Quick And Affordable Stone Veneer Panels Makeover.
Changing the look of your home without using regular veneer is not a real possibility with faux panels.
Let's take as an example a home in a nice neighborhood surrounded by other homes which look very similar. The owners of this home, as many others, would love to do something to their place to make it look a bit different from the others. Something that will make it stand out.
Wainscoting Stacked Stone Charcoal For Siding
Today’s design trends seem often to point toward adding some kind of stone veneer or stacked stone look, either to the whole façade or just
on an accent wall.
To create such look there are few options that are not necessarily affordable.
There are different types of siding that come in vinyl, aluminum or wood, neither of which has a long lasting charm. Many of these will change color, fade, mold or distort. Also, such materials are not going to make the home look much different from the others in the same neighborhood.
There is also the option of using stacked stone or brick but these are definitely expensive, particularly if you hire someone to put them up. One material that combines a large number of advantages and strong characteristics is stone veneer panels in durable resin.
When applying these 36 x 48 stone veneer panels as a wainscoting the homeowner and the installers have a very easy job in front of them.
36 x 48 stacked stone charcoal
These faux panels can be put up directly over an existing surface, as in existing siding, plywood and even vapor barrier. Antico Elements’ Stone veneer panels come with a number accessories like concrete ledge trim that can be applied at the top of each panel to protect the wall from being infiltrated with water and ice.
The cost of the panels might be comparable to other stacked stone materials but the real big saving is in the cost of installation, since it takes just a few minutes per panel to completely install it and be done with it.
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DIY Stone Weekend Warriors – Remodel A Fireplace In No Time
They've done it again! With affordable stone veneer panels regular homeowners become DIY experts. Who says that only expert masons can create a beautiful stone accent? Anyone can and the proof is in the photos.
What once was a job for only expert stone masons or expensive remodeling firms, today has become something that any homeowner can quickly and cheaply dish out on his or her own. Or both!
Let's take as an example a young couple who just moved in a nice home and have spent a considerable amount of money remodeling the place before moving in. One project they left behind is the fireplace and as soon as they removed all the boxes and organized the rooms, they realize that this specific area needs a quick makeover. They agree on adding stone veneer panels instead of using traditional stone.
They have previously received quotes from masons who quickly scared them. They remember of this imitation stone store called AnticoElements.com and quickly decide to give it a try. The panels are clearly very realistic and installing them doesn't require any expertise.
To install stone veneer panels you only need a circular saw ( or if available, a table saw ), some Liquid Nails you can purchase at Lowe's or Home Depot and some screws.
Here's what happened when you have informed homeowners that know where to find faux materials panels to remodel a fireplace:
Stone Project With Veneer Panels
Many don't know it but this type of project doesn't require any mortar, mixing cement or spend days preparing the wall surfaces. They are not single pieces but a faux panel. These stone veneer panels require no preparation.
A faux panel in white
So, no matter what style you have in mind or what colors you already have in the room, there is a stone or brick panel for you in the online catalog. Check it out!
EditorUsing faux brick to create the ultimate contemporary room!
Give a room or office the ultimate contemporary look while saving tons of money through the use of faux brick products. These brick products are becoming increasingly popular due to the lightweight material and easy installation along with the affordable pricing on a variety of faux panels designs. Contractors are starting to take notice of the high demand faux brick products as well. There are many options in the home improvement market for suitable faux brick designs and colors.
Faux brick are the perfect option to transform a plan room or space into a contemporary or traditional oasis. They can also be used to spruce up existing bricks by being installed right on top of the old bricks. When thinking of a contemporary theme, it shouldn't be limited to art galleries and industrial sites, but even in households faux brick can offer a complimentary look to an existing room. It is now easier than ever to redesign an old basement or guest room into the ultimate office or entertainment space using the faux brick. If your basement has a drab concrete floor that has seen better days, give it a make over with the addition of an accent wall of faux brick.
Adding a faux brick finish to a wall can give a living room, dining room or family room a relaxed, natural touch. Faux brick can be used on almost any surface, and can installed in seconds through the use of construction adhesives and screws. Another great option to dramatically change a room is to give your modern or contemporary fireplace a cozier look, and redo the surround in faux brick. This can dramatically change the look and theme of a room instantly!
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Basement Home Improvement With Faux Stone Panels.
Here is another examples of a basement that was remodeled quickly and easily with the help of Antico Elements' faux stone panels.
When using faux rock panels and stone veneer panels for projects like this, any homeowner avoids going through the headaches of planning and ordering materials to fit exactly in the spot needed.
Although it's not the ideal photo quality, you can easily see how quickly you can create a corner fireplace with our imitation stone panels and with the use of a fireplace insert.
You may see a few faux fireplaces that are mostly stand-alone. Although easy to install - you just plug them in - they provide an "isolate" look in the basement. When adding faux stone panels to the project you can create very unique alternatives. In this case it was quite easily to frame out the corner to accommodate for the insert. The panels can be easily glued and screwed in place. They are incredibly easy to cut to size and fit anywhere. You can't say the same for traditional stone.
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EditorInstallation Instructions For Faux Brick Panels
Antico Elements` great brick panels are designed to interlock on all sides to create a seamless look. They are designed for Indoor and Outdoor uses. Even though the installation is very simple, make sure to read the instructions in order to avoid problems and gaps with these types of faux panels.
Before installations:
Always try to keep the faux panels leveled. The walls should be dry and free of dust. Some of the fasteners and adhesive should be used where the panels and lips overlap.
Tools needed: ( same as wood cutting tools )
• Measuring tape and pencil
• Hand saw ( a table saw, miter saw or jig saw can be used if available )
• Nails or screws ( exterior grade if used outdoor and masonry screws for brick, concrete etc)
• Nail set
• Hammer (or screw driver/drill if using screws)
• Level
• Framing square
• Chalk line
• Construction adhesive, E.G: Liquid Nails, PL, etc.
• Safety Glasses
Our products can be installed Indoor and Outdoor, directly over framing, drywall, brick or concrete.
-For indoor all you need is adhesive and wood screws.
-For outdoor you might need an outdoor grade adhesive and galvanized screws. Some caulking may be needed.
-For brick, concrete, cinder blocks and similar you will need masonry screws, like "Tapcons".
Installing parts:
Installing Faux Brick - Click To Enlarge
It is always a good idea to temporarily lay out the faux brick panels around the project to plan which / how faux panels will be cut and which will not.
We recommend that you install the panels from right to left unless you plan to use corner pieces ( see below ). For better results marks some horizontal chalk lines on the wall to keep your panels leveled.
Position the panels so that the horizontal lip is at the top and the horizontal notch at the bottom.
To start, the right side of the first panel should be trimmed, removing the fingers and creating a straight edge.
Cut the right fingers of the first panel - Click To Enlarge
Apply a few lines of adhesive in the back and where the panels overlap / interlock and fasten the panel to the wall using screws, nails or long brad nails.
Apply Adhesive - Click To Enlarge
Continue with the rest of the panels of the first row. If the faux brick panels terminate against another wall, simply cut the panel to size. The exposed edges will be hidden by the next wall. It is always better to mark your dimensions in the back of the panels.
If you have an outside corner wall and need to wrap around it with our faux brick, you have at least 2 options. Using our Corners or Mitering the panels' cuts.
1- Use our Faux Brick Corners.
Using Our Faux Brick Corners - Click To Enlarge
When using the Outside Brick Corners we suggest starting the installation from one of the corners, and not from left to right on a wall, as mentioned at the top of this page.
Installing the left side will be easy. Installing panels on the right side of the corner will require lifting the previous panel a bit to squeeze the next one in. Not a big problem.
When using multiple corners you will notice that at one side of the wall you will interlock panel-to-corner easily and on the opposite side some "jig-sawing" will be necessary. In this case you should not install all the corners first. See Image below.
Trace the fingers of the corner on the panel - Click To Enlarge
To accomplish this, simply cut the last panel on that wall straight with the corner of the wall.
Place the corner on top of the panel and trace the fingers of the corner on the panel with a pencil.
Remove the corner and with a jig saw create the matching fingers on the panel so that the two parts will interlock.
Now you may install the last panel and this corner piece. On the other side of this corner you can simply interlock your next panel, the "fingers" will match without having to make custom cuts.
Repeat this method for each corner, where panels are installed between corners.
2- Create a mitered corner with a panel. For more on this type of cuts see: How To Create A Mitered Corner
You can use a faux brick panel to wrap around a corner.
Cut a panel at 45 degrees - Click To Enlarge
One important note: Always use the two pieces of one panel for the left and right side of the corner so that the brick will match at the tip.
Finished Mitered Corner - Click To Enlarge
When installing multiple rows of panels make sure to start the second and every other row, with half panel so that the seams will be staggered and you be able to use more of the left-over pieces.
For the top edge of the panels, we have really nice Ledge Trim that are meant to nicely sit on top of a panel.
Ledge Trim - Click To Enlarge
For exterior application we suggest caulking the edges where water could penetrate.
Enjoy!
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Installation Instructions For Interlocking Faux Stone Panels
These instructions apply to our Alpi, Romana, Comiso, Castello and Corallo panels.
Antico Elements` Stone Panels are designed to interlock on all sides to create a seamless look. They are designed for Indoor and Outdoor uses. Even though the installation is very simple, make sure to read the instructions in order to avoid problems and gaps.
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Before installations:
Always try to keep the panels leveled. The walls should be dry and free of dust. Some of the fasteners and adhesive should be used where the panels and lips overlap.
Tools needed: ( same as wood cutting tools )
• Measuring tape and pencil
• Hand saw ( a table saw, miter saw or jig saw can be used if available )
• Nails or screws ( exterior grade if used outdoor and masonry screws for brick, concrete etc)
• Nail set
• Hammer (or screw driver/drill if using screws)
• Level
• Framing square
• Chalk line
• Construction adhesive, E.G: Liquid Nails, PL, etc.
• Safety Glasses
Our products can be installed Indoor and Outdoor, directly over framing, drywall, brick or concrete.
-For indoor all you need is adhesive and wood screws.
-For outdoor you might need an outdoor grade adhesive and galvanized screws. Some caulking may be needed.
-For brick, concrete, cinder blocks and similar you will need masonry screws, like "Tapcons".
Installing parts:
Prepare The Inside Corner
It is always a good idea to temporarily lay out the panels around the project to plan which / how panels will be cut and which will not.
If you plan to use our corners, start by installing them TEMPORARILY before the panels making sure they are perpendicular to the floor. For now just use a couple of nails and NO adhesive.
Position The First Panel
We recommend that you install the panels from left to right. For better results mark some horizontal chalk lines on the wall to keep your panels leveled.
Position the panels so that the horizontal 48" lip is at the top and the horizontal notch at the bottom.
The 24" or 36" left side of the first panel ( the one with the open lips) should be trimmed, removing the fingers and creating a straight edge. Apply a few lines of adhesive in the back and where the panels overlap / interlock and fasten the panel to the wall using screws or nails.
Install The First Row Of Panels
Continue with the rest of the panels of the first row. Trim the right end of the last panel to fit against the corner. It is always better to mark your dimensions in the back of the panels.
Proceed With The Next Rows
If installing multiple rows of panels, we strongly advice to cut the first panel of the next row in half, and use the right half with the straight lip. This is needed to stagger the vertical seams. ( This doesn't apply for Castello Panels )
Complete All The Rows
Continue until all the rows of panels have been installed in a straight line.
Mark the height of the corner at the same level as the top stone of the panel, not the top lip (see photo below).
Remove the corner and cut it to that mark. Lay some adhesive in the back of the corner and secure it back in place.
Cut The Corner's Heigth To Size
If you are not using our corners but you are mitering the ends of the panels to create a corner, please refer to the How To Create A Mitered Corner instructions.
If you plan to use our INTERLOCKING Outside Corners please refer to the related instructions at the bottom of this page. These interlocking corners are very convenient.
Instal The Next Wall Of Panels
Install the rest of the panels on the opposite side of the corner the same way you did above.
Installing The Top Sills
Install the Top Sills in the correct direction making sure to locate the unfinished edge and placing it against the wall. The bottom front edge should be the finished one. If the sill isn`t touching the wall it should be turned around. To create a better seam between two sill pieces, the sills should be mitered where they meet at the corners.
In most cases caulking the seams shouldn`t be needed but you can apply any exterior grade caulk and use our Touch-Up Kit to match the stone colors.
Enjoy The Great And Very Realistic Stone Look
The great and rewarding finished look
How to treat exposed edges.
In some cases the panels may need to be cut before they reach another wall or a corner, therefore the raw material becomes exposed.
In these scenarios you have a few options:
1- Use our Trim Sill as a trim to cover the edges
2- Shape the exposed edge and touch them up
3- Create a return with the panels itself
1- Our trim sill is the easiest way to cover exposed edges. Simply cut the panel straight and and install the Trim. If you are using the trim around a firebox, a door or a walkway, you should install the Trim first then cut the panels to size in order to butt against the trim.
Use our Trim Sill to cap edges
2- Some customers sand and file the cut edges and shape them as the end of a real stone. They apply some textured caulk and paint it with our Touch-Up kits.
Smooth out the edges and paint them.
3- One of the nicest way to cap the edges, but it requires some expertise with tables saws, is creating a "return". Please refer to our "How to create a return" installation page. Given the thickness and uneven texture of the product, the return strip might break in a piece of two but they can be put back together at the end of the panel. We believe it's still worth going through this process rather than using the second method ( using the touch-up kit). Some people though don't have a table saw available. See the image below as an example.
Creating A Return
How to use our Interlocking Outside Corners.
We also have Interlocking Corners that can be used in place of the straight Outside corners. These new corners interlock on both sides with our panels. A very nice accessory.
Temporarily Install The First Corner
Temporarily place the first corner with one screw ( you might need to remove it later if you install a panel on the left side ).
Cut Down The Corner For 24" Panels
Currently we only offer a 36" high Interlocking Corner but it can be used for the 24" as well. To use them for the 24" high panels you will need to cut off the top 12" of the corner. The top of the corner has the 3/4" high lip, the bottom has a notch in the back.
Install The Panels From Left To Right
As usual, our Stone panels ( contrary to River Rock and Brick ) should be installed from left to right.
Install Panels Until Reaching The Next Corner
If using multiple corners, continue installing panels until the next corner is reached. Cut the right side of the last panel flush with the wall corner and temporarily hold it in place with one screw.
Create The "Fingers" On The Last Panel
Now place the corner over the last panel and, with a marker, trace the "fingers" of the corner over the panel.
Using a jig saw create the fingers on the panel to match those of the corner. Some filing and sanding will be necessary to create a snug fit. Try to cut on or inside the marked lines to avoid gaps.
- Install The Corner
Now you may install the corner and continue the installation of the next wall. If no corner is used to the right side of the wall, you may use our Trim Sill to end the installation.
Some caulking may be needed to make the joint between panels and corners more seamless. We offer Touch-Up Kits if you wish to paint the caulking to completely match the color of the panels.
Enjoy!
Feel free to request additions and modification to these instructions. Send us a comment by clicking here to email info@anticoelements.com.
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