Stone veneer products which are made from concrete come in a range of colors shapes and can be used for a variety of projects.
How to apply stone veneer to concrete wall.
If a scratch coat is necessary use a masonry trowel to apply a 1 2 to 3 4 layer of the scratch coat mix over your metal lath.
If you re working with wood or any other non masonry surface you can create an appropriate surface by surrounding the non masonry surface with a water barrier.
Spread inch of mortar onto the back of the stone veneer panel and press it to the wall.
Rotate the stone gently while pressing inward to squeeze the mortar out.
Cover the lath with a scratch coat of mortar to.
Begin at the bottom and work upward.
Wipe the back of the panels with a wet cloth.
One way to make the plain wall look more finished is to add stone veneer to the foundation walls surface.
Instructional how to video for attaching m rock stone veneer to a preformed concrete wall or foundation.
Their pro is that they are lighter weight than real stone less expensive and only about 1 2.
Begin by installing the veneer pieces that wrap around corners.
Cover the entire area of the lath working the cement into the holes and scraping off any excess.
Stone veneer can be applied to any masonry surface such as concrete existing brick or foundation cinder block.
2 apply a moisture vapor barrier if you re doing an exterior application.
Press the stone firmly into the mortar and hold it in place for about 10 seconds.