How Should I Mix and Match Natural Stone Shapes?
Mix of Boston Blend Mosaic, Boston Blend Round, Boston Blend Square & Rec, and Boston Blend Ledge Stone Formula: Mix & Match Colors and Shapes
Masonry Selection Process for Thin Veneer
The Masonry Selection Process for Stonemasons To ensure a successful thin stone veneer project, these are steps a stonemason will take before thin stone veneer
Why Natural Thin Veneer Stone is Best for Exterior Use
What types of thin veneer are Harsh Climate Approved? The exterior of your home, government, or commercial building faces Mother Nature’s extreme conditions every day.
Which Cement Board Saves Stone Install Time?
Cement Board Substrate Saves Installation Time by 35% and Cost by 6% National Association of Home Builders Association-affiliated Home Innovation Research Labs finds that using
What Moisture Control Cavity Weep System Should I Use?
Why include a weep system? Veneer stone is not a structural wall, it is either adhered to the structural wall (thin veneer) or anchored to
Detailed Installation Tips
How to Calculate the Expected Waste Factor for Thin Stone Installations
How to Calculate Your Waste Factor Natural stone installation requires masonry techniques such as cutting,
How to Calculate the Amount Needed for Thin Stone Installations
When working with natural stone, some cutting, splitting, and trimming is required to get the
Corners for New England Natural Thin Stone Veneer
Available to Match All Colors and Shapes Thin Veneer is 1 inch thick, and light
Three Mortar Joint Options for the Perfect Installation
When it comes to installing thin stone veneer, one of the aspects that can make
Three Thin Stone Veneer Corner Installation Tips
How to Use Thin Veneer Corners to Elevate your Design There are many benefits to
How to Install Thin Stone Veneer Columns
How to Plan and Install Thin Stone Veneer Columns In this video David Croteau explains
Quick Installation Tips
Q: Can I add thin veneer to a painted foundation?
A customer writes:
“I’m hearing various answers from masons as to whether this product (Laticrete Hi-Bond) can be applied to a foundation that is painted.”
The answer directly from Laticrete:
The short answer is no it cannot. The paint would be acting as bond breaker. We only recommend installing stone with any of our adhesives to clean, free of paint, sealers and form release agents, sound concrete. In order for the adhesive to reach its intended strength it needs the open pores in the concrete to mechanically “lock” in.
If the wall is painted, the pores are clogged and the adhesive will not be able to bond to wall as it is designed to, and the installation may result in a failure.
Q: Ashlar vs Ledge Shapes
A customer writes…
Hi, I was in a few weeks ago looking at stone and had a few quick questions.
In the displays of the Boston Blend Ashlar vs Ledge the Ashlar seems much “tighter”.Is this an illusion or just how these displays were put together?
Q: Can Your Thin Veneer Be Used Outside?
Stoneyard Thin Veneer is a natural product, not man-made from concrete. The stone is at least one million years old, has been through countless freezes and thaws so there will be no problem with expansion and contraction, and will not fade. Unlike man-made faux stone, it is the same color throughout.
The stone is cut and crafted from either natural New England Fieldstone or stone cut from a quarry in the New England area of the U.S.
When installing thin veneer outdoors, it is essential to use proper installation methods such as cement board and a water barrier to prevent water from getting behind the stone.
Q: How warm does it need to be to install Stoneyard™ Thin Veneer in exterior applications?
The temperature needs to remain at 40 degrees or higher for 72 hours to cure. We can recommend Laticrete Hi Bond Rapid which will speed up the cure time, but 72 hours is still advised.
There is a simple rule to follow when the temperature is low during installation: The 18º (8 ºC) Rule – for every 18ºF below 70ºF (8ºC below 21ºC), portland cement and epoxy based materials take twice as long to cure.
Q: Does the Thin Veneer need to be installed with a masonry shelf?
No masonry shelf is needed. Stoneyard™ Thin Veneer can be installed directly on cement board or brick.
Q: Can you install dry-laid on exterior applications?
Yes with LATICRETE MVIS Premium Veneer Mortar.
Q: Do I need to point in between stones in a dry-laid application?
With the LATICRETE system you do not need to point.
Q: What installation system do you recommend?
Q: What kind of blade/tool do I need to cut your stone?
A diamond blade on a right angle grinder or wet saw. We recommend installation by a Certified Thin Veneer Installer.
Q: How do I cut Thin Veneer when trimming is necessary?
Q: How much waste/trimming is involved when installing thin veneer?
See: How to Calculate the Amount of Material Needed for Thin Stone Installations and How to Calculate the Expected Waste Factor for Thin Stone Installations
Q: How many square feet do thin veneer corners cover?
For each linear foot of corners installed you will get approximately 0.75 SF of coverage.
Q: Do I need corner pieces when installing thin veneer?
If you are covering a corner with stone then…yes. Our natural stone thin veneer corners give your project the appearance of full thickness stone.
Q: How do I bond thin veneer stone to metal, such as a metal fireplace surround?
Q: How do I install a dry laid fieldstone retaining wall?
How to Install a Dry Laid Fieldstone Retaining Wall
Q: What tools should I use?
Watch as David Croteau of STONEYARD® demonstrates the use of some amazing new Thin Stone Veneer installation tools: Thin Stone Veneer Hammer and Steel Base Splitter.
Q: How do I install Thin Veneer?
Please read Installing Thin Stone Veneer for more information.
