Boulder Creek Stone Wall
Project 2: Boulder Creek Stone Wall
Materials & Tools:
•Stack Stone from Boulder Creek Stone
•Diamond Metal Lath
•Spec-Mix (Stone Veneer base Mix)
•Drill W/ Paddle Bit (for mixing)
•Angle Grinder W/ Diamond Blade
•Tin Snips
•Hammer W/ 1¾˝ Roofing Nails
•Masonry Trowel
•Level
•Safety Glasses & Dust Mask
Materials & Tools:
•Stack Stone from Boulder Creek Stone
•Diamond Metal Lath
•Spec-Mix (Stone Veneer base Mix)
•Drill W/ Paddle Bit (for mixing)
•Angle Grinder W/ Diamond Blade
•Tin Snips
•Hammer W/ 1¾˝ Roofing Nails
•Masonry Trowel
•Level
•Safety Glasses & Dust Mask
Note: Quantities of the materials will vary depending on the size of the wall to be covered.
Step by Step:
Applying the Wire Lath...
Step by Step:
Applying the Wire Lath...
- Hang the metal lath horizontally over the entire area to be covered with stone.Attach the metal lath to the wall using the 1¾˝ roofing nails spaced every 6˝, making sure to hit the wall studs. Note: overlap the lath 6˝ on the vertical seams & at least 2˝ on the horizontal seams
- Cut the metal lath with the tin snips.
Applying the Scratch Coat...
- You will need to mix two separate batches of “Spec-Mix” cement, one for the scratch coat and one for the application of the stone.
- For the scratch coat, mix a batch of “Spec-Mix” that’s firm but still moist. Good consistency is important for the cement to bond and set up properly.
- Using a square-end trowel, press a ½˝ to ¾˝ layer of cement into the lath. Cover small areas, about 4–5 s/f, to ensure that the cement doesn’t set up to quickly. Continue in this manner until the entire area is covered.
Applying the Stacked Stone...
Note: With the stacked stone patterns, you should work from the bottom up. There are no joints or gaps between these pieces of stone, the pieces stack directly on top of the pieces below, and tightly against the pieces next to it. Be sure to check your work often with a level. Also, these stones should be laid in rows of pieces with the same height, so that when you start each row, you should have a flat level surface to work on.
Note: With the stacked stone patterns, you should work from the bottom up. There are no joints or gaps between these pieces of stone, the pieces stack directly on top of the pieces below, and tightly against the pieces next to it. Be sure to check your work often with a level. Also, these stones should be laid in rows of pieces with the same height, so that when you start each row, you should have a flat level surface to work on.
- Start by wetting the backs of each piece with a damp sponge which will improve the bond. Next, apply a moderate layer of “Spec-Mix” cement around the outer edge and press it firmly against the scratch coat. You should see some cement squeeze out. Note: The cement batch used to attach the stone to the scratch coat should be a creamy consistency.
- If you have outside corner pieces, install those first. Work your way in towards the center stacking the stone as you go. As you work your way in and up, make your cuts as needed using the angle grinder and mason’s hammer.
- Once all the stone is applied, wipe off any excess mortar on the stone. Note: Unlike veneer stone, stacked stone does not have mortar joints to fill.