How is stone veneer made?
Faux stone is made from a combination of cement, natural aggregates, and iron oxide color, which are carefully poured into molds made from casts of natural stone. The result looks and feels just like the real thing, even on close scrutiny. 2. How thick is manufactured stone veneer? Most styles of stone are approximately 2″ thick, but the thickness can range up to 3″ for the veneer itself, and as much as 3.5″ installed if metal lath is required for installation. 3. What surface preparation is required? Stone veneer can be installed over any surface on walls or even ceilings, but some preparation may be required, depending on the existing surface. • To install stone over plywood or drywall, the surface must be prepared by putting up waterproof construction paper, metal lath, and then a scratch coat of mortar. The stone is installed on this scratch coat using a special veneer bonding mortar, typically enhanced with latex additives for better adhesion. • If stone is to be installed over cl
