How to get the authentic look of traditional stone houses with our castle stone veneer.

h1: Castle stone is a great pattern for creating the look and feel of traditional stone houses.

A popular style that many customers ask about is the stone house look. When they ask about this they are actually referring to the look of traditional stone houses that were built a few centuries ago. Heavy set natural stone patterns are what help to create the rustic feel. What creates a believable replication is always the details. Stone veneer can be used to emulate real quarry cut stone in an effective manner is used properly. Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of your castle stone look.

1.) Choosing the right pattern – Castle stone, cathedral stone and the classic cut patterns will do the trick. These stone veneers are designed to replicate the tone, texture and size of the stones used during that era. If you are a diligent home renovator we recommend looking up medieval castles, cathedrals and early pioneer buildings for inspiration. Look closely at the stonework and pick out a style that works for your project. You’ll be surprised at how many varying textures can be produced with the same material.

2.)  Pay attention to size and shape – There are many different ways to achieve the look of traditional stone houses. Many different types of the stone veneer we carry are designed to emulate natural stone patterns. Castle and Cathedral stone are a popular choice for this type of project. Choosing the right pattern is simple enough but choosing the right stones takes a slightly more trained eye. What makes this style work is the attentional to detail, keep in mind that a few hundred years ago the stone masons didn’t have access to diamond dust blades and speciality sanders. As a result the contours and geometry of the stone houses is bulky and large. These larger and less intricate cuts are what give this style the rustic feel. Keep this point in mind during installation.

h2 Creating an authentic stone house look is all about the details, use castle and cathedral stone properly and you’ll be able to achieve a true rustic style.

3.) Good lighting adds depth and atmosphere – The best way to highlight your finished stone veneer project is to…well… light it! Proper lighting can truly transform the look of your fresh new stone wall. There are many ways to go about this, from lamp lights to dim switches, you can really get creative with the options available. What we found works best for cathedral and castle stone is having a dim switch installed and using mood lighting to accentuate the natural texture of the stone surface. If you really want to be authentic you can dim the lights further and lights some candles. Nothing create that rustic castle atmosphere like being in a dim lit room filled large heavy stone and candles.

For more information on our manufactured stone patterns visit our website. There you’ll be able to request a free catalogue with our entire range of stone veneer and faux panels.