1. What is the difference between decorative Crostone stone and natural stone?
Decorative Crostone stone is produced from a mold of natural stone and this makes it lighter than natural stone. Due to its weight, natural stone requires additional wall clamps, resulting in additional costs and a more complicated setup. Crostone decorative stone is lightweight, designed to be placed on various substrates and it is possible to place it on substrates on which it would be complicated and expensive to place natural stone.
2. What are the advantages of using decorative stone?
Crostone decorative stone is about a third to half as cheap as natural stone when we factor in the placement. Its small mass eliminates the additional use of wall clamps.
Waste in natural stone is up to 10%, while in decorative stone it is 2-3%.
3. Where can decorative stone be placed?
Crostone decorative stone can be placed on any solid surface with appropriate preparation. It can be used in any project, from the smallest to the largest and is suitable for cladding both exterior and interior.
4. Can I install Crostone decorative stone myself?
In general, Crostone decorative stone can be placed by anyone, but minimal knowledge of laying stone is required. Feel free to call us on the phone 01/3644121 and we will be happy to help you with the advice or recommendation of a master with more experience.
5. How does crostone stone tolerate cold and freezing?
Crostone decorative stone was subjected to testing on 50 cycles of freezing and thawing and showed no damage.
6. How much does Crostone decorative stone weigh?
The weight of Crostone decorative stone varies from 19-33 kg, depending on the model.
7. Will the color of the stone fade?
The base color is located at the base of the stone and then mixed with the surface pigment shade while it is still in a liquid state so that the color becomes an integral part of the stone itself. Only the highest quality inorganic iron oxide paints are used that do not fade during years of exposure to atmospheric conditions.
8. How important is a good stone placement?
As with all building materials, the way the stone is placed has a great influence on the overall appearance and beauty. Before the installation, it is good to make a test plate on the floor without gluing it and then start placing it on the wall.
9. How much decorative stone can be placed per day?
Depending on the stone itself and the experience of the master, it is possible to set up 7-20 square meters per day. In the case of irregular stone that must be grouted, the setup goes slower than the drywall of the Quickfit model, which is vertically equal in size and can be placed up to 20 square meters per day.
10. Where can I buy Crostone decorative stone?
Visit our showroom in Zagrebaka street 191 in Zagreb or look for the nearest distributor on our website www.Crostone.com.
11. Where can I find installation masters?
Visit our showroom in Zagrebačka street 191 in Zagreb or look for your nearest distributor on our website www.Crostone.com.
12. Does Crostone meet the decorative stone building laws?
Crostone decorative stone complies with all building laws.
13. Is Crostone decorative stone flammable?
No, Crostone decorative stone according to research in the laboratory is not flammable and can be placed on the exterior facades of the fireplace, but it is advisable to be away from the open flame half a meter.
14. Can I place Crostone decorative stone on the floors?
Crostone decorative stone is provided only for wall cladding and due to its small mass is not good for floors.
15. What is the thickness of Crostone decorative stone?
The thickness varies from 2-6 cm, depending on the model.
16. Can I place Crostone decorative stone near water?
It is not recommended to place it in pools or fountains below the water level, and where the stone may be exposed to possible water pouring, it is desirable to protect it with quality coatings.
17. How much glue does it take to lay one square meter of stone?
Depending on the roughness of the surface on which the stone is placed, 4-5 kg of glue per square is required.
18. What is the thickness of the laid stone?
The thickness of the stone must also be added to the thickness of the glue layer, which is from 0.5-1 cm, depending on the surface where the stone is placed.
19. Can the stone be coated?
Crostone decorative stone does not need to be coated. If you decide to coat it for additional protection, use only a penetrating permeable coating based on silane or siloxane.
20. How to clean the stone in case of flowering?
In the case of flowering that can occur in all concrete elements, and is the result of the exit of moisture from the concrete element where salt collects on the surface, it is possible to rinse the surface with a mixture of vinegar and water, ( vinegar: water 1:5 ). Brush gently with a soft brush so as not to damage the surface of the stone in combination with water and vinegar. Only flowering and if it happens disappears by itself when all the water evaporates which can take up to two years.
21. What about anti-graffiti protection?
Crostone decorative stone itself is considered a good protection against graffiti because its rustic surface and various color combinations are not a good base for artists with graffiti. Consult with the manufacturer of the anti-graffiti coating, as some types of wax and urethane-based coatings cause a yellow color on the stone. Always test on a smaller surface to see how it will behave before applying it to the entire wall. No coatings should be applied to the stone for the first 28 days from installation.
22. How is crostone decorative stone placed when there is an expansion groove?
Treat each section as a “special” installation. Do not bridging dilations with stone.
23. What does Crostone decorative stone recommend for covering with sheet metal around windows and doors?
In order to preserve the water resistance of the exterior walls lined with Crostone decorative stone, drainage and cover with stainless sheet metal on all ends of the laid stone are required.
24. Does Crostone decorative stone require additional support in the foundation?
Additional foundation is not required because the stone is glued with flexible glue from due to its small mass no additional insuranceis required.
25. Is a rain protection system required?
No additional rain protection system is required, although it can be used but with the authorization of an architect.
26. Is it possible to install Crostone decorative stone on fireplaces?
It can be placed around the fireplace but must be at least half a meter away from the open flame.
27. How to lay a stone in the summer at higher temperatures?
The stone is placed by a standard procedure with the condition that the areas where the stone is placed are additionally moistened so that the stone does not fall off with too fast evaporation of moisture.
28. Applications of Crostone Decorative Stone at heights above 5 meters?
Consult with an authorized builder for each project above 5 meters in height. Check local building laws to see if there are any additional requirements when installing an additional impregnation layer.
29. How can I learn more about Crostone decorative stone?
Feel free to call us on the phone 01/3644121 and we will be happy to help you.
