Apply mortar and attach stones.
How to install stone veneer siding.
Hold the stone against the surface for five seconds until it sets.
Before installing stone veneer on exterior walls it s necessary to add grade d waterproof building paper.
Overlap the waterproof building paper s vertical seams by 6 inches and overlap the horizontal seams by 4 inches in shingle fashion.
Begin by installing the veneer pieces that wrap around corners.
Start by applying a layer of building paper evenly across the entire installation area.
Step by step guide to install manufactured stone veneer step 1.
Then take a rake and gently drag it across the still wet mortar to create scratches so the stone veneer siding will stick to the wall when you install it.
Then apply mortar to the stone and attach to the surface.
Measure the spaceand cut wire lath to size.
Press the stone firmly into the mortar and hold it in place for about 10 seconds.
Place the cut.
First you need to apply a special coat of mortar over the metal lath called the scratch coat.
As thinly as possible spread an even coat of mortar and completely cover the metal lath.
Begin at the bottom and work upward.
For a cleaner cut position the uncut wire lath over two sawhorses.