Stone carpeting, also known as natural stone carpeting, is a seamless floor covering made of mineral materials. It consists of quartz gravel or marble gravel mixed with an epoxy or polyurethane resin binder. This mixture is then applied to prepared substrates such as screed, concrete, tiles or wood using a trowel
Originally used in the commercial sector, stone carpeting has proven its worth for more than 40 years and is now increasingly being used in private properties. Both for outdoor areas such as terraces and indoors, this floor covering is very popular with our customers due to its easy-care properties.
Marble or quartz gravel floors are used both indoors and outdoors. Indoors in particular, they are even suitable for use on underfloor heating systems. These floors are particularly beneficial for allergy sufferers, as the open-pored structure prevents dust from being stirred up. They also have a sound-absorbing effect, which improves room acoustics.
A major advantage of these floors is their resistance to dirt and ease of cleaning. As a rule, vacuuming is sufficient, and they can simply be wet-brushed and vacuumed for basic cleaning.
Stone carpets are laid in various areas, including living and dining areas, children’s rooms, staircases, conservatories, garages, offices, stores and catering establishments. In kitchens and bathrooms, it is advisable for hygienic reasons to seal the floor with a porous seal to ensure better hygiene. These floors are very popular with many people due to their many advantages.
A gravel floor in living spaces combines the advantages of different flooring systems in terms of walking comfort, cleaning, appearance, durability and room acoustics.
The seamless appearance and sound-absorbing properties are similar to those of carpeting, but the robust gravel floor is much easier to care for and maintain.
Walking barefoot on this floor is particularly pleasant, especially in combination with underfloor heating. It is therefore ideal for rooms such as bedrooms, children’s rooms and hobby rooms. It is also ideal for pets, as they do not slip or leave scratch marks on the gravel floor.
Overall, gravel flooring offers an attractive and practical solution for living spaces that want to combine the comfort and aesthetics of carpeting without the time-consuming maintenance.
The conservatory is the ideal place to enjoy the view of the garden even in cold weather. As a transition between indoor and outdoor areas, the flooring here should be comfortable for the feet and visually appealing, but also easy to clean and resistant to UV radiation. Qubo® stone carpet meets these requirements with flying colors – marble gravel and polyurethane withstand the sun, the soft stone structure flatters the feet, and it remains beautiful for many years.
Wet areas place special demands on stone carpets. Bathrooms can be easily realized with quartz gravel, as a properly processed material can withstand the high stress caused by moisture and temperature changes and also creates a feel-good atmosphere.
Classic colors are available as well as modern shades that create a harmonious overall look in combination with a concrete-look microcement shower.
The combination with natural slate is also suitable for an exquisite impression.
Worn and worn stair treads clearly show the age of existing properties. In order to adapt existing stairs to the modern look of the rest of the home during renovation, old steps often have to be replaced or extensively refurbished.
The Qubo® stone carpet offers an easy way to renovate stairs that has several advantages. The hard-wearing surface not only reduces footfall noise, it also has an anti-slip effect.
For a uniform look, the vertical surfaces of the stairs can also be covered with natural gravel in the form of straight single joints or staggered double joints – as is often the case with old wooden stairs.
A quartz gravel coating is ideal for driving on with a car. This enables exclusive, attractively designed garages in which joints and cracks are a thing of the past. Inserted logos and skirting boards in matching colors to the robust gravel floor turn your garage into an ideal presentation, work and party space.
A quartz gravel coating is the ideal floor covering for vehicle workshops. The seamless gravel surface can withstand daily car traffic as well as dropped tools. The surface is oil and petrol resistant. With the large selection of gravel colors and an inserted company logo, you can incorporate your corporate design into the floor coating
Stone carpet can be used on walls as a protective layer, for example, to keep hallways and stairwells in apartment buildings free from damage even when they are heavily used. On the other hand, color-matched surfaces in bathrooms and living rooms can be used to create visual accents that are sure to catch the eye.
The many gravel colors allow for exceptional design freedom. The selection of colors alone includes several hundred shades. These include single and double-colored gravel as well as varieties with metallic and pearlescent effects. Of course, the colors can also be combined. This allows skirting boards and stair nosings to be matched to the treads in matching colors. Mottled floors and walls can also be realized without any problems.
Qubo® Paintings can be incorporated to customize surfaces with quartz gravel even more individually. These are airbrush designs that are created directly on the gravel that is also used for laying the floor. The motifs and logos are created in the sz art of airbrush factory and are delivered ready to lay. This means there are no delays when laying the floor.
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Rain, frost and slush can make walking on outdoor stairs a slippery experience. With a marble gravel floor, you can counteract these problems. The gravel structure of the floor coating provides the necessary grip to get into the house safely, even in winter. The spaces between the gravel drain away surface water. They prevent puddles from forming and effectively prevent cracks from forming in icy temperatures. The UV-resistant binder allows the colors of your outdoor staircase to shine brightly even after many years.
Qubo® Painting is the perfect way to individualize your outdoor staircase. These stone carpet motifs are created using the airbrush technique and are applied during the construction of the staircase without extending the construction time. This allows you to surprise guests and customers with a real eye-catcher in the form of a picture or logo even before they enter the building.
A durable and long-lasting floor covering is particularly advantageous on surfaces that are exposed to the weather. While classic patio coverings have joints due to the system and show unevenness or depressions after prolonged use, our Qubo® stone carpet on patios and balconies is permanently even and seamless.
Puddles are effectively prevented by the open-pored structure of the floor, rainwater is drained directly onto the underlying drainage layer. Fine dirt is simply washed away.
A gecko, a special plant – with stone carpet motifs from sz art of airbrush, your patio becomes a very personal place of peace and relaxation.
The hand-crafted motifs are seamlessly integrated into the gravel floor and result in a 100% frost-proof system. The decking can withstand any weather and is reliably protected from UV radiation.
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In the wellness area, where people are often barefoot, the feeling of walking plays a major role. This is why stone carpeting is often used as pool surrounds and in saunas. The even, slightly textured surface provides a massage-like walking sensation. A stone carpet feels warm and pleasant, even though it is mainly made of stone.
Old concrete and asphalt surfaces can be coated with a stone carpet made of quartz gravel to make them frost-proof and open to drainage. The advantages of this system are the seamless structure and the water-permeable surface.
You can also benefit from the many advantages of a gravel coating on gravel surfaces. Qubo®Tec is used here. Find out more about the coating system now.
After all, a Qubo® stone carpet is a long-lasting and sustainable flooring option. Its durability and resistance to wear and damage make it an investment that pays off in the long term.
Overall, stone carpet is an attractive and practical option for designing floors in residential and commercial properties. With its durability, versatility and ease of installation, it is a great choice for anyone looking for a robust and stylish flooring solution for a strong appearance.
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The costs depend on various factors, including
the type of binder
from the primer
whether baseboards are desired
from the publisher’s labor costs
the size of the area
In outdoor areas, the costs are higher because the substrate is sealed and a special binder is used.
Colored quartz is available in the following grain sizes:
1–2 mm
2–3 mm
Marble gravel is available in the following grain sizes:
1–4 mm
4–8 mm
Normal quartz gravel with a grain size of 2 – 3 mm can be laid indoors with a thickness of 6 mm.
An installation thickness of 8 mm is used outdoors and on stairs indoors due to the load.
10 mm of material is applied to external stairs.
Vertical surfaces such as risers, skirting boards and walls are always laid in 6 mm.
The larger the grain size of the gravel, the higher the installation height of the floor covering. This means that more gravel and additional binder is required per m². The price increases accordingly.
Especially in kitchens and bathrooms, the stone carpet should be fitted with a pore seal for hygienic reasons. It prevents leaked, sticky liquids from penetrating the floor. The pore seal enables effortless cleaning by wet mopping.
Dogs and cats feel particularly comfortable on a gravel floor as they do not slip on it. However, it is advisable to cover the floor with a porous seal to ensure an easily wipeable surface.
A stone carpet on your patio is the durable alternative to other floor coverings. The system creates a slip-resistant floor that is 100% frost-proof and UV-resistant. Other advantages include the following points:
High drainage capacity due to open-pored structure
Quick drying in sun and wind
Easy to clean and self-cleaning
In outdoor areas, the stone carpet is always laid as an open system to ensure drainage capacity and thus the run-off of rainwater. This makes them 100% frost-proof and therefore ideal for pool surrounds and as a covering for balconies, terraces, entrance areas and outdoor staircases.
Indoors, the gravel floor can simply be vacuumed or damp mopped. Heavier soiling can be removed with a wet vacuum cleaner or steam cleaner.
The exterior can be cleaned using a high-pressure cleaner with a brush system.
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The waterproofing of the building structure is the water-bearing layer. We use a pore seal to make the stone carpet waterproof in the interior.
We advise against using stone carpets in the direct shower area. The reasons for this can be found in the basic structure of the floor and the wet room. Just as the tile adhesive under a tile does not form a completely flat surface without air pockets, pores also remain underneath a sealed gravel floor.
If, after years, a silicone seam leaks and water from a fitting, for example, penetrates between the wall or floor covering and the seal of the building structure, the transparent pore seal reacts with the water and forms white stains. As these occur underneath the seal, they cannot be wiped away or removed by drying.
This is why insurance companies do not classify stone carpets as suitable for wet rooms and do not replace such coatings in the event of damage. We therefore recommend microcement coatings for showers. With these, there is no water-bearing layer between the floor covering and the substrate, so there is no risk of moisture penetration. Due to the many customization options for microcement, it can also be combined with marble and quartz gravel.
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Marble and quartz gravel can be used to renovate old indoor and outdoor staircases. If you apply a gravel coating to your old stairs, you will get a new design without having to invest in a new staircase. Renovation is carried out without any chiseling or demolition work. Staircase renovation significantly reduces or even completely eliminates noise. Of course, a gravel coating is also ideal for new stairs.
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A stone carpet staircase already has a slip resistance class of R10 after installation.
The slip resistance class can be increased to R11 or R12 using special sealants.
Depending on the type of staircase, renovations are possible within 3-5 days. Please contact us to discuss the details.
A professionally laid floor can practically only be destroyed by chemical stress or under the influence of enormous mechanical forces. It can therefore be assumed that a well-maintained floor will last for several decades.
A separating layer can be worked into the floor coating during installation. This additional step during installation makes it very easy and effortless to remove the gravel flooring.
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