An Overview of Kafka Granite Natural Stone Veneer Products
Architects, designers, masons, and homeowners have long valued the look of natural stone—but one thing that stops a lot of projects before they even get started is the price of materials. High-quality natural stone can be expensive due to shipping and installation costs. As a result, some designers have had to make do with artificial stone or brick. Kafka Granite has a better solution: a range of products that can incorporate the beauty of natural and stand the test of time. Here’s a look at our natural stone veneer product offerings and some insight into how we came to produce specialty building stone.
When Did Kafka Granite Begin Producing Natural Stone Veneer Products?
As one of the largest suppliers of specialty aggregates and crushed stone in the country, we’re always looking for new ways to utilize these natural resources. Our decades of experience in the stone industry perfectly positioned Kafka Granite to expand into specialty building stone. Last year, we debuted our own line of natural stone veneer products.
Our newest, 700-acre quarry provided a launching point for a range of unique natural building stone products. This quarry offered mica-enriched quartzite that sparkled with shades from green to black, and Kafka Granite Founder Glenn Kafka knew that he had found something special. While this quarry may have been the inspiration for our thin stone veneer products, it was only the beginning. Our product line has since expanded to include thin stone veneer in a variety of classic Kafka colors and cuts.
Natural Stone Veneer Products From Kafka Granite
We source our stone from quarries all over North America and ensure that our materials meet the highest quality standards. We’re pleased to offer the classic colors designers, contractors, and builders have come to know and love, as well as several unprecedented, glittering options to add that extra “wow” factor to any project.
Our selection of natural stone veneer products includes granite, quartz, and marble building stone. Here’s an overview of what you can expect in terms of color and cut. For a more comprehensive look into the various cuts we have available, take a look at our breakdown of the different types of thin stone veneer cuts.
Colors
- Chateau Granite: unique blend with grays, blacks, and hints of pink
- Galaxy Glitter: sparkling blend of deep gray to black tones
- Gun Metal Marble: cool-toned, blue-gray marble
- Imperial Gray Granite: deep gray granite
- Misty Gray Marble: light gray marble
- Sedona Glitter: shimmering blend with warm burgundy, desert, and rose tones
- Sierra Granite: taupe-gray granite
- Starlight Granite: a rich black granite
Cuts
- Ashlar Cut: natural split face showing off the interior of the stone
- Castle Cut: sophisticated square cut
- Dimensional Cut: consistent heights for clean lines
- Mosaic Cut: irregular, rugged look
- Rustic Cut: natural seam face showing off the exterior of the stone
- Heritage Blend: old-world country charm
- Sawn Dimensional: smooth, sawn face and consistent heights
The Specs
Kafka Granite’s natural thin stone veneer has a nominal thickness of ¾” to 1½”, and each square foot weighs between 10 and 15 pounds. Our products meet the ASTM specifications for thin stone veneer, which require specific measurements for compressive strength, modulus of rupture, flexural strength, and absorption, and bulk specific gravity. As with any Kafka Granite product, we run rigorous quality assurance tests on our specialty building stone material to ensure that every masonry unit meets our high standards.
The Future of Kafka’s Natural Stone Veneer Product Offerings
With our extensive network of quarries and commitment to excellence and innovation, we’re constantly working to develop exciting new products and different variations of our current offerings. With only 60 of over 700 acres exposed in our newest quarry alone, the future looks bright—and colorful. Be on the lookout for more striking hues to be added to our selection of natural stone veneer products.
Incorporating Natural Stone Veneer Into a Project
Natural thin stone veneer is a wonderful material choice for a number of reasons. Its light weight, versatility, and affordability make it ideal for non-structural projects large and small. Because thin stone veneer doesn’t require special footings for installation, it can bring the stunning look of natural stone to installations from building facades to interior features. Our stone veneer products have been used by both architects and homeowners to make projects stand out. To maintain the integrity of the product, we recommend letting a professional stonemason hire the installation.
Complete Your Project With Kafka’s Natural Stone Veneer
Whether you’re a designer sourcing material for an expansive exterior installation or a homeowner looking for the right natural stone for a fireplace facade, Kafka Granite has you covered with a variety of natural thin stone veneer options. Contact us today to discuss your project—we’re happy to connect you with a knowledgeable representative who can speak to your unique needs and provide a quote or free sample. We look forward to helping you incorporate the beauty of natural stone into your project.
