How to Select the Right Stone Veneer
Selecting the right stone veneer can be intimidating. There are many great options on the market, and choosing wisely will help ensure an attractive and durable design for years to come. Enhancing a home’s exterior or interior spaces with stone veneer allows you to tailor its design to your own style and preferences. When investing in a stone veneer, there are a few key factors to consider so you find the right fit for your application.
Don't Rely on a Website
Product photography can give you an idea of what a stone veneer product looks like, but photos can also be deceiving. Lighting and photo editing can alter how a product shows up on your screen, making it important to see that product in person. Whether it’s a showroom or seeing the product installed in an existing home, being able to get an in-person look at a potential stone veneer to use in your project is vital.
Don't Wait to Order
Materials for the stone veneer manufacturing process are increasingly difficult to get with global supply chain issues. If you’re planning to use stone veneer in an upcoming project, make sure to do your research, choose the option you want and order it well in advance. If you wait until right before your project starts to place your order, your materials may not be available in time, forcing unwanted delays.
Understand There Will Be Waste
On the jobsite, stone veneers are cut and fitted to a space and inevitably, there will be unused ends and pieces. Ordering the exact square footage needed for your application without allowing for waste will leave you without enough stone veneer to complete your project. While the amount of waste varies from project to project, 10 percent or more is a good starting point when estimating how much product you’ll need.
Helpful Stone Veneer Tips
Staying on top of industry trends in stone veneer, manufacturing updates and distribution changes is not only helpful, at times it can be critical for you and your customers. Check out news and insightful tips from Casa di Sassi on our blog!