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Why Natural Stone Projects Go Over Budget – and How to Avoid It
Short answer Natural stone projects – marble, granite, onyx or travertine – almost always go over budget because the initial estimate only covers the price of the slab per square metre. The real cost also includes cutting waste, fabrication, delivery and handling, substrate preparation, installation, treatments and spare material. A complete quote, based on drawings…
Marble and onyx slabs: how to choose the right slab for your project
A slab is a large sheet of stone cut directly from the block, usually 2 or 3 cm thick and around 3 × 2 m. Unlike calibrated catalogue tiles, every slab has its own pattern. That is why, for worktops, feature walls or bookmatch, you do not just specify the name of the stone, but…
Natural stone and the energy performance of buildings
Natural stone supports thermal comfort through thermal mass: it stores heat and releases it slowly, which reduces temperature swings indoors. However, it is not an insulating material and does not replace the thermal insulation of the building envelope. The greatest benefit comes from the right combination: stone on the inside, in sunny areas or over…
From Sample to Materiality: Five PIATRAONLINE Tools for Architects and Designers
Sometimes, a project begins with something very small. A texture placed on a desk. A piece of stone held in your hand. A sample which, when placed next to wood, metal, textiles or a colour palette, makes the entire concept fall into place. Choosing natural stone from an image alone is not enough. A photograph…
Stone Factory: Create Your Own Natural Stone Holiday Decoration
In December, the PIATRAONLINE workshop turns into a small factory for festive objects. On 11 December, we invite you to Stone Factory, a workshop for those who love handmade objects, authentic materials and the idea of transforming a natural texture into something personal. A festive workshop built around the material During the workshop, you will…
#OpenOffice at PIATRAONLINE: Beyond the Space You See
Some spaces are designed simply to display products. Others are created to convey an idea, evoke an emotion and change the way you perceive a material. On 25 November, we are opening the doors of the PIATRAONLINE Flagship Store for a special edition of #OpenOffice: a guided tour that goes beyond the usual route of…
Moodboard Workshop at SLAB Gallery: Build Your Own Story in Natural Stone
How do you choose materials that work well together? How do you create a dialogue between stone and a type of wood, a metal, an object or a particular colour palette? And how do you turn all these choices into a coherent composition that can become the starting point for a project? On 25 October,…
Sculpting Light: Micky Hoogendijk on Vulnerability, Alabaster and the Art of Human Connection — a PIATRAONLINE Cover Story
There are artists who shape materials. Micky Hoogendijk shapes emotions. Standing before one of her sculptures — bronze, alabaster or stone — you quickly realize that the material is never the subject.
BERA Adjustable Pedestals: complete guide for terraces, balconies and outdoor paving with natural and sintered stone tiles
A terrace or outdoor paving looks perfect on the day it is completed. The problems emerge in use: puddles that won’t drain.
BERA Honeycomb Gravel Stabiliser: complete guide to products, applications and installation
Decorative gravel is one of the most popular choices for garden paths, driveways and landscaping areas — natural, permeable and easy to source. Its well-known problem is equally familiar: it moves.