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Yes, you can install stone veneer over brick. But it is not as easy as troweling mortar onto the brick and applying veneer. As with other surfaces, the brick must provide a stable surface for the veneer layer. At best, you install a firm layer of cement board over the brick, then install the veneer on the cement board.Click to see full answer. Likewise, what can you cover exterior brick with?Stucco, a cement-based wall covering, bonds to the brick’s pores and fills its mortar joints. An exterior brick wall covered with stucco uses a base coat and a finish coat. The base coat, sometimes called a scratch coat, protects the brick wall from the elements and provides a smooth surface for the finish coat.Beside above, what is faux stone siding made of? Man-made Materials Instead of quarried natural stone or cement based manufactured stone veneer, faux stone siding is a foam-like material composed of polyurethane, UV inhibitors and fire retardants. Along with looking like the real thing, this versatile material is sturdy and resists heat. Moreover, how do you attach stone veneer to concrete? If you are applying stone veneer to a painted or sealed concrete foundation, attach a layer of metal lath to the concrete wall with masonry anchors. Cover the lath with a scratch coat of mortar to give the stones something to adhere to. After the scratch coat dries for two days, install the veneer as described here.Do I need metal lath on cement board?For all exterior applications, install metal lath and scratch coat on the structurally sound rigid sheathing. Note: However, for clean and unpainted concrete and masonry surfaces, stone veneer may be directly applied without use of metal lath/scratch coat.

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