Marble sheet for wall is a flexible, thin natural stone product engineered for vertical cladding in curved, irregular, or standard wall surfaces, including residential bathroom niches, commercial retail display cases, hotel lobby columns, and office reception desks. GHY STONE, a leading manufacturer since 1992, produces these sheets to address the limitations of rigid marble panels—such as difficulty fitting curved surfaces—while retaining the natural beauty and durability of marble, making them suitable for decorative and functional applications requiring versatility. Sourced from global premium marble quarries—such as Italy’s Calacatta Oro (white marble with gold veining), Greece’s Volakas (white marble with gray veining), and Turkey’s Nero Marquina (black marble with white veining)—the raw material is selected for its fine grain structure, which enables thin slicing without cracking. Key physical properties include thickness of 2mm–5mm (far thinner than standard wall panels), weight of 5–13 kg/m² (light enough for curved surfaces), flexibility (able to bend to a radius of 30cm–50cm without breaking), and density of 2.6–2.7 g/cm³ (maintaining structural integrity for vertical use). Standard sheet dimensions include 100cm×200cm, 120cm×240cm, and 80cm×160cm, with custom widths available to minimize seams on large surfaces. The fabrication process uses advanced technology: marble blocks are sliced into thin sheets using diamond-tipped blades with water cooling (to prevent overheating and cracking), then dried in a temperature-controlled environment (40–50°C) to remove moisture. Surface finishes are tailored to application: polished finishes (gloss level 75–80 units) enhance the marble’s veining, ideal for display cases; honed finishes (matte) reduce glare, suited for bathroom niches; and textured finishes (brushed or sandblasted) add grip, suitable for columns or high-traffic areas. To improve flexibility and durability, most sheets feature a reinforced backing (e.g., fiberglass mesh, polyester film, or lightweight acrylic) bonded with a low-VOC adhesive, which increases tensile strength (flexural strength ≥6 MPa, ASTM C1018) and prevents tearing during installation. A final application of a water-based, low-VOC sealant (for interior use) or UV-stable sealant (for covered exteriors) enhances stain resistance and protects against wear. Installation is designed for curved and irregular surfaces: sheets can be applied using contact adhesive (for non-porous substrates like metal or wood display cases), polymer-modified mortar (for concrete or drywall walls), or a peel-and-stick backing (for temporary installations like retail pop-ups). For curved columns, sheets are heated slightly (40–50°C) to increase flexibility, then pressed onto the surface and secured with tape until the adhesive cures. Seams are minimized (1mm) and filled with color-matched grout or epoxy to create a continuous look, and edges are trimmed with a utility knife for precise fitting. Maintenance is simple: daily dusting with a soft cloth to remove debris; weekly cleaning with a damp cloth and pH-neutral stone cleaner (avoiding abrasive tools that could damage the thin surface); and resealing every 24–36 months to maintain protection. GHY STONE’s sustainable practices include recycling excess material (trimmed edges are ground and reused in cultured marble) and using water-efficient cutting processes, aligning with eco-friendly design goals. Whether used to clad a curved hotel column, line a bathroom niche, or enhance a retail display case, marble sheet for wall delivers flexibility, luxurious design, and practicality, embodying GHY STONE’s commitment to innovative stone solutions for complex surfaces.
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