Cultured Stone Veneer
Cultured stone is cast from molds taken from real stone and colored to match. It is lighter, more consistent and quicker to set than natural stone, which makes it a smart choice for fireplaces, accent walls and large facades.
- MaterialCast stone colored through
- WeightLighter than quarried stone
- ProfilesLedgestone, fieldstone, stacked and river rock
- WhereWalls, fireplaces, columns and bar fronts
What is included
- 1Many looks, one installProfiles from tight stacked ledge to rounded river rock can mix across a project.
- 2Lighter loadsLess weight means it can go on walls and chimney breasts where heavy stone would not.
- 3Colors that holdColor runs through the stone, so a chip does not show a different color underneath.
- 4Flashed and finishedMoisture barrier, flashing and weeps are part of every install, indoors and out.
From your first call to the final cleanup
We lay, repair and restore brick, stone and block in cities across the country. Find yours below and set up a walk-through.
- 1We walk the siteWe look at the wall, yard or roofline together, talk through the look you want and note what is already there.
- 2We set the layoutLines, levels and measurements are marked first, so every course starts straight and the finished work sits true.
- 3We build course by courseUnits are set on a full bed of mortar, checked with level and line, and the joints are struck as we go.
- 4We finish and clean upJoints are tooled, surfaces are cleaned and the site is left tidy, with a walk-through at the end.
Is this the right choice for your project?
- Interior and exterior fireplaces
- Accent walls and kitchen backdrops
- Columns, bases and bar fronts
- Projects that want a stone look at a lighter weight
What makes stone look right
- The mixPieces are sorted by size and color and set so the pattern never repeats.
- The backingA moisture barrier, flashing and a scratch coat sit behind veneer so water has somewhere to go.
- The jointTight or deep, the joint style is chosen to suit the stone and the house.
Common questions
How does cultured stone compare to natural stone?
Cultured stone is lighter, more uniform and usually less costly. Natural stone has more natural variation. We show samples of both.
Does the color fade?
Quality products are colored through and hold up well. Some mild lightening in strong sun over many years is normal.
Can cultured stone go outside?
Yes. With the right moisture barrier and flashing it handles weather well, and we build it that way.
Services that pair with this one
Natural Stone VeneerReal quarried stone cut thin and set on walls, chimneys and entries for a one-of-a-kind face.See the service Chimneys
Masonry FireplacesA real brick or stone fireplace, built from the firebox up, with a hearth that anchors the room.See the service Chimneys
Outdoor FireplacesA masonry fireplace for the patio, with a chimney, a firebox and a hearth that make the yard a room.See the service Find your city
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