Quick & easy to the perfect stone experience
With Slate-Lite, you are choosing a quality product from the original manufacturer that has been thoroughly tested in all its components - both in our own internal test laboratory and by external testing institutes.
Thanks to the unique properties of Slate-Lite, such as the low overall thickness of just a few millimetres and the low weight, our stone veneers can also be processed easily and conveniently - regardless of being a professional or the ambitious amateur craftsman.
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General processing information on our individual product lines.
Please select your area of application:
Targeted advice for a specific area of application.
Areas of application
Slate-Lite is suitable for almost all applications, including:
- Interior walls
- Exterior walls
- Wet areas (bath, shower, sauna, pool)
- Floors, terraces
- Kitchen, backsplash
- Facades, roofs
- Furniture construction
- Fireplaces
Substrates & pre-treatment
No special preparation of the substrate is necessary to install Slate-Lite.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, sheetrock, wood, metal, tile, plaster, etc.
The substrate only needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
No special preparation is necessary for "stable" substrates.
Crumbling substrates such as old, flaking plaster or wallpaper that is already peeling off must be pretreated with a primer to ensure a permanent bond between the adhesive and the wall.
Excessive unevenness in the substrate must either be treated with a primer or sanded down.
Cutting Slate-Lite to size
If you need a special format for your Slate-Lite sheet, you can either order it directly in your desired dimensions, or simply cut it yourself:
Slate-Lite can be cut with all standard wood and stone working tools. To do this, use a (skill-) circular-saw or a multitool and a saw blade with fine teeth.
To get a clean result, you should cut the stone veneer sheet from the back. A guide rail can be helpful.
Drill Slate-Lite
The stone surface of Slate-Lite can be drilled with any standard (stone, wood or metall) drill.
Nailing and screwing is also possible without any problems.
Gluing Slate-Lite
Gluing Slate-Lite is very simple: you can either apply the adhesive directly to the processing surface or to the back of the stone sheet.
As a rule, the adhesive is applied over the entire surface with a B3 trowel.
Then position the stone sheet and press on firmly with a pressure roller: Done!
For the exact application of the respective adhesive, please refer to the respective data sheet of the adhesive product.
Press Slate-Lite
Slate-Lite can be pressed onto a wide range of materials. These can be MDF, chipboard, plywood, multiplex, HDF or AluDibond, among others.
We recommend the use of a backing paper of approx. 120 g/m² or another laminate (HPL) to avoid cupping due to the surface tension of the stone layer.
For detailed information on adhesive products, pressure settings and pressing times, please refer to our pressing instructions.
Protect Slate-Lite
Depending on where it is applied, you can use Slate-Lite without additional protection of the surface, for example in interiors with low exposure.
For applications in areas with high loads, such as the kitchen or in showers and bathrooms, we recommend the use of an additional impregnation or sealant.
This is usually applied to the stone surface with a foam roller in a criss-cross pattern; this can be done before or after installation.
For detailed instructions on the protective products, please refer to the respective data sheets and recommendations in our theme worlds.
Cleaning Slate-Lite
Slate-Lite can be cleaned with all commercially available, non-caustic household cleaners.
In most cases, clear water and a lint-free cloth or brush are sufficient.
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible; please only observe the recommended distance of the device manufacturer when using it.
Fields of application and substrates
UltraThin eco+ is suitable for interior walls and perfect for furniture construction.
This product line is also ideal for creative DIY or fashion applications.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, sheetrock, wood, metal, tiles, plaster, etc.
The substrate only needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
UltraThin Translucent is also translucent and can be used for backlit objects. Almost any light source can be used.
For better stability and light distribution, UltraThin Translucent can be glued to glass or acrylic. Depending on the span width, we recommend an acrylic thickness of 4 mm for standard formats 122x61cm and 8 mm for large formats 240x120cm.
When using fluorescent tubes and LED strips, acrylic panels with a frosted glass colouring have proved particularly effective, as these distribute the light effectively. When using LED panels, UltraThin Translucent can usually be applied directly, as the light distribution is already ideally regulated.
Cutting UltraThin eco+
UltraThin eco+ can be easily processed with scissors or a cutter knife.
Laser cuts are also possible without any problems.
Gluing UltraThin eco+
UltraThin eco+ can be glued with white glue, glass fibre wallpaper adhesives, spray adhesives or contact adhesives.
We recommend using UltraThin eco+ contact adhesive.
Depending on the type of adhesive, apply adhesive to the sheet, the wall or both. With contact adhesives, the sheet must be placed in the final position immediately, as no subsequent changes are possible. With other types of adhesive, corrections can be made.
As a rule, the sheet is fully loadable after 48 hours.
UltraThin eco+ grouting
Like all other Slate-Lite product lines, UltraThin eco+ can be easily pressed onto other substrates.
These can be MDF, chipboard, plywood, multiplex, HDF or AluDibond, among others.
We recommend using a backing paper of approx. 120 g/m² or another laminate (HPL) to avoid cupping due to the surface tension of the stone layer.
For detailed information on adhesive products, pressure settings and pressing times, please refer to our pressing instructions.
Protect UltraThin eco+
Depending on the place of installation, you can process UltraThin eco+ without additional protection of the surface, for example in interior rooms with low load.
Should you wish to apply a protective product, it is usually applied to the stone surface with a foam roller in a criss-cross pattern; this can be done before or after installation.
For detailed instructions on the protective products, please refer to the respective data sheets and recommendations in our theme worlds.
Cleaning UltraThin eco+
UltraThin eco+ can be cleaned with all commercially available, non-caustic household cleaners.
In most cases, even clear water and a lint-free cloth or a gentle brush will suffice.
Areas of application
Translucent is suitable for almost all applications, including:
- Backlit objects
- Interior walls
- Exterior walls
- Wet areas (bath, shower, sauna, pool)
- Kitchen
- Facades, roofs
- Furniture construction
- Fireplaces
Substrate and finishes
Translucent is the classic translucent product line with a transparent fibreglass back, a bendable radius of approx. 10 cm and a total thickness of approx. 1.5 mm.
For better stability and light distribution, Translucent can be glued to glass or acrylic. Depending on the span width, we recommend an acrylic glass thickness of 4 mm for standard formats 122x61cm and 8 mm for large formats 240x120cm.
When using fluorescent tubes and LED strips, acrylic panels with a frosted glass colouring have proved particularly effective, as these distribute the light effectively.
Stoneboards are an extra stable and thicker version of the Translucent line with fibreglass backing.
The higher overall thickness means that there is no need for an additional acrylic panel as a support, and even the large format of 240 x 120 cm can be months with a single person.
The right light source
In principle, any light source behind the stone leaf is possible.
The simplest method for uniform illumination is an LED panel with high light output. However, you can also use fluorescent tubes, incandescent bulbs or LED strips; in this case, a frosted glass pane between the light source and the Translucent decor helps to distribute the light better. A sufficient distance between the light source and the Translucent also ensures optimal light diffusion.
Depending on whether you use warm, cold or coloured RGB light, you can create different lighting moods.
Cut Translucent
If you need a special format for your Translucent sheet, you can either order it directly from us with your desired dimensions, or simply cut it yourself:
Translucent can be resized with all standard wood and stone working tools. To do this, use a (hand) circular saw or a multitool and a saw blade with medium teeth.
To get a clean result, you should cut the stone veneer sheet from the back. A guide rail can be helpful.
Gluing Translucent
Translucent stone veneers are processed with our transparent special adhesive Translucent Crystal Clear.
The adhesive is simply applied to the mounting surface or the back of the stone sheet with a smoothing trowel.
Make sure that there are no air bubbles in the adhesive, otherwise they may be visible later.
Protect Translucent
Depending on the place of installation, you should also use an impregnation or sealant for the 100% natural stone surface from our range.
The protective product is applied to the stone surface either before or after gluing the stone sheets.
No protective product is necessary at all for installation locations with low stress.
Cleaning Translucent
Translucent can be cleaned with all commercially available, non-corrosive household cleaners.
In most cases, clear water and a lint-free cloth or brush are sufficient.
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible; please only observe the recommended distance of the device manufacturer when using it.
Areas of application
Artdecors Lite are suitable for interior finishing and furniture construction:
- Interior walls
- Furniture construction
Substrates & pre-treatment
No special preparation of the substrate is necessary to install Artdecors Lite.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, sheetrock, wood, metal, tile, plaster, etc.
The substrate just needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
No special preparation is necessary for "stable" substrates.
Crumbling substrates such as old, peeling plaster or wallpaper that is already peeling off must be primed in advance to ensure a permanent bond between the adhesive and the wall.
Excessive unevenness in the substrate must either be treated with a primer or sanded down.
Cut Artdecors Lite
If you need a special format of your Artdecors Lite sheet, you can either order it directly from us with your desired dimensions, or simply cut it yourself:
Artdecors Lite can be resized with all standard wood and stone working tools. To do this, use a (hand) circular saw or a multitool and a saw blade with medium teeth.
To get a clean result, you should cut the decor from the back. A guide rail can be helpful.
Drilling Artdecors Lite
The surface of Artdecors Lite can be drilled through with any standard (stone) drill. Nailing and screwing is also possible without any problems.
Gluing Artdecors Lite
Gluing Artdecors Lite is very simple: You can either apply the adhesive directly to the processing surface or to the back of the stone sheet.
As a rule, the adhesive is applied over the entire surface with a B3 trowel.
Then position the stone sheet and press on firmly with a pressure roller: Done!
For the exact application of the respective adhesive, please refer to the respective data sheet of the adhesive product.
Artdecors Lite Press
Artdecors Lite can be pressed onto a wide range of materials. These can be MDF, chipboard, plywood, multiplex, HDF or AluDibond, among others.
We recommend the use of a backing paper of approx. 120 g/m² or another laminate (HPL) to avoid cupping due to the surface tension of the stone layer.
For detailed information on adhesive products, pressure settings and pressing times, please refer to our pressing instructions.
Protecting Artdecors Lite
Indoors, you do not usually need to apply a protective product to the surface of Artdecors Lite, as the surface load is rather low.
Cleaning Artdecors Lite
Artdecors Lite can be cleaned with all standard, non-caustic household cleaners.
In most cases, even clear water and a lint-free cloth or brush will do.
Product lines and stone types
Our Slate-Lite, Translucent and Stoneboard product lines are all suitable for use in wet areas.
With Slate-Lite, you can install all walls and floors, even in the shower itself - with Translucent and our translucent Stoneboards, you can design backlit objects and areas.
Please note that our limestone decors are not suitable for use in wet areas.
All coloured slates, mica slates, sandstones and marbles can be used without any problems.
Substrates & pre-treatment
No special preparation of the substrate is necessary to install Slate-Lite. In the bathroom area, proper waterproofing of the substrate must be ensured according to valid DIN standards.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, plasterboard, wood, metal, tiles, plaster etc.
The substrate only needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
Cutting to size and drilling sanitary connections
You do not need any special tools to cut Slate-Lite to your desired dimensions, any standard (hand) circular saw or multitool can be used for this.
Simply cut the stone sheet from the back with a wooden or plastic saw blade with medium teeth.
The stone surface of Slate-Lite can be drilled through with any standard (stone) drill.
Lay directly over old tiles
Slate-Lite can also be laid quickly and easily over old tiles.
The application is very simple: If the proper sealing of the substrate is ensured according to valid DIN standards, the old tiles only need to be cleaned free of dust and grease.
Then apply the Slate-Lite adhesive with a B3 notched trowel and press on the stone sheet - done!
When laying on the floor, existing joints must be filled beforehand so that the joint pattern does not show through the stone veneer in the long run.
Lay with or without joint
Slate-Lite can be laid butt-to-butt without a joint as well as with a joint.
Work here as with any ordinary tile and bond the stone veneer with a tile cross in the desired joint width. Then fill the joint with a natural stone grout.
In the shower itself, we recommend laying with grout instead of butt-to-butt to ensure easier cleaning.
Gluing in wet areas
Gluing Slate-Lite is very simple: you can either apply the adhesive directly to the processing surface or to the back of the stone sheet.
We recommend our Slate-Lite Extreme: Bath & Exterior for wet areas.
This is applied over the entire surface with a B3 trowel.
Then position the stone sheet and press on firmly with a pressure roller: Done!
For backlit objects with Translucent, our transparent special adhesive Translucent Crystal Clear is applied with a smoothing trowel.
For better stability and optimum light distribution, we recommend an additional backing material such as acrylic glass for Translucent.
For Translucent Stoneboards, the additional backing sheet is not required due to the higher material thickness.
For the exact application of the respective adhesive as well as detailed information on the processing of the product lines, please refer to the respective data sheet.
The right protection
For the best protection and longevity of the stone veneer, you should also use an impregnation or sealer for the 100% natural stone surface: For damp areas, we recommend our Slate-Lite Extreme Protection or Slate-Lite Special Protection.
The protective product is applied to the stone surface either before, or after the stone leaves are bonded.
After the drying phase of the protective layer, your Slate-Lite stone veneers are optimally protected against moisture and humidity.
Cleaning Slate-Lite
Slate-Lite can be cleaned with all commercially available, non-caustic household cleaners.
In most cases, even clear water and a lint-free cloth or brush will suffice.
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible, please just observe the recommended distance of the equipment manufacturer when using it.
Product lines and stone types
The Slate-Lite, Translucent and Stoneboard product lines are suitable for use as backsplashes.
Our Slate-Lite, Artdecors Lite, Translucent and Stoneboard product lines are all suitable for use as kitchen fronts.
Slate-Lite is suitable for horizontal and vertical cladding indoors and outdoors.
Artdecors Lite is suitable for interior vertical wall cladding.
Both product lines can be laid directly on top of old tiles.
With Translucent and our translucent stoneboards, you can create backlit objects and areas.
Substrates & pre-treatment
No special preparation of the substrate is necessary.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, sheetrock, wood, metal, tile, plaster, etc.
The substrate just needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
Cutting to size and drilling connections
You do not need any special tools to cut Slate-Lite to your desired dimensions, any standard (hand) circular saw or multitool can be used for this.
Simply cut the stone sheet from the back with a wooden or plastic saw blade with medium teeth.
The stone surface of Slate-Lite can be drilled through with any standard (stone) drill.
Lay directly over old tiles
Slate-Lite can also be laid quickly and easily over old tiles.
The application is very simple: The old tiles only need to be cleaned free of dust and grease.
Then apply the Slate-Lite adhesive with a B3 notched trowel and press on the stone sheet - that's it!
When laying on the floor, existing joints must be filled beforehand so that the joint pattern does not show through the stone veneer in the long run.
Gluing backsplash
Gluing Slate-Lite is very easy: you can either apply the adhesive directly to the processing surface or to the back of the stone sheet.
In the kitchen, we recommend our Slate-Lite Extreme: Bath & Exterior.
This is applied over the entire surface with a B3 trowel.
Then position the stone sheet and press on firmly with a pressure roller: Done!
For backlit objects with Translucent, our transparent special adhesive Translucent Crystal Clear is applied with a smoothing trowel.
For better stability and optimum light distribution, we recommend an additional backing material such as acrylic glass for Translucent.
For Translucent Stoneboards, the additional backing sheet is not required due to the higher material thickness.
For the exact application of the respective adhesive as well as detailed information on the processing of the product lines, please refer to the respective data sheet.
Slate-Lite as worktop
It is possible to use it as a worktop, but we only recommend it under certain conditions due to the rough surface of the stone and the extreme loads that cutting tools etc. exert on the natural stone surface.
If you use Slate-Lite as a work surface, you should seal the material several times in any case. Please contact our sales department for specific case advice.
Pressing kitchen fronts
Slate-Lite can be pressed onto an appropriate substrate such as MDF, chipboard, plywood, multiplex, HDF or AluDibond for a perfect and durable finish as a modern kitchen front.
We recommend using a backing paper of approx. 120 g/m² or another laminate (HPL) to avoid cupping due to the surface tension of the stone layer.
For detailed information on adhesive products, pressure settings and pressing times, please refer to our pressing instructions.
On request, we are available to you as a competent partner for industrial processing and series production:
We offer a variety of processing options such as cutting, pressing or laser work.
Please simply contact our sales department for individual arrangements and requirements.
The right protection
For the best protection and longevity of the stone veneer, you should also use a sealer for the 100% natural stone surface: For the kitchen, we recommend our Slate-Lite Extreme Protection.
The protective product is applied to the stone surface either before, or after, the stone leaves are bonded.
After the protective layer has dried, your Slate-Lite stone veneers are optimally protected. A multiple application of the sealant increases the protective effect and is recommended in the kitchen.
Cleaning Slate-Lite
Slate-Lite can be cleaned with all commercially available, non-caustic household cleaners.
In most cases, even clear water and a lint-free cloth or brush will suffice.
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible, please just observe the recommended distance of the equipment manufacturer when using it.
Product lines and stone types
Without exception, all product lines and all stone types are suitable for laying on interior walls.
With Slate-Lite and Artdecors Lite, you can create modern wall claddings made of natural stone in individual laying patterns from 30x60 cm up to large formats of 260x120 cm.
UltraThin eco+ is particularly suitable for complex shapes and strong curves, as this product line can be formed three-dimensionally to some extent.
Our translucent product lines Translucent, Stoneboard Translucent and UltraThin Translucent allow you to backlight objects and wall areas with a light source behind the stone sheet.
Substrates and pre-treatment
No special preparation of the substrate is necessary.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, sheetrock, wood, metal, tiles, plaster, etc.
The substrate just needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
Cut and drill connections
You do not need any special tools to cut Slate-Lite to your desired dimensions, any standard (hand) circular saw or multitool can be used for this.
Simply cut the stone sheet from the back with a wooden or plastic saw blade with medium teeth.
The stone surface of Slate-Lite can be drilled through with any standard (stone) drill.
UltraThin eco+ can even be cut with scissors or a cutter knife.
Gluing stone veneers
Gluing Slate-Lite is very easy: you can either apply the adhesive directly to the processing surface or to the back of the stone sheet.
We recommend our Slate-Lite Extreme: Bath & Exterior.
This is applied over the entire surface with a B3 trowel.
Then position the stone sheet and press on firmly with a pressure roller: Done!
For backlit objects with Translucent, our transparent special adhesive Translucent Crystal Clear is applied with a smoothing trowel.
For better stability and optimum light distribution, we recommend an additional backing material such as acrylic glass for Translucent.
For Translucent Stoneboards, the additional backing sheet is not required due to the higher material thickness.
UltraThin eco+ is easiest to install with our contact adhesive.
For this purpose, the adhesive must be sprayed or painted onto the back of the stoneboard and onto the installation surface. After a short drying phase, press both surfaces firmly together - that's all.
For the exact application of the respective adhesive as well as detailed information on the processing of the product lines, please refer to the respective data sheet.
Install with or without joint
Slate-Lite can be laid butt-to-butt without a joint or with a joint.
Work here as with any ordinary tile and bond the stone veneer with a tile cross in the desired joint width. Then fill the joint with a natural stone grout.
To avoid contamination of the stone surface, you should mask the Slate-Lite sheets at the edges with a slightly adhesive masking tape while grouting.
Lay around curves
Due to the thin overall thickness, our stone veneers can also be laid around curves:
Bendable radius of Slate-Lite: approx. 5 cm
Bendable radius of Artdecors Lite: approx. 10 cm
Bendable radius of UltraThin eco+: three-dimensionally deformable to some extent
Bendable radius of Translucent: approx. 10 cm
Bendable radius of Stoneboards: not possible
Due to the high material stresses in curves, you should additionally fix or support the mounting surface during the drying phase of the adhesive.
Lashing or tensioning straps can be helpful here.
The right protection
For interior wall installations, you can either apply Slate-Lite without an additional protective product or use one of our customised impregnations for the stone surface.
For walls with low to medium loads, we recommend our Slate-Lite Special Impregnator or Slate-Lite Special Protection.
Cleaning Slate-Lite
Slate-Lite can be cleaned with all standard, non-caustic household cleaners.
In most cases, even clear water and a lint-free cloth or brush will do.
Product lines and stone types
Our Slate-Lite and Translucent product lines are suitable for use as house facades or roofs.
With Slate-Lite, you can install regular house cladding or roof coverings - with Translucent, you can design backlit objects and areas.
Due to the absorbency of the stone, you should not use our limestone decors outdoors as house facades or roofing.
Substrates & pre-treatment
No special preparation of the substrate is necessary to install Slate-Lite.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, sheetrock, wood, metal, tile, plaster, etc.
The substrate only needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
No special preparation is necessary for "stable" substrates.
Crumbling substrates such as old, flaking plaster or wallpaper that is already peeling off must be primed in advance to ensure a permanent bond between the adhesive and the wall.
Excessive unevenness in the substrate must either be treated with a primer or sanded down.
Cutting to size and drilling connections
You do not need any special tools to cut Slate-Lite to your desired dimensions, any standard (hand) circular saw or multitool can be used for this.
Simply cut the stone sheet from the back with a wooden or plastic saw blade with medium teeth.
The stone surface of Slate-Lite can be drilled through with any standard (stone) drill.
Ventilated façade construction
Slate-Lite can be used as a façade material in the form of a curtain wall.
If your façade is already sealed with paint, polystyrene or waterproof materials, Slate-Lite can also be glued directly to the façade, as a vapour barrier is already in place and is not affected by the stone veneer.
If there is already a substructure for other cladding, there is no need to install a lath construction and Slate-Lite can be applied directly!
For more detailed instructions, please refer to our detailed façade instructions.
Weather influences on natural stone
Weathering causes hardly any or minimal uniform deviations in the colouring.
Test method: Resistance to UV radiation (UV-B) according to DIN EN ISO 11507.
Test cycle: 4 hours; irradiation 50°C / 4 hours; thawing 40°C
Test duration: 1,000 hours with evaluation after 250h, 500h, 750h
Evaluation: colour change according to DIN EN ISO 11664-4, Sp62 Fa. X-Rite
Measuring geometry: d/8°, illuminant: D65
Signs of weathering such as black mould, algae, green film or other environmental contamination can usually be removed quickly and easily with clear water and a brush.
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible; please only observe the recommended distance of the equipment manufacturer when using it.
All Slate-Lite stone veneers are also frost-proof.
Gluing outdoors
Gluing Slate-Lite is very easy: you can either apply the adhesive directly to the processing surface or to the back of the stone sheet.
For exterior use, we recommend our Slate-Lite Extreme: Bath & Exterior.
This is applied over the entire surface with a B3 trowel.
Then position the stone sheet and press on firmly with a pressure roller: Done!
For backlit objects with Translucent, our transparent special adhesive Translucent Crystal Clear is applied with a smoothing trowel.
For better stability and optimum light distribution, we recommend an additional backing material such as acrylic glass for Translucent.
For Translucent Stoneboards, the additional backing sheet is not required due to the higher material thickness.
For the exact application of the respective adhesive as well as detailed information on the processing of the product lines, please refer to the respective data sheet.
The right protection
In most cases, additional protective impregnation or sealing is not necessary outdoors.
Depending on the place of application, you can apply an impregnation if necessary, for example our Slate-Lite Special Impregnator or Slate-Lite Special protection.
Our sales department will be happy to advise you further on this.
Cleaning Slate-Lite
Slate-Lite can be cleaned with all commercially available, non-caustic household cleaners.
In most cases, even clear water and a lint-free cloth or brush will suffice.
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible, please just observe the recommended distance of the equipment manufacturer when using it.
Product lines and stone types
Most of the decors in our Slate-Lite product line can also be used as floor coverings.
For a detailed listing of all suitable decors, please contact our sales department.
Substrates and pre-treatment
No special preparation of the substrate is necessary to install Slate-Lite.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, sheetrock, wood, metal, tiles, plaster, etc.
The substrate just needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
If you are laying Slate-Lite directly on old floor tiles, the existing joints must be filled and smoothed so that the old joint pattern does not show through the stone surface in the long run.
Slip and abrasion classes
Slate-Lite has achieved slip classes R9 (coloured slate) and R10 (mica slate).
Abrasion test according to DIN EN ISO 10545-7: Class 2 was achieved here.
Falling Leaves and Argento were tested.
Class characteristics: Abrasion group II is suitable for wear by normal footwear and can withstand only minor impacts such as scratching dirt.
Typical applications: Private living areas except kitchens, stairs, terraces and loggias.
Cutting and drilling
You do not need any special tools to cut Slate-Lite to your desired dimensions, any standard (hand) circular saw or multitool can be used for this.
Simply cut the stone sheet from the back with a wooden or plastic saw blade with medium teeth.
The stone surface of Slate-Lite can be drilled through with any standard (stone) drill.
Lay directly over old tiles
Slate-Lite can also be laid quickly and easily over old tiles.
The application is very simple: If the proper sealing of the substrate is ensured according to valid DIN standards, the old tiles only have to be cleaned free of dust and grease.
Then apply the Slate-Lite adhesive with a B3 notched trowel and press on the stone sheet - done!
When laying on the floor, existing joints must be filled beforehand so that the joint pattern does not show through the stone veneer in the long run.
The right protection
For the best protection and longevity of the stone veneer, you should also use a sealer for the 100% natural stone surface: For the floor area, please use our Slate-Lite Extreme Protection for this purpose.
The protective product is applied to the stone surface either before or after gluing the stone leaves.
After the drying phase of the protective layer, your Slate-Lite stone veneers are optimally protected.
Cleaning Slate-Lite
Slate-Lite can be cleaned with all commercially available, non-caustic household cleaners.
In most cases, even clear water and a lint-free cloth or brush will suffice.
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible, please just observe the recommended distance of the equipment manufacturer when using it.
Product lines and stone types
Our Slate-Lite and Translucent product lines are suitable for outdoor use, whether in the garden, as balcony cladding, privacy screens or other applications around the house.
With Slate-Lite you can lay vertical and horizontal surfaces outdoors - with Translucent you can design backlit objects and areas.
Due to the absorbency of the stone, you should not use our limestone decors outdoors.
Substrates and pre-treatments
No special preparation of the substrate is necessary to install Slate-Lite.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, sheetrock, wood, metal, tile, plaster, etc.
The substrate only needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
No special preparation is necessary for "stable" substrates.
Crumbling substrates such as old, flaking plaster or wallpaper that is already peeling off must be primed in advance to ensure a permanent bond between the adhesive and the wall.
Excessive unevenness in the substrate must either be treated with a primer or sanded down.
Cutting to size and drilling connections
You do not need any special tools to cut Slate-Lite to your desired dimensions, any standard (hand) circular saw or multitool can be used for this.
Simply cut the stone sheet from the back with a wooden or plastic saw blade with medium teeth.
The stone surface of Slate-Lite can be drilled through with any standard (stone) drill.
Weather influences on natural stone
Weathering causes hardly any or minimal uniform deviations in the colouring.
Test method: Resistance to UV radiation (UV-B) according to DIN EN ISO 11507.
Test cycle: 4 hours; irradiation 50°C / 4 hours; thawing 40°C
Test duration: 1,000 hours with evaluation after 250h, 500h, 750h
Evaluation: colour change according to DIN EN ISO 11664-4, Sp62 Fa. X-Rite
Measuring geometry: d/8°, illuminant: D65
Signs of weathering such as black mould, algae, green film or other environmental contamination can usually be removed quickly and easily with clear water and a brush.
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible; please only observe the recommended distance of the equipment manufacturer when using it.
All Slate-Lite stone veneers are also frost-proof.
Gluing outdoors
Gluing Slate-Lite is very easy: you can either apply the adhesive directly to the processing surface or to the back of the stone sheet.
For exterior use, we recommend our Slate-Lite Extreme: Bath & Exterior.
This is applied over the entire surface with a B3 trowel.
Then position the stone sheet and press on firmly with a pressure roller: Done!
For backlit objects with Translucent, our transparent special adhesive Translucent Crystal Clear is applied with a smoothing trowel.
For better stability and optimum light distribution, we recommend an additional backing material such as acrylic glass for Translucent.
For Translucent Stoneboards, the additional backing sheet is not required due to the higher material thickness.
For the exact application of the respective adhesive as well as detailed information on the processing of the product lines, please refer to the respective data sheet.
The right protection
In most cases, additional protective impregnation or sealing is not necessary for exterior use.
Depending on the application site, you can apply an impregnation if necessary, for example our Slate-Lite Special Impregnation or Slate-Lite Special Protection.
Our sales department will be happy to advise you further here.
Cleaning Slate-Lite
Slate-Lite can be cleaned with all commercially available, non-caustic household cleaners.
In most cases, even clear water and a lint-free cloth or brush will suffice.
In outdoor areas, cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner is also possible, please just observe the recommended distance of the equipment manufacturer when using it.
Product lines and stone types
All decors and stone types in our Slate-Lite product line are suitable for use in the fireplace area, both for masonry fireplaces or as a back wall for Swedish stoves and free-standing fireplaces.
Our Artdecors Lite are also suitable for this application area.
Substrates and pre-treatment
No special preparation of the substrate is necessary.
Almost any material is suitable as a substrate, including concrete, plasterboard, wood, metal, tiles, plaster, etc.
The substrate only needs to be smooth, dust-free, clean and dry.
Cutting to size and drilling connections
You do not need any special tools to cut Slate-Lite to your desired dimensions, any standard (hand) circular saw or multitool can be used for this.
Simply cut the stone sheet from the back with a wooden or plastic saw blade with medium teeth.
The stone surface of Slate-Lite can be drilled through with any standard (stone) drill.
Heat resistance and fire classes
Slate-Lite is heat resistant up to 120°C and has achieved EU class Cfl-s1 (according to EN 13501-01 for floor coverings) or B1 (according to DIN 4102).
Slate-Lite is also available in a special composition as EU class Cs3d0.
For further questions on this, please contact our sales department.
Gluing at high temperatures
Our standard Slate-Lite adhesives are temperature resistant up to 90°C, which is sufficient for most applications around the fireplace.
For special applications with higher temperature requirements, please contact our sales department.
Gluing Slate-Lite is very simple: you can either apply the adhesive directly to the processing surface, or to the back of the stone sheet.
Apply our adhesive over the entire surface with a B3 trowel.
Then position the stone sheet and press on firmly with a pressure roller: Done!
For the exact application of the respective adhesive, please refer to the respective data sheet of the adhesive product.
The right protection
For interior wall installations, you can either apply Slate-Lite without an additional protective product or use one of our customised impregnations for the stone surface.
For walls with low to medium loads, we recommend our Slate-Lite Special Impregnator or Slate-Lite Special Protection.
Cleaning Slate-Lite
Slate-Lite can be cleaned with all standard, non-caustic household cleaners.
In most cases, even clear water and a lint-free cloth or brush will do.