Redoing a section of wall in my basement. Has anyone had any experience working with stone veneers.
Is there a veneer that comes close to the real thing? If not, what am I looking at re: price difference based on an estimate for one section of wall?
Thank you
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Not sure if this is something you would have to worry about indoors but I highly suggest looking into it before hand.
Best of luck
RE interior applications, which is what I think you're talking about for a wall "in your basement," the water intrusion issue from the elements isn't in play. That is huge, but the mortar to create the veneer wall still has moisture in it, so care still needs to be taken during installation and curing that it dries well. Otherwise you get efflorescence, which the other poster describes.
Depending on the look you're after, there are many good products of real stone veneer that's applied as panels - like wall tile - which don't have exposed mortar joints. easy to install and a decent variety of options. I've seen this product used in the west(see link.) It's available in full bed (4" thick) or thin veneer (1" thick.)
IMO, the important part in selecting a veneer system is to see how it "keys" together - view in a showroom if possible. Especially if you're going to be looking at it (such as on a video wall) frequently. Good luck!
Real stone veneer - ( New Window )