How to Install Stone Veneer on a Stucco Wall

Exterior Rough Finish Techniques
Written By
J. Cavan Barry
J. Cavan Barry
Published: Jan 8, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Rinse any dirt from the wall and scrub any debris from the wall using the six-inch masonry brush.

Step 2

Mix the mortar (as indicated on mortar packaging) using the electric drill w/ mixing paddle in the five-gallon bucket.

Step 3

Apply a thick layer (about one inch) of mortar to the back of a stone and press firmly to the wall, gently wiggling the stone so a small amount of mortar squeezes from behind the stone; repeat on following stones, working your way (in rows) from the bottom of the wall to the top. Wipe any excess mortar from the stones using a wet sponge, rinsing as necessary.

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Step 4

Mix the grout (as indicated on grout packaging) using the electric drill w/ mixing paddle in the five-gallon bucket.

Step 5

Fill the grout bag about three quarters full and twist the top closed.

Step 6

Apply the grout to the stone joints, pinching the small opening of the grout bag to regulate grout flow and slowly twisting the top of the bag to retain pressure. Work your way from the bottom of the wall to the top.

Step 7

Wipe all excess grout from the stones using a wet sponge, rinsing as necessary.

Tips

Trim any stones to fit using the angle grinder with masonry blade or the masonry hammer; refer to angle grinder owner's manual for operation and safety instructions.

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J. Cavan Barry

J. Cavan Barry is an architecture student with over a decade of experience in the general construction field, and four years in architecture. Barry also has nearly a decade of automotive repair experience and is an avid auto enthusiast.…

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