Continue doing this to add more mortar as needed to cover the wall and smooth out the layer until it appears uniform.
How to cover a concrete wall with stone veneer.
Their pro is that they are lighter weight than real stone less expensive and only about 1 2.
Tap the stone panels to the wall with a.
Apply the stucco to the top of the wall and spread it from left to right with a single motion of the trowel.
Stone veneer products which are made from concrete come in a range of colors shapes and can be used for a variety of projects.
Wipe the back of the panels with a wet cloth.
An excellent choice for wainscoting and other accents it can be used on both the interior and exterior of your home.
Keep the layer of mortar the same depth throughout the wall so the stone veneer fits evenly on the wall.
If you are applying stone veneer to a painted or sealed concrete foundation attach a layer of metal lath to the concrete wall with masonry anchors.
How to face a concrete block wall with stone.
Spread inch of mortar onto the back of the stone veneer panel and press it to the wall.
Slide inch thick wood shims under the veneer panels to hold them even with the level chalk line.
A stone veneer project costs a fraction of building with a full bed natural stone.
Whether you are dealing with fist sized stones pulled straight from the river or stone veneers that are shaved down into tile like thicknesses stone.
Start installing the stone veneer at the wall corner.
Also stone veneer comes in different colors textures and shapes.