Because faux stone is so light it can be adhered to a specially prepared wall surface with conventional mortar.
How to apply faux stone to concrete wall.
2 use the tape measure and the level to plan out the layout of your panels to best suit your space.
Use a polyurethane safe construction adhesive we recommend pl 200 or pl 300 on the back of the panels and apply a 3 8 bead of the adhesive in an s pattern.
Use the level to check how level.
Wipe the surface with a rag.
The product used to create the stone look is called aquastone a mixture marble dust mixed into plaster to create a hard finish.
This gives the mortar a clean surface to bond with.
Wash the wall with a pressure washer to remove any dirt debris or grease that may be on it.
Add 2 inches of water to a 5 gallon bucket.
Pour in one quarter bag of s type veneer mortar.
The thickness of the adhesive should be 1 8 inch.
It s recommended that you start with a corner stone and work your way horizontally.
New faux stone is composed of conventional cement with soft lightweight pumice like fillers making it easy to cut with a circular saw or a 4 1 2 in.
Apply the mixture over the entire area using a drywall blade.
Use a wire brush.
1 begin the panel installation by making sure the surface the panels will be attached to is clean.
Mix the aquastone according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Angle grinder fitted with masonry blades.
Make a pilot hole with your hammer drill before you screw in the concrete anchors.
Skim the mixture onto the surface to create a random texture and dimensional quality.
This is the part 2 video of us showing how to apply the stone ledgers under the cantilever ledge to give your walls houses block walls or whatever you want.