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What is Flexible Stone?

Flexible Stone is a lightweight cladding material made from natural materials and real stone, designed in thin, flexible sheets for walls, facades and architectural surfaces.

It offers the look and texture of solid stone, travertine and rammed earth, eco friendly and significantly less weight and greater versatility, making it suitable for residential and commercial applications.

This guide explains what Flexible Stone is, how it works, where it can be used, and why it’s becoming a popular choice for both residential and commercial projects.

What is Flexible Stone Made From?

Flexible Stone offer two distinct product lines. Natural Stone such as marble, limestone slate and granite are quarried products. The other is made from blending clays with inorganic minerals, similar to terracotta. The products are moulded and/or pressed into shape, then placed in a kiln creating a versatile surface of colour and style.

Flexible Stone Natural Stones are:

Quarried from genuine stone
A thin section is taken from the quarried block
A backing is applied to support the thin stone surface.
It retains natural colour, texture and variation of the stone it came from
Is lightweight compared to traditional stone slabs

Flexible Stone Clay based stone are:

Selected clays are made into slabs
Inorganic minerals are added for colour
3D printing technology is employed for variation of the surfaces
Pressed and kiln dried for curing

Consistency is maintained with both product lines, however, no two are exactly the same, variations are a major characteristic of the products we provide.

How is Flexible Stone Different from Traditional Stone?

As the name implies, the thin nature of the stones makes them flexible. Curves are now simple to achieve. No more wasted stone with grinding it into shape.

A light weight product means it is easy to install. At 10kgs for the full size stone, one person can carry and install these sheets. Traditional stone slabs are heavy, thick, and require structural support and specialised installation. Flexible Stone provides a modern alternative.

Key differences:

Weight
Flexible Stone is significantly lighter than solid stone, making it easier to transport and install.

Thickness
Thin stone sheets allow installation where full slabs are not practical.

Flexibility
Flexible Stone can be applied to curved surfaces, columns and detailed architectural features.

Installation
Can be installed using standard construction or tile adhesives depending on the application. See our Installation Guide for more information.

Where Can Flexible Stone Be Used?

Flexible Stone is designed for a wide range of applications. It can be used in a wide variety of Residential and Commercial projects, such as:

Residential – internal surfaces:

Bathroom wet area
Kitchen splash back
Entranceways for a feature walls

Residential – external surfaces:

Blade wall
Façade
Alfresco and BBQ area
Retaining walls

Commercial

Offices and reception areas
Reception desk frontage
Curved wall feature for retail and hospitality interiors
Consistent stone look for apartment developments
Façade and external wall cladding systems

Flexible Stone provides a scalable solution across different project types.

Why Choose Flexible Stone?

Flexible Stone allows you to achieve the look of natural stone in places where traditional stone is not practical.

Key benefits:

Unique surface texture and finishes
Cost of installation is dramatically reduced
Large format sheets 3050 x 1220mm
Water proof, fire resistant, UV stable
Suitable for interior and exterior use
Works on flat and curved surfaces.
Ecologically sustainable, little water and electricity is used to manufacture

It bridges the gap between traditional stone slabs and modern wall cladding systems.

Flexible Stone Sheets and Sizes

Flexible Stone is available in large format sheets, up to 3050mmx 1220mm. A seamless system is available.

Sheets can be cut using basic carpentry tools and hand held stone diamond blades. We have used sheers to trim the stone.

Full sheets are ideal for:

Monolithic feature walls where the stone can cover 3-3.5 meters square as one piece
Façade and entranceways where a “statement” is needed
Large-scale projects that speed of installation is paramount, two installers can achieve 100 meters square a day

Samples are available to help you select the right colour and texture before committing to your project.

Is Flexible Stone Easy to Install?

Flexible Stone is designed to simplify installation compared to traditional stone. Easy to handle, no specialised tools required, set out and cutting into place is simplified.

It can be installed by:

Builders
Carpenters
Cabinet makers
Tradespeople
Experienced DIY renovators

The installation method depends on the surface and application, but typically involves polyurethane glues.

For large areas or complex applications, professional installation is recommended.

See our Installation Guide for more information.

See Flexible Stone in Person

To fully understand the texture, scale and variation of Flexible Stone, it’s best experienced in person.

View full-size sheets
Feel the natural stone surface
Compare finishes

Visit our two Perth showrooms to explore the full range.

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