Natural stone has been used in construction forever. Its organic beauty provides undeniable warmth, texture, and protection to commercial and residential buildings. But working with stone has its drawbacks. It’s bulky and heavy, which makes it expensive to transport and difficult to maneuver on the job site, which could pose safety risks. It is also costly, not just in material costs but also in the additional framing that could be required to support the weight of the materials. And working with natural materials makes it more challenging to build in the five planes of the perfect wall.
Fortunately, there are new and innovative ways to capture the look and feel of real stone without the drawbacks. Sto offers multiple solutions that allow architects and designers to integrate stone–and virtually any other facade material–while reaping the performance benefits of a modern system.
Imitation Without Limitation
With today’s stringent building codes, the physical beauty of a product isn’t enough. New products must be engineered to perform at a higher level than ever before. Sto’s stone replicating solutions–StoCreativ Granite, Sto Lux, StoSignature, and Sto GraniTex–meet these higher standards.
The advantages of working with a replicating solution over working with the real thing include:
- Cost-Effective: Achieves the look of natural stone without the high material and installation costs.
- Lightweight: Reduces structural requirements compared to natural stone.
- Durable: Offers weather resistance, low maintenance, and long-lasting performance.
- Sustainable: Manufactured with environmentally conscious processes.
- Flexible: Combines multiple facade materials in one wall system.
- Smart: Creates a proven, high-performing, energy-efficient wall system.
StoCreativ® Granite
StoCreativ® Granite is a high-end acrylic-based interior and exterior wall finish that combines the texture and depth of natural granite in a variety of smooth, lustrous textures. Trowel-applied to give the look of cut or polished granite, StoCreativ Granite provides aesthetic options that traditional finishes can’t match. It offers designers a broader, more dynamic palette with which to work. The variety of finishes, the ten available colors, and the versatility of the product, together with the cost savings and incredible performance, unlock untold creative potential.
StoCreativ® Lux
For the look of polished stone finishes that create modern, luxurious aesthetics, StoCreativ® Lux is the solution. It is a wall finish that combines the texture and depth of natural stone with the added luster of reflective materials at a fraction of the cost of real stone or metal. This lightweight, trowel-applied finish is extremely versatile and can be used in interior and exterior design applications. Available in seven different looks, this durable finish can be applied to intricate architectural shapes and in Sto’s rainscreen, EIFS, stucco, and cement board-engineered systems.
StoSignature
Want to get creative and make your own signature look that’s inspired by nature? StoSignature makes it easy. A virtually endless blend of color, texture, profiles, and effects, StoSignature gives you the tools to create customizable finished surfaces that mimic various stone styles, such as a smooth limestone appearance with StoSignature Stone 10.
Stippled or rilled textures with varying aggregate sizes are common looks with finish material. Surface techniques significantly enhance the surface design options, creating a limitless variety of textures, from linear to fine. Color Effects added to the textured finish expand the visual appearance of the surface and give it an individual expression.
With your imagination and StoSignature, extraordinary awaits.
Introducing Sto GraniTex®
Formulated for durability and low maintenance in new construction and renovation, Sto GraniTex® is an acrylic-based, spray-applied interior and exterior wall finish designed to look and feel like natural stone. It may be used as a finish in Sto cladding systems, including StoTherm® ci, to create a classically elegant facade.
With a variety of natural textures and eighteen different color options, Sto GraniTex offers designers countless ways to achieve the look of stone at a fraction of the cost. Plus, it is as durable, UV-resistant, and engineered for long-term performance and low maintenance.
Rock-Solid Beauty and Performance. See for Yourself.
Sto’s stone finish facade solutions look amazing! But don’t take our word for it. Check out our project gallery to see how replicating the look and feel of real stone is helping architects and owners create a natural look while achieving the performance benefits of a modern wall system. We’ve highlighted a few of our favorite projects below if you want to take a quick peek.
Cyan on Peachtree
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Building Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: New
Gentry Buckhead Village
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Building Type: Mixed-Use
Construction Type: New
See how StoCreativ Granite can achieve different colors and textures.
U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Building Type: Entertainment & Cultural
Construction Type: New
See how StoCreativ Lux can deliver authentic out-of-this-world textures.
Hyatt House NYC
Location: New York, New York
Building Type: Hospitality
Construction Type: New
Discover how a limestone aesthetic was used in two ways in this iconic Manhattan building.
Trailside 45
Location: Traverse City, Michigan
Building Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: Renovation
Intelligent Solutions from an Industry Leader
With its stone finish facade solutions, Sto gives architects and designers easy, affordable ways to replicate real stone while delivering beautiful, low-maintenance, high-performing surfaces. It’s easy to see why Sto Corp. is the world’s leading innovator in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems. Get creative on your next project with StoCreativ Granite, StoCreativ Lux, StoSignature, or Sto GraniTex.
To learn more about Sto’s stone finish facade solutions, visit www.stocorp.com/finishes or call (800) 221-2397.
