How To Measure An Interior Wall For Stacked Stone?

To estimate the number of stacked stone or brick veneer panels and accessories needed for an improvement area, record the width and height in inches. Divide the width by the coverage area in inches to determine the number of panels needed horizontally. The height should be divided by the coverage height of the panels.

Installing stacked stone panels involves measuring the length and width of the wall space, multiplying them to get the square footage, and rounding up to the nearest whole number. For corners, cover the lath with a 1/2 in. layer of Type S mortar. To properly install stacked stone ledger panels, start by laying the panels out on the job site. Improper measuring can cause corner issues, so it’s crucial to measure every piece to fit the project.

To find the total square footage, measure the length and height of each wall in feet you plan to install GenStone. Multiply the length by the height to determine the total square footage. If covering multiple walls, add the square footage of each wall together to find the total square footage. Use a tape measure to measure the height of the wall from the base to the top, typically from the floor to the ceiling.

For retrofitting an existing wall with stacked stone, tie a string between the two ends of the curved wall and measure the length of the string. Calculate the total area for each wall by multiplying the width by the height, subtracting the area for windows, doors, and other openings from each wall’s area. To calculate the number of corners required, measure the height of the outside corners. Input your square footage, lineal corners, and waste factor to determine how much thin stone veneer you need.