The rough beauty of the stone can become part of your home decor. Applying facing stones to interior walls is the perfect way to bring nature into the home. Facing stones are man-made stones that combine the appeal of natural stone and the advantages of modern building products. They are specifically designed to mimic the look of real stone without actually dealing with its weight and cost of real masonry. Anyone with a little patience can successfully attach the stones themselves and create a stone wall in the living room.
choose the facing bricks
Facing stones are available in natural stone and brick looks and are made from lightweight concrete, gypsum, quartzite, granite and slate. These natural replicas can not only visually enhance the living space, but also have a thermal insulation effect. They are available in a variety of variants that differ in weight, color and use. Facing bricks made of slate and plaster should only be used indoors as they are not resistant to moisture and moisture.
Facing stones are usually used as fireplace surrounds to create a rustic atmosphere. Plastic facings are easy to maintain and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Plaster variants have the lowest weight and can also be used for non-load-bearing interior walls. An alternative are the stone-look porcelain stoneware tiles, which also imitate the look and feel of real stone.
Redesign the living wall
You can create beautiful accents on the wall using facing tiles. A special aesthetic effect is achieved by the contrast between modern TV furniture with a smooth surface and the rough stone. Warm colors such as beige and cream give the stone a cozy look and make the combination with dark solid wood more harmonious. The dark tiled floor fits in with the overall picture.
The fireplace surround gives the room a country house look
The fireplace is definitely an eye-catcher in this living room. The floor-to-ceiling windows and the warm wooden ceiling create a cozy atmosphere. In contrast to the previous example, the stone cladding here is only used as an accent. The light stone is combined with beige wall panels.
Maxi Murales in gold and gray from Artesia Naturale
Facing stones are particularly suitable for multi-colored wall design. No two stones in nature are alike and so each brick is truly unique. Each tile contains several colors and has beautiful nuances. Thisslate gray wall claddingfor example, are characterized by a pleasant copper tinge. You can choose different colors such as cream-beige or gray-brown.
FIRENZE facing bricks from Klimex
The wall tiles are not only very versatile in terms of shape and color. They also impress with a very special surface structure. The wall cladding looks and feels like natural carved stone. No smudges or fingerprints can affect the appearance. This is probably also the reason why these stones are so popular as fireplace wall cladding.
BENEVENTO facing bricks from Klimex
Whether classic, urban, romantic or puristic – the high-quality and easy-to-use wall facing tiles suit almost every interior style. Just like conventional wall colors, each type of stone has a different effect on our mood and can also visually enlarge or reduce rooms.
If you're looking for a dramatic focal point, go for a dark stone. Slate, for example, is one of the gray tones and always looks elegant, especially in bright rooms. The interplay between slate stone and medium-dark wood inspires many creative home stylists.
ATLAS by Wieser
In contrast to slate, light natural stone is ideal for dark rooms. A wall design in cream-white can be beautifully combined with dark wooden flooring. It also forms a good background for dark furniture. Individual home accessories in Bordeaux underline the warm colors in the furnishings and set beautiful accents.
White living room furniture and cream stone wall
Stone straps can also be used to create beautiful accents in a puristically furnished living room. Even if white furniture looks elegant and timeless, you should make sure that the furnishings do not appear too sterile. For example, when white furniture and home accessories are placed in front of white walls. In this case, a stone wall in the living room would be a good solution if you want to bring some variety into your own four walls. The stones are subtle, yet also have a strong presence.
Black Brique facing bricks from Orsol
Black and white is a particularly popular color combination and can also be easily achieved with wall facings. For a particularly strong contrast, choose black clinker bricks instead of slate. But there are also pure white facing tiles that can be wonderfully integrated into any modern interior.
Cream-colored facing stones MUROK STRATO from Weser
By the way, plaster facing bricks can also be painted in a different color. For the first application of paint, the paint is diluted with 10 percent water. The wall surface is first primed with deep primer. After the 4-hour drying time, apply the diluted paint evenly with a facade roller. As soon as the paint has dried thoroughly, a second coat of paint follows with undiluted paint. Mineral stones made of cement or lime can be painted with a silicate paint for interior use.
