Question 1

What is flexible stone veneer?

Accepted Answer

Flexible stone veneer is an ultra-thin sheet of real natural stone — typically slate, marble, quartzite, or sandstone — that has been extracted into very thin layers and bonded to a flexible fiberglass backing. The result is a 100% natural stone product that can bend around curves, columns, and irregular surfaces. iStones flexible stone veneer is only 1mm thick, making it lightweight and easy to install on surfaces where traditional stone cannot be used.

Question 2

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for iStones?

Accepted Answer

The minimum order quantity for iStones wholesale orders is 500 square metres. For smaller requirements, sample kits and A4-format samples are available on request. Special pricing and bonus sheets are available for orders of 2,500 m², 7,500 m², and 12,500 m².

Question 3

Does iStones ship worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Yes. iStones provides worldwide shipping from our manufacturing facility in India. We offer FOB, CIF, and DDP shipping terms and assist with logistics and customs clearance. We currently serve clients in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, Asia, Latin America, Russia, China, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Question 4

What are the different types of iStones stone veneer?

Accepted Answer

iStones offers three product types: iStones Flexible — ultra-thin 1mm stone veneer with flexible backing for curved surfaces, columns, and furniture. iStones Classic — 3mm stone veneer with classic backing for facades, wall panels, and commercial interiors. iStones Translucent — thin stone veneer designed for backlit feature walls, bar counters, and decorative lighting applications.

Question 5

What surfaces can iStones stone veneer be applied to?

Accepted Answer

iStones stone veneer can be applied over nearly any substrate including wood, drywall, metal, concrete, plywood, MDF, backer board, fiberglass, tile, cabinetry, and painted surfaces. It is suitable for interior applications including walls, ceilings, furniture, fireplaces, stairs, and kitchen surfaces, as well as exterior applications including facades, exterior walls, and columns.

Question 6

Is iStones stone veneer made from real stone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All iStones products are made from 100% real natural stone. The veneer is created by extracting raw material from actual quarried slate, marble, quartzite, and sandstone slabs into very thin layers. Each sheet has a unique natural pattern. The thin stone layer is bonded to a fiberglass backing under controlled pressure and heat to produce a strong, flexible sheet of real stone.

Question 7

Are sample kits available from iStones?

Accepted Answer

Yes. iStones offers sample kits in A4 format showing all available colors and textures. Sample kits are available on request and can be shipped worldwide. For larger wholesale inquiries, custom format samples are also available depending on order size.

Question 8

What colors and textures does iStones stone veneer come in?

Accepted Answer

iStones offers over 20 shades of stone veneer across slate, marble, quartzite, and sandstone materials. Available colors and textures include Canis, Gemini, Pictor, Volans, Taurus, Taurus Translucent, Virgo, Silver Hara, and Albireo among others. Each sheet has a unique natural pattern due to the natural stone origin of the material.

Question 9

How is iStones stone veneer packaged and stored?

Accepted Answer

iStones stone veneer is packaged in compact boxes of 1220x610mm containing 20 square metres per package, with a height of only 4 to 5 cm. No special storage conditions are required — the material is not affected by temperature or humidity. It is significantly lighter than natural stone, requiring no special equipment for shipping or handling.

Question 10

What is the difference between iStones Flexible and iStones Classic?

Accepted Answer

iStones Flexible is 1mm thick with a flexible fiberglass backing that allows the sheet to bend around curved surfaces, columns, and irregular shapes. It is ideal for furniture, doors, curved walls, and creative interior applications. iStones Classic is 3mm thick with a rigid backing designed for flat surfaces including facades, wall panels, reception desks, and commercial interiors. Both are made from 100% natural stone.