Falading launches new styles and designs of PU cultural stones

1. Product composition
PU culture stone (polyurethane culture stone) is a new type of imitation stone decorative material made of polyurethane (PU) as the base material through a polymer synthesis process. Its core raw materials include organic diisocyanate and polyhydroxy compounds, which are formed into a polyurethane structure through a polyaddition reaction, and then foamed and molded through a special mold. The surface is processed through a multi-layer treatment process such as anti-corrosion, wear resistance, flame retardancy and UV protection. Some high-end products also use in-film coating technology to further enhance the texture fidelity and durability

 
2. Product features and advantages
PU culture stone has become a popular choice in the field of architectural decoration due to its unique properties:
Lightweight and convenient: The weight is only 1/3 of natural stone (about 4kg/㎡), and one person can complete the installation without heavy machinery, greatly reducing construction costs.

High simulation: The mold is finely crafted based on real stone, and the texture and color are almost the same as natural stone. It is suitable for high-end scenes that pursue natural aesthetics.

Durable and environmentally friendly: strong weather resistance, fireproof (B2 grade), waterproof, UV resistant, lifespan can reach more than 10 years; the production process reduces natural stone mining and meets green building material standards.

Flexible construction: supports cutting, bending, nailing and other installation methods, suitable for indoor and outdoor walls, background walls, columns and other diversified scenes, and simple maintenance (just wipe with water).

Economical and efficient: the comprehensive cost is only 1/5 of natural stone, and the installation efficiency is increased by more than 50%, which is especially suitable for large-scale engineering applications.

 
3. Market trends
In recent years, the PU cultural stone market has shown the following trends:
Diversified demand: from traditional building exterior walls to interior design (such as TV background walls, bar counters), commercial spaces (hotels, airports) and landscape projects, the application scenarios continue to expand.

Driven by environmental protection policies: The global emphasis on green building materials has promoted PU stone to replace natural stone. Its low energy consumption and recyclable characteristics meet the needs of sustainable development.

Technological innovation: Companies improve product performance by improving production processes (such as solvent-free foaming technology), and develop personalized customization solutions (such as imitation concrete, mushroom stone and other textures) to meet the needs of market segments.

Regional market growth: As a major producer (industrial clusters such as Linyi and Shenyang), China is accelerating the expansion of emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East with its cost and technological advantages.

 
4. Development prospects
The PU cultural stone industry will present the following development directions in the future:
Technological upgrade: Research and develop PU composite materials with higher density and stronger weather resistance, and integrate intelligent functions (such as self-cleaning coatings) to increase product added value.

Green production: Promote the application of environmentally friendly raw materials such as water-based coatings and bio-based polyurethanes to reduce carbon emissions in the production process.

Accelerated market penetration: As consumers accept the concept of "light decoration and heavy decoration", the penetration rate of PU stone in the home decoration field will increase significantly, and the annual growth rate of the Chinese market size is expected to exceed 15% in 2025.

Global layout: Leading companies expand overseas markets through mergers and acquisitions, technology exports, etc., especially in countries along the "Belt and Road" to seize market share.

 
Summary
PU cultural stone is reshaping the building decoration materials market with its core advantages such as light weight, simulation and environmental protection. With technological progress and policy support, its application scope will be further expanded, becoming an ideal substitute for natural stone and promoting the industry to continue to develop in the direction of high efficiency, green and intelligent.