Interior Stone Wall Water Fountains With Stones

Size

• Stone wall water fountains are available in a wide variety of sizes ranging from compact to full-wall sized. While the sizes of stone wall fountains can vary greatly, you must take room size into consideration when designing or selecting your fountain. For example, if you wish to highlight a section of your room, a 4-foot fountain or smaller can add a touch of elegance; however, if you wish to make an impression within an entire space, a floor-to-ceiling fountain with stones placed along the wall may be best.

Design

• Stone wall fountains are typically a focal point within a room. Because of this, the design should highlight the overall theme of a room while adding an abstract feel. For example, if your theme is modern-sleek, a solid smooth stone basin can be used as the reservoir while water falls from spouts placed above the basin. For a more eccentric appearance, an indoor waterfall fountain highlighted with natural stones along the wall and a faux pond as the water reservoir may be ideal. If you wish to have a one-of-a-kind fountain, make your own design instead of purchasing a pre-built fountain.

Homemade Fountains

• Homemade stone water fountains offer a chance to explore your creative side while adding a one-of-a-kind appearance to any room. While creating a homemade fountain requires time to design and install, you may find it less expensive to make one yourself. No matter the design, you must have several pieces of equipment to ensure the fountain works properly. A water pump is the heart of any fountain as it is responsible for moving water from the basin to the spout. The type of submersible fountain pump required is determined by the height of the fountain. For example, if the head of the fountain, or the spout, is 5 feet above the water reservoir, the pump must have a maximum head of at least 5.5 feet.

Maintenance and Care

• Many indoor stone water fountains are designed to maintain a sanitary environment by having anti-microbial coating along fountain surfaces. Because indoor fountains are not exposed to outdoor debris such as leaves and dirt, valve clogs and other common fountain ailments are eliminated. Use only distilled water, not tap water, to prevent mineral deposits and always keep the fountain pump completely submerged to prevent burning out the pump motor. Turn off the fountain and clean all stones with a wet sponge dipped in white vinegar at least once a month to prevent algae and mildew development.