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