INSIDE YOUR HOME

A stone wall.
A new balance.

Living room, entrance, kitchen: choose the area, relief and light before the colour. Stone becomes part of the space when it works with its surroundings.

Living room with a wall clad in Misto Contadino natural stone — Misto Contadino wall in a living room · Pietrarredo archive.

An accent, a proportion.

There is no need to clad every wall. A surface behind the sofa, an entrance or an architectural volume can define a room's character. Consider how much relief you want and view the stone from the distance at which you will see it every day.

Light reveals the texture.

Grazing light highlights edges and shadows; more diffused light softens the contrast. Try several pieces alongside the flooring, furniture and render colour.

Plan junctions from the start.

Sockets, switches, skirting boards, doors and corners need dimensions that allow for the final thickness. The substrate and installation system should also be chosen according to the cladding's weight.

Interior wall clad in white quartzite beside a kitchen island

SPECIAL SETTINGS

Kitchen, bathroom, fireplace.

Can it be used behind a kitchen worktop?

Consider splashes, grease and how easy the surface will be to clean. Pronounced stone relief needs different care from a more regular finish; cleaners and treatments must be compatible with the selection.

Does stone make a shower waterproof?

A stone finish does not replace the system's waterproofing. For showers and wet areas, check the selection, adhesive, joints and maintenance. The black slate product information also warns of possible rust staining in the presence of moisture.

Can I clad a fireplace?

The product information mentions fireplace cladding, but this does not mean suitability for direct flame contact or the inner firebox. Distances, temperatures and the installation system should be agreed with the technical professional and follow the appliance instructions.

THREE INTERPRETATIONS FOR YOUR HOME