Stone installations for construction and renovation projects require a certain kind of skill and experience that most homeowners, contractors, and architects do not possess. You would be amazed at how common it is for non-professional stone installers to make mistakes during the installation process. If you can learn to avoid these mistakes, you will end up with a flawless stone structure with no imperfections.
Below are the top 5 common mistakes to avoid in stone installation.
1) Inaccurate Size Measurements
A major factor in stone fabrication and installation is taking accurate measurements. Unfortunately, too many novices take inaccurate measurements that result in improper cuts and misaligned stones. If this happens, the only choice is to redo the entire project or keep the misaligned stone structure and risk it becoming unstable.
2) Failure to Properly Prepare the Surface
Stone installations require even surfaces to ensure their stability and alignment. However, failing to prepare an even surface is a common mistake that some will make. Installing stones on uneven surfaces will make the structure unstable and cause it to suffer premature damage.
3) Low-Quality Adhesive Application
Only experienced stone installers understand the difference between low-quality and high-quality adhesive applications for stone installations. Those without experience will often make the mistake of using low-quality adhesives, resulting in a short lifespan for the stone structure.
Another related mistake is rushing the adhesive application by not giving the adhesive solution enough time to cure fully. Using high-quality stone materials won’t even matter if you don’t perform the adhesive application correctly.
4) Choosing the Wrong Stones
Inexperienced installers often choose the wrong stones to use for their projects. They fail to consider the location and climate of the environment, which are both important considerations when selecting stones.
For example, if you choose porous stone like sandstone or limestone for the flooring of a frequently wet environment, the stone will be highly susceptible to staining and discoloration. Stone installers must know things like this to ensure the stone will offer the durability and longevity required for the structure to survive.
5) No Sealant Application
One of the most often skipped steps of the stone installation process is applying the sealant after adhering the stones to the base surface. Sealing the stones is actually the last step in the installation because it adds a protective layer over the surface to help prevent stains, discoloration, scratches, and other kinds of damage and deterioration.
How Petrillo Stone Can Help
You don’t need to perform your stone installation alone. Petrillo Stone offers professional stone installation services to homeowners, architects, contractors, and anyone else in the New York area who needs them. It has a team of stone artisans, project managers, carvers, estimators, and installers who can work with clients to deliver an exceptional stone installation service at an affordable rate.
Petrillo Stone knows how to avoid all the common installation mistakes outlined above. The Petrillo team always provides high-quality stones, accurate measurements, properly prepared surfaces, comprehensive adhesive applications, and strong sealant to ensure the structure stays viable for many years.
Contact Petrillo Stone at (914) 668-8561 to inquire about its stone installation services.
