How To Cover A Concrete Wall With Stone Veneer

Continue doing this to add more mortar as needed to cover the wall and smooth out the layer until it appears uniform.

How to cover a concrete wall with stone veneer.

Run an entire row across the bottom first then another row on top of that and so on up. For a stone veneer you are going to use masonry mortar. Spread out the mortar so the entire stones back is covered then run the grooved section of the trowel over the mortar to create ridges which gives the stone a better adhesion to the foundation wall. How to add stone veneer to a concrete foundation wall.

Once the mortar mix is ready take a trowel and add a good amount to the back of the stone the beauty of veneer is that the back is completely flat. 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. Use a pressure washer fitted with a paint stripping tip to blast the concrete wall clean of all stain paint and dirt.

Once the surface is prepared it is time to add your adhesive. Add 2 inches of water to a 5 gallon bucket. Pour in one quarter bag of s type veneer mortar. For a small job such as a fireplace surround or overlay or perhaps an accent wall we often recommend srw s vertical lock adhesive.

Remove any remaining stain or paint from the wall with a right angle grinder fitted with wire brush. Press stones firmly into the mortar on the block wall enough so that the stone is embedded into the mortar. Keep the layer of mortar the same depth throughout the wall so the stone veneer fits evenly on the wall.