Every DIY project starts with a glimmer of inspiration.  Let us help you get inspired with some great ideas for outdoor and indoor stone projects.

Combining Stone veneer at fireplace and cooking area

There are many ways to use stone veneer products that do not involve either a wall or chimney. Although these two areas go hand in hand with our products there are many other creative uses for manufactured stone veneer. Every faux stone product is designed to replicate and outshine the natural stone selection. Stone veneer is lightweight, easy to use and cost effective. We always encourage experimentation and innovation. Stone Selex products are designed specifically for the DIY home owner with a passion for home decor. Here are some ideas to get you started on your next project.

Outdoor living spaces have been gaining popularity in recent years. Many DIY home owners are creating new and adventurous ways to spice up their backyards.

We’ve seen everything from fully function outdoor kitchens (with multiple stationed BBQ’s and refrigerators) to custom built stone veneer gazebos. We’re not kidding when we say the possibilities are endless! It all depends on how you decide to use the space.

An effective way to begin is to conceptualize how you would like to transform your patio/backyard. Maybe you enjoy entertaining guests and would love to bring the party outside during the summer months. The first step is establishing the aim, not that we have that taken care of we can move on to the planning and design stages.

With a DIY project of this nature you can choose to be as simple or complex as you wish. An outdoor kitchen can be a simple as a BBQ with a stone veneer encasement or as complex as a lavish built-in stone veneer kitchen countertop with high end stainless steel cookware and appliances. The decision is yours, so remember to have fun with it!

For those just starting out we recommend using stone veneer like Quartzite Ledge or Timbre Ledge. These products are tight fitting and easy to install, you won’t have to worry about a grout line or creating a cohesive stone pattern. These two stone veneer patterns have geometric shapes that make them easy to work with.

Our products are built to last and will survive the changing seasons if taken care of properly. For more information on how to use stone veneer products outdoors come by our showroom in Mississauga. There you’ll get to meet our trained sales representatives that will be able to answer all your questions.