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Posted By April on October 27, 2012

Stone Veneer or Artificial Cultured Stone, provides a decorative and protective covering for both exterior and interior walls made of any masonry surface. Installing stone veneer is a very similar process to installing tiles on walls. Installation of stone veneer can be complicated, but with the right tools and instruction, the installation can be simplified. A properly installed stone veneer installation will add a tremendous visual appeal to the wall and will protect the wall from damage

Instructions

Things you may need

Mortar mix, Bucket, Trowel, Grout, Grout bag

1. Clean the surface of the stone and wall so it is free of dirt, sand, and any loose particles. If necessary spray clean the stone and wall with a garden hose. Let the surface dry for at least six hours.
2. Mix the mortar mix in the bucket with water using the trowel. Read the packaging of the mortar mix for specific water to mortar mix ratio. Mix the mortar for a minimum of five minutes until you have a creamy consistency.
3. Trowel mortar onto the wall in small sections, approximately 1/2 inch thick in a 1-by-1-foot area, so the mortar mix does not dry before you apply the veneer stone.
4. Damp the back of the veneer stone slightly. Spread a thin coat of mortar on the back side of the veneer stone.
5. Press the stone into the mortar on the wall starting from the bottom up, rotating slightly and forcing mortar to squeeze out. Remove excess mortar mix with the trowel before it dries. Work your way up and to the side until you have placed the entire veneer stone on the wall. Let the wall dry for at least 24 hours before applying grout.
6. Mix the grout in the bucket with water using the required ratio indicated in the bag. Pour the grout into the grout bag and squeeze the grout into the joints of the veneer stones. Let the grout and the surface dry for at least 48 hours before the surface becomes exposed to water.

Categories: Great Building Material
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