Opus incertum or planchoncillo, what is it?

They are stone tiles with irregular shapes, contours and undefined surfaces. Its thickness is more homogeneous, with all pieces having the same thickness since the pieces are selected and palletized manually.

To make plank paving it is not necessary to be professional, it is not complicated, just being a little careful is enough, it is important not to leave joints that are too wide.

Planchonillo on a bed of sand or held with mortar.

There are two very valid options for placing the stone slab, secured with pots of mortar grout or on a bed of sand. At Vetonek we recommend doing it on a bed of sand whenever possible, it is easier to place and the result is very stable. , comfortable and durable.

Plank paving fits perfectly in rustic projects but is increasingly used in gardens and chalets with contemporary aesthetics as they create a very interesting modern and classic contrast.

It is important to make a preliminary approach to the floor to ensure that the final placement will look good aesthetically.

Plank paths straight edge or free edge.

There are two options for making stone plank paths, with free edges or with straight delimited edges.

To do it with straight delimited edges, it is best to throw a rope on each side of the path and lay out the slabs starting from the two edges, making a straight line, and ending in the center of the path, completing the "puzzle".

In the case of construction with a straight edge, you can leave the edge plain or mark it and give it more strength with a stone curb .

Covering walls and facades with irregular stone.

The plank or irregular stone is also used as facade cladding; in this case it is recommended that the plank not have a thickness greater than 3 cm.

It is a very economical solution, with noble aesthetic results and that insulates buildings very well from humidity, especially the slate plank, which is very waterproof.

Vetonek stone planks or slabs.

Check out our Opus incertum bed or stone planks here .