Installation FAQs

Reconstituted stone veneer is molded, making it lighter than natural stone. Natural stone may require wall ties and footings, increasing installation costs and complexity. Reconstituted stone veneer is lighter, adheres easily to various surfaces, and allows installations that are typically challenging and expensive with natural stone.

All of Veneer Stone’s lightweight products are reconstituted stone, offering several advantages over natural stone: lighter weight, easier installation, availability, cost-effectiveness, customizable colours, and prefabricated corner pieces.

Periodic washing to remove surface dust and debris is all that is required. Most products are virtually maintenance free.

Our stones are cast in molds using a blend of crushed limestone powder, a small amount of cement, and fade-resistant mineral oxide pigments.

Handcrafted stone costs approximately one-third to one-half less than natural stone, eliminates the need for wall ties or footings due to its lightweight, and has a lower waste factor compared to natural stone. Our prefabricated corner pieces allow for easy installation around corners.

The base colour is blended throughout, and durable mineral oxide pigments are integrated during casting. Similar to natural stone, there are minimal noticeable colour changes over years of weathering.

Our products perform similarly to other high-quality lightweight reconstituted stones. However, continued exposure to chlorine and other chemicals may affect coloration. For areas frequently exposed to water, we recommend protection with a breathable masonry sealer.

NOTE: A sealer may affect the stone colour and may create a gloss or matte finish. Always test a small area beforehand.

Our stone products adhere well to prepared, clean, untreated, structurally sound surfaces such as wallboards, plywood, paneling, cement board, or masonry walls. Refer to our installation instructions for details.

Weight varies by style, ranging approximately from 19 to 60 kilograms per square metre depending on the product.

Yes, our products are suitable for both exterior and interior applications, allowing you to blend indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly.

Installation can be performed by individuals with basic stone masonry understanding. Please consult our user installation guide.

Proper installation enhances the beauty of the product. Factors like profile type, colour selection, stone pattern, and grouting technique significantly influence the final appearance.

Yes, each stone has a base colour blended throughout, with additional colour variations integrated during casting. Handcrafted variations may result in slight differences from sample boards.

Yes, our products can be easily cut or trimmed using tools such as a hatchet, wide-mouth nipper, handheld grinder with a masonry blade, or a brick saw.

While not required, sealing provides added protection and easier cleaning. Use a silane or siloxane-based penetrating breathable masonry sealer. Always test a small area first as sealers may affect colour and finish.

Yes, Veneer Stone can be installed around a fireplace, ensuring the veneer is at least 20cm away from any open flame.

Mortar tinted with iron oxide colours enhances the application by matching or complementing the stone colour.

Our handcrafted products use naturally occurring aggregates, resulting in variations in colour shade between batches. To achieve a consistent appearance, select products from each pack at the project’s outset.

Veneer Stone can be applied to any structurally sound surface with the proper preparation. It fits nearly any building plan — large or small, interior or exterior, new residential or commercial projects — or on any remodel.

Average thickness is 2-5 centimetres, depending on textures.