Monarostone - "the new Malvern Stone"
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Monaro Stone: "the new Malvern Stone"
The Malvern hills span the three counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire and were home to the famous Malvern Stone which dates back to the pre-Cambrian period.
At one point there were twelve quarries working to supply the huge demand for this wonderful stone but, unfortunately, this left the area badly scarred.
After much local protest, The Malverns were subsequently declared an Area of Outstanding Beauty after the Second World War and excavations all but stopped, with the last quarry finally shutting down in 1977.
Being both very difficult and extremely uneconomic to recycle, Malvern Stone has become something of a holy grail for architects looking to reproduce the distinctive and authentic look of this superb natural stone. As a global company, we have used our resources to locate what we believe to be a natural stone that is virtually indistinguishable from Malvern Stone. This has already attracted considerable interest and numerous delighted clients, both in the UK for classic traditional look and in the USA to reproduce the popular Californian look of the 60s and 70s.
At one point there were twelve quarries working to supply the huge demand for this wonderful stone but, unfortunately, this left the area badly scarred.
After much local protest, The Malverns were subsequently declared an Area of Outstanding Beauty after the Second World War and excavations all but stopped, with the last quarry finally shutting down in 1977.
Being both very difficult and extremely uneconomic to recycle, Malvern Stone has become something of a holy grail for architects looking to reproduce the distinctive and authentic look of this superb natural stone. As a global company, we have used our resources to locate what we believe to be a natural stone that is virtually indistinguishable from Malvern Stone. This has already attracted considerable interest and numerous delighted clients, both in the UK for classic traditional look and in the USA to reproduce the popular Californian look of the 60s and 70s.
Ochre Monarostone - sedimentary slate
The rich beige tones of this sedimentary slate stone combine with rustic cement to create an elegance that was inspired by the architectural interiors in affluent Californian homes in the 1960s. The huge floor spaces coupled with the desire to utilise sustainable products encouraged the use of natural stone which the natural quality of the Californian light only further enhanced. The use of this stone was extensive due to the ease of installation and was extremely economical as it was never machine cut.
Charcoal Monarostone
Norstone has created its own range called Monaro Stone in both classic ochre and also in sleek, modern charcoal to reflect those inspiring and hedonistic days of sixties California.
The good news is that Monaro Stone is extremely affordable and within reach of all renovations and new build budgets.
Monarostone is perfect for those internal feature walls, foyers, garden areas and large commercial premises. Classified as a quartzite based sedimentary stone it is salt and slip resistant, therefore suitable for paving, landscaping and external wall cladding.
Everyone now can afford to have natural stone.
Norstone - bringing a new, affordable, dimension in natural stone...
***Norstone encourages and supports the restoration and regeneration of the flora and fauna at all our quarry sites
Monarostone Features
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Monarostone is suitable for wall cladding and paving. Often referred to as “crazy paving” it’s generic name is flagstone and it is a natural stone veneer generally 15-35mm thick, random in shape and size. Monarostone is packed into a crate in 1 square metre sections or layers containing a total of 20 m2.
Please note Monarostone is only available in 2 colours; Charcoal and Ochre and because it is loose stone Monarostone is only sold in crates of 20m2. |
Monarostone Installation
Monarostone is very easy and simple to install because minimal cutting is required, but the pieces must be carefully selected before fixing. Installing the stone for wall cladding applications requires a good quality tile adhesive such as Laticrete, and after fixing a suitable coloured cement grouting should be applied.
Corners can easily be treated by utilising the natural straight edge of the stone pieces, then only when necessary by cutting the edges of the stone with a wet saw to form a clean and attractive joint.
Monarostone is generally flat on one side and has an uneven surface on the other. When affixing Monarostone to a wall, the flat side should be fixed to the wall for maximum adhesion. Check the levelness of the flat side and if too uneven, it should be discarded or an appropriate cement filler supplied by Laticrete should be applied to fill in the voids before adhesive fixing.The individual pieces of stone must be fitted as tight as possible together when installed to minimise the grout gap.
Monarostone is classed as a Quartzite based sedimentary stone and the Charcoal is very hard whilst the Ochre may be subject to some spalling. We strongly recommend a penetrating sealer be applied after installation.
Monarostone is unique to our company in colour and is not structured in design because every piece is different according to texture, size, shape and colour tone. Therefore it complements many different building materials or décor and is suitable for various applications both internal and external.
Remember, when installed correctly Monarostone can look outstanding and quite unique.
Corners can easily be treated by utilising the natural straight edge of the stone pieces, then only when necessary by cutting the edges of the stone with a wet saw to form a clean and attractive joint.
Monarostone is generally flat on one side and has an uneven surface on the other. When affixing Monarostone to a wall, the flat side should be fixed to the wall for maximum adhesion. Check the levelness of the flat side and if too uneven, it should be discarded or an appropriate cement filler supplied by Laticrete should be applied to fill in the voids before adhesive fixing.The individual pieces of stone must be fitted as tight as possible together when installed to minimise the grout gap.
Monarostone is classed as a Quartzite based sedimentary stone and the Charcoal is very hard whilst the Ochre may be subject to some spalling. We strongly recommend a penetrating sealer be applied after installation.
Monarostone is unique to our company in colour and is not structured in design because every piece is different according to texture, size, shape and colour tone. Therefore it complements many different building materials or décor and is suitable for various applications both internal and external.
Remember, when installed correctly Monarostone can look outstanding and quite unique.
