Apply Adhesive and Install Stone Veneer

What happens here

Using a caulk gun, a zigzag pattern of adhesive (likely a construction adhesive or thin-set mortar) is applied to the back of each stone veneer piece. The pieces are then pressed firmly onto the backer board, ensuring good contact and proper alignment. The installation proceeds in a systematic manner, often from the bottom up, with careful attention to forming clean lines around the recessed TV niche, the wooden shelves within it, and the fireplace opening. Corners are built up using corner pieces or carefully mitered/cut flat pieces to give a seamless, solid stone appearance. The workers meticulously measure and fit each piece, adjusting as needed to maintain the desired aesthetic and ensure a tight, secure bond.

Goal: Adhesive is applied to the back of each cut stone veneer piece, which are then carefully pressed into place on the prepared wall surface, working systematically around the recessed niches and fireplace opening.