, between kitchen cabinets, behind the TV, on the fireplace, wall covering, stairs and bedrooms and commercial places. It is also used in clean and hygienic spaces such as hospitals, court services, school environments and health homes. Adhesives and mortars in this product do not necessarily have to be painted, and this painting depends on the customer’s choice and taste. Be sure to be careful when placing this type of stone in the building. Because there should be no distance between it. If the corner has pleats, it must be taken.

Types of antique stones by material

Antique stones are divided into different categories based on their material, and each of them has different shapes and uses.

Antique travertine stone

It can be said that most antique stones are made of travertine. These stones are more resistant than granite and quartzite and can be easily cut and sanded. Antique travertine stones have a special beauty and make the interior and exterior of the building look beautiful. This special and attractive stone is widely used in decorative gardens and open kitchens.

Granite antique stones

Granite is a very strong stone and has a unique beauty. The polished type of granite is very beautiful and can pass color and light well. Granite is processed in various ways such as hammering, polishing and axing. It would be nice to use a combination of these types of granites with each other.

Antique sandstones

Antique sandstone is another type of antique. Sands that are bonded together by calcium carbonate form the limestone type of antique sandstones, and if the sands are joined together by silica, they will form the siliceous type.

Malone antique stones

The Malone rock is roughly shaped like a rectangular cube. This stone takes a regular shape after extraction by hammering and shaving. One side of the Malone rock is perfectly flat and has a minimum width and height of 20 and 15 cm. Antique stone obtained from the placement of Malone stone fragments can be used in landscaping, as landscaping stones and stairs. This stone has a special charm and beauty and can help you make your building more beautiful.

The Difference Between Natural and Artificial Stones

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Do you Know the difference between natural stone and artificial stone?

These stones are greatly emphasized to use in internal and external decoration .And, any of them has it’s especial use.in this article we want to talk about the difference between natural stone and artificial stone.

Since, stone is one of elements in Feng Shui, using of them are emphasized these days in building’s  exterior and interior designs. Different types of stones are used in several parts of the designing decoration. They can be used in internal and external design and also in external and internal environment of the construction. Originally stones are divided into natural and artificial groups which also there are some differences between them.

Natural and Artificial stones are so similar to each other, but in other hand they have differences that we want to mention most important ones :

General appearance

Artificial stones have different appearances from natural stones and because of the fact that they are made by humans, any patterns and colors can be used for them. But we don’t need to use these methods for natural stones because they have beautiful patterns and colors themselves. And, each one of natural stones have their unique appearance and they can’t be found anywhere else. This group of stones also have a wide range of colors and designs that can be supplied.

Durability

Durability of the stones is one of the effective elements in purchasing them. So, natural stones have higher durability and it’s better to use them for durable constructions. In this way, this will be remain for centuries.

If you want to know why the durability of natural stones is better, you will understand that natural stones have less porosity , so their durability is more. But, they have less resistance against bad atmospheric conditions. So, in cold and hot weather they may be cracked and broken faster. Despite of this problem, the durability of natural stones is even more than artificial stones , even if there are some cracks in them.

Adaptability

One of the other differences is that the adaptability of man made stones is more than natural stones and they can easily used in different places. Also, they can be used in the places which have different weather conditions.

Water and heat resistance

Another point that should be mentioned about this differentiation is about their resistance. Natural stones have a high heat resistance that they don’t need any foundations for their installation. But, Artificial stones have a high water resistance because of the high density they have.

Price

the last important difference between natural and artificial stones is the price of them.

Artificial stones have suitable prices than natural stones and they can be affordable for builders. But, we should emphasize that we literally can’t compare the beauty of the natural stones with the artificial ones.

One of the other effective point in stone’s price is the way that they are installed. Because of the fact that artificial stones are 20% to 30% lighter than natural stones, their process of installation is easier and faster. So, it doesn’t take much money to install them.

Stone Means Value

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Experts are trying to merge this meaning with the stone industry .The goal is to revive the stone in all stages of production and use . In other words, stone monitoring from mines to buildings.

Annually, more than millions of meters of stone are transported from the country’s mines to stone factories. However, according to field research, this amount can be doubled in Iran . On the other hand, millions of square meters of slabs are produced annually in the world, which can be increased up to three times. Hundreds of thousands of square meters of stone in buildings are replaced every year because they have lost their color, polish and quality . Millions of square meters of stone in buildings around the world are being destroyed without proper protection and maintenance, and all this means wasting billions of rials of national capital.

Based on this, the specialists have used internal knowledge and expertise and in cooperation with an experienced foreign expert to consult, prepare and provide new services. A variety of materials, methods and techniques of extraction, transportation, sub, polishing, processing, maintenance, repair, care and optimization are among the items in which Iranian experts can be considered pioneering and unique. In this way, with long steps, experts and industry members with the support of stone producers and consumers, we will witness a great change in the process and economic growth of the stone industry.

Methods for maintenance of this value are :

Stone washing

Granite and marble stones used in the facade of the building need to be washed periodically and diluted cleaners. To prevent permanent turbidity of the surface of the facade stones, the facade surface should be washed at least once a year. Washing limestone may cause dandruff and stains or rot after drying. Therefore, it is very important to control the amount of water consumed. Sandstones are usually cleaned with mechanical tools and chemicals. Coarse materials such as sand to clean the surface of building stones in the case of soft stones cause irreparable damage.

Maintenance of stone

One of the common methods that is widely used today is the nano method. Coatings such as nanomaterials are usually sprayed on stone surfaces according to instructions and experience. Polymer coatings are also used to strengthen rotten stones. These materials should not be sprayed on rotten surfaces. These coatings penetrate to a depth of 30 mm inside the stone and cause polymerization and strength of the inner layers without changing the appearance of the stone. These materials are usually used to repair small decorative stone pieces that are in immediate danger.

Store

When storing stones in the workshop, they should be categorized according to the type and thickness and leaned on each other vertically or diagonally so that their surfaces are not directly exposed to rainwater and air, and frost can form on them and hit them.

Why we should buy Iranian Stone?

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Based on world statistics, Iran has the highest degree of stone diversity in the world. While other countries like India and Brazil that are well-known in the place of stone industry, just have one kind of stone quarries and that is Granite or the country of Italy just has the marble stone quarries. Whereas, Iran has these kinds of quarries like Marble, Granite, Crystal, Travertine, Onyx, Sandstone, and Limestone and has a huge number of reservoirs. Iran has more than 30 provinces and just in one of them (southern Khorasan), more than thirty kinds of stones with diverse color spectra have been extracted.

The extension and dispersion of stone quarries all over Iran made this country one of the 10th countries in the amount of extraction of building stones in the world. It’s good to know that the 13percent of Crystal stones in the whole world existed here in one of the provinces of Iran which is called Lorestan.

Iranian stone in raw form exported to countries like Turkey, Italy, and China and then after processing and packaging, assembled with the name of the Italian stone exported to other countries as Iran itself!

Stone is a natural and mineral substance, so that means geographical location and construction techniques have not any kind of impact on it. most of the stone quarries are situated in remote and deprived areas of the country. The only thing that matters is the processing variety of that natural and mineral substance. Because stone and wood are natural and mineral materials and humanity have not no role in the structural formation of them and these materials are not like brick and ceramic that are manufactured products and you can change the structure, form, size, and color.

This is a misconception that we use the term of production for the processing of stone. Because production means assembling and combining a set of materials and parts. While stone is a natural substance that forms through millions of years in nature and by humans will be processed based on the type of use and exploitation. Cut, polishing, and resin are completely related processes of the stone and not the production.

 

When we place a foreign name on the stone or we import it from other countries, it is thought that logically it is a fine stone and has the highest quality. But necessarily it is not like that. As if most of the imported stones got the stylish and temporary appearance by chemical materials or injectable materials like color, adhesive, wax, and polish but over time lose their primary beauty. However, it can be acknowledged that good and precise processing and package type have a major impact on the sales amount.

In recent years has been made a good investment in stone processing sections and stone cutting factories by upgrading the production line, they can process stones on a global scale and can compete with European countries, China, India, and Brazil.

Processing every 5 square meters of building stone daily for 3 people directly and 2 people indirectly create employment.

 

Therefore, our suggestion for more variety and permanent and wanted quality is the preparing Iranian stone.

The Advantages Of Slab Stone

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Stones have many usages in constructions or buildings and their antiquity is related to the ancient times.Other building pavings include woods or bricks will lose their quality in the future and they will not have their first appearance . But , because of the extraction from the deep part of the earth , the quality of the building stones are amazing and also they will not change or lose their quality in the passing of time.They are obtained naturally and like woods don’t effect the destruction on the environment. So they are the best choices for keepers or lovers of the environment.

What is slab stone?

In latin language slab means piece or part and it calls to the stones which are in great part and they extract from the mine by using the tools such as saw and multi wire. These rocks include travertine , granite , Chinese stone and etc , and it is actually one of the modern form of preparation of stones. The dimension of slabs are greater than disk cut stones and generally their width are bigger than 80 centimeters.Nowadays , by considering the progress in stone cutting tools , the preparation of stones like slabs become so common.

In this article , we are going to be familiar with the most common advantages of the slab stone :

a) Slab stones are easily embedded by using grout and cement and they have a high adhesion. So, we can use them for the appearance of the towers and also for the high-rise buildings.

b) The color of these stones are totally natural and they don’t have any artificial color in their structure. So, these rocks are close to the nature and they will bring the peace to the houses. In this case, the high variety of slab stones are be noticed by the decoration designer.

c) Slabs are found in natural form in the nature.Therefor , it is easy to maintain them and you don’t need to be worry about their destruction.

d) Slabs are so hard and they have a beautiful look. So , these rocks are used in all buildings.

e) Slab stones have a unique beauty. And by using them, you can have a wonderful appearance in your construction or building. And because of this feature , the decoration designers are really interested to them !

f) The hardness of these stones cause the longevity of them and great selling in the market.

g) The scrappiness of these stones are so high and they don’t chip easily. So, we can cut them in different forms and shapes.

h) Also these rocks have the bookmatch and fourmatch ability.

The usage of slab stone

Slabs have many usages and they are used in internal and external view of the buildings, cobbles and etc .these rocks are in high quality and we can use them in all parts of the buildings and make them more beauty . Also , we can buy them in different dimensions that we want.Stones in different types , colors and shapes are one of the usual parts which are used in buildings.Nowadays, slabs like granite slabs or marmoreal ones are used to make the inner parts of the houses more beauty . Each of stones has their own special feature . So, they are used in different places. One of these stones are travertine which is considered a cheap stone in different colors. And, it usually used in the external space. Travertine stones resembles marmoreal stones but they are not as hard as marmoreal stones.

Tramit stone is made By combination of these two kinds of stones which has more lime and less weight.Marmoreal is one the most beautiful stones and it is one of its greatest feature . These rocks are in different colors and patterns . Chinese stone , onyx and travonex stone which is made by combination of onyx and travertine , are the different kinds of marmoreal stone. Marmoreal and limestone have less strength and weight than granite stones.

What are the features of a high quality stone?

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The stone which used in interior or exterior design should be free of cracks, rot and even possible harmful minerals. Good stone should generally have low water absorption and be resistance to atmospheric factors such as cold, heat, sunlight and also chemical materials.In many cases, buyers of building stones only pay attention to the appearance of the stone, which may cause problems for them over time and they will not be satisfied with the stone they bought. most buyers and consumers of stones are looking for the color and uniformity of the stone, while the stone has a natural texture and the color of the stone is inspired by the nature and has been formed over millions of years. When buying building stone, you should pay attention to the space which building stone will be installed in, because not all stones have the same use and each stone is suitable for one or more parts of the building space. Spaces that can be separated in the building usually include stone installation space in the interior facade, paving of residential spaces, paving of commercial and common spaces, staircases, doors, shelters and …. The stone is suitable for exterior or building facade is a stone that is resistance to cold, heat and UV rays of sunlight. due to this issue, the stones that are resistance to the above factors are travertine, granite and sandstone. among the stones suitable for facades. Travertine stone is absorbed with a good mortar due to the presence of pores, but in the case of granite sandstone stones, the scoop method must be used during the installation. Suitable stone for interior facade is a stone that is durable and has a beautiful appearance because interior façade stones are not exposed to weather conditions. Therefore, stones such as onyx marble, lime stone and crystal can be used. However there are no restrictions on the type of stone for the interior walls of the building.

Suitable stone for stairs and steps

The suitable stone for stairs and footsteps and specially for crowded places is a stone which has good strength. Granite is the best option for use on building stairs. But if there is a desire to use the onyx stone, it must be made of high quality and first class onyx marble.

Suitable stone for paving indoor and residential spaces

Stone is the best and most durable flooring in the world and so far no material has been made more durable and beautiful than natural stone. The stones will give a pleasant and beautiful atmosphere to the building due to their high resistance to impact, fire, chemicals, suitable sanding, beautiful and natural design and color. the best and most suitable stones for paving indoor and residential spaces are stones that have high water absorption and abrasion resistance, less porosity and high resistance. Among the building stones, onyx marble and crystal stone or the same porcelain stone are suitable for paving indoor and residential spaces, but in commercial and office spaces where there is more traffic, stone should be used that has high strength, such as granite or high quality onyx marble.

Suitable stone for paving sidewalks

A suitable stone for such spaces must be resistant to pressure, frost and chemicals. Granite and crystal stones are especially produced in the form of ax and cubic stones and are suitable for such spaces because they prevent frustration.

Suitable stone for bathrooms

Suitable stones for spaces with high humidity, such as bathroom, is a stone that has low water absorption and being resistant to chemical detergents. Among the available stones, granite and crystal are more suitable.