Stone Veneer and Manufactured Stone in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
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Stone Veneer and Manufactured Stone

Natural thin stone and manufactured stone veneer for house fronts, fireplaces, columns and outdoor kitchens, installed with proper moisture protection.

Stone veneer gives you the look of a stone wall in a lighter, faster, more affordable package. Natural thin stone is cut from real quarry stone. Manufactured stone is cast from concrete and color to look like it. Both can transform a plain wall into a feature, and both belong on entries, chimneys, foundations, fireplaces and kitchen bases.

How veneer is installed matters as much as which kind you choose. Water has to be able to drain, the backing has to be sound and the corners, joints and edges have to be finished neatly. We prepare the surface, apply the right barrier and lath, set the stone in full mortar beds and finish the joints so that the wall looks like built-up masonry.

Natural thin stone or manufactured

Natural thin stone has real variation and a rich look. Manufactured stone is lighter, consistent and often easier to source. We show you both so you can choose with confidence.

Moisture barrier and lath

A water-resistant barrier, flashing and metal lath protect the wall behind. Skipping them is the most common cause of failing veneer.

Setting and jointing

Stone is set in a full bed of mortar and pressed in, so it bonds well. Joints are filled and tooled for the style you chose.

Corners, sills and edges

Corner pieces, caps and sills finish the work. Details like these separate veneer that looks real from veneer that looks stuck on.

What is included

  • Visit and a look at the wall surface
  • Stone and color samples
  • Barrier, flashing and lath
  • Setting the stone
  • Pointing and cleaning
  • Final walk-through
Before and after

See the transformation.

Drag the handle to compare.

After: a house front with a natural stone veneer base below the windowsBefore: a house front with a plain painted white wall below the windowsBeforeAfter
Plain wall gets a stone veneer base. From a plain painted white wall below the windows to a natural stone veneer base below the windows.
Why it works

What you get with Stone and Manufactured Veneer

Natural and manufactured options

Samples side by side.

Moisture protected

Barrier, flashing and lath.

Transforms a plain wall

Entries, chimneys and bases.

Full-bed mortar setting

Strong bond to the wall.

Finished corners and caps

Looks like real masonry.

Clean joints

Tooled to your chosen style.

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Stone Veneer Coverage Calculator

Enter the wall area and openings to see how much stone veneer and corner pieces to order.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and schedule

    You tell us about the wall, chimney, patio or idea and the timeline, and we set a visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Visit and design

    We walk the property, look closely at the masonry, show brick and stone samples and talk through the layout.

  3. 03

    Measure and plan

    We measure everything, write a proposal and coordinate any association approvals or permits.

  4. 04

    Prepare the site

    We mark the work area, protect lawns and plants, excavate and set footings and bases.

  5. 05

    Build course by course

    Our masons lay brick, stone and block by hand, checking level, plumb and spacing at every stage.

  6. 06

    Finish and walk through

    We tool the joints, clean the faces, walk the project with you, share care tips and leave the site clean.

Questions

Stone and Manufactured Veneer FAQ

Is manufactured stone durable?

Quality products hold up well in Tennessee weather when installed with proper drainage.

Can veneer go over brick?

Sometimes. We check the surface and may add lath and a scratch coat for bonding.

Does veneer need sealing?

Some products benefit from sealing. We tell you about your stone.

Can you add stone to just the lower part of a wall?

Yes. A stone base with siding or brick above is a popular look.

How do I choose a color?

We bring samples to your site so you can compare them with your trim and roof.

Next step

Get your free Stone and Manufactured Veneer estimate.

Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.

Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.

Tell us about your project

We will call you back to talk it through and set up a visit.

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