BULUOJIA Flexible Stone

·What is Buluojia Flexible Stone

Buluojia Flexible Stone is a new type of polymer-modified material synthesis technology, also known as Buluojia Flexible Stone technology. This technology involves transforming readily available natural materials such as clay, stone powder, and recycled inorganic substances into modified inorganic powders. These modified powders are then fed into Buluojia Flexible Stone molding equipment. Under controlled temperature conditions, molecular cross-linking occurs. Utilizing precision laser-engraved molds and curing apparatus, various textures and patterns of Buluojia Flexible Stone products are formed.

The key advantages of this technology lie in its safety, ecological friendliness, low carbon footprint, and recyclability. Buluojia Flexible Stone products can also be reverted back to their original clay form using specific equipment, making them suitable for agricultural purposes. This concept aligns with the principles of sustainable development and ecological harmony.

· Raw Materials for Buluojia Flexible Stone

MCM, also known as "Modified Inorganic Material," is the raw material for producing composite building materials. MCM materials are easily accessible from sources such as common soil and stone powder found in nature. After undergoing molecular modification, soil and stone powder can be transformed into modified inorganic powder, which serves as a primary raw material for producing Buluojia Flexible Stone.

· Types of Buluojia Flexible Stone

In response to market demand, the company has currently prioritized the launch of six major series, comprising over 200 varieties, which are the Ecological Inorganic Stone, Ecological Inorganic Panels, Ecological Bricks, Ecological Ceramic Tiles, Ecological Leather, and Flexible Stone materials. Additionally, the company is capable of customizing other texture effects based on specific customer requirements.

· How does the production process of Buluojia Flexible Stone differ from traditional ceramics? 

The production process of Buluojia Flexible Stone is fundamentally different from that of traditional ceramics.

One crucial difference is that the Buluojia Flexible Stone production process is environmentally friendly, low-carbon, and modern. It eliminates traditional heating methods using coal or heavy oil as energy sources and instead utilizes a combination of air energy and electricity. This results in no emissions of "wastewater, waste gas, or waste residue." Producing one square meter of Buluojia Flexible Stone saves over 90% energy compared to similar ceramic tiles. Consequently, Buluojia Flexible Stone is more popular in society and possesses a greater market development potential compared to traditional ceramics.

· What are the prominent features of Buluojia Flexible Stone after forming?

(1) Thin and lightweight: Each piece is only 3-6mm thick and weighs 3-6 kilograms per square meter, saving space, adhesive materials, and logistics costs.

(2) High Expressiveness: Through native integration, a harmonious fusion of diverse natural stone materials, premium wood, ceramic products, metallic texture creations, and genuine leather effects is achieved. The result is an astonishingly lifelike and meticulously crafted texture that captivates with its genuine tactile quality.

(3)  Stain resistance and self-cleaning: The stable neutral physical properties prevent dust accumulation, and rainwater can easily clean the surface.

(4) Grade A fire resistance: A2-grade flexible fire-resistant material.

(5) Flexibility and earthquake resistance: It is pliable, has good extensibility, and is resistant to earthquakes and cracking.

(6) Frost resistance: Tested for 100 freeze-thaw cycles with no powdering, cracking, or peeling.

(7) Durability and acid-alkali resistance: Aging acceleration tests exceed 2000 hours, equivalent to 50 years outdoors.

(8) Breathable and Stain-Resistant: The material is not only breathable but also resistant to stains, endowing buildings with a breathable functionality. This enhanced ecological and safety feature creates a living environment that aligns more closely with health-conscious lifestyles.

(9) Recyclable: It doesn't generate solid waste and can be fully regenerated or returned to soil for farming.

· How many colors does Buluojia Flexible Stone material have?

The color of the material depends on the origin of the inorganic powder, particularly soil. Natural soil offers a rich range of colors, primarily composed of compound gray tones such as gray-yellow, gray-red, gray-black, and gray-white, totaling 256 color combinations. Therefore, Buluojia Flexible Stone inherently possesses natural and elegant colors that remain unchanged for up to 50 years, a feature unmatched by most other building decoration materials.

· Why does Buluojia Flexible Stone material emit a slight odor when subjected to fire?

Buluojia Flexible Stone is classified as a national A2-grade flexible fire-resistant material and is non-combustible.

*A2 Fire Resistance Standard:

No dripping or splashing, or only for a very short time.

No sustained burning within a short time.

Smoke density is less than 0.15m2/kg.

Combustion products do not contain toxic substances and comply with the EU ROHS directive.

However, Buluojia Flexible Stone material is modified stone powder containing a small amount of modifying agent.

Additionally, glass fiber mesh is attached to the back. When subjected to high temperatures, there might be an extremely subtle odor emitted.

After being tested by the National Building Materials Fire Testing Center, this smoke was found to be non-toxic and harmless, meeting standards and ensuring complete safety.

As a result, Buluojia Flexible Stone material is particularly suitable for fire-sensitive building environments, Such as hotels, commercial spaces, clubs, villas, hospitals, high-end storage factories and other uses.

· What advantages does Buluojia Flexible Stone material offer compared to traditional stone?

1. Environmental advantages: Genuine stone requires mining and quarrying, causing significant damage to natural landscapes.

Precious stones, in particular, are becoming scarcer and are non-renewable resources that decrease with usage.

In contrast, Buluojia Flexible Stone materials are inspired by rare and valuable stone patterns from around the world. Through the Buluojia Flexible Stone technology, these materials are realistically replicated, addressing the scarcity issue associated with traditional stone.

2. Construction advantages: Genuine stone is heavy and difficult to transport, leading to high material wastage during construction, which demands skilled labor. This is especially true for external wall construction, which requires dry hanging and presents high complexity. Buluojia Flexible Stone, on the other hand, is thin and lightweight, easy to transport, and suitable for direct wet installation on high-rise exteriors, simplifying the process.

3. Safety advantages: Traditional stone, particularly when used on high-rise walls, poses significant safety risks. Falling from a height could cause harm to people, vehicles, and more. Buluojia Flexible Stone, with a weight only 1/14 that of traditional stone, can be securely adhered to external walls, eliminating the risk of falling.

4. Price advantages: Compared to world-renowned precious. Buluojia Flexible Stone materials offer a strong cost-performance advantage. While certain categories of Buluojia Flexible Stone may be slightly more expensive than low-end stone available in the wholesale market, when considering overall costs, including transportation, construction, loss, and maintenance, Buluojia Flexible Stone holds a distinct price advantage.

5. Performance advantages: Buluojia Flexible Stone exhibits stronger impact resistance compared to genuine stone, which tends to shatter upon impact.

6. Composite advantages: Buluojia Flexible Stone's thin and lightweight characteristics make it suitable for composite materials with insulation materials or sheets, creating a unique composite board that's unparalleled by other materials.

7. Expressive advantages: Buluojia Flexible Stone can achieve everything genuine stone can and more. It can replicate cylindrical shapes, irregular structures, and more. Achieving the same with genuine stone requires significant labor, time, and materials. In contrast, Buluojia Flexible Stone achieves these with ease.

·What are the advantages of Buluojia flexible stone compared to traditional ceramic clay tiles?

1. Construction Advantages: Traditional ceramic clay tiles require dry hanging, which is labor-intensive and time-consuming. On the other hand, Buluojia flexible stone can be directly wet-installed, saving both labor and time while achieving the same effect.

2. Environmental Advantages: Traditional ceramic tiles are part of a high-energy and high-pollution industry, involving high-temperature firing that consumes a significant amount of energy and emits a large amount of carbon dioxide. With the trend of environmental protection in society, the government has imposed restrictions on this industry. In contrast, the production process of Buluojia flexible stone is very low-carbon and environmentally friendly, aligning well with these environmental trends.

3. Price Advantages: Traditional ceramic clay tiles can cost over 300 CNY per square meter, and when factoring in the dry hanging installation costs, the total can approach a thousand CNY per square meter, which is extremely expensive. Buluojia flexible stone, in comparison, offers a very high cost-performance ratio, costing less than one-third of traditional ceramic tiles.

If you desire the appearance of ceramic tiles without the exorbitant price, choosing Buluojia flexible stone is the best option.

·How does Buluojia flexible stone compare to ceramic thin tiles?

Thin tiles are a relatively new type of building material that is an upgraded version of traditional ceramic tiles, also falling under the category of ceramics. Although thin tiles are promoted as low-carbon products, this is in comparison to traditional ceramic tiles. In their production process, they also require high-temperature firing at around a thousand degrees, consuming a significant amount of energy. Therefore, their future development potential is limited.

In comparison, Buluojia flexible stone has the following advantages:

1. More Environmentally Friendly Production: Buluojia flexible stone requires less energy in its production compared to thin tiles, making it more environmentally friendly and low-carbon.

2. More Affordable Price: Thin tiles are significantly more expensive than Buluojia flexible stone, with higher overall costs when considering various factors.

3. Simpler Installation: Thin tiles demand more intricate installation procedures and may require dry hanging for use on high-rise building exteriors. Buluojia flexible stone, on the other hand, can be directly wet-installed.

4. Wider Range of Applications: Currently, thin tiles have certain limitations in their applications, mainly used for wall cladding, and the market size is relatively small.

Buluojia flexible stone, however, has a wide range of applications, suitable for wall cladding,flooring, ceiling decoration, column wrapping, and more.

5. Better Performance: Thin tiles are less impact-resistant and cannot be bent or flexed. Buluojia flexible stone, compared to thin tiles, has strong impact resistance and can be used for various complex structures.