On Zhihu, a netizen posted a post titled "Has anyone ever used rock slabs? Is this thing reliable?" It attracted widespread attention and received 721,000 views. It can be seen that this kind of problem is plaguing many friends who are preparing to decorate.
Currently, consumers have mixed experiences with the use of slate. Some people said that "the slate used for decoration is really delicious, but the price is on the high side"; some said that "the slate used for decoration was so bad that I regret it too much"; and some said that "the more traditional decorative materials are... It is said that the performance of slate has indeed been greatly improved, but some merchants are exaggerating the slate, which is suspected of misleading consumers."
So are rock slabs used for decoration reliable? In fact, whether rock slabs are useful or not depends not only on the product itself, but its application is also very critical. This is why the same thing can have different values in the hands of different people. Today, Zhongtaojun will share with you some practical information on the application of rock slabs. It is strongly recommended to save it first and then read it!
Stone background wall
If you don’t design, you will be smashed
The background wall is the area where almost every novice tries to use slate for the first time when decorating. Among them, the most photographed slate color is none other than Pandora, an internet celebrity in the slate industry.
The large area of brown veins intertwined on the white background makes the texture of Pandora's rock slab particularly abstract and three-dimensional. Most designers and consumers choose this slate in the hope of making the space appear more upscale and luxurious, highlighting the owner's unique taste.
However, after finishing the Pandora slate background wall, many people want to smash it down and start over again, and there is only one reason - it is too ugly. The large area of messy and mottled texture makes the background wall look damp and moldy from a distance, which makes people feel numb.
In fact, if you want to avoid overturning the rock slab background wall, it is very important to design it in advance. Design can give the rock slab a second life. All you need to do is to properly match grilles, wood veneers and glass, and cleverly design cabinets, floors and light strips to create a high-end rockYou can easily have it with a board background wall.
If you don’t have enough budget, you don’t have to worry about hiring friends who can’t afford designers. Some home bloggers will share the design plans for slate background walls on social platforms. You can directly copy the homework online and then adjust the design according to the size of your own background wall. Just make changes.
Stone kitchen countertops
Consider these four points first
Before slate became popular, the materials used for kitchen countertops were mostly marble and quartz. With the popularity of slate, more and more people are choosing to use slate as a countertop material, or even slate. Make decorative panels for integral cabinets and wall cabinets. If you are renovating your home and want to use slate for kitchen countertops, it is recommended to consider the following four points first.
The first point is how thick the rock slab should be. You need to chop things on the kitchen counter for cooking. If the slate is used for a long time and frequently, there is a risk of cracking if the slate is too thin. Therefore, it is recommended to use a slate thickness of 12mm to 20mm. Moreover, the hardness of the slate is relatively high. It is recommended to add a top plate between the base cabinet and the countertop, which can play the role of support, buffering and shockproof.
Second point, should you do it? In most people's homes, the edges of kitchen countertops extend downward by a few centimeters. The purpose of this design is to prevent water from flowing from the countertop to the cabinets. If you don’t like the countertop to be too heavy and prefer a slim feeling, you can choose to have an external floating surface, that is, the slate countertop is about 2 cm wider than the cabinet, which can also achieve the same waterproof effect.
The third point is whether to use a rear water barrier. Kitchen countertop water retaining strips are divided into front water retaining strips and rear water retaining strips. Because they are difficult to clean, the front water retaining strips have been gradually abandoned, while the rear water retaining strips have been retained because they play a role in filling the gap between the cabinets and the wall. . In fact, if the junction between the slate countertop and the wall can be seamlessly connected, removing the back water retaining can not only improve the appearance of the kitchen countertop, but also reduce the sanitary blind spots in the kitchen.
The fourth point is whether to make a built-in stove. Due to its physical properties such as high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, slate can support the design of embedded stoves when used on kitchen countertops, without worrying about yellowing or cracking during use. It should be noted that when making a built-in stove, the merchant must provide the stove opening diagram in advance.Paper, it is convenient for the rock slab processing factory to make holes and ensure accurate dimensions. In addition, it is best to make an appointment with a professional master to install the stove and do debugging before use to ensure gas safety.
Stone sink
The seamless integrated basin is more fragrant
There is a saying in decoration called golden kitchen and silver bathroom. The importance of bathroom in the entire decoration project is self-evident. The humid environment requires that the sink in the bathroom not only needs to have many functions, but also needs to pay attention to all aspects of details.
Traditional wash basins can generally be divided into three types: under-counter basins, mid-counter basins and above-counter basins. Among them, Taichung basins and above-counter basins are prone to trap dirt and evil, so under-counter basins are more popular among consumers.
After the emergence of slate material, integrated slate washbasins became popular in bathrooms, which are more elegant and beautiful than previous ceramic basins. However, the shortcomings of this integrated slate sink are also obvious.
First of all, the basin made of rock slabs will have four 90° right angles, which is very difficult to clean; secondly, the flat bottom basin will flow water slowly, and it is easy for water to accumulate and breed mold; more importantly, the slabs The basin base may fall off after being used for a long time, which is very troublesome.
With so many disadvantages, does it mean that slate sinks cannot be used for bathroom decoration? Of course not. Now there is a seamless integrated basin composed of a slate countertop and a ceramic basin on the market. Not only does it look good, but it can also achieve truly zero hygiene dead spots. People who have used it say it smells great.
Stone Dining Table
You get what you pay for
How popular are slate dining tables on e-commerce platforms? During the "618" and "Double Eleven" events, Li Jiaqi's live broadcast rooms were indispensable with slate dining tables; there is a slate dining table from a furniture merchant on a certain website, with monthly sales of more than 7,000 pieces.
While slate dining tables have become popular online, they have also brought about many problems. After-sales complaints such as cracking and chipping of tabletops and deformation of table leg brackets have emerged one after another. If you want to avoid pitfalls, remember to keep your eyes peeled for these points when buying a slate dining table.
The first point is whether there is a composite pallet under the rock slab. The slate dining table combined with a pallet has a higher bearing capacity and stronger impact resistance. In addition, the slate dining table with a full support is more evenly stressed and is not easily broken, while the slate dining table with a half support is prone to breakage once heavy objects are placed on the edge. In fact, the "special price 399 yuan" rock slab dining table will most likely only have a table leg frame under the rock slab.
The second point is the material of the table legs. Many people don't know that the legs of the slate dining table also hide a lot of knowledge, and their material is related to the durability of the entire dining table. At present, the table legs of slate dining tables are mainly made of aluminum alloy, carbon steel, titanium, acrylic and solid wood. Metal table legs are easy to deform due to stress, and plastic table legs are easy to age. Obviously, solid wood table legs are the most stable and reliable.
In addition to the above two points, the connection method between the tabletop and the legs of the slate dining table is also very important. Some tabletops and table legs are linked by plastic suction cups, and some are fixed with glue, but if you want a more stable one, , it is recommended to use screws to fix it.
Of course, if you buy a "special price 399 yuan" slate dining table, you don't need to consider the above issues. After all, you get what you pay for, and a well-made and high-quality slate dining table cannot be sold at a loss.
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Seeing this, it is not difficult to find that it is not that rock slabs are not easy to use, but that the method of application is wrong. If there is a chance to decorate again, I believe many people will fall in love with slate.
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