FAQsFrequently Asked Questions

Stones are from ½” to 2” in thickness and weigh from 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 lbs per square foot.  No brick ledge or added supports are needed for installation.

Our products are tested for freeze / thaw durability. As with any installation, making sure good building practices are in place will help ensure a successful installation.

Stones are from ½” to 2” in thickness and weigh from 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 lbs per square foot.  No brick ledge or added supports are needed for installation.

1. Determine the total project square footage

Multiply the length (in feet) times the height (in feet) of each surface area to be covered.

2. Subtract windows, doors or other openings

Calculate the square footage occupied by windows, doors and other openings. Subtract this amount from the project square footage.

3. Determine the linear footage of corner pieces needed

Measure the linear feet of outside corner areas to be covered including any doorways and windows that will have corners.

4. Determine the square footage of flat pieces required

Divide the linear footage of corner pieces needed by 2 (One linear foot of corner veneer equals

The base color is blended throughout and permanent iron oxide pigments are applied and absorbed when the veneer is cast. Color becomes an integral part of the stone, and similar to natural stone, there are minimal color changes after years of weathering.

Architectural stone gives you the same look, texture, color and shape as natural stone. Our stones are made in molds from the actual stone themselves, thus capturing all the detail and definition of the natural stone.

Architectural stone veneer is approximately 1/3 to ½ the cost of natural stone; gives you all the benefits of real stone but at a fraction of the price.

A project using architectural stone vs natural stone will be approximately 30-50% less expensive to complete. Because of the lightweight properties associated with stone veneers, no wall ties or footings are required to be constructed. As well, stone colors can be specified to meet your needs; quarried stones, in addition to having to mine Mother Earth for the material, may have different color variations from what you see at a showroom.

Brick (non-painted) makes a great surface to apply stone veneer. A thin coat of mortar is applied to the brick and the stone is then applied directly over the brick. (Note: if the brick is painted, then the paint will need to be removed or a different substrate created before installing stone veneer)

Our stone veneer products and accessories can be used for interior or exterior uses.

It is not required to seal Castle Stone. However, a sealer will provide added protection and will usually be easier to clean if the surface becomes dirty.

There are many ways to incorporate stone into a home’s exterior. We can apply stone to some areas and a new siding material like Hardie Board to other areas. We will work with your siding contractor or suggest the names of great siding contractors. We can follow your suggestions, or provide our own advice on where the best placement for the stone would be on the home’s exterior.

Castle Stone has a selectively defined list of masons we can recommend for your project. Call us at 314.997.1600 and we can put you in touch with the right craftsman for your project.

We recommend using white vinegar/water mix of 1:6 ratio or a mild detergent & water—both using a soft bristle brush. Never use any type of acid cleaners, wire brushes, pressure washers, bleach or any other type of concrete cleaner.