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Baton, LLC offers AirStone - a light weight easy installation stone wall covering for DIYers

The look and feel of stone wall covering in a home is always an attractive aspect, but adding a stone look is typically a professional undertaking which involves specialized equipment, installers and struggles with structural issues...until now. AirStone is an ultra-light wall covering system from Baton, LLC that allows anyone to install a stone veneer using only pre-mixed adhesive, a putty knife and a hack saw. AirStones are individual stone pieces that precisely fit together so grouting is not required. They adhere directly onto any wall or fireplace in homes or commercial buildings. The AirStone product line is the only stone veneer light enough to attach directly to a wall. The product has the look and feel of real stone, yet is much lighter and extremely durable. AirStones are comprised of a proprietary formula which makes them 75% lighter than real stone and 50% lighter than manufactured concrete stone. They are the only green, eco-friendly artificial stone on the market - 80% of the product is recycled content. The patent-pending process actually transforms recycled synthetic particles into a lightweight hardened stone product. As an added bonus, the light weight nature of the product reduces packaging, transportation and structural excesses. AirStone transforms a complicated construction ordeal into a simple wall covering project. DIYers can install AirStone by simply applying pre-mixed adhesive to the pieces and pressing them to a wall. Because high installation and materials costs are eliminated, the AirStone project is very affordable. Total project costs can drop by up to 80%. AirStone cuts simply with a hacksaw and is easily drilled through, so hanging art or installing shelves is not a problem. AirStone can be used for interiors and exteriors. The AirStone product line comes in an attractive grey tinted Spring Creek color as well as a brown tinted Autumn Mountain color. The product line costs around $7 per s/f and is available at many Lowe's stores nationally. For more information or where to buy go to: www.AirStone.com
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