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Installing Stone Veneer - How to Beautify Your Home in a Weekend
Wed 04 Mar 2009 - 08:17
Installing Stone Veneer - How to Beautify Your Home in a Weekend
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Paul_J_Easton]Paul J Easton
Most people make the mistake of thinking that installing stone veneer is something they could never do. Don't dismiss the possibility, because it can dramatically transform the look of your residence both inside and out.
While it's true that the installation may take a few special tools, you probably already have the ability to do it yourself. Once you have your surface prepared and ready, installing the veneer can actually be a lot of fun. Some jobs could be completed within a day or a weekend. Read on to find out more.
Installing stone veneer can turn the ordinary into something extraordinary. A plain block wall might look stark and cold, but it transforms it into a naturally beautiful, warm landscape feature. With modern versions of manufactured stone, installation is easy and totally possible for the average home do-it-yourselfer.
And if you're concerned that the manufactured stuff might not look as good as real stone, think again. manufactures are going to great lengths to make their product look authentic, even up close.
You may require some special tools. Most do-it-yourselfers have a pretty good selection of basic tools on hand. But you'll needs a few not-so-common tools for your stone veneer installation.
Specifically, you will need a masonry blade for your saw. Most saws are capable of cutting manufactured stone veneer as long as you attach a masonry blade. Depending on where you are installing, you may have to cut the panels into different sizes or shapes.
You will also need a trowel to spread the mortar onto the back of the stone veneer. The third most likely tool purchase is a grout bag, which is used to apply grout between the sections.
About the only part of the project that might seem like work is surface preparation. How well the veneer adheres to your surface and how realistic it looks when you're done depends in large part on the quality of the surface. You'll want to remove any existing paint.
The surface should be level, but not necessarily "smooth." Before you start putting up the veneer, you may need to add a thin "scratch" coat of mortar. Or in some areas, you may need to put up a moisture barrier. Your stone veneer supplier should be able to help you make this decision.
This is very satisfying work that instantly adds beauty and value to your home. It takes a plain looking surface and makes it beautiful. It's easy to do yourself as long as you pick up the right tools and take the time to get the surface ready. So there's no need to wait any longer. Start choosing your stone veneer and get ready to have a fun, productive weekend.
Paul Easton is the Marketing Director for Alpine Stone the [http://www.alpinestone.co.nz]Stone Veneer Shop- AlpineStone .co.nz - The [http://www.alpinestone.co.nz/our_stone.html]Stone Veneer Specialist from New Zealand
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