How to Install Simulated Stone
Over the past few years, we have been working on our porch. In this post, you will learn how to install simulated stone.
Consistently, we have used Hermitage simulated stone manufactured by Horizon Stone for many projects. This simulated stone looks like real stone because of its variation; there are so many different shapes. It is from Jenkins Brick in Pellham, Alabama. The masonry cement we used was Argos Custom Blended Masonry Cement; the color is Savannah Ivory.
How we Installed this Simulated Stone
Sorting Stones
Our first step was to carefully select the simulated stones wanted to stick to the front wall of the patio porch.
Sticking Stones
First, we mixed up the mortar to stick the stones to the wall.
Next, we “buttered” each stone with a trowel and added these lines with the trowel for texture (to adhere better) . . .
and stuck each stone to the wall.
Here is a picture after we stuck several stones.
The Corners
We used corner pieces on each corner.
Below are the corner pieces installed.
Piping Mortar
Once this dried (the next weekend), we mixed up mortar and piped between each stone.
We used Argos U.S. Cement. The color we used was Savannah Ivory.
Next, we piped in the mortar between each stone.
Here is a picture after the mortar has dried.
After the mortar started drying (firmed up), we brushed each crack for a smooth finish. It actually worked best for us to do this with our fingers (silicone gloves helped, but sometimes we used our bare fingers).
Here is a picture after the stonework, but before we added the brick edging (roll lock).
Now it is time to add the brick roll lock on top of the stone wall. Below is a picture after we installed the brick roll lock.
For related projects see below:
Before we installed simulated stone on the front wall of our patio porch, we needed to shore up the concrete slab that serves as our porch floor. To see how we shored up our porch floor, click HERE.
We installed simulated stone on the exterior of our house. Click HERE to learn about this project.
To learn how we build our outdoor fireplace, which also has simulated stone, click HERE.
To see our total porch renovation from start to finish, click HERE.
For other blog posts related to our porch renovation, check out the links below:
- Installing Barn Wood on Our Porch Ceiling
- How We Built/Wrapped Out Porch Columns
- Installing Tile on our Porch Floor
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Let us know if you have questions or what you think about installing simulated stone by commenting below.
This is amazing!
How did you learn how to do this?
I found you on Pinterest! Love this!
Do you hold each stone when you are sticking it to the wall?
Hey Constance,
Thanks for reading our blog and thanks for your question. The mortar on the back of the stones creates suction when the stone is placed on the wall. You might have to hold it for a few seconds but typically it sticks right away. The larger stones can sometimes slip down and thus we had to hold some of these for a minute or two until they stayed in place.
I hope this helps! Thanks again for reading our blog.
Suzanne
Do you hire out?
Hey Bennett,
We don’t hire out, but we are here if you have any questions about any of our projects. You got this!
Thanks for reading our blog!
Suzanne
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Kaylee,
Thanks so much! It was a lot of hard work but the end result was worth it!
Suzanne
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Allison,
I am so glad this was helpful to you! We love doing DIY home improvement projects and just glad to pass on what we have learned to help others.
Suzanne