One way to make the plain wall look more finished is to add stone veneer to the foundation walls surface.
How to cover a concrete wall with stone veneer.
Stone veneer is frequently used to cover concrete facings or chimneys.
Start installing the stone veneer at the wall corner.
An excellent choice for wainscoting and other accents it can be used on both the interior and exterior of your home.
Keep the layer of mortar the same depth throughout the wall so the stone veneer fits evenly on the wall.
Continue doing this to add more mortar as needed to cover the wall and smooth out the layer until it appears uniform.
How to face a concrete block wall with stone.
Also stone veneer comes in different colors textures and shapes.
Apply the stucco to the top of the wall and spread it from left to right with a single motion of the trowel.
Tap the stone panels to the wall with a.
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.
Their pro is that they are lighter weight than real stone less expensive and only about 1 2.
Whether you are dealing with fist sized stones pulled straight from the river or stone veneers that are shaved down into tile like thicknesses stone.
A stone veneer project costs a fraction of building with a full bed natural stone.
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.