How To Apply Stone Veneer To Concrete Wall
Stone veneer products which are made from concrete come in a range of colors shapes and can be used for a variety of projects.
How to apply stone veneer to concrete wall. Begin at the bottom and work upward. This is the part 2 video of us showing how to apply the stone ledgers under the cantilever ledge to give your walls houses block walls or whatever you want. Press the stone firmly into the mortar and hold it in place for about 10 seconds. Cover the lath with a scratch coat of mortar to.
Wipe the back of the panels with a wet cloth. Rotate the stone gently while pressing inward to squeeze the mortar out. Spread inch of mortar onto the back of the stone veneer panel and press it to the wall. Stone veneer can be applied to any masonry surface such as concrete existing brick or foundation cinder block.
Begin by installing the veneer pieces that wrap around corners. If a scratch coat is necessary use a masonry trowel to apply a 1 2 to 3 4 layer of the scratch coat mix over your metal lath. 2 apply a moisture vapor barrier if you re doing an exterior application. Start installing the stone veneer at the wall corner.
Instructional how to video for attaching m rock stone veneer to a preformed concrete wall or foundation. One way to make the plain wall look more finished is to add stone veneer to the foundation walls surface. 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.