Working with Stone Veneer

Building a retaining wall requires striking the right balance between aesthetics, durability, and performance, particularly in high traffic areas or near water. Whether for a commercial property, public park, or private residence, the materials you choose play a...

Incorporating natural stone veneer into your interior design is a timeless way to add warmth, texture, and a touch of elegance to any room.

Manufactured stone veneer panels are often chosen for their lower cost compared to natural stone. However, before deciding to use them for your home or project, it’s essential to be aware of their significant disadvantages.

Traditional building stone has been a go-to option for centuries due to its durability and timeless appeal. However, stone veneer has emerged as a popular alternative, offering many of the same benefits with added advantages.

While natural stone has long been a favorite for exterior facades, its use in interior design is equally transformative, especially when it comes to sawn thin stone veneer.

Natural Facing is excited to showcase the real stone veneer blends that are not just trending but also transforming homes and commercial spaces in your area.

In today’s environmentally conscious world, the demand for sustainable building materials is higher than ever. Real stone veneer is emerging as a top choice for those who want to combine aesthetic appeal with eco-friendly practices. As a natural product, it offers a multitude of benefits that go beyond mere beauty.

Explore the environmental implications of using manufactured stone in construction. This post delves into its production, durability, and the challenges in waste management, guiding you towards more sustainable building choices.

This blog post will guide you through the key steps in finding quality stone veneer, ensuring your project shines with durability, aesthetics, and quality.

The main objections to real stone veneer are cost and weight. These are easily offset by the longer lifespan and low maintenance needs of real stone veneer, not to mention the natural beauty of real stone.

From outdoor kitchens and firepits to cozy fireplaces and decorative walls, real stone veneer brings a unique blend of aesthetics and functionality that is hard to match.

LATICRETE’s MVIS (Masonry Veneer Installation System) mortar offers several advantages when installing stone veneer, making it a choice worth considering for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts.

This guide will help you navigate your way to a reputable dealer in your area, ensuring you get quality, durability, and the aesthetic you desire.

Explore the history of building with stone and how today’s natural stone veneer is creating new opportunities to enjoy the beauty of natural stone.

Several stone veneer styles look similar, but they are not created equal. When choosing the right stone veneer style for your home or project, it’s important to understand different stone veneer options and which projects are best suited for each style.

Guest post from a Natural Facing customer: “Every time I sit in my back yard and stare at our rapidly deteriorating stone wall, I wonder why we were never presented options for real stone. Did they think it was out of our budget? Do they not know the benefits of real stone? Did they think it was too hard to install?”

Whether you are a homeowner or a designer, the appearance and durability of exterior and interior accents are vital when you are designing, upgrading, or modifying a space.

Both manufactured stone and sawn thin stone can be classified as stone veneer. The two products are alternatives to heavy building stone. While they may look similar at first, the differences are vast: