accent walls & interior entryways fireplaces, mantles, hearths interior flooring exterior veneer exterior walkways & steps fireplaces fire pits and built in barbeques patios, porches retaining walls, landscape walls pools, pool decking, & water features   INSTALLING THIN STONE VENEER   > Step 1: Tools & Materials > Step 2: Surface Preparations > Step 3: Application Download printable PDF
Press stone into wall mortar, rotating slightly and forcing some mortar to squeeze out at edge. SURFACE PREPARATION Natural Thin Stone Veneer can be applied on nearly any prepared surface, including concrete, plywood, paneling, drywall and even metal. The surface must be cleaned. Painted surfaces must be sandblasted, or otherwise stripped of paint. If all paint is not completely removed, secure a metal lath to the wall, 6” on center. For exterior surfaces, install a vapor barrier first, then metal lath. For surfaces with frame construction (plywood, drywall or rigid foam), nail metal lath to wall securely, 6” on center. Apply a scratch coat (2 parts washed sand to 1 part Portland cement) to lath. Rake horizontal grooves in the scratch coat. Allow to cure. NOTE: These are general instructions for applying Natural Thin Stone Veneer. Processes may vary depending on application. We strongly recommend consulting with an installation professional.
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