Serving clients nationwide, Call us at (877) 210-9248 to reserve your samples today
Serving clients nationwide, Call us at (877) 210-9248
Serving clients nationwide, Call us at (877) 210-9248 to reserve your samples today
Serving clients nationwide, Call us at (877) 210-9248
Slim Line Rock Panels are ideally suited to projects where a thinner profile panel with less weight is needed. Even if your project doesn’t inherently need these attributes, another key attribute that sets this range apart is its low cost, making it a great option for projects on a tight budget.
Easy on the Eyes, Easy on the Budget.
SL Rock Panels are available in our three most popular colors: the rustic, rugged appeal of Ochre Blend, the cool, subdued tones of Charcoal, and now the modern white tones of White Mist. Handmade from the very best cut natural quartz and sedimentary stone, each SL Rock Panel is 100% unique in color and design.
Despite being more affordable, we aren’t cutting corners – SL Panels are designed by a licensed professional designer with the goal of creating an aesthetically pleasing product, not just simply gluing loose stone together into a panel, and then assembled, packed, and shipped worldwide from the same production lines where we manufacture the rest of our products. SL Panels cut down the thickness and weight of each panel but leave the Norstone quality intact.
Get to Know Your Slim Line Rock Panel
The “SL” in SL Rock Panels stands for Slim Line. This range features a substantially thinner profile to our Standard Series and XL Series Rock Panels. More often than not, a thinner Rock Panel is a matter of taste, not technical necessity, however one more key attribute sets the Slim Line apart from the rest: It’s very friendly price tag.
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Thinner by Design. SL Series Rock Panels were created with one goal in mind – a thinner version of our Standard Series Rock Panel that would be made from the same natural stone, to the same demanding quality standards, with the manufacturing savings passed along in the cost of the product.
Efficiently Packed & Transported The thinner profile of the SL Series Rock Panels allow for more panels to fit in a box and more panels to fit in a crate with the same weight. These efficiencies in packing and transportation from our factory overseas allows for incremental savings on product to projects all over the world.
Our Most advanced Corner System, Now at our Most Affordable Pirce. The Norstone brand is synonymous with quality and attention to detail, which is not missed in the outside corners available in the Slim Line Series Rock Panels. Leveraging a dove tail concept with every edge that faces out in a splitface finish, the outside corner unit excels in ease of installation and the important details that make a project stand out.
Natural stone offers a unique texture and a variety of colors that bring a lasting sense of elegance to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Few materials are as durable and timeless as real stone, which is known for its ability to withstand the test of time. With its durability and flexibility, natural stone can be used to craft a cohesive and enduring design. Norstone Slim Line Rock Panels adhere to these qualities:
Norstone Slim Line Panels are constructed from 100% natural stone, designed to create a three-dimensional stacked stone veneer effect.
The Ochre Blend is a quartzite-based sedimentary stone.
The Charcoal and White Mist are pure Quartz.
While natural stone is an exceptional building material, its thickness and weight can present challenges in construction, regardless of project size. Over the past few decades, the development of stone veneers has made it possible to incorporate natural stone into projects that were once impractical or too costly.
Traditional full-bed masonry stone, typically 4″ thick or more, can now be replaced with thinner cut veneers, some as thin as 0.5″.
Stone veneer preserves the natural beauty of stone, showcasing distinctive features like marbling, veining, or the unique cleft texture that manufactured stone cannot replicate. At the same time, it significantly reduces the weight per square foot of material.
Thinner veneers also result in higher production yields from quarries, helping to optimize the use of natural resources.
Lighter materials mean more efficient transportation across the globe and faster, easier installation using cement-based setting materials or adhesives—unlike the mechanical anchoring systems needed for traditional full-bed stone. Whether you’re looking for natural stone tiles from our Planc range or the high-output veneer panels from our Standard, XL, and Slim Line Series Rock Panels, you’ll find a product that fits your project’s color, texture, and scale requirements.
Building upon the concept of stone veneer, the introduction of stone veneer panel systems gained significant traction and market share in the early 2000s. Before this, stone veneer primarily consisted of individual pieces of natural stone that were split or cut into thin, lightweight veneers, making them easier to handle and install compared to traditional full-bed stone. Although thin stone veneer offered many benefits, its installation still required a high level of skill. Installers had to carefully plan the arrangement of each piece and often had to trim stones to ensure a tight fit. While skilled craftsmanship resulted in beautiful outcomes, the process was time-consuming and costly.
To address these challenges and expand the stone veneer market, manufacturers began developing early versions of stone veneer panels. These panels featured individual stones glued together into a unit, allowing for installation similar to tiling rather than traditional stonework. Norstone was a pioneer in this market and has refined its stone veneer panel system over time. Here are some key features that set Norstone Panels apart:
A. We use a marine-grade epoxy instead of a cheaper, lower-quality PVA-based adhesive to bond the stones in our panels. This enhances durability, reducing the risk of damage during transit and minimizing breakage when cutting or installing with a wet saw. Even if a panel is dropped on a concrete floor, the epoxy bond typically remains intact while the stone may break.
B. Our stone panels are produced using highly calibrated saws, jigs, and techniques to ensure precise dimensions. Consistent sizing not only makes installation easier but also supports the efficiency of the panel system.
C. We source and quarry our stone specifically for panel production, rather than relying on offcuts or waste from other stone processes. While this approach may slightly increase the initial cost, it ensures that our panels are made from structurally sound stone with consistent strength and coloration.
D. Every one of our products is designed by skilled professionals. At Norstone, we’re committed to creating stone veneer panels that don’t just simplify installation but also enhance the beauty of the spaces they adorn.
E. All Norstone Natural Stone Veneer products are made from 100% genuine stone, never faux materials. Quartzite is the primary stone used in our panels, known for its exceptional durability, making it suitable for both interior and exterior applications in all climates, including areas with extreme freeze/thaw conditions.
Featuring a beautifully textured surface with a subtle roughness, these natural stone Rock Panels are perfect for creating striking designs in both residential and commercial settings. Their clean, minimalist lines offer a modern take on the timeless look of stacked stone, transforming dull, uninspiring walls into eye-catching feature pieces.
Norstone Slim Line Rock Panels are ideal for:
Interior and exterior applications, seamlessly complementing materials like stainless steel, glass, and wood/timber.
Water features, including pools and spas.
Residential projects such as feature walls, outdoor kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces, accent walls, backsplashes, and showers.
Commercial spaces including offices, retail shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, casinos, hospitality venues, and medical facilities.
For more detailed installation instructions, please visit our installation guide.
One of the key advantages of Norstone Rock Panels is the ease of installation. The panel system allows for fast and efficient installation over prepared cementitious surfaces such as cement board, brick, block, or a traditional lathe and scratch coat using polymer-modified tile thinset. The Rock Panels are precisely calibrated and ideally cut with a tile wet saw, allowing for butt-joint installation without the need for grout or mortar between the panels. Below are some important points to consider when installing stone veneer:
A. Begin with a properly prepared cementitious substrate, such as cement board for most interior projects, or brick, block, or a masonry lathe and scratch coat for exterior applications. Drywall is not suitable for stone veneer installation, as it cannot support the weight and the paper surface can fail over time when the panels are attached.
B. Ensure proper waterproofing and address climate factors such as freeze/thaw conditions by using either a mesh or fluid-applied liquid membrane on the substrate. Norstone Rock Panels are suitable for various applications, including water features like pools and spas, as well as exterior facades, from cold climates like Alaska to warm regions like the Caribbean, as long as the appropriate setting materials are used. For specific project concerns, feel free to reach out to us.
C. Use a polymer-modified thinset that meets or exceeds ANSI 118.4 and 118.11 adhesion standards to adhere the stone panels. A common mistake is using mastic adhesive, which is organic-based and loses its bond strength when exposed to moisture. Mastic should never be used for installing Norstone Stone Veneer Panels.
D. Consider sealing the stone veneer after installation, especially for exterior projects or areas exposed to water, such as water features or pools. A high-quality, water-based natural stone sealer designed to penetrate the stone surface is recommended. Some sealers can enhance the color or create a richer appearance, so always test a sealer on an off-cut before applying it to the entire surface. Avoid using acid-based cleaners for Norstone products; for cleaning and maintenance instructions, consult your local representative or refer to our installation guide.
The simplicity of the Rock Panel is its beauty. Whether part of a large commercial project or a small residential application, installers of all skill levels will find the Rock Panel easy to install and a pleasure to work with.
A natural stone sealer can be used based on the specific requirements of the application or to achieve a particular finish or appearance. Since the effect of the sealer can vary depending on the type and color of the stone, we always recommend testing the sealer on a sample or off-cut to ensure the desired results before applying it to the entire surface.
Norstone’s Stacked Stone Veneer Rock Panel Range is available nationwide.
Wherever you might be located, Norstone can be purchased either manufacturer-direct from our offices or via a trained distributor in your local area. Norstone products are consistently kept In Stock either in distributor warehouses around the country or in one of our national distribution hubs. This means shorter lead times for most projects.
To be connected to a distributor or for help with your project directly, we encourage you to give us a call. You can reach your regional office by calling us at 1 (877) 210 9248, or please connect with us via our contact form.
Slim Line Panels in Action
Why Choose Slim Line Rock Panels?
SL Rock Panels are about 20% lighter than Norstone Standard Series Rock Panels. Most of the time the biggest advantage of lightweight stone veneer is it is more efficient to produce, package, and transport – savings that we can pass along to our customers and their projects.
Owing to its thinner profile, SL Rock Panels lightweight stone veneer will be easier to work with and allow for a faster installation compared to large stone veneer. Thinner, lightweight stone veneer panels will tend to have less dimensionality or texture on the face of the stone whereas large stone veneer can be thicker and show more relief and dimensionality on the wall.
If the Slim Line Rock Panels sound interesting to you, whether you have a specific application necessitating the need for a lightweight option or need to value engineer a certain aspect of a project to stay in budget, contact a Norstone pro to learn more about SL Rock Panels and see if they might be a good fit for your project.
Norstone SL Rock Panels are considered lightweight as they are around 10 lbs per square foot and can be installed using setting materials and adhesives instead of complex mechanical fastening.
Norstone SL Rock Panels are different than other stone veneer panel systems because they leverage the high production standard of our Standard and XL Series Rock Panels but in a thinner, light weight format, delivering the industry leading quality that Norstone is known for in a slim version.
Norstone SL Rock Panels weigh around 10 pounds per square foot of material, which is well under the 15 lb per square foot requirement for veneer to be mechanically fastened.
Lightweight stone veneer like Norstone SL Rock Panels are an excellent choice when the benefits of a lighter weight product, including the cost advantages of a product that is more efficiently packed, transported, and installed will complement the project.
Lightweight Stone Veneer like Norstone SL Rock Panels are installed over cementious substrates using polymer modified thinsets. Complete installation details are available for all Norstone natural stone veneer products on our Installation Page.
Norstone SL Rock Panel Field Units are 6" tall and 24" wide, which is equal to 1 square foot per panel. The outside corner unit is also 6" tall with returns on each side of appx 8" and 16".
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