David Brady
04-21-2008, 04:44
Hi Leroy,
I've been told that the aluminum backed granite has been used
in buildings for 10 to 15 years now. Some people call it elevator
tile. You can get it in different thicknesses. I've seen 3/8" panels
with 1/8" of granite and 1/4" of aluminum honeycomb backing.
A company called Stoneply (http://www.stoneply.com/), out of
Texas, will make it in any dimension you want. For an RV they
recommend a 1/2" thick product of 1/4" stone and 1/4"
backing. The benefits are that the product weighs only 3.5 lbs
per square and it's supposed to be stronger than 3/4" solid granite
in terms of resisting cracking. I figure that I'd need around 150 sq
feet which would weigh around 500 lb. It cuts like granite using the
same diamond cutters, it's adhered with either epoxy or some sort
of mastik, and is grouted with a silicon caulk.
Thanks,
David,
'02 LXi, NC
Leroy Eckert wrote:
Hey there.
I have not done an installation in over 2 years primarily because
installations are scarce these days. I sold my tools sometime ago so I
did not have to store them and have been doing nothing. Boring.
I would be happy to help any way I can if you like.
I am not familiar with aluminum honeycomb backed granite. Is the
backing or underlayment separate from the granite or is it attached to
the granite? Is there a web site so I can take a look. It sounds
interesting.
The key to installing hard surface materials is to isolate deflection
or movement so that it does not telegraph through the tile.
Regards,
Leroy
David Brady "dmb993@earthlink.net"
wrote:
Hi
Leroy,
Please pardon the offlist message. I'd like to install a
new floor in my Wanderlodge and am thinking of a
using a aluminum honeycomb backed granite. I live in
Asheville NC and notice that you now live in Dahlonega
Ga, which is right around the corner. Are you doing
installations?
Best regards,
David Brady
'02 LXi, NC
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