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Advantages of Stone Cladding
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Advantages of Stone Cladding

Invest in cladding that combines the natural beauty of stone with the durability of modern concrete. VASPO cladding offers aesthetics, quality and longevity that you can rely on for decades.

Why choose VASPO cladding?

Quality that lasts for generations

VASPO cladding is created by combining more than 44 years of experience, high-quality materials and our own production technologies. Every detail is designed to provide you with cladding that has a natural appearance, a long service life and minimal maintenance requirements.

Whether you are looking for cladding for a façade, fence, plinth, fireplace or interior wall, VASPO offers a reliable solution for many decades.

Frost-resistant concrete for exterior and interior use

All VASPO cladding is made from through-coloured, frost-resistant concrete of strength class C25/30, which meets high requirements for strength and durability. What else does strength class C25/30 refer to? Larger foundation strips and slabs, walls, reinforced concrete ring beams, industrial floors. It is the most commonly used strength class for family houses.

This makes it suitable for:

  • façades of family houses,
  • building plinths,
  • fences and walls,
  • fireplaces,
  • interior walls,
  • commercial premises.

It easily withstands frost, rain, sunlight and large temperature differences.

Lightweight design with improved insulation properties

We add expanded natural clay to the concrete mixture, which significantly reduces the weight of the cladding.

The result is:

  • lower weight,
  • easier handling,
  • faster installation,
  • better thermal insulation properties.

The reduced weight also decreases the load on the structure without compromising strength.

Colour stability for at least 30 years

We use exclusively high-quality pigments from renowned manufacturers.

Their manufacturer guarantees colour stability for at least 30 years, meaning that the cladding retains its natural appearance even under long-term exposure to:

  • UV radiation,
  • rain,
  • snow,
  • frost,
  • high summer temperatures.

The colour is part of the entire mass of the product and is not merely a surface coating.

   

Perfect imitation of natural stone

We develop our own moulds and production technologies that allow us to reproduce even the finest details of natural stone.

The result is:

  • realistic texture,
  • natural relief,
  • authentic appearance,
  • unique character of every installation.

At first glance, the cladding is indistinguishable from natural stone.

Minimum efflorescence

During production, we use a special concrete mixture containing a calcium binder, which significantly reduces the formation of unwanted white efflorescence.

This means:

  • a more attractive façade appearance,
  • less maintenance,
  • a long-lasting aesthetic surface.

Precise dimensions for easy installation

High manufacturing precision ensures that individual pieces fit together exactly.

Benefits for the customer:

  • faster installation,
  • easier work for the installation company,
  • lower adhesive consumption,
  • a professional finished appearance.

Unlimited service life

VASPO cladding is designed to last for decades without losing its properties.

Thanks to high-quality raw materials, precise manufacturing and durable concrete, it has a practically unlimited service life, making it an investment for a lifetime.

Water resistance

VASPO cladding is also suitable for environments with high humidity.

It can be:

  • washed regularly,
  • exposed to rain for long periods,
  • used in areas with permanent moisture,
  • even permanently submerged under water.

This makes it suitable for use around swimming pools, garden elements and water structures.

Health-safe material

VASPO cladding is made from materials that are safe for human health.

It is safe for use:

  • indoors,
  • in households with children,
  • in commercial buildings,
  • in public spaces.

Easy maintenance

After proper installation, the cladding does not require demanding maintenance.

For regular cleaning, the following is sufficient:

  • water,
  • a mild cleaning agent,
  • pressure washing according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Thanks to its high durability, the cladding retains its appearance for many years.

Artificial or natural stone?

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More affordable price

VASPO cladding is more affordable than natural stone. In addition to lower material costs, it also saves on installation costs because it is easy to cut, produces less waste and can be installed more quickly.

Faithful appearance of natural stone

Thanks to moulds cast from real stone and hand colouring, VASPO cladding achieves a realistic appearance with precisely preserved details of natural stone.

Wide range of colours

A wide selection of colour shades – from natural stone tones to modern colour combinations. This makes it easy to coordinate the cladding with the façade, roof, windows and the overall style of the house or interior. Colour-stable pigments also ensure that the cladding retains its appearance for many years.

Lower weight

The cladding is approximately 20–30% lighter than natural stone, making handling and installation easier and allowing it to be used even on structures with lower load-bearing capacity.

Consistent quality

Unlike natural stone, it does not contain minerals that can cause rust stains or colour variations. The finished installation has a uniform appearance and retains its aesthetic qualities over the long term.

Ideal for interiors as well

The wide range of textures and colour shades makes it possible to coordinate the cladding with any interior style. Thanks to its natural clay content, it also contributes to improved thermal and sound insulation properties.

Frequently asked questions questions

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All our products are made of all-coloured, frost-resistant concrete of strength class C25/30. Therefore, they are equally suitable for exterior and interior use. Tiles have an unlimited service life and colour fastness is guaranteed for a period of at least 30 years, regardless of use. The tiles can also be permanently washed or submerged under water (swimming pools, aquariums).

We try to keep our products in stock in sufficient quantities. However, at the peak of the construction season, it can happen that for some of the most requested types, a waiting list is created with a waiting time of several days.

You can find a number of implementations on our website in the GALLERY section and I also recommend to “LIKE” our FUN page VASPO - obkladový kameň on Facebook, where you can also find implementations and inspirations from our customers and later you can add yours there as well.

You can view and purchase our products directly at our location in Trenčianska Turná, as well as through our network of distributors across Slovakia and the Czech Republic (see Sales Network). Choosing the right cladding is an important decision, which is why we offer the option of sending samples of our cladding directly to your home. You can order samples as well as stone cladding starting from 0.5 m² in our e-shop: eshop.vaspo.sk

The so-called blooms are leaching of calcium as the lightest element in concrete. This phenomenon often occurs in places where concrete or concrete products absorb moisture for a long time. This moisture then leaches calcium to the surface, creating a white film. It is a natural feature of all concrete products. However, the VASPO® tiles contain a retarder to prevent this phenomenon as much as possible, and therefore blooms from the substrate (form work blocks, concrete foundation, etc.) often appear on our tiles. The blooms disappear over time, or they can be removed by brushing with a solution of vinegar + water (1 part vinegar + 5 parts water).

Yes, tiles can also be glued for insulation with either polystyrene or mineral wool. We recommend mineral wool with a vertical fibre - a lamella, for example Nobasil FKL. It is also necessary to use an armoured mesh (fibreglass mesh with increased strength) and twice the number of anchors and also attach the mesh (not only under it). It is also possible to use metal anchors. The procedure of gluing  the VASPO® tiles for thermal insulation is also certified, but for the validity of the certificate it is necessary to use specific components listed in the manual. More information and the whole manual can be found in the TECHNICAL INFORMATION section.

The finish is different for the interior and the exterior. For the exterior (plinths, walls, chimneys), we recommend the Czech hydrophobizing agent LUKOFOB 39, or ANTIPLUVIOL (MAPEI), which is basically impregnation that slightly revives colours and removes abrasions created during transport. The product does not absorb water after application and protects against moss formation. Only one layer is applied, which then protects for about 5-7 years. You can also find instructions on each box. However, I draw attention to the need for dilution with water!! The product should be diluted with water in ratio 1:10 (1-part Lukofob and 10 parts water) before use. It can then be sprayed or brushed.
Lukofob is useless for the interior. There we recommend painting or spraying the cladding with Duvilax BD-20, diluted with water (1-part Duvilax and 10-15 parts water). The colour comes to life again and the pores close but the tiles remain matte. Alternatively, the smaller the proportion of water, the brighter the surface.

For standard gluing, we recommend the use of C2TE class flexible cement adhesive (improved cement adhesive with additional properties, reduced slip and extended setting time) of any brand. Tiles can be glued to any solid and cohesive substrate that can support the weight of the tile (up to 50 kg/m2), but on special surfaces (OSB, old ceramic tiles, plastic, metal), we recommend individual procedures. Instructions can be found in the TECHNICAL INFORMATION section on our website, or on request.

Concrete imitation stone has better technical properties, better price than comparable natural stone, better colour range and choice of warm colours, and last but not least, there is a significant time saving during installation (gluing). Natural stone can sometimes unpleasantly surprise you after the first rain.

Only natural materials are used for production, and even though the raw materials come from only one source, they always have different properties, and this cannot be influenced. Small colour differences may occur on the tiles.  We recommend taking the individual tiles from a different box = mixing them.

Yes, we provide professional cladding installation and assembly, maintenance of cladding and fences, as well as reliable delivery directly to your home.

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