by Jim Lanskail | Aug 11, 2020 | Cultured Stone, Fireplaces |
This blog will discuss a fireplace makeover featuring ledge stone. For this project we used Dutch Quality ledge stone. My clients had purchased a home with an existing two sided fireplace. Although the original fireplace was lovely in its time, time changes and so do...
by Jim Lanskail | Aug 14, 2019 | Application Styles |
In this blog we will be discussing blending stone veneer textures. Stone comes in many shapes and sizes as well as different textures. Why not blend some of these textures to create a stunning visual impact for your next cultured stone project. As with any cultured...
by Jim Lanskail | Jul 11, 2019 | Application Styles |
The Cultured Stoners have been installing cultured stone in Haliburton since 2001. We also service the Barrie, Orillia, Parry Sound, and Muskoka areas. Installing both cultured stone and thin cut stone veneer is our specialty. We use multiple manufacturers...
by Jim Lanskail | Jun 9, 2019 | Application Styles |
The Cultured Stoners are specialist in stone veneer and have been installing cultured stone in Muskoka since 2001. We also service the Barrie, Orillia, Parry Sound, and Haliburton areas. We specialize in the installation of both cultured stone as well as thin cut...
by Jim Lanskail | May 15, 2019 | Fireplaces, Stone Veneer Applications |
In this blog I will be discussing stone fireplace mantels. Choosing to include a fireplace mantel in your fireplace design hinges on many factors. Firstly, do you have room to include a mantel in your stone fireplace. Secondly, what are you using your mantel for....
by Jim Lanskail | May 8, 2019 | Fireplaces, Stone Veneer Applications |
In this blog we will present the transformation of a Living Room gas fireplace, featured below, into a spectacular fireplace makeover in Cultured Stone. Original fireplace featuring small stone tile surround View showing raised panel finish The...
by Jim Lanskail | May 3, 2019 | Application Styles |
In this blog we will be discussing the different grout styles available for your stone veneer project. Firstly, you need to consider the overall look you are going for in the finished product to determine grout styles. For instance, someone looking for a modern and...
by Jim Lanskail | Apr 30, 2019 | Application Styles |
In this blog I will be discussing the options available to the home owner for grouting their stone veneer project: dry stack vs mortar joints. Let’s begin by explaining the difference between the dry stack vs mortar joints look. Firstly, a dry stack look is just...
by Jim Lanskail | Apr 22, 2019 | Product Types |
In this post I am going to discuss the differences between thin cut stone and cultured stone veneer. Many people wonder what the difference is between the two; well the simple truth is that they are both veneers that give you the natural look of stone on a fireplace,...
by Jim Lanskail | Feb 6, 2019 | Fireplaces, Stone Veneer Applications |
Stonecraft veneer featuring Farmledge Westchester profit on a fireplace. This blog will discuss a Living room fireplace which features Stonecraft stone veneer on a fireplace. The Stone craft stone was from the Farmledge collection featuring the Westchester colour. The...
