Why are some "rock slabs" very thin and others very thick? Faced with slates of different thicknesses, how should you choose when decorating/buying slate furniture? After the development of domestic rock slabs in recent years, in addition to deriving various specifications, there are also "a lot of things" in terms of thickness.
Starting from the basic thick plate (12MM) and thin plate (6MM), domestic rock slabs have developed a variety of thicknesses ranging from 3-20MM.
Behind the wide variety of thicknesses, is it the merchant's routine or the progress of the industry? One thing to say is that the emergence of various thicknesses of rock slabs is indeed a practical need, and most of the different thicknesses are "specialized in the industry". In the past, ceramic tile manufacturers often changed specifications for marketing and packaging. The difference between products of different sizes was actually not that big, but changes in the thickness of rock slabs often meant different application methods.
The processability of rock slabs allows it to be used across borders in furniture and other fields. Accordingly, in addition to the basic wall and floor installations, it can also be used for slate tables, slate islands, slate cabinet doors, and even ceilings, hot-bent slates, and other applications that ordinary consumers would never think of.
This also requires that rock slabs must have diversified thicknesses to adapt to different usage scenarios, while reducing unnecessary cutting and improving the yield rate, while providing more options for decoration and customization. In other words, behind the diverse thickness of rock slabs is the industry's optimization of products and consumer experience.
Next, we will take the product thickness system of Xinmingzhu rock slabs as an example, from thin to thick, to give you an overview of the advantages and application ranges of rock slabs of different thicknesses, and how to use them more scientifically.
Ultra-thin board:
3.5mm: Walls, furniture finishes, ceilings
4.5mm: Wall and furniture finishes
3.5mm and 4.5mm slate are thin in thickness and light in weight, which can greatly reduce the burden on walls and furniture. They are suitable for use on the surface of doors and cabinet doors as decoration, and can also replace wallpaper, veneer, microcement, etc. to decorate walls. .
Fine customization is achieved through cutting, and the decorative effects of many facing materials (wood veneer, fabric, metal, cement, etc.) are achieved, and at the same time, there is less trouble in subsequent maintenance and cleaning.
The 3.5mm rock slabs, which are more flexible and lighter in weight, can even be used as ceiling decoration when installed correctly, creating a grand and unique design look.
Thin plate:
6mm: walls, furniture finishes, some countertops and floors
As one of the mainstream rock slab specifications, 6mm rock slab can be said to be quite practical. Although it is not as light as ultra-thin rock slabs, the increase in overall thickness makes it light and thin in texture, and its physical properties are also more stable and reliable, making it much more convenient to lay on the wall.
Therefore, 6mm rock slabs are also widely used in walls of homes and commercial spaces.
In addition to walls, furniture decoration is also the main application area of 6mm slate. It can be found in the door panels of cabinet doors, the sides of islands, and even the front desks of commercial spaces. When making an island table, it is usually used with the same 12mm design and color to achieve a high-end and atmospheric integrated design.
Wall slate:
9mm: Wall
The 9mm thick rock slab may sound unfamiliar at first, but if it is 800X2600mm, you have probably heard of it to some extent, right? This thickness is quite special, basically bound to the specification of 800X2600MM, and is specially used for background walls, especially home background walls.
The reason for this is that the combination of 9mm and 800X2600mm is a "perfect solution" with both practicality and cost-effectiveness. This kind of wall slate can not only be accessed by elevator and achieve a ceiling-to-ceiling effect, but the thickness of 9mm also allows the product to be directly laid with ceramic tiles, greatly reducing the installation cost of home slates.
Thick Plate:
10mm, 12mm: wall, floor, countertop
When the thickness reaches 10mm and 12mm, there are more uses. The basic one that goes up the wall and goes down to the floor is essential. Although it is not as lightweight as 6mm and 9mm in terms of weight, it is also suitable for use on walls with reasonable installation with the support of the delivery system. It is a common technique to use the same pattern and color in the space and pave large areas on the walls and floors.
In addition to the basic upper wall and lower floor, it can also be used as a countertop, or it can be used as a cabinet countertop by laminating other boards. In the list of slate furniture on the e-commerce platform, most of the slate dining tables that have dominated the list all year round use 12mm slate.
The thickness of 10mm is relatively special, because rock slabs of this thickness are usually full-body rock slabs produced using the "full-body fabric" technology. When used on countertops, they can bring an atmospheric texture comparable to stone.
Extra thick plate:
15mm, 20mm: cabinet countertop
The 15mm and 20mm slates are positioned to replace quartz stone and marble for cabinet countertops. Unlike 12mm, they can be used directly as cabinet countertops without being compounded with other materials. The solid thickness brings more reliable physical performance. It is not a problem to chop meat, bones, crack walnuts, etc. on it.
The change in thickness brings not only a quantitative change, but also a qualitative change. The improvement of the overall effect and performance makes the material itself more textured, and can also achieve more diverse edge modeling effects like stone. The weight and artistic sense of the space are instantly enhanced.
In general, although there are some overlaps in the application of rock slabs of different thicknesses, they are basically "specialized in the industry". When you go to buy rock slabs, remember to clarify your needs and find the thickness of the slab that suits you. When paving, you also need to understand the corresponding delivery method and find a suitable and professional team for delivery and installation to avoid unnecessary trouble caused by installation errors.
