Elegant and Durable: Stone Honeycomb Panels for Your Next Project

Does your next project require the use of natural stone? While natural stone offers a beautiful and luxurious finish for both exterior and interior spaces, it also comes with drawbacks such as heavy weight and complicated installation. For a simpler, cost-effective solution, consider using stone honeycomb panels. At KC Panels, we provide these innovative panels for diverse applications, including exterior cladding and interior design.

Also referred to as stone veneer panels, stone honeycomb panels consist of a lightweight fiberglass or aluminum honeycomb core topped with a stone veneer. At KC Panels, you can choose stone veneers with 5mm or 6mm thicknesses tailored to your project’s needs. In addition to natural stone, we offer customized top layers made from artificial materials like porcelain, engineered stone, ceramic, or glass. For these alternatives, we typically use 3mm-thick slabs.

Why choose

Stone honeycomb panels offer a blend of durability, elegance, and various other advantages, making them an excellent option for your next project.

Greater design flexibility

Natural stone can be limiting for architects and engineers due to its cost and weight. However, stone honeycomb panels are much lighter, thanks to their honeycomb backing. These stone panels weigh only about one-third as much as solid stone slabs, reducing the structural load and potentially saving on costs. Plus, they’re easier and faster to cut and shape compared to solid stone.

Customizable materials

Stone honeycomb panels can be made from an array of natural materials, including limestone, granite, marble, basalt, onyx, and sandstone. At KC Panels, we’ll consult with you to understand your specific needs and customize the panels with your chosen materials.

Not just for the exterior

Stone honeycomb panels aren’t limited to exterior applications. KC Panels also specializes in crafting these panels for interior use in both residential and commercial settings. Adding them to your interior design elevates the sense of luxury while eliminating the costs associated with using solid stone slabs. What’s more, one slab can often yield two stone panels, offering further cost savings.

Save time with quicker installation.

Working with solid stone often leads to extended project timelines and increased labor costs. KC Panels alleviates these issues by handling most of the fabrication in-house, delivering high-quality, ready-to-install panels directly to your site. These lightweight, large-format panels simplify the installation process, making it up to three times faster and more cost-effective.

Reliable, long-lasting performance

At KC Panels, we use specially formulated epoxy adhesives from reputable international brands to ensure that our panels are durable and weather-resistant. These adhesives effectively bond the stone veneer to the honeycomb backing, creating a panel capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions and temperature ranges from -40 to 80 degrees Celsius. We prioritize the quality of bonding, adhering to manufacturer guidelines for adhesive use and preparation, including storing adhesives in temperature-controlled rooms and mixing them in a dust-free environment.

Proven and tested

Our commitment to quality goes beyond just using top-notch materials and processes. We rigorously test our panels for tensile strength, with results showing they can reach 2.0 MPa. These tests have proven our stone panels can last over a century, experiencing only reasonable degradation over time.

Versatility for various applications

Leading the industry in innovation, KC Panels utilizes cutting-edge technologies and fabrication methods to create versatile stone panels. Our high-quality products are suitable for a wide range of applications, from exterior and interior walls to countertops and floors. To ensure your specific needs are met, consult with our team to customize your panels accordingly.

Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated touch for interiors or a durable solution for exteriors, KC Panels has a wide range of applications for its stone honeycomb panels:

• Interior applications – Stone honeycomb panels offer a versatile and stylish solution for various interior spaces. For example, their lightweight yet durable nature makes them ideal for elevators, providing both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality. These panels can transform dated, mundane interiors into modern and inviting environments in public transit spaces like train and subway stations.

If you’re looking for marine or aviation applications, stone honeycomb panels are up to the task. They’re often used in the interiors of boats and yachts, lending a touch of luxury without sacrificing structural integrity. Similarly, they can be employed in aircraft interiors to enhance the passenger experience while complying with weight restrictions.

Even in less obvious places like restrooms, these panels can significantly elevate the space. Opting for stone honeycomb panels for restroom partitions adds a high-end, luxurious feel that is also durable and easy to maintain.

• Exterior applications – Stone veneer panels are making waves in the architectural world, particularly in exterior applications. One trendy use is in curtain walls, where they serve not only as aesthetic elements but also provide functional benefits like insulation and weather resistance. Their lightweight nature allows for easier and more cost-effective installation compared to traditional stone curtain walls.
  
  These panels are also effective as rain screens, offering additional protection to the building envelope. Whether it’s a residential complex or a commercial structure, the panels help in moisture management, thereby extending the lifespan of the building.
  
  And it’s not just commercial buildings that can benefit. Government structures, hospitals, and retail spaces can all adopt stone veneer panels to create an exterior that is both beautiful and functional. Even in upscale settings like hotels, these panels provide a cost-effective way to achieve a luxurious look and feel without the complications associated with using solid stone slabs.

Why choose KC Panels?

KC Panels has been a trusted supplier of stone panels and other honeycomb composite products for customers around the world. Specializing in both interior fit-outs and exterior cladding panels, we’ve provided high-quality custom solutions for projects across Canada, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and beyond. These projects range from shopping malls and high-rise commercial buildings to stadiums and residential towers.

Ready to take the next step?

Don’t hesitate to reach out to KC Panels for the most effective and elegant stone veneer and honeycomb panel solutions for your next project.