Natural Cut Stone

Thin Stone Veneer

Kafka Granite Gun Metal Thin Stone Veneer on the exterior of a home

Unique and Classic Thin Stone Veneer

Kafka Granite’s natural Thin Stone Veneer offers a unique, high-end alternative to common products on the market today. With a broad range of cuts and colors, this specially-made thin cut stone veneer adds show-stopping, distinctive character to any project – especially when paired with our other cut stone products.

Derived from our various quarries throughout North America, our line of Thin Stone Veneer is comprised of stunning natural stone that can be used for nearly any application, from building facades to interior features. With a vast range of cuts and colors, many of our Thin Stone Veneer products have never been seen before, yet still feel familiar enough to be embraced by architects, masons, and property owners alike. Whether you’re looking for thin granite veneer, stunning marble or quartz veneer, or shopping by cut and color, Kafka has what you need to take your project to the next level.

Kafka's Chateau Granite Castle Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Chateau Granite

Castle Cut
Kafka's Chateau Granite Dimensional Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Chateau Granite

Dimensional Cut
Kafka's Chateau Granite Dimensional Drystack Thin Stone Veneer

Chateau Granite

Dimensional Drystack
Kafka's Chateau Granite Mosaic Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Chateau Granite

Mosaic Cut
Kafka's Ebony Glitter Castle Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Ebony Glitter

Castle Cut
Kafka's Ebony Glitter Dimensional Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Ebony Glitter

Dimensional Cut
Kafka's Ebony Glitter Dimensional Drystack Thin Stone Veneer

Ebony Glitter

Dimensional Drystack
Kafka's Ebony Glitter Mosaic Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Ebony Glitter

Mosaic Cut
Kafka's Ebony Glitter Ledgestone Thin Stone Veneer

Ebony Glitter

Ledgestone
Kafka's Galaxy Glitter Dimensional Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Galaxy Glitter

Dimensional Cut
Kafka's Galaxy Glitter Dimensional Drystack Thin Stone Veneer

Galaxy Glitter

Dimensional Drystack
Kafka's Galaxy Glitter Ledgestone Thin Stone Veneer

Galaxy Glitter

Ledgestone
Kafka's Galaxy Glitter Mosaic Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Galaxy Glitter

Mosaic Cut
Kafka's Galaxy Glitter Castle Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Galaxy Glitter

Castle Cut
Kafka's Gun Metal Marble Castle Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Gun Metal Marble

Castle Cut
Kafka's Gun Metal Marble Rustic Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Gun Metal Marble

Rustic Cut
Kafka's Gun Metal Marble Mosaic Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Gun Metal Marble

Mosaic Cut
Kafka's Gun Metal Marble Ledgestone Thin Stone Veneer

Gun Metal Marble

Ledgestone
Kafka's Gun Metal Marble Dimensional Drystack Thin Stone Veneer

Gun Metal Marble

Dimensional Drystack
Kafka's Gun Metal Marble Dimensional Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Gun Metal Marble

Dimensional Cut
Kafka's Harvest Gold Dimensional Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Harvest Gold Sandstone

Dimensional Cut
Kafka's Harvest Gold Dimensional Drystack Thin Stone Veneer

Harvest Gold Sandstone

Dimensional Drystack
Kafka's Harvest Gold Sawn Dimensional Thin Stone Veneer

Harvest Gold Sandstone

Sawn Dimensional
Kafka's Imperial Gray Dimensional Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Imperial Gray Granite

Dimensional Cut
Kafka's Imperial Gray Dimensional Drystack Thin Stone Veneer

Imperial Gray Granite

Dimensional Drystack
Kafka's Imperial Gray Sawn Dimensional Thin Stone Veneer

Imperial Gray Granite

Sawn Dimensional
Kafka's Jade Granite Mosaic Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Jade Granite

Mosaic Cut
Kafka's Misty Gray Marble Castle Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Misty Gray Marble

Castle Cut
Kafka's Misty Gray Marble Dimensional Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Misty Gray Marble

Dimensional Cut
Kafka's Misty Gray Marble Mosaic Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Misty Gray Marble

Mosaic Cut
Kafka's Misty Gray Marble Ledgestone Thin Stone Veneer

Misty Gray Marble

Ledgestone
Kafka's Misty Gray Marble Dimensional Drystack Thin Stone Veneer

Misty Gray Marble

Dimensional Drystack
Kafka's Patina Granite Mosaic Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Patina Granite

Rustic Cut
Kafka's Sedona Glitter Castle Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Sedona Glitter

Castle Cut
Kafka's Sedona Glitter Dimensional Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Sedona Glitter

Dimensional Cut
Kafka's Sedona Glitter Mosaic Cut Thin Stone Veneer

Sedona Glitter

Mosaic Cut
Kafka's Sedona Glitter Dimensional Drystack Thin Stone Veneer

Sedona Glitter

Dimensional Drystack
A closeup of Starlight Black Granite dimensional cut thin stone veneer.

Starlight Black Granite

Dimensional Cut
A picture of dark-colored dimensional drystacked Starlight Black Granite veneer.

Starlight Black Granite

Dimensional Drystack
A closeup photo of Starlight Black Granite in a sawn dimensional cut.

Starlight Black Granite

Sawn Dimensional

ADVANTAGES

Kafka’s natural Thin Stone Veneer has a nominal thickness of ¾” to 1½”, resulting in a natural stone product 15lbs or less per square foot. The lightweight pieces help reduce production, shipping, and construction costs. In addition, our Thin Stone Veneer can be installed without footings or ledges, and adheres to concrete, plywood, paneling, drywall, and even metal.

Because Kafka only produces authentic stone product, the natural colors of our granite, quartzite, and marble exist throughout the entire stone. Kafka’s natural Thin Stone Veneer wears and weathers naturally, maintaining its integrity through the life of your project.

Kafka also offers another big advantage – we have the ability to source your entire project from the same quarry, ensuring that any complementary natural stone products are perfectly cohesive.

Kafka's Thin Stone Veneer

Frequently Asked Questions

Thin stone veneer is the perfect option for giving an interior or exterior project the beautiful look of natural stone. Due to its light weight, this specialty building material doesn’t require the use of footings or support ledges for installation. It can also be adhered to a variety of surfaces with the proper surface preparation. These qualities make the versatile material ideal for many kinds of non-structural projects, like fireplaces, pillars, chimney facades, and decorative walls. And because Kafka Granite’s high-quality thin stone veneer consists entirely of quarried stone, the material will retain its integrity when exposed to the elements—meaning that it’s also a suitable choice for exterior projects like building facades.

Natural thin stone veneer and natural full stone veneer are made from the same high-quality natural stone, but an additional process makes thin stone veneer thinner. The result? A versatile masonry product with the beauty of natural stone but a fraction of the weight of full veneer building stone. In fact, thin stone veneer can weigh up to 75 percent less than full veneer! This relatively light weight reduces shipping costs drastically. The two products also differ on installation costs: full veneer may require more shaping on the jobsite, and therefore will take more time, effort, and funds to install than thin stone veneer. Ultimately, natural thin stone veneer allows designers, architects, and even homeowners to incorporate the rugged beauty of natural stone into non-structural projects while minimizing the costs associated with full veneer.

Depending on the type of thin stone veneer you’ve chosen for your project, type N or type S mortar will fit your needs. Type N is a reliable, general-purpose mix with a medium compressive strength, while type S provides a high-tensile bond strength and a high compressive strength. Type N is well-suited for exterior and above-grade projects that are exposed to severe weather and high temperatures, as well as interior installations. Soft stone masonry, above-grade walls, and chimneys are just a few examples of projects that would most likely require type N. With a minimum compressive strength of 1,800 psi, type S can be considered a more “heavy-duty” mortar and is ideal for applications like exterior masonry and other projects that need to withstand forceful winds and soil pressure.

Manufactured or artificial stone is man-made and typically crafted from concrete and other materials. This type of product can be molded to resemble natural stone, but is far from the real thing. Kafka’s thin stone veneer products consist entirely of quarried rock, creating a beautiful, organic quality that can’t be replicated. Each piece of natural stone is completely unique, giving it truly exceptional character. Additionally, our thin stone veneer products maintain their color and integrity as they weather, while man-made concrete materials contain oxide colors and other chemicals that will fade over time.

To ensure the integrity and longevity of a project, we recommend that a professional mason install our natural thin stone veneer. If this specialty building product is being utilized in an exterior project, the area that will be in contact with the product must first be waterproofed to industry standards. Next, any chemical film on the wall should be removed. Additional surface preparation may be necessary, depending on the type of material. Some surfaces will need a non-corrosive wire lath and a setting mix before the material is applied. To set the product, begin with any corner pieces and alternate long and short ends while stacking them on top of each other. Type N or S mortar is suitable for most projects, possibly with the addition of a bonding admixture. Once the corners are complete, the rest of the pattern can be filled in by pressing each stone against the scratch coat wall. Mortar should be allowed to ooze and create grout joints around the edge of each stone.

A graphic breaking down the components required to install thin stone veneer.

Installation

Kafka Natural Thin Stone Veneer and Natural Stone Accents are fabricated to offer the original beauty that only natural stone can provide, but is designed for a lightweight, non-structural installation.

For additional information about installation, please contact us.

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