Installing Stone Veneer
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Building Outdoor Smoker Grill Station
What happens here
Prepare the mortar mix to a proper consistency. Begin by laying stone veneer at the corners of the grilling station base, then work your way inward. Ensure the stones are hydrated by misting them with water before applying mortar. Apply a 1-2 inch (2.5-5 cm) thick layer of mortar to the back of each stone. Press the stone firmly onto the score-coated lath, wiggling it slightly to release air and ensure good adhesion. Scrape off any excess mortar immediately. Work from the bottom up, allowing the previous layer to set slightly to provide a ledge and prevent sliding. Trim stones as needed with an angle grinder for a seamless fit.
Goal: Clad the grilling station base with decorative stone veneer.
Tools and materials
- Angle Grinder — Cutting stone veneer pieces to fit
- Bucket The Home Depot — Mixing mortar
- Face Mask/Respirator — Protecting from dust during stone cutting
- Gloves — Protecting hands from mortar and rough stones
- Paddle Mixer — Mixing mortar
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes during cutting and mortar application
- Trowel — Applying mortar to stones and the wall
- S-Type Mortar Mix ProFinish Blended — Adhering the stone veneer
- Spray Bottle — Misting stones for hydration
- Stone Veneer — The decorative exterior finish of the grilling station
- Water — Mixing mortar and hydrating stones
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