One way to make the plain wall look more finished is to add stone veneer to the foundation walls surface.
How to apply stone veneer to concrete wall.
Start installing the stone veneer at the wall corner.
Rotate the stone gently while pressing inward to squeeze the mortar out.
If you re working with wood or any other non masonry surface you can create an appropriate surface by surrounding the non masonry surface with a water barrier.
If a scratch coat is necessary use a masonry trowel to apply a 1 2 to 3 4 layer of the scratch coat mix over your metal lath.
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.
Instructional how to video for attaching m rock stone veneer to a preformed concrete wall or foundation.
Stone veneer products which are made from concrete come in a range of colors shapes and can be used for a variety of projects.
Begin at the bottom and work upward.
If you are applying stone veneer to a painted or sealed concrete foundation attach a layer of metal lath to the concrete wall with masonry anchors.
Press the stone firmly into the mortar and hold it in place for about 10 seconds.
Wipe the back of the panels with a wet cloth.
Stone veneer can be applied to any masonry surface such as concrete existing brick or foundation cinder block.
Cover the entire area of the lath working the cement into the holes and scraping off any excess.
Begin by installing the veneer pieces that wrap around corners.
Cover the lath with a scratch coat of mortar to.