Applying faux-stone veneers
Photo credit: Handout | Islip architect James Bouler designed this faux-stone facade as part of the remodeling of an East Islip home. (2012)
Many faux-stone products are made with molds of natural stone and are hard to distinguish from the real thing. Veneers for interior or exterior installation are available in many Long Island home centers for about $7 a square foot. Most projects are within the scope of seasoned DIYers.
Manufacturers of cement-based veneers like StoneCraft (stonecraft.com) and Ply Gem (plygemstone.com) post...