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What it is
What is stone carpet
Stone carpet consists of natural stone or marble pebbles in calibrated sizes, bound with clear resin into a single open-pored surface. We work with the ARDEX stoneCARPET system. It is laid by hand on floors, walls, terraces or around pools.
There is a permeable version with an open structure for exteriors, terraces and courtyards, where water drains away by itself. Indoors, a closed, polished version is laid.
The surface has no joints, is hygienic and non-slip, does not fade in the sun and withstands wear, chemicals and stains. You can feel it under bare feet, which is the whole point around a pool.
Two-tone stoneCARPET beside a natural stone wall. Photo: Ardes archive
Uses
Where stone carpet is used.
Stone carpet is used in these spaces, with the right protective topcoat and a properly prepared substrate.
01 / Terraces
Roof and ground-floor terraces. Non-slip, lets water through and does not fade in the sun.
02 / Pools
Pool decks, shower areas and outdoor walkways. The open structure drains the water away.
03 / Wellness
Spa areas and sauna anterooms. A surface you can feel underfoot that lets water through.
04 / Public spaces
Healthcare facilities, hotels and restaurants, where a hygienic, hard-wearing surface is needed.
05 / Feature walls
Interior walls with character. Stone you can feel under your hand.
Palette / 6 blends
What stone carpet is made of
Marble and natural stone pebbles in calibrated sizes: 2 to 4, 4 to 8 and 8 to 12 mm. Clear resin binds the colour, mineral and shape into one open-pored surface.
The colour of the pebbles on screen is approximate. We make a sample with a test bond on site, on your own surface.
Benefits
What you get
- 01An open, permeable structure for outdoor use, with no drains needed.
- 02Non-slip, so it is safe around pools and in shower areas.
- 03UV-stable and resistant to frost and temperature swings.
- 04Hygienic and jointless. Withstands wear, chemicals and stains.
Installation process
Four steps, all by hand.
It all starts at your place, with an assessment of the space and the substrate. How long it takes depends on the floor area and on the condition of the substrate.
01
Choosing the pebbles
Colour, mineral and grain size, with a sample made on site and a test bond.
02
Preparing the base
Waterproofing (for exteriors), priming and checking the fall for drainage.
03
Mixing
Mixing the dry pebbles with clear resin in a precisely measured ratio.
04
Installation
Spreading by hand and levelling with a trowel until the resin takes hold of the structure.
FAQ
Common questions.
Stone carpet: answers to the questions we hear most often from clients and the designers behind their projects.
Stone carpet is a surface of natural stone or marble pebbles bound with clear resin into a single jointless layer. It is laid by hand on floors and walls, indoors and outdoors. We work with the ARDEX stoneCARPET system, with pebbles in calibrated sizes from 2 to 12 mm. You can feel the material under bare feet, which is why it is most often chosen for terraces and pool surrounds.
On terraces, around pools, in shower areas and spas, in hotels and restaurants, and indoors on feature walls. Outdoors, the permeable open version is used, which drains water away by itself. Indoors, a closed, polished version is laid.
It has no grout lines, so there are no lines for dirt to collect in. It is not slippery when wet, does not fade in the sun and withstands frost, wear, chemicals and stains. It is laid continuously, so it follows the shape of a terrace or staircase without cutting or visible joins.
Read more in Stone carpet flooring, cost, performance and when not to DIY.
Yes, that is its most common use outdoors. The open structure lets water pass through the layer, so no puddles form and no drain is needed. The surface is non-slip, UV-stable and frost-resistant. Before laying, waterproofing is applied and a fall is formed to drain the water.
By dry vacuuming and occasional washing with warm water. With the open version outdoors, water passes through the layer, so the terrace can simply be hosed down. The surface withstands chemicals and stains, so harsh cleaning products are not needed.
From the blog
Before you decide
Stone carpet flooring, cost, performance and when not to DIYWhat the installed cost of stone carpet depends on, how it performs on terraces and around pools, how to maintain it and where DIY jobs most often go wrong.Read the article
Best flooring for a terrace, stone carpet, tiles, terrazzo or epoxyHow to choose flooring for an open terrace: drainage, slip, sun and frost, joints. Stone carpet compared with tiles, terrazzo, epoxy and wood.Read the article
Microcement, epoxy or terrazzo? Types of flooring comparedMicrocement, epoxy, terrazzo, polished concrete, stone carpet and clay plaster compared in one table, and which type of flooring suits which room.Read the article
Enquiry
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Your enquiry will be tagged for Stone carpet. We get back to you with an estimate and a suggested appointment to see the samples.
We follow the same process on every project, from a flat to an office building.
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