Painted drywall or wood paneling may not provide your den with the characteristics that you crave. If you envision a rustic-themed room that utilizes natural materials as part of its design, imagine what an exposed stone wall can do for the space. Precast stone panels contain a section of manufactured stones that simulate natural stones. Each stone piece is aligned to form a pattern that is similar to brickwork. The panels will cover an existing wall without the need for extensive renovations.

What Types Of Stones Will Add Definition To The Room?

Precast stone panels resemble quartz, marble, onyx, or any other type of stone that you would find in natural surroundings. Panels contain faux stone pieces that are various sizes, shapes, and colors. There are even panels that possess a textured surface if you want a wall cover to truly represent stones that you would find in the environment.

Select a stone type, size, color, and texture that will add definition to the den, but that will not overpower the wall that you plan on covering. Precast panels do not need to encompass an entire side of a room in order to make a statement. You can receive wonderful results that will make a statement by choosing a portion of one wall or by deciding to add a couple of stone columns around an existing fireplace or entryway.

How Should The Panels Be Installed?

The manufacturer of precast stone panels will supply an adhesive that can be used to secure the sections to the wall. Before purchasing the materials, measure the wall section/sections that you would like to cover. If the corners or edges of a wall are going to be covered, you can purchase angled panels to sufficiently cover them.

Make sure that the dimensions you are going to be covering are clearly outlined in your plans and include information about the layout of the room so that the precast stone panels you order will effectively provide you with the rustic appearance that you want. Don't rush through the installation process and attempt to secure each row of panels in a random fashion.

If you are going to be using edge or corner pieces, you should lay all of the panels out before beginning the installation process. In addition, since some panels may contain the exact same pattern as other pieces in your materials, you will want to make sure that you select varying pieces that are going to be aligned next to one another.

This will provide a natural semblance that you would expect to see with a stone wall or similar structure. Wait for the adhesive to dry thoroughly before touching the panels, since they may shift otherwise.