Large veneer stone is essentially a thin layer of large cut stone or stone-like material glued to a structure for decoration and protection.
Large Veneer Stone
Large veneer stone product is a slurry of Portland cement, aggregates and iron oxides baked into textured shapes to look like stone.
Cement gives stability to the product and iron oxides provide pigment to the veneer stone structure.
Facing stone should not be confused with artificial facing stone, a high-density polymer product that feels more like Styrofoam than stone.
The large veneer stone industry is doing its best to replace natural stone as the perfect wall covering for home siding, fireplace surrounds, and interior touches.
Large veneer stone is installed with lath, scraping, mortar and mortar for a dry pile appearance.
Large Veneer Stone Features
Full-scale Large veneer stone starts at about 2 inches thick and grows to about 6 to 8 inches thick.
Large veneer stone weighs about half as much as natural stone of the same size.
Title | Description |
Material | Real Quartz Stone |
Strong | Long-Lasting and Durable |
A Slurry of Portland | Cement, Aggregates and Iron Oxides |
Cement | Gives Stability to the Product |
For Large veneer stone production, natural stone is quarried and cut into industrial-sized slices similar to a wet tile saw.
Regarding installation, the main difference between Large veneer stone and natural stone is weight and density.
Large veneer stone is porous and lightweight, making it easier to work and cut than natural stone.
Also Large veneer stone is more suitable for do-it-yourself installation than natural stone.
Buy Large Veneer Stone
When you want to buy Large veneer stone you had better Choose the appropriate application place since there are different application places for veneer stone.
Another key point when you buy Large veneer stone is to select a the color pallete that best matches other colors at your home.
Buying a touch of shimmering mica clear stone together with Large veneer stone can add extra sparkle or to create a sophisticated mosaic of earth tones.
You also had better buy mortar with Large veneer stone, a grout that is added between stone veneer pieces to give your project a special finish.
Large Veneer Stone Price + Buy And Sell
Increasing demand for stone Large veneer stone in several residential and commercial locations is expected to boost the growth of the global stone cladding market during the forecast period 2014 to 2022.
Large veneer stone price ranges from $5 to $15 per square foot, compared to natural stone veneer, which ranges in price from $16.00 to $35.00 psf.
Large veneer stone installation price is around $15,000 to $35,000 for the entire house exterior, $2,000 to $9,000 for the front of the house, and $3,000 to $13,500 for the foundation.
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The Answer to Two Questions About Veneer Stone
1: What is the best mortar for stone veneer?
Type N mortar.
2: How long does veneer stone last?
20-75 years.