Stone Panels 101: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
What are Stone Veneer Panels?
The innovative style of cultured stone panels is popular among homeowners and general contractors. They offer many benefits and beautiful style. Cultured stone panels are larger versions of individual stones fitted into an easy to install panel shape.
Instead of being quarried and disrupting the enviroment, manufactured stone panels are produced using the same raw materials as traditional stone pieces. The mixture includes portland cement, light weight aggregate and iron oxide.
It's difficult to tell the difference between natural stone and cultured stone. That's because stone panels are produced using molds cast from carefully selected pieces of natural stone. Stone adds an architectural element blurring the boundaries between exterior and interior spaces. If you are looking to bring the outside in, stone panels are your choice.
Not only is the product practical, saving money and time but it looks gorgeous! We offer more than 9 color choices and can customize a color to fit the needs of your project.
(The picture below shows the Super Stak panel in the Carolina Slate color).
4 Advantages of Stone Veneer Panels
Saves Time
In less than a weekend, you can transform your space and increase the curb appeal of your home or business. Our stone panels are made with an aluminum flange embedded in the cement and that is key to an easy installation. During the DIY installation, screws are fastened through the flange into the wall. Stone panels install on average 80 percent faster than traditional mortar on stone.
Less Materials
Stone panels are a mortar-less product, which illimates the need for wire lath and a scratch coat. You will need a measuring tape, a saw with a diamond tip blade and a cordless screw driver.
No mason Needed
Installing cultured stone panels does not require hiring a skilled mason. Panels are designed for the DIY enthusiast and offer a significant cost reduction with no outside skilled labor required.
Installs in All Weather
Often the weather postpones outside construction work and can create havoc with rescheduling. Traditional mortar on stone can not be applied during consistent wet or cold conditions. However, stone veneer panels can be installed during any type of weather.
Where are Stone Panels Used?
The design possibilities for stone panels are endless. Our panel products are used for interior and exterior applications. Many customers use them on:
Fireplaces
Outdoor kitchens
Wall accents
Columns
Retaining walls
Bathrooms
Entryways
Around the garage door
Front of the kitchen island
What are the options for Mortarless Corners?
We have matching corner panel sets for all three mortarless stone panel options. Similar to the stone panel, corners are made with the alumnim flange embeded in the cement during production.