Stone wall made of stone/stone slabs? Living room / kitchen

These should be facing stones, which come in various materials: gypsum, concrete, wood, natural stones. In general, these facing stones should be impregnated after installation, which also helps to remove normal dirt. But behind a stovetop, where hot grease etc. is handled, there will likely be stains that are not easy to remove. And working with a wire brush would not be good for the facing stones. The only option is to occasionally paint with a color similar to that of the facing stones, but whether one wants to do that is another question. No one has said anything about the costs so far: It depends on which facing stones are chosen, ranging perhaps from about 40 Euros/m2 (i.e. complete, facing stones, primer, adhesive and impregnation) up to 80 Euros. Certainly, there will also be more expensive products. I would also recommend not only looking in hardware stores - that’s good for getting a visual impression - but especially searching online for suitable products. They are often considerably cheaper there.

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Well, I am unsure whether mold develops over time. It concerns my living room, and behind it is the bedroom (so it is an interior wall). The wall itself is mold-free.

Why should mold form there? I assume that you do not intend to install thermal insulation behind the slats, and even if you did, there is no temperature difference between the rooms. So mold will not form due to condensation. If the wall is damp because of a missing seal, you would notice it by now.

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I wouldn’t worry about that, especially not on an interior wall. We have slate behind the washbasin and on a wall where we hang our shower towels (is that what they’re called?) in the bathroom. We painted the slate three times with stone sealant, now it stays nicely dark. Wiping with a sponge and some water has not caused any damage so far. Dust can be easily removed. But I wouldn’t install it directly behind the stove in the kitchen. I don’t think grease splashes can be easily wiped off here regardless of the material chosen. My concerns are mainly due to the surface texture of natural stone, etc.

Great, thank you all for your helpful feedback. In my case, it is a rental apartment. I just thought of the fact that in the event of moving out (which I do not intend, but I cannot see into the future), I have to restore the original condition. That means, all of it might have to be removed again. Can it then be removed again without complications and with little effort and expense (like removing wallpaper)?

Great, thanks to you for your helpful feedback. In my case, it is a rental apartment. I just remembered that in the event of moving out (which I do not intend, but I cannot see into the future), I have to restore the original condition. That means, everything may have to be removed again. Can it then be removed easily and with little effort and trouble (like wallpaper removal)?

No, get a photo wallpaper