I was pleased with the way the workmen went about their work, and were very pleasant.
Stoneskin
In 2008, Beltrami launched the latest application of its Beltralinea range: Stoneskin.
With this new concept, Beltrami meets the desires of many architects who wish to realize a true-to-nature finish reminiscent of dry-stone walling.
The pioneering advantage of Stoneskin is that the strips are delivered in bonded sections.
This makes the installation easy and affordable.
As the name Stoneskin suggests, this new finish is achieved by using the 'skin' of natural stone which is then manufactured into a cladding.
The crust or edges of slabs are cut in fine strokes of about 15 to 30 mm thick and then combined into a border of 600 x 150 mm (Z-shaped). This is then bonded together with polyester resin.
In addition external corner pieces are available (also Z-shaped 330 x 150 mm - sold separately - 2 pieces make one corner).
The result is a very easy to install natural stone element that can be used for wall cladding either outside or inside.
Stoneskin is currently available in 8 different natural stone products: Ardesia Nera, Everest Green, Oriental Basalt, Pierre d'Orient, Oyster, Black Quartz, White Quartz and Bluestone.
Most of these stones are also available in tiles and Beltralinea strips for more conventional applications.
Mrs W from March (Aug 2010)