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I am preparing to update the exterior of my home this spring.
I love the look of stone but it’s a little out of my price range. I
have been considering faux stone veneers. What are the benefits
of choosing a faux stone veneer?– Stanley P.
Benjamin Moore,
www.benjaminmoore.ca
White Ice, 2139-70
Hello Stanley,
When it comes to your housing exterior, there’s nothing like stone to give your
home a cool, earthy, yet modern vibe. But natural stone can be expensive and
tricky to install without the help of professionals. A practical, yet aesthetically
pleasing alternative to natural stone, is faux stone veneer.
What is Faux Stone Veneer?
Faux stone veneer is a type of decorative exterior material generally half an
inch thick and sold as individual stones or paneled pieces. Faux stone veneer
is molded from real stone, manufactured from Portland cement and tested for
durability and consistency. It weighs only a few pounds per panel and is available
in a variety of colours, stone styles and cuts.
The Benefits
Faux stone veneer
is less expensive
than natural
stone and is
environmentallyfriendly without
sacrificing quality.
To enforce the
illusion of real
stone, faux stone
veneer comes
with 90 degree
corner pieces
to create the
illusion of real
stone wrapping
a corner as
well as colourmatching
accessories.
Users can create
a cohesive look
by coordinating stone and various other building products like stucco or siding on
exterior applications.
Paint your trim with Aura Exterior by
Benjamin Moore. It has a hard shell exterior,
which protects against the elements along with
a flexible inner core that prevents cracking.
Add faux stone
veneer by Stone
Selex to the
exterior of your
home. It is more
affordable than
natural stone.
Stone Selex, www.stoneselex.com
Choose
comfortable
seating from
Crate &
Barr el.
Accent the look with a
large print pillow from The
Bay to add interest to the
sitting area.
MARIMEKKO
Printed Bottna
Cushion, Hudson’s
Bay, www.thebay.
com
It is engineered specifically for easy installation with minimal materials so you
don’t necessarily need to enlist the help of a professional.
Faux stone veneer can be applied to a variety of surfaces including concrete,
stone, brick, plywood or drywall. (Refer to local building codes to ensure that
there is a proper drainage system available behind the stone. Metal lathe is
needed for adhering the faux stone veneer to plywood or drywall).
It weighs less than full bed stone, meaning that structural reinforcements such
as special footings or foundations should not be necessary. This means one less
step in your installation! - Text by Zakiya Kassam, Photos and information provided by Stone
Selex
Canadian
Tire, www.
canadiantire.ca
86
CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM
Crate & Barrel,
www.crateandbarrel.ca
Finish off the
look with a
decorative tree
from Canadian
Tire.