Stone Panels – The Better Way To Use Stone
OK, we all have the chance to either work with stone or admire a building that incorporated some nice stone accents. If the job is done correctly you will see a nice flow and a random pattern of the stones. If the job is done poorly you will probably notice big gaps and the horizontal lines that are not, horizontal. You can easily find jobs that used stone panels of either low quality or that are not easy to install. This is usually the reason why you see images like this one.
Bad stone panels' application
Yes, because of the current state of our economy we may focus on the cost of the materials rather than the way it will look at the end. This usually leads to the same amount of work or money paid for labor but with a result that we will never like. Although our stone panels may seem to have a similar cost per square foot of other materials, what sets them apart is that to accomplish the same quality job with real stone it will cost a fortune in installation. Using stone panels you add the professional and gorgeous look of stone in minutes. The parts will line up and interlock perfectly and in areas where you need to cut-to-fit, you can do so in a fraction of the time needed for other materials.
A good application of stone panels
Not having these awful gaps also helps to preserve the material and the look for a longer time. When low-grade stone panels are used and gaps are the result, water can infiltrate and freeze and cause the product to detach from the wall and break.
Take your time to consider that cheap-quality materials sometimes are not the best thing for you.
You can see the higher quality stone panels in our CATALOG.
EditorA Great Time To Use Stone Panels
Most Americas are witnessing a great improvement in the housing market. We cannot avoid hearing about it all over the news.
A significant number of homeowners, whether they were "underwater" or owning their property, are realizing that with the home prices going up it is now time to do some renovation and put the home up for sale.
On the same token investors and first-home buyers want to take advantage of the very low mortgage rates and purchase a property before the prices reach new highs.
From many surveys, an average of 54% of homeowners says this is a good time to remodel.
Thanks to this reality we are now as busy as ever selling our stone panels. These panels are incredibly easy to install that has become a staple for anyone trying to quickly renovate and remodel a home.
This new economical trend is benefiting different sectors of the US population so investing in this material is simply a matter of doing what's best for a lot of people.
As usual, we recommend getting some samples that ship the same day so that before any purchase every customer has the chance to appreciate the quality of stone panels and avoid confusion in the stone colors shown over a monitor.
The vast majority of projects involve either a facade makeover or and accent wall. Either way stone panels cannot be beaten when it comes to the overall cost of the project and for allowing virtually anyone to install them without the use of a mason or a contractor.
Stone panels are waterproof and UV resistant and can be applied to any surface in just minutes. The stone is very realistic and none can really tell the difference from real stone unless they knock on the panel itself.
Before leaving you we want to show you our newest stone color panel:
We really love this color and can't keep enough samples in stock! It's really great to see the excitement that we experience with new stone panels and colors reinforced by our customers!
Don't forget to take a look at our catalog for all the colors and panels' sizes.
Porch in Miami, FL redesigned with Faux Stone.
Today we would like to bring to your attention a new set of photos coming from a project in Miami, Florida, that used our faux stone.
You will probably be as surprised as we are every time we see a finished project. This type of stone can really make part of the home, or the entire building looks like a mansion overnight.
Let's take a look at this before the picture. It was surely an already nice and cozy place to live but the owners wanted something different. They knew what look would go well with the porch but didn't want to spend a fortune to get to that point. After a few clicks, they found Antico Elements in the list of expensive alternatives.
This project was almost completed on a Saturday and maybe a couple of hours on Sunday. We have a local crew that is very familiar with the product so they know how to install it quickly and take care of the details. All done in about a full day of work.
One of the best quality of panels of imitation stone is its flexibility and ability to use it as replica stone siding. You can go from dressing up a porch, turn the corner and use them as siding.
Polyurethane replica stone from Antico Elements can be sanded, molded and shaped as needed and with the aid of our touch-up kits all these modifications can be blended in perfectly. Take a look at the characteristics of our stone products:
Here is another detail that illustrates the flexibility of this type of stone.
This is another example of how imitation stone doesn't have to look fake. Some companies do spend the needed resources to create a beautiful material that will last for a very long time.
We are proud to bring these stone products to your home, also because they are Made In the USA and are of high quality.
Please take a look at our CATALOG to view the many styles and colors available. As usual, we are just one phone call away.
EditorHow to easily reface a fireplace with faux stone panels.
Antico Elements has been in the remodeling business for decades so we know very well how homeowners approach a remodeling project. Usually, there is one person who takes care of the construction and another will worry that the project will never be completed.
This is why we offer faux stone panels that are incredibly easy to install and they take very little time.
The customer below was worried about having to remove the existing brick which was aesthetically outdated and did not match the rest of the decor in the room. When we explained that our faux stone panels can be directly installed over the existing brick or any other surface the homeowner was pleasantly surprised.
As long as the surface on which you want to install the faux stone panels is clean and free of dust and oily substance you can simply use some inexpensive construction adhesive to install the stone panels. In this case, we recommend the use of some masonry screws ( some are called Tapcons and are usually blue ). To cover the screw heads some caulk can be used and then painted with our touch-up kits to completely conceal the use of screws.
EditorWhy Use Our Products
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Why Use Rock Or Faux Stone Panels?
( Save money, easy to install, looks great )
Most of us at some point had to deal with the stress and frustration of purchasing expensive materials, hiring expensive contractors and have little control over the process and the results of remodeling or a home & garden project. Imagine if you had in your had a product like a Stone Panel, an affordable product with the support and advice of knowledgeable experts and do the work yourself? What if you then had fun doing it and be so proud of it that you started sending the photos of the finished work to your family and friends? It’s not just a concept, it very possible with our faux stone panels. All you need are some basic carpenter’s tools and to browse through a few pages in our catalog at AnticoElements.com
What are some of the many benefits of our products? Made in the USA. Although some of our designs are inspired by the beautiful and classical styles from around the world, we understand today’s importance in employing the American workforce. That’s why we proudly make our products in the US! The Look. Purchasing imitation Stones Panels, Dry Stack and, River Rock Panels sometimes means getting a lesser product that looks fake. Sometimes so, sometimes quite the opposite. Our products are molded from actual rocks, stone, bricks, and coral stone. The products coming out of the molds reproduce every single detail, of the stone and even the grouting. Most people don’t believe they aren’t real rocks, stones, and wood until they tap on them. The tapping or knocking is usually followed by an “oh, wow!”. The colors are applied by hand to further increase the realistic look and avoid pattern repetition when putting panels next to each other. Many competitor’s products are sprayed with one color and simply sponged off. Not ours! We carefully apply different colors, one by one.
Fireplace design - Laguna Line
Cost Saving. Why pay more for hand-made stone materials and labor involved in long installation when you can pay less for another quality product? This building material is made of high quality, high-density polyurethane and it is available at a fraction of the cost of other materials and other vendors. You can let people admire your work without having to tell them how much you have saved. We provide an additional saving by removing middlemen and passing the savings to the customer. Compare our photos and samples with those from other companies to realize that our prices are lower and our quality superior. Don’t forget, we always have products on sale.
Laguna Stone for skirting - Cappuccino
Applications. Our products are designed to withstand outdoor stress tests yet they are beautiful enough to be used as interior decoration. The latest trend designs are going toward natural look stones. They can be used in Inside and outside homes of all sizes and styles, In restaurants, Bars, Boutiques, Offices, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Living rooms Below siding, Landscaping, Pool and spa surrounds. Stone Fireplaces and many other areas.
New Romana Almond Color Stone Wall - Almond
Our panels can be installed over most preexisting surfaces. What do you do if you are a home-owner and are not interested in buying a new home yet you like the look of the natural stone elements? Well, give the front of your home a facelift. Perfect for both residential and commercial applications, imitation stone products allow you to combine very affordable alternatives and styles. Choose from the different styles and colors to pick the one most suitable for your project.
Laguna Faux Stone Siding Panels For exterior
Stone panels create an everlasting yet modern ambiance and are a perfect architectural and landscaping stone wall material. These materials bridge the gap between exterior and interior areas. You can now recreate an exterior look in an inside space with very little effort.
StoreFront Laguna Stone - Charcoal
Interlocking feature. Antico Elements’ Stone edges are designed to interlock on all sides to create a seamless look. They use a system similar to tongue and groove to virtually remove the seam lines you easily notice in other competitor's products. We have spent vast resources to create a system that provides a great look, prevents water from sliding behind the panels and improves the insulation factor.
Interlocking stone edges
Seamless look
Practical and lightweight. Have you ever seen someone install rocks and stone or have you done it yourself? You know how long it takes to lay one stone at a time. Now you can install 8-18 square feet of rocks and stone in one step utilizing our panels.
Interior Faux Stone design - Alpi Almond
Simple installation. Anyone can install our products. You don’t need to purchase expensive diamond blades or wet saws, mix mortar and learn to lay bricks before you have the power to fully manage your project. All you need are basic carpenter tools, adhesive and the desire to create something beautiful on your own. We provide detailed instruction and in case you need it, great customer support.
Comiso Stone Gray Used On Chimney - Outdoor
Flexible. Unlike other manufacturers, our panels are not rigid. They can be installed on a bumpy and curved surface without the need to cut single stones in small pieces and compromise the look.
Stone Siding Example With Laguna Beach
Fire-rated. Although resistible to high temperatures, all our products are also available in fire-rated material for only 10% more.
Laguna Stone Used In Interior Kitchens
Easy to maintain and durable. Contrary to other “natural products” our panels and accessories are constructed with closed-cell polyurethane particles which means that they will not absorb water and there will be no mold or rutting. They can easily be cleaned and washed. They also will not crack and the finish will barely fade in time. They are so durable and impact resistant that you can even drive a car on it without damage.
Fireplace design - Coral Stone - Natural
Benefits of accessories. Although our panels can be cut, mitered and sanded to meet around corners, we offer an easier and cleaner solution. We provide matching accessories like: Outside Corners, Ledges and Sills. We also have:
Faux Stacked Stone Post Wraps and Column Sleeves
Faux Stacked Stone Post Wraps - Sand
Stone Columns, Caps, Trim, Moldings, Wall caps, Keystones, and many architectural elements. Panels for Chimneys.
Outdoor Stone veneer - Laguna Beach
For details on all our products please visit our online catalog at www.AnticoElements.com For answers on the most frequent questions please take a look at our FAQ Page.