Stone Veneer Installation
Stone veneer gives you the look of a stone wall in a thinner, lighter form that bonds to a prepared wall. It is a good way to dress a fireplace, a column base, a kitchen island or a house front, and the details behind the stone decide how well it lasts.

- Best forFireplaces, wainscot, columns, kitchen islands and entries
- Key detailMoisture barrier, lath and flashing behind the stone
- MaterialsNatural and manufactured stone veneer
- Pairs well withBrick, wood beams and stone caps
What stone veneer installation includes
- 1Prepared properlyA moisture barrier, metal lath and a scratch coat sit behind the stone.
- 2Layout before layingStones are sorted and dry-fit so color and size are balanced.
- 3Corners that workCorner pieces and transitions are laid out to look natural.
- 4Clean jointsMortar is packed and tooled neatly without smears.
From first visit to finished work
- 1Prepare the wallBarrier, lath and base coat go on.
- 2Sort the stonePieces are mixed from several boxes for balance.
- 3Set the veneerStones are set in mortar from the top down or bottom up as needed.
- 4Grout and cleanJoints are filled and the stone brushed clean.
Is stone veneer installation right for you?
- You want the look of stone without the weight
- You are dressing a fireplace or kitchen island
- You want stone on part of the house, such as a base or columns
- You want a rich entry
About stone veneer installation
Is stone veneer real stone?
Natural stone veneer is real stone cut thin. Manufactured veneer is made of molded concrete. We explain both and show samples.
Can veneer go on any wall?
It needs a sound, properly prepared surface with a moisture barrier and lath. We check what is there first.
How do you keep water out behind veneer?
Flashing, a weather barrier and weep details at the base direct water out, and we do not skip them.
Often paired with this
Natural Stone MasonryWalls, piers and features of real Tennessee stone, fitted and mortared by hand.See the service
Custom Brick FireplacesA hand-built brick fireplace that becomes the heart of the room.See the service
Outdoor Kitchens and BarsA brick and stone cooking space with counters, a grill and a bar built for company.See the service Find stone veneer installation near you
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Thinking about stone veneer installation?
Call or text, or send the form. Tell us about your property and we will tell you what we would do.
