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Thin stone veneer installation.
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The installation of manufactured stone veneer as seen here in our installation guide.
Both are used for decorative purposes on the face of many different structures as well as for luxurious interior design.
First natural thin stone veneer is a thin cut lightweight stone siding that is real rock.
To install a stone veneer start by covering the entire area with 18 gauge metal lath and using 2 inch nails to secure it to the surface.
Finally there is also true stone veneer that is made from thin slices of actual stone usually limestone or sandstone but occasionally granite.
Below are surface preparations for each type of installation.
Once the mortar is dry clean the stones you are using and leave them slightly.
Manufactured stone veneer can be significantly easier and more cost effective to install than natural stone and can be used in a variety of applications and on many different surfaces.
The four most common installations are.
Installations happen faster and easier with quality stone ask any stonemason.
Here s a quick guide to doing it right.
Next cover the lath with a 3 4 inch thick layer of mortar and scrape horizontal grooves into it so the stones will grip better.
With its versatility and light weight faux stone can be used in a wide array of architectural applications.
Natural stone veneer can be applied to any structurally sound wall.
Framed open stud wall cement board poured concrete wall and cement block.
131 milverton ontario disclaimer this document is intended to serve as a guideline for the installation of thin adhered stone veneer.
Workmanship this installation guide assumes that construction personnel have knowledge of the materials described and their proper methods of installation.
The use of this guideline with respect to other veneer types and installation methods is not recommended.
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Faux stone veneer is a manufactured product designed to look like natural stone.
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