| Concrete block walls serve all kinds of needs. They | | | | substrate for attaching the stone. If installing a dry |
| are used for retaining walls. They can be used for | | | | stack stone always use a Vertical Bond Mortar to |
| fences. The one thing they have in common is they | | | | adhere the stone to the block. If this mortar is not |
| are boring to look at! If you would like to improve | | | | available in your area use a latex additive in your |
| the appearance of a block wall on your property, | | | | mortar.The reason for this is that you do not have |
| why not add the beauty of stone veneer? Here are | | | | the grout between the stones to help the stones |
| a few recommended tips to consider: | | | | bond to the wall. |
| First, make sure that the wall is structurally sound. | | | | Check with your local masonry supplier to see |
| This is most important before proceeding! If the wall | | | | different samples of stone that are available and also |
| has been painted I recommend that you remove the | | | | the methods of installation. If you are a novice or an |
| paint before laying the stone. This can be done by | | | | ambitious homeowner ask about which stone styles |
| sandblasting or with a liquid paint remover. The | | | | would be easiest to install. If you are unsure about |
| cleaner the better! Remember, any finished job is | | | | the process ask them for recommendations of local |
| only as good as the preparation. | | | | masonry contractors. Good luck to you and enjoy |
| If you are fortunate enough to have a wall that has | | | | dressing up that old block wall! |
| never been painted the block material is a great | | | | |