As thinly as possible spread an even coat of mortar and completely cover the metal lath.
How to install stone veneer siding.
Start by applying a layer of building paper evenly across the entire installation area.
Before installing stone veneer on exterior walls it s necessary to add grade d waterproof building paper.
First you need to apply a special coat of mortar over the metal lath called the scratch coat.
Place the cut.
Once the lath is attached apply mortar to the lath 1 16 to 1 8 thick.
Begin at the bottom and work upward.
Apply mortar and attach stones.
Finally you need to extend the building paper 16 inches around all corners.
Overlap the waterproof building paper s vertical seams by 6 inches and overlap the horizontal seams by 4 inches in shingle fashion.
Hold the stone against the surface for five seconds until it sets.
Press the stone firmly into the mortar and hold it in place for about 10 seconds.
Measure the spaceand cut wire lath to size.
Rotate the stone gently while pressing inward to squeeze the mortar out.
For a cleaner cut position the uncut wire lath over two sawhorses.
Step by step guide to install manufactured stone veneer step 1.