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Flexible stone, also known as soft ceramics, is an innovative decorative material that combines the natural beauty of stone with flexibility, light weight, and eco-friendly performance. It’s widely used for exterior walls, interior decoration, and renovation projects. However, with so many products on the market, the quality can vary significantly.
However, the market quality can vary greatly. To help you distinguish high-quality flexible stone, we conducted four real-life tests: the flame test, scratch resistance test, 2-week water soaking test, and 6-month water soaking test.
Premium flexible stone features a clear, natural texture and uniform color. The pattern should be sharp and consistent without bubbles, cracks, or fading. Low-quality materials often show uneven color or surface imperfections caused by poor ink or unstable curing.
Tip: Check the surface under natural light. Vivid color and realistic texture reflect advanced production technology.
Flexibility is the key property of soft ceramics. When bent gently, high-quality material should not crack or peel, even under cold conditions. Poor-quality flexible stone feels stiff or brittle and breaks easily.
Good flexible stone typically maintains a uniform thickness of 2–3 mm with a dense structure. Uneven or overly soft materials often result from weak formulas or improper processing.
Top-quality flexible stone should have little or no chemical odor. A strong smell often indicates cheap plasticizers or adhesives, which may emit harmful VOCs.
The flame test is one of the most direct ways to assess safety and performance. During this test, the surface of the flexible stone is exposed to an open flame to check its fire-retardant ability.
High-quality flexible stone: The surface may darken slightly but does not burn, melt, or release heavy smoke. It self-extinguishes quickly once the flame is removed, proving excellent fire resistance and stability.
Low-quality flexible stone: Burns easily, melts, or gives off a pungent smell — indicating poor raw materials and low fire rating.
In our flame test video, WIFi flexible stone remains intact even after direct fire exposure, showing its outstanding B1-level fire performance.
Use a metal tool or steel brush to gently scratch the surface:
High-quality flexible stone: The surface remains smooth and undamaged, showing excellent wear resistance.
Low-quality flexible stone: Scratches appear easily, exposing weak surface protection.
Our scratch resistance test video clearly shows how durable a high-quality flexible stone can be.
To simulate real-world conditions, flexible stone samples are fully immersed in water for two weeks.
High-quality materials show no deformation, delamination, or color change, proving excellent waterproof capability.
Poor-quality ones may absorb water, soften, or peel, especially along the edges.
In our 2-week soaking test video, you can see that the surface of WIFi flexible stone remains perfectly intact after prolonged immersion.
For a more extreme challenge, we extended the soaking time to six months.
After half a year underwater, WIFi flexible stone still maintained its original color, flexibility, and strength, without swelling or cracking — a true testament to its long-term stability and superior waterproof structure.
Our 6-month water test video demonstrates that durable quality comes from consistent formulation and strict production control.
High-quality flexible stone should have at least a B1 fire rating, resist UV rays, and maintain performance under temperature changes and outdoor conditions. Always request product certificates from the manufacturer.
If your flexible stone includes a pre-applied adhesive backing, it should be even, stable, and securely bonded. Uneven adhesive layers may lead to detachment or bulging after installation.
Real quality can stand the test of fire, water, and time. The flame test, scratch resistance test, and soaking experiments together prove that WIFi flexible stone is built for safety, durability, and long-term beauty.
Choose flexible stone from a trusted manufacturer that prioritizes material stability, fire safety, and environmental performance.
For premium flexible stone products, OEM/ODM support, and professional factory service, contact WIFi Ceramics at sales@wificeramics.com.
