Whether it’s fake or real stone, the stacked stone aesthetic has really taken off in recent years in the homebuilding world. Homeowners and builders love both the look and affordability of using stone veneer to give the appearance of a quality all-stone build.
In this blog, we’ll break down the different types of stone veneer being used, some of our favorite uses for it, and a way for you to get some delivered to your next job site.
Faux Stone & Real Stone Veneer
If you’re looking to use stacked stone for a fireplace, kitchen wall, or somewhere on the exterior, you’ll usually find one of two options.
Real stone veneer is made from cut stone into thin rectangles. It is installed by adhering the stone to the wall of your choice using various mortars.
For builders on a budget who still want the look of stone veneer, there are faux stone – also called manufactured stone – panels which are usually made of vinyl or concrete. These panels are installed by similar mortars or other adhesives.
Whether you design with real or faux stone veneer will likely depend on your budget and material availability.
Now, let’s look at some of the best places to use veneer stone.
Stone Veneer Fireplace:
The most popular use of stone veneer is on fireplaces. Builders and homeowners enjoy the stone aesthetic and the ambiance it can bring to living spaces at a price that’s much more affordable than building an entire fireplace from stone. With a veneer fireplace, builders draw attention to the centerpiece with complementary colors that complement the rest of the interior.
Because of the heat factor, however, it is recommended that the veneer used is real stone or at least manufactured concrete stone.
Exterior Stacked Stone:
Whether being used on just the front of the house or on the entire home, stacked stone creates a great-looking home with an exterior that’s more durable than traditional wood or vinyl paneling.
With exterior stone veneer, you raise the value of the home without committing to costly stone throughout the build.
Builders use stacked stone on the exterior for the whole house, for window paneling, for doorways, and even chimneys. How much stone veneer you use will depend on your budget, aesthetic, and material availability.
Where to Buy Stacked Stone Veneer
If you like the look of stone veneer and would have some delivered to your next job site, the building experts at MG Brick & Stone are here to help.
We offer up-front pricing and inventory transparency, so you can be confident that the material you order will be delivered in the quantity you want and at the time you need it.
We offer both real and manufactured concrete stone, all cut to your specifications.
Not sure which veneer works best for your project? Our experts are here for you and can even meet you at the job site.
Request a sample, give us a call, or explore our catalog.
