A slab is called a whole plate made of natural stone or wood. They are often used to decorate walls, make furniture or decorative elements from slab.
In the article we will analyze the features of wooden and stone slabs and tell where they can be used.
Content:
- Features of wooden slabs
- What kind of tree are slabs make from?
- How to choose a wooden slab?
- The use of wooden slabs
- Tables, chairs and tables
- Bar stand
- Countertop
- Shelves
- Windowsill
- Decor for the wall
- Hanger
- Features of stone slabs
- The use of stone slabs
- Wall covering
- Founding of the floor, window sills, steps and columns
- Tables
- Stone slab
- Comparison of wooden and stone slabs
- Cons of stone slabs briefly
- Cons of wooden slabs briefly
Features of wooden slabs
A wooden slab is made from a solid piece of wood. To do this, the tree trunk is drunk longitudinally or transversely, so that the result is a solid plate.
Photo: slab from wood to processing
Then the product is evenly dried so that there are no cracks. In wooden slabs, a tree pattern is especially appreciated. Thanks to him, each plate is unique. In order not to spoil the drawing, the slab is neatly polished and covered with a protective layer.
What kind of tree are slabs make from?
Most often, you can find slab from maple, nut, apple, karagach or larch. More expensive options are made of valuable breeds – oak, tika, boxwood.
Photo: For a slab, take the thickest part of the tree
How to choose a wooden slab?
First of all, you need to pay attention to the quality of the slab. It should be dry and without deep cracks. Wet wood can dry and deform over time, and cracks can split the slab into parts. The thickness should be from 5 to 20 cm.
It is also important from which wood breed is made. The pattern of the tree, its natural color, as well as hardness and weight depends on it. Solid rocks, such as beech, oak and tick are suitable for furniture, and nuts, maple and larch – for decoration.
In slab, products with growths, branches and bitch are especially appreciated. Thanks to this, the SLEB drawing is truly unique.
Photo: The more knots and growths, the more beautiful the plate looks
Depending on the purpose, the edges of the slab can be even, or with bends. Sometimes you can find options with raw edges where there is a bark.
The use of wooden slabs
Two main directions for the use of wooden slabs are furniture and decor.
Photo: mirror from slab wood
Tables, chairs and tables
Blood slabs are used when creating massive and durable furniture. For example, these are tables, coffee tables and chairs.
Photo: kitchen table from slab
Bar stand
The bar from slab is perfect for brutal loft or country style. Such a base can easily withstand any shock and load.
Photo: Bar stand made of wooden slab
Countertop
The countertops are made not only for the kitchen, but also for the bathroom. It is ideal for a desktop shell-mushroom.
Photo: wooden slave
Shelves
Slab shelves can become a place for a compact location of plants. Or you can put books or beautiful decor elements on them.
Photo: On the shelves you can store decor and books
Windowsill
Instead of conventional plastic, you can install a window sill from a slab.
Photo: on the windowsill of slab, it is comfortable to sit
Decor for the wall
A wooden slab can become a decoration for the wall. For this, both longitudinal and transverse plates are used.
Photo: slab on the wall
Hanger
From the slab you can make a hanger for the wall. There you can store keys or outerwear.
Photo: a slab hanger with forged elements
Features of stone slabs
Stone slabs are natural stone slabs. They are cut from such breeds as granite, marble, quartz and onyx. The slab surface can be smooth or embossed.
Photo: Slab can be a few square meters
There are also slabs made of artificial stone. Most often it is a quartz agglomerate – a mixture of crushed quartz stone and synthetic resins. The components are mixed and compressed under high temperature in a special form. SLEB made of artificial stone is cheaper than natural, not afraid of scratches and chips, does not absorb fat, dirt and other substances.
The use of stone slabs
Stone slabs are more often used to decorate walls and other surfaces.
Photo: Stone slabs have a unique pattern
Wall covering
Most often, stone slabs are used in wall cladding. They can decorate the walls in the living room, hallway or bathroom. The texture of the stone is homogeneous or with various patterns and forms. In this case, slabs can be selected in such a way that an abstract pattern is obtained.
If you install the backlight, then the visual effect of the slab increases, it becomes a full-fledged art object in the interior.
The slab allows you to create a unique pattern on the walls. Corps from onyx can be emerald, yellowish or blue.
Founding of the floor, window sills, steps and columns
Stone slab is also used in the decoration of window sills, columns and steps. The floors can be made of them in the corridor, hallway, living room or bathroom.
Photo: slab allows you to create a seamless surface
Tables
In addition to finishing, stone slabs are used when creating tables. The furniture is massive and durable.
Photo: Stone slab table
Stone slab
A stone slab from a stone slab can calmly survive a kitchen set and even all repairs in the apartment. If necessary, the slab can be removed and transferred to a new base.
Photo: Slab tabletop can last 500 years
Comparison of wooden and stone slabs
- Stone slabs are almost 2 times more than wooden.
- Stone slabs are heavier than wooden, so they are more difficult and more expensive to deliver to the object.
- Under a stone slab, you need to prepare a strong base, especially if you make a countertop, table or bar.
- The stone is cold to the touch, so tactilely not as pleasant as a tree.
- Window sills, steps and walls of stone in winter will be cold.
- The stone slab must be periodically polished so that it remains smooth. A wooden slab can also be sanded if the upper layer deteriorates.
- The stone is not afraid of moisture, but absorbs all the dirt, from which the color can change. The tree absorbs moisture and can deform over time.
- Stone slabs are used in minimalistic, classic and high-tech styles. Wooden slabs are more suitable for loft, Scande, country and eco -styles.
Cons of stone slabs briefly
- Dear – slab costs from 10,000 rubles per square meter.
- Heavy – one plate can weigh more than 200 kilograms.
- They absorb dirt and change color, especially the marble stone.
- Subject to chips.
- Cold to the touch.
Cons of wooden slabs briefly
- If the slab is poorly dried, it can deform and crack over time.
- Absorbs moisture.
- Blooms in the sun.
Conclusion
Stone slabs are more often used to decorate surfaces, and wooden – for the manufacture of furniture. Before buying a stone slab, it is important to think over the delivery method. He is heavy, bulky, and it is easy to damage him. A wooden slab should be perfectly dried before installation, otherwise it can be deformed. The stone slab absorbs dirt, so it must be wiped right away if something comes to the surface.
