Anyone used stone veneer? I want to add the look of stone to an outside wall but don't want to use real stone.

Question

I have a long wall in my backyard that I want to add the look of stone to. I've recently seen some articles about manufactured stone veneers, but I don't have any experience with them. Have you used them? Are they easy to install? I have a 1 ft tall area at the top of the wall that runs about 100ft across the top of the wall that I'd like to cover with stacked stone. Would veneer work well there? How much do you think it would cost?

Answer 1

it's pretty easy to install "lick and stick" stone. You first put a scratch coat on the existing wall, then you mortar the fake stone to the scratch coat. (it's OK if the scratch coat dries). Use some type of spacer to keep the joint widths the same. You dont have to keep the spacers there longer than while you place that stone. After the wall is done, then you go back and fill in the mortar with mortar mix. It's fast and easy and only about $3 a sq ft. here.
Good Luck

Answer 2

i've never used it, but on This Old House recently they were renovating a house in Cambridge, MA, and used stone veneer on a front wall and the entire chimney.

It seemed to be relatively easy to install, and the expense will depend on the quality of the veneer. You might want to see if you can check out the episode. The finished product looked outstanding, IMHO.

Answer 3

Laying thin veneer stone (im assuming you want to put it flat against the wall) is very different from laying dimensional stone. Now the question is are you using the right terminology. Are you referring to manufactured stone or real stone? Because the process can be quite different. And please indicate what the name is it will help with the explanation a bit. Add this and I will edit my answer.

Answer 4

I have installed it and it is easy enough if you do the rando stone and are semi- handy with a trowel and grout bag but prices will range drematically on where you live, but typically it can be cheaper than brick and real stone anywhere from 5-25 dollars a square, also check out the books at home depot you don't have to buy it just look through them to give you some pointers.

Answer 5

We had our house done in 1982 with natural stone veneer. It looks just like new today. We had the entire front and up to the windows along the sides and back done in stone. Above the windows we had done in stucco that was stained so it never has to be painted. It was not cheap, but it has paid for itself over the years. We only have to paint the wood exterior around the windows and roof now.

Answer 6

I do not have a clue about cost nowadays, but I was in the remodelling and contracting business. You can veneer anything and do a good job, it is also very easy to learn. the names I am familiar with from the past are Permastone, and I am not sure whether Pencrete still puts out a product.
Go to an outfit that sells building materials, they will be sure to steer you in the right direction.

Answer 7

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