We've seen Norstone stone cladding used in very diverse scenarios over the last 20 years, and this new project is no exception.

Our client, The Falkland Islands Company Limited, have opted for Norstone's market leading Rock Panel™ stone cladding for a new construction project on the Falkland Islands! Yes, the Falkland Islands, over 8,000 miles away from the UK. A journey of epic proportions into a land with conditions that are challenging, to say the least (see below for more about the Falkland Islands).

So, which system and application approach would be best suited for the wild and windy location? Luckily our Rock Panel™ cladding systems are designed to handle adverse weather conditions and are supported by the combination of KNAUF Aquapanels and Laticrete MVIS adhesive. Offering unparalleled levels of support and adhesion, this rock solid partnership means the rock panels are secure and will last the test of time.

The project shown below is work in progress, we can't wait to see the completed design. It employs our Ochre Blend (SL) Slim Rock Panels affixed onto Knauf AquaPanel that have been mounted onto the building's front elevation. The slimline rock panels are thinner and weigh less than conventional panels - for maximum performance they have been  assembled with Laticrete MVIS Adhesive.

As the UK’s preferred natural stone cladding company, we at Norstone have seen our stacked stone used in a myriad of ways, and we are always delighted to see the versatile and stylish results.
 
We have seen great exposure of our stone cladding on external projects, from commercial building façades to luxury home architecture and recognisable sites such as hotels, retail centres and golf courses.
 
The beauty of our high-quality cladding ranges is that they are perfectly suited for internal use as well, and we have been amazed over the years by the huge array of designs and finishes that our clients have achieved. If you want to check out some stunning examples, visit our project gallery.
 
In this article we’re going to run through the most common and popular ways that we see stone cladding used in homes across the UK. As the winter draws in, we’re all thinking about being indoors, cosy and enjoying our interior spaces, so why not check out these stone cladding applications and get inspired!

Perhaps the most iconic of stone cladding fitouts is to a fireplace or chimney stack. As a commanding area in the home, fireplaces attract the eye. It’s for that reason then that we see our stone cladding used to amazing effect.

Fireplace surrounds and chimney breasts are among the most popular uses of Norstone - from cool, modern white to minimalist Charcoal to the more traditional Ochre Blend stone cladding. In recent times, we have seen a big increase in the trend for ebony basalt which give a very high-end look and our exclusive lava stone in platinum and graphite finishes, these will deliver a showstopping look that will become an instant talking point.

Make the fireplace the true focal point of your room with just a few square metres of Norstone natural stone cladding panels.

A staple of interior design, the feature wall has evolved over the decades from paint, to wallpaper, to material textures and then, the cycle begins again.  Perhaps one of the most important advancement in feature walls in the last decade or so is stacked stone, or stone cladding panels. These thin natural stone veneers allow you to apply a genuine stone finish to any wall, but the slim size and advanced fixing methodology means you don’t have problems with massive weight or affixing issues.

Creative use of Norstone's real stacked stone panels for stone feature walls can lift a room or a building and transform it into something special for a relatively small cost. Sympathetic lighting can highlight the texture of the stone and make it a talking point. Check out this stunning feature wall made with our unique Planc™ cladding system:

Norstone stone cladding gives a 100% authentic, real stone finish with a beautiful range of colours and hues, all from responsibly sourced natural stone quarries - coupled with our long-life guarantees and handy finger joint corners, it's a winning combination.

The new normal is for our bathrooms to be a haven, a retreat, a place for pampering and to re-invigorate ourselves. Enter stone cladding! It can be used sparingly as a feature or extensively to fully cover your bathroom, and it will bring style, elegance, and luxury to a previously overlooked and often outdated part of your property. Please note, we don’t recommend installation of natural stone cladding in the immediate wet areas of the bathroom…this is due to maintenance and cleaning.

Whether it’s the brilliant natural white, or the natural stone qualities of the charcoal rock panel, the three dimensional randomly stacked stone wall inevitably creates a conversation piece. For warmth and a snug feel, the beauty of Ochre Blend cladding cannot be underestimated.

Pro tip: for a highly contemporary look, use charcoal stone cladding panels as a stunning contrast to white and chrome.

Most properties today are rated quite heavily on the kitchen – its no exaggeration to say that a poorly designed kitchen with a ‘bad look’ will turn off potential buyers, whereas a stunning highly designed kitchen space will add thousands in value to your home.

With the rise of open plan spaces, we often see the kitchen, dining and living spaces blending together and this is where stone cladding can really add huge impact in terms of its placement, and the way it can be used to tie the different areas together.

The subtle range of Norstone’s distinctive natural stone cladding (charcoal, ochre blend, sahara, white, ivory, deep grey, silver grey, platinum, graphite) will work with any kitchen’s colour scheme and finish - whether lacquer, matt or gloss. Whether a gentle blend or a bold, stunning contrast - either will produce a superb effect and make an already magnificent kitchen even more striking. Norstone’s stone cladding panels look equally at home in both classic traditional and ultra-modern kitchens.

Already a world leader and a byword for quality and cutting-edge design, Siematic kitchens now feature Norstone’s equally innovative natural stacked stone cladding panels as a design option at the planning stage. Siematic have begun to roll out Norstone to all their distributors and will soon be available to view at their stores throughout the UK.
 
Our charcoal rock panels used as a surround to a panel of appliances on a white wall gives a stunning effect - people will look, but they have to touch as well. Our natural stone veneers are incredibly tactile – you must stroke them!

Whilst not a common feature in many homes, if you do have a column, pillar, or stack in your property, you would be amazed at how easy it is to completely alter its appearance with a stone cladding wrap.

Our precision cut stone cladding corner units are quick and easy to fit and complete the impression of a very substantial natural stone wall. By applying them to columns or pillars, we can get a fantastic look in a short timeframe and with an affordable price tag.

Used extensively externally, we can also apply corners and panelling to internal columns - every Norstone corner section is handmade after being precision cut. No longer do installers have to mitre the edges which in the past increased wastage and time, which in turn increased costs. Our renowned interlocking finger joints are unique and another reason why Norstone is the undisputed premium brand in the market.
 

Finally, a last use for stone cladding that looks really incredible… Using natural stone cladding on radius walls and curves.

Do you have a home with curved walls or round rooms? Radius walls make a very interesting and distinctive design element and create a distinctive sculptural statement. Let your imagination run free to create sensational feature walls that will enhance your indoor or outdoor living spaces.

The rugged texture of the 3-dimensional stone helps to delineate the curvature of the wall to create a very edgy and impressive design. Curved or radius walls can be free-standing or part of an existing structure, the choice is yours.

So, there you have it, the 5 most popular uses for natural stone cladding in the home. As market leaders, we have seen our range used extensively across all these scenarios with some amazing results - please browse our projects gallery to see some prime examples.

If you are inspired and want to bring some of this amazing design to your home, then please contact us – we have the experience and network of guarantee backed installers to give you the stone cladding project of your dreams.

These pictures show the increased demand for high quality, precision cut Norstone stone products. This consignment shown in the photos is the supply to one of our new customers in Southern Ireland.

As the UK's market leading natural stone cladding company, our reputation means we are often recommended by architects and designers, and many of our Rock Panel™, Lynia™, Aksent™, Rustik™ ranges also feature in prominent locations which leads to even more brand recognition.

As a company renowned for superior product construction, high precision installation guidelines back with long warranties, we are the natural choice for discerning clientele.

As a result, Norstone UK Ltd supplies not only the UK market for both Commercial and Retail, but all of Europe.

By having our warehousing in Essex, we can dispatch quickly and efficiently to our customers, wherever they be.

If you are considering a project that will need some faultless stone cladding, then consider contacting us to discuss your requirements - you will not regret it!

Norstone has been supplying Lush Landscapes for many years and once again Norstone is proud to be the premier supplier of their new Garden Outdoor/Indoor garden  Showroom at Lavershot Barns, Windlesham.

As soon as you enter the  beautifully designed and immaculately installed gardens, with their elegant entertaining areas, a sense of true excitement is evident.

Norstone has showcased the new and exciting range of Lavastone in particular the Graphite Lavastone in both Aksent™ and Planc™ ranges. Probably the best stone cladding in the world….and now it can be viewed in Windlesham.

With the partnership of both Lush and Norstone, your project is in safe hands.

For any further information regarding the location of the garden exhibition,  and to view the Norstone Lavastone cladding, go to www.lushlandscapes.co.uk.

Check out this incredible pond, clad in Norstone XLV Classic Rock Panels!

The carp would be incredibly proud of their habitat, if only they could see how the designers have colour-matched their brilliant colours to that of the Norstone OCHRE BLEND’s vibrant colours. They would be so house proud, or is that “Pond Proud”. I think we might have just coined a new descriptive term.

The designers at Kent Aquatics, with their imagination and together with their skilled installation, have created a tropical oasis, in the middle of a UK garden. With the lovely weather featured in this video, for one moment you could picture yourself in a sultry, exotic location such as Asia or South America.

The natural elements of Norstone Ochre Blend XLV Rock Panel™ stone cladding are perfectly suited to this curved structure; it is assembled skilfully, the kidney shaped aquatic feature is someone’s dream garden space.

We at Norstone love working with garden designers, landscape designers and structural engineers - no project is too challenging when we come together. A special project like this pond show that dreams should come true, only limited by imagination (and in some cases budget).

Call us at Norstone to get inspired for your special project.

*The designers used Norstone’s market-leading Classic Rock Panel™ XLV range in the OCHRE BLEND finish. It is available in a range of stylish colours. Rock Panel™ system comes in a range of formats, including XLS, XLV, XLX and SL (slimline).

Norstone's management is not moody, but the same cannot be said about our exciting new Range Grey Basalt Aksent™.

As you can see with the photos, given the different light, whether it be brilliant sunshine or soft light, the Norstone Grey Basalt Aksent™ Range creates its own mood to entice and entertain. Its almost a living thing. It reflects the light so it never remains the same. Now that's attractive.

Norstone Grey Basalt Range is part of the new exciting colours of Ebony Basalt, Lavastone Platinum and Graphite and the Silver Grey….or should that be Silver Fox….it certainly has the mood for it.

Introduce yourself to our new range, it is most welcoming.

We showcased a work in progress a while back of an Aksent™ clad doorway that seamlessly blended into the cladding wall - well now we have a video of the completed doorway! This inventive use of an articulated doorway is a very impressive engineering feat.

There are virtually no limits to the application of Norstone and its stone cladding products.

An example of this is shown on this project. With a little imagination, if you want a large format version of the Platinum Aksent™,  this can be easily achieved by installing Platinum Planc™ panels in the same format as the Aksent. The design uses Aksent™ for the smaller, higher walls, and then the lower, larger walls are clad in Planc™ with a pattern that matches the Aksent panel above - as both cladding systems are using our exclusive Platinum lava stone, the finished look is perfectly matched.

On a technical level, the look is achieved by having the panels sit slightly proud of each other, made by making the bedding thickness greater…ensuring that no compressed bedding thickness is greater than 18mm. The loose pieces of Planc™ are arranged in the same pattern as Aksent panels, and...

 Hey presto... Aksent™ cladding tiles now in a really large format layout!

You can do this with the complete range of Planc™ cladding …Platinum Lavastone, Graphite Lavastone, Silver Grey Quartz, Grey Basalt and Ebony Basalt. The Planc™ sets used measure 800mm in length by 20mm thick, with varying heights of 140/80/60mm.

With this fully modular panel system you have unlimited choice…

The world is your oyster when buying Norstone Cladding Products.

Some people think with Stone Cladding you just put it on a wall…..WRONG.

As the video clip shows there are no ends to the benefits and opportunities of Norstone stone cladding. Truly, our products are only restricted by the skilled tiler installing or the  Architects/Interior  designers imagination. There are endless possibilities.

In this amazing example, the Norstone Aksent™ basalt stone cladding tiled panels are machine cut with precision, giving the installers the possibility to adapt it to any project requirement. Secret doors, that may hide that prized Wine Cellar, Library…the options are endless. Special hinges are used and in stalled to take the weight. The look becomes seamless.

After viewing the clip, you might wonder why has this not been done before...

We don’t know…but what an innovation, especially when you don’t want a door to interrupt the flow of a Norstone wall.

Design is about innovation. That's what we love to encourage, hence the reason to share the video clip.

Enjoy and marvel!

Norstone is excited in launching its new product range Expanz 3D™, which has seen huge success in our other markets. It will consist of two stunning lava stone types, namely Graphite and Platinum. The Graphite is honed which makes the appearance slightly darker than the crisp, light Platinum Expanz™ finish. The other Expanz™ is the Silver grey quartzite which has a very smooth look and lots of shading variety as the picture above shows.

The Expanz™ Range has a textured, 3D volumetric finish, and the tiled pattern emphasises its linear style. Its profile is generous and provides a solid but contemporary feel.

The stylish contemporary grey look has frequently been specified by Architects and Interior designers,  and now the choice has been just expanded with the release of these all new Norstone cladding products. They are 100% natural stone and machine cut to give the exacting standards as you expect from Norstone.

Order a sample today of this new and exciting range of stone cladding products.

Expanz 3D stone panels vary in thickness (18-28mm) to create the volumetric finish effect
 
Standard Panel Dimensions

• 610mm (L) x 152mm (H) x 18-28mm (T)
• Finishes: Platinum Lava Stone / Graphite Lava Stone / Silver Grey Quartz

Corner Set Dimensions

• 400 / 200mm (L) x 152mm (H) x 18-28mm (T)
• Finishes: Platinum Lava Stone / Graphite Lava Stone / Silver Grey Quartz