Stone Veneer Over Concrete Steps
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.
Stone veneer over concrete steps. Brick pavers or brick tiles come in a variety of colors and styles making it easy to find a brick that suits your home s architectural styles. It s important to note that stone veneer of any type manufactured or natural is by no means a structural product it does not bear weight in the way that blocks of solid stone or concrete block can do. Concrete makes a serviceable patio walkway or driveway but with stones and brick you can add color and design for an aesthetically. Friday prep the wall and steps steps 2 5.
Step 1 overview cross section of concrete clad steps illustration by gregory nemec. In this video toh senior technical editor mark powers shows how to cover up an ugly concrete stoop with stone veneer and bluestone treads. Sunday set the bluestone treads step 14 16. Quikrete veneer stone mortar about 5 for an 80 pound bag.
Stone veneer can be applied to any masonry surface such as concrete existing brick or foundation cinder block. Thin veneer is often chosen for renovations on the siding of an existing wooden building stone facing a fireplace or to jazz up a concrete foundation with a stone façade. Stone veneer is always attached over a framed and sheathed structure like that used when a house is covered with lap siding or stucco. Thin veneer allows natural stone to be used in applications that do not incorporate a concrete footing to support the weight of traditional full thickness masonry stone.
See below for to. How to install stone or brick over an existing concrete pad. Tap the stone panels to the wall with a. Wipe the back of the panels with a wet cloth.
Start installing the stone veneer at the wall corner. One way to dress up concrete steps without sacrificing their utility is with thin brick pavers. Wood veneer is a laminate material 1 4 inch thick or less that is applied. Slide inch thick wood shims under the veneer panels to hold them even with the level chalk line.
Spread inch of mortar onto the back of the stone veneer panel and press it to the wall. Concrete makes stout long lasting steps.