Multicolor thin set stone panel wall cladding

Multicolor Thin Set brings the natural beauty of authentic slate to your building projects with unmatched speed, safety, and proven performance. This pre-assembled natural stone panel system features a rich blend of red and brown thin slate pieces, meticulously mounted on a reinforced cement base. The result is a warm, inviting aesthetic that seamlessly complements both urban and rural architectural settings.

Each 60 x 20 cm panel showcases genuine multicolor slate with rich variations in tone and texture. The thin-set design highlights lighter and darker shades that blend to create captivating visual depth, all while maintaining a consistent 3-5 cm profile. This authentic stone finish adds character to modern designs and perfectly complements rustic architecture, eliminating the weight and complexity typically associated with traditional stone installation.

Application Showcase

Multicolor Thin Set delivers significant advantages, directly impacting your project’s efficiency, safety, and bottom line.

• Faster Project Completion: Installation teams can cover 10-12 m² per day, approximately 3-5 times faster than traditional stone masonry. This dramatic speed increase directly translates to lower labor costs and earlier building occupancy.
• Lower Total Installed Cost: The combination of reduced installation time, eliminated structural reinforcement needs for most applications, and near-zero material waste delivers substantial cost savings compared to full-bed stone. The lightweight design often removes the need for expensive foundation upgrades.
• Proven Safety & Compliance: The integrated, patented stainless steel mechanical anchor system allows for confident and secure installation on walls over 2 meters high. Certifications from leading European bodies like BBA (United Kingdom), DIBT (Germany), and CSTB (France) provide essential documentation for permitting and inspections, mitigating project risk.
• Authentic Stone Quality: Crafted from real slate pieces, the panels provide natural color variation and texture that manufactured alternatives cannot replicate. Colors remain stable with no fading, and the material performs exceptionally well in extreme weather conditions without degradation.
• Predictable Supply Chain: With European manufacturing and established global distribution channels, we ensure consistent quality and reliable delivery schedules. Our comprehensive product traceability system allows tracking from quarry to installation, providing complete transparency and peace of mind.
• Zero Material Waste: Pre-sized panels minimize on-site cutting and virtually eliminate the stone waste typical in traditional masonry projects. Unused panels can often be returned to stock for future projects, optimizing material utilization.

Technical & Logistics Specifications

Panel Construction

• Natural Slate Stones: Multicolor thin slate featuring rich red and brown tones.
• Base Material: Cement mortar reinforced with fiberglass mesh.
• Anchor System: Embedded stainless steel loop (patented design).
• Edge Profile: S-shaped edges are designed to hide joints and create a seamless appearance.

Physical Properties

• Standard Panel Size: 600 mm x 200 mm.
• Total Thickness: 30-50 mm (varies with stone projection).
• Base Thickness: 30 mm.
• Waga: Approximately 80-95 kg/m².
• Surface Finish: Natural slate texture.

Packaging & Logistics

• Standard Panel Dimensions: 60 x 20 cm per panel.
• Thickness: 3-5 cm (including stone projection).
• Special Pieces Available: Long corners, short corners, and massive corner pieces ship separately. Straight-end panels and window trim pieces available on request.
• Packaging minimizes waste on site. Order quantities based on square meters needed, adding 5% for cuts and fitting. Delivery timing varies by location and order size – contact your regional distributor for specific lead times.
• Panels ship on standard pallets with protective packaging to prevent damage during transport. Each pallet contains panels carefully arranged and secured with stretch wrap and edge protection.

Installation Benefits for Contractors

Multicolor Thin Set simplifies complex stone installations, enhancing efficiency and safety for your crews.

• Simple Learning Curve: Basic masonry skills are sufficient. No specialized labor is required, making crew training fast and straightforward. Most installers achieve full speed after completing the first few panels.
• Standard Tools Only: Installation requires only common equipment: notched trowel, rubber mallet, drill, level, and a saw for cuts. No heavy lifting equipment or specialized machinery is needed.
• Flexible Sequencing: Work progresses efficiently row by row from bottom to top. The mechanical anchor system and adhesive application provide clear, repeatable steps that reduce errors and ensure consistent quality.
• All-Weather Installation: The cement-based system bonds reliably in most conditions when proper surface preparation is followed, allowing work to continue with fewer weather-related delays.
• Reduced Callbacks: The integrated mechanical anchor provides backup security, even if the adhesive bond is compromised over time. This dual-attachment system dramatically reduces the risk of panel detachment and future repair costs.
• Clean Jobsites: Pre-assembled panels eliminate the dust, mess, and extensive material handling associated with traditional stone work, contributing to a cleaner and safer work environment.
• Accurate Estimating: Consistent coverage rates of 10-12 m² per day per installer allow for precise labor budgeting. Material quantities are calculated directly from wall measurements, with a minimal 5% allowance for cuts and fitting.
• Risk Reduction: European certifications and rigorous factory quality control ensure panels arrive to specification. The comprehensive traceability system documents quality for project records, reducing project risk and ensuring compliance.

Manufacturing & Kontrola jakości

Top Source Stone manufactures with strict quality oversight. The R&D department developed and continues to refine the production process, combining traditional stone selection with modern manufacturing technology.

• Stone Selection: Expert stone selectors meticulously examine each quarry block for color consistency, structural integrity, and surface characteristics. Only slate meeting stringent size and quality standards advances to panel production.
• Panel Assembly: Stone pieces are mounted to the cement base under precisely controlled factory conditions. This ensures optimal adhesion between the stone and backing – a far more reliable bond than can be achieved in field installations where dust, moisture, and temperature variations can compromise bonding.
• Anchor Integration: The patented stainless steel anchor loop is securely embedded into each panel’s cement base during manufacturing. This factory installation guarantees proper positioning and strength, crucial for long-term safety and performance.
• Fiberglass Reinforcement: Lightweight fiberglass mesh reinforces the cement base throughout the panel. This mesh constrains concrete expansion and significantly prevents damage during shipping and handling, enhancing the overall durability of the panel.
• Quality Checkpoints: Rigorous visual inspections confirm stone alignment and color distribution. Dimensional checks verify panel size and thickness. Adhesion testing ensures robust bond strength between the stone and its base.