Do you want to see how to prepare and install Norstone’s incredible natural stone cladding in real-life projects?

Our American division has partnered with popular Youtuber HandyDadTV to create a video that showcases the amazing Planc™ Platinum Lava Stone cladding system. In this video, created in conjunction with Norstone USA, HandyDad looks at various ranges of Norstone stone cladding and explains why he choose a modern tiled cladding effect over a more traditional stacked stone style.

In this clear and instructive video, he guides the viewer through the process of installing Planc™ Platinum  stone cladding tiles onto a fireplace surround with a range of top DIY tips and guidance for best tools and gear to get the job done! Whilst the video is created with a US audience in mind, the technique and process is exactly the same for installing Norstone over here in the UK too. If you choose Norstone cladding, we would recommend suitable mounting materials and adhesive/sealants options that you can source within the UK which match up to those shown in the video.

For more guidance and any questions on the installation, please contact us; we'd be happy to help!

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Norstone Rustik™ stone cladding Range, namely the Charcoal and Ochre, has just been approved for Norstone's System warranty with Laticrete and Knauf.

This warranty/Guarantee is for both internal and external stone cladding surfaces. It has taken many years to develop a Rustik™ stone cladding range, which is easy to install and does not have the horizontal lines, which is normally seen in a lot of competing products. There is no concrete backing, just purely 100% natural stone.

If you are affixing Rustik™, you now have the added benefit of a Guarantee/warranty from Laticrete/Knauf within the Norstone system.

In order for these to be valid, installation must be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations which can be viewed on the Norstone Masterguide.
 
The new Norstone Rustik™ Range which is now officially launched this Spring / Summer  will provide stone cladding buyers with a real alternative to the existing choices that currently available within this market. The Rustik™ can now be applied to external standard concrete block work or brick work. It now can be also applied to the Knauf Aqua exterior boarding, which allows for timber and steel framing to be introduced within the project design.
 
The Norstone Rustik™ all natural stone cladding construction creates a look that can normally only be achieved with a stone mason's expertise and skill. Now this new stone panel system can be installed by a skilled tradesperson who has the eye for detail.

It is truly an innovative new stone cladding product from Norstone and opens up a world of new design opportunites.

Rustik™ is available in Charcoal and Ochre Blend (external and internal), Aztec (internal only) and Sandstone (currently approved for internal cladding, awaiting sign off on freeze/thaw tests to allow external installations).

Read more about the Rustik™ range.

Architects and interior designers specify Norstone because of the range of quality natural stone cladding products such as the Classic Rock Panel Range, consisting of large formats, with standard and the new Slim line Range. This particular range caters for all project budgets and now allows the Norstone Range to be an affordable option for the smallest or largest installs. 
 
With the new Basalt stone cladding range which can be supplied in Planc™, Aksent™ and Lynia™ formats, it allows for the contemporary smooth finish to impress your friends or customers with an elegant finish that will be the envy of all.

The Planc™ range now comes in Basalt, Silver Grey, Graphite, and Platinum lavastone. The colour ranges from Dark Ebony to the natural soft colours of Platinum, which is a very light grey. These colours are neutral and allows home owners plus Architects to install stone cladding which will be sympathetic to a host of other materials and soft furnishings.
 
Norstone also provides Warranties on the affixing of its stone cladding through its partners Laticrete, James Hardie and Knauf for complete peace of mind. These warranties/Guarantees provide the level of comfort for all installers of Norstone's stone cladding products.
 
Norstone provides a comprehensive stone cladding sample request service, which will deliver any sample request within the UK, next day service, as long as the request is received before 12 noon. For Architects and interior designers, this is a free service, while private individuals there is a small charge, which is wholly refundable when a purchase is made.
 
With the help of beautiful natural stone, we to can help turn your project into something wonderful and marvellous. Norstone have been leading the way in beautiful natural stone panel systems since 2003 - we're proud of our heritage and we continue to develop and extend our offerings regularly - so watch this space!

Let's look at the Classic Rock Panel™ stone cladding range from Norstone UK. As the leading supplier of natural stone cladding systems in the UK, we are the benchmark for high quality, warranty backed stone cladding systems.

Our Classic Rock Panel™ system has expanded over the years and we thought it would he helpful to explain the different formats and styles available, from classic XLS and XLV, through large format XLX and also the slimline SL budget option. For even more information and to order samples, please visit the range at https://www.norstone.co.uk/classic-rock-panels.html

Xmas comes once a year… but this year it has come early as Norstone announces their new architecturally inspired Planc™ stone cladding range.
 
The Planc™ range consists of beautiful Lava Stone in both Platinum and Graphite colourways, stunningly smooth Basalt in both grey and Ebony and finally classical, crisp Silver Grey Quartz.
 
They come in sets all 800mm in length, with 3 different heights, namely, 140mm, 80mm, and 60mm. The Planc™ modular panels are all separate pieces of stone that allows the design to be flexible and harmonious to the designers and your wishes.
 
They may be grouted, butt jointed, horizontal, vertical, staggered vertical seams or simply aligned vertical seams. It is possible with the one stone to have at least 6 styles for maximum versatility. For a full breakdown on the large format veneer Planc™ range, visit the Planc™ overview page.
 
Having your desired stone in different formats allows style and choice while maintaining the same luxurious language that Norstone is known for around the globe.
 
Share the beauty, style and elegance of Norstone stone cladding with your friends and family.

We’ve selected some of all time favourite projects that were made possible thanks to the amazing versatility of Norstone’s stone cladding systems.

From fireplace surrounds, to unique water features, these projects and installations really highlight the power and beauty of stone veneer and also the highly professional end results achieved in particular with our patented fingerlocking corner system.

These showstoppers feature all of our current stone cladding ranges, from the hand-crafted, artisan style of Rustik™ to the ultra sleek, smooth and polished finish of Lynia™ tiles. We also feature the perennial classic Rock Panel systems, the newly expanded Aksent™ range and the highly versatile Planc™ system of natural stone panels.

So we will count down our 13 favourite stone cladding showstoppers..

As you have seen, Norstone are the market leaders of stone cladding in the UK for good reason! Not only do we offer a wide and diverse palette of colours and finishes, from glacier marble to ebony basalt, our intelligent interlocking panel systems are easy and rapid to install, and our modular cladding systems provide complete freedom of expression to design a framework that is as unique as your vision.

Coupled with our unique, market-leading 25 year warranty guarantee you can rest assured that a Norstone stone cladding installation will look amazing, last longer than comparable systems and you can call on our expertise over the last 15 years to make sure your project goes as smoothly as possible. To discuss a specific stone cladding project, you can call our dedicated, knowledgable team on 0203 178 2801 or browse our gallery of natural stone cladding projects on our website.

Do you have a favourite? Let us know in the comments section below.

Norstone’s brand new Lynia™ Range consists of exciting new textures and colours, fit for any living or exterior spaces. The colour range caters for the most discerning home lover or developer. They are, grey and ebony Basalt, Lava stone in Platinum and Graphite, Marble in Glacier White and Latte (also known as beige), while the Silver grey in quartzite is stunning. This all new natural stone cladding range is another example of why Norstone is the Market leader.

The Lynia™ Range now has mitred external corners to save time on site and to allow for a complete corner installation system. Welcome to the Norstone world of high quality stone cladding systems.
 
We have produced a simple Installation guide with pictures to allow correct installation methods are employed. We always suggest a skilled tiler should install using a wet saw.

The methodology should be followed as outlined in the following pictures and text.

Note: This process was completed with Platinum/Graphite Lava Stone in the Lynia™ range.

Are you looking for fireplace ideas? We’ve got an excellent option for you to consider if you are building a fireplace.
 
The fireplace, in both traditional and modern contemporary homes, is a design feature that can easily add the wow factor to your home. Modern materials and installation techniques allow for rapid, cost effective fireplace designs that can look spectacular yet cost a fraction of hand-carved, solid stone mantles. Fireplace surrounds and chimney breasts are among the most popular uses of Norstone stone cladding panels. The standout, raw beauty of the stone is ideal for creating a wonderful talking point and the low maintenance, durability and strength of the cladding means is perfectly suited to the task.
 
Unlike some fake or artificial fireplaces, a natural stone clad fireplace looks and acts like the real deal. You can install stone cladding panels around traditional chimney, contemporary free-standing and wood burning fireplaces. Norstone stone cladding tiles and panels can be used for wall cladding in extreme climates, such as 40 to 50 degrees Celsius, such as that found in a fireplace veneer, however, the stone cladding must be installed on the outward facing areas of a fireplace, and never exposed to a direct flame.
 
One key feature that makes Norstone’s stone cladding system so brilliant for fireplace installation is our unique, finger locking corner system – this allows you to create perfectly finished, tidy and seamless corners with minimal fuss – most other retailers cannot provide a corner solution.
 
We have a video that demonstrates the wide styles of fireplace décor you can achieve with our cladding systems, and we also show how easy and time-effective the installation process can be:

Suitable for internal and exterior fireplace designs, building a fireplace with stone cladding panels can be a quick project that has a long-lasting impact on your property. Norstone stone cladding is available for fireplace installations in a range of stunning colours and finishes; from cool, modern white to minimalist Charcoal to the more traditional Ochre Blend. Smooth, dense ebony Aksent™ surfaces will give you a slick, sophisticated look, whereas XLS Rock Panel™ in rough, textured Aztec is for the bold and daring.
 
Make the fireplace the true focal point of your room; just a few square metres of Norstone natural stone cladding can create a modern fireplace.