In our days in the decoration and construction of the use of natural and artificial stone is a very common trend. The use of this material will add significantly to the building or placement of special charm and elegant appearance. Even despite the fact that natural stone block is very expensive, to furnish it can not be compared with any other finishing material. Besides finishing, are made of stone will be able to serve you more than 100 years. Nevertheless, we must differentiate between the functions and properties of artificial and natural stone. The natural stone is quite heavy, because all the best to use it as a basis for the building foundation. This will actually be a unique creation of art, as well as the same shape and color of natural stones in nature there. All the same texture shades and colors of natural stone can not always go the wishes of man. In this case, come to the aid of science and production, offering to apply artificial stone finishes, characterized not only by their quality properties, but also the diversity of their colors and textures. In the manufacture of decorative stone used sea of different materials: filler, pumice, cement and various additives. Properties and appearance of the stone is dependent on the nature of additives. Artificial stone can be produced in two ways - by casting, as a result of which leaves a more durable material, and through the press. Finishing stone helps to emphasize the pros and dignity of the premises. And the appearance of the stone gives the mood of harmony, wealth and a sense of monumentality. Designers, specialists recommend to finish the facade do not use more than three types of stone. And we are talking about colors, and size and shade of stone. It is worth to notice that in the use of stone finish will provide much of its surroundings in the same building, giving him more and his own style.