Both are used for decorative purposes on the face of many different structures as well as for luxurious interior design.
Thin stone veneer installation.
Below are surface preparations for each type of installation.
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Faux stone veneer is a manufactured product designed to look like natural stone.
The installation of manufactured stone veneer as seen here in our installation guide.
First natural thin stone veneer is a thin cut lightweight stone siding that is real rock.
Including a detailed step by step process utilizing a cement board substrate and a polymer fortified installation system.
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The use of this guideline with respect to other veneer types and installation methods is not recommended.
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Natural stone veneer can be applied to any structurally sound wall.
The four most common installations are.
With its versatility and light weight faux stone can be used in a wide array of architectural applications.
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.
Workmanship this installation guide assumes that construction personnel have knowledge of the materials described and their proper methods of installation.
Installations happen faster and easier with quality stone ask any stonemason.
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.
Prior to commencing activity related to the scope of this guide.
Real stone veneer installation.
Finally there is also true stone veneer that is made from thin slices of actual stone usually limestone or sandstone but occasionally granite.
131 milverton ontario disclaimer this document is intended to serve as a guideline for the installation of thin adhered stone veneer.
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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.
These veneers can either be quarried and cut into slices or sometimes smoothed river rocks are thinly sliced with a flat back side to apply against the wall.