Mountain View Stone

08/31/2026

Yes, you can paint manufactured stone veneer, but it should be approached carefully. Painting can refresh faded colors, modernize outdated stone, and create a custom look. However, painting manufactured stone veneer may void the manufacturer's warranty, alter the stone's natural appearance, reduce breathability, and potentially shorten its lifespan if moisture becomes trapped. Before painting, thoroughly clean the surface, test a small area, and use a high-quality masonry paint designed for stone and concrete surfaces.

Can you paint manufactured stone veneer? Learn the benefits, risks, warranty concerns, and best practices before updating your stone veneer.

08/31/2026

Ledge stone features a mix of irregular shapes and sizes with a rough, textured surface that delivers a rugged, natural look. This versatile profile creates a bold, eye-catching statement on both interior and exterior projects. Crafted from a unique blend of natural stone, ledge stone offers depth and character that pairs beautifully with other styles, including field stone, for a more traditional, rustic aesthetic.

Upgrade your décor with Mountain View Stone ledge stone siding. Easy installation, budget friendly and perfect for DIY or professionals. Our stone veneer is American made and is thin compared to real stone siding for easier, lighter handling. Suitable for interior applications such as stone accent walls, fireplaces kitchens or bathrooms as well as exterior applications such as home siding, sheds, columns, garages or outdoor BBQs. Buy direct and get the best siding prices!

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08/28/2026

Manufactured stone veneer can be installed on a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces, including fireplace surrounds, kitchen feature walls, bathroom accents, exterior siding, foundation walls, chimneys, retaining walls, staircases, and outdoor living areas such as patios, pools, and hot tubs. It must always be installed over a properly prepared, structurally sound substrate with appropriate moisture protection and installation methods tailored to indoor or outdoor conditions.

Discover where manufactured stone veneer can be installed indoors and outdoors, including fireplaces, kitchens, bathrooms, foundations, steps, and more.

08/27/2026

Yes, you can install manufactured stone veneer over existing brick as long as the surface is clean, structurally sound, and properly prepared. Using a metal lath and scratch coat ensures strong adhesion, resulting in a durable, updated finish without removing the original brick.

Can you install stone veneer over brick? Learn the process, benefits, and key steps to transform fireplaces and walls without removing existing brick.

08/27/2026

Mountain View Stone ledge stone midnight is made up of a variety of irregular shapes and sizes and roughly textured to create its rugged appeal. This versatile pattern will create a dramatic impression on the interior or exterior of your next project. This profile was created using a unique blend of natural stones. Ledge stone can also be blended with field stone to create an old-style rustic look. Ledge stone is a stone veneer product measuring 1" to 2" thick and therefore thinner than traditional stone siding for easier, lighter handling. All our manufactured stone veneer products are suitable for interior applications such as stone accent walls or stone fireplaces as well as exterior applications such as stone veneer siding. Mountain View Stone ledge stone is available in boxes of 10 square foot flats, boxes of 6 lineal foot matching corners, and 150 square foot bulk crates.

Samples are available on all of our brick veneer and stone veneer products.

08/26/2026

Manufactured stone veneer for retail spaces is a lightweight, cost-effective cladding solution that enhances storefront appearance while providing durability, design flexibility, and long-term value. It is commonly used in shopping centres, strip malls, and standalone stores to create a high-end architectural look without the weight and cost of natural stone.

Discover how manufactured stone veneer for retail spaces enhances storefronts, durability, branding, and value for stores, shops, and strip malls.

08/24/2026

German smear is a mortar-based finishing technique applied over stone or brick to create a rustic, whitewashed European look. On manufactured stone veneer, it softens color variation, adds texture, and gives the surface an aged, handcrafted appearance. The effect is achieved by spreading and partially wiping off wet mortar so portions of the stone remain visible, resulting in a custom, timeworn finish.

German smear on manufactured stone veneer creates a rustic European look. Learn application steps, benefits, risks, and design alternatives.