Trade Professionals

Your Partner & Resource in Architectural Stone

You have already impressed your clients with your drawings; now impress your clients with your stone vendor. Our ability to blend and customize stone style and color offers you the ultimate control in sourcing the perfect stone veneer for your client—matching the style of the house or commercial building, as well as the other material choices.

Throughout our process, we take great care in learning the details of your project and discussing your client’s vision. We encourage you to visit our St. Louis Showroom where you can browse our comprehensive selection of stone veneer, or send us your architectural plans and inspirational stone and our support staff can complete quantity take-offs to share with your client.

Ready to start a project?

Send us your architectural plans! Whether you are building a hotel, senior living facility, or new home, we look forward to working with you.

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Resources & Tips

Technical Data Sheet
How to Install Stone Veneer
Castle Stone 50 Year Warranty
Introduction to Masonry Veneer Installation Systems by LATICRETE
MVIS Best Practices Part 1: Introduction and Job Site Basics
MVIS Best Practices Part 2: Adhesive Mortar Mixing
Laticrete Castle Stone Catalog

Need a masonry contractor?
We can help.

We are a business-to-business manufacturer and work primarily with architects, general contractors and home builders. We work with building plans regularly—both commercial and residential, and our support staff can complete quantity take-offs. With our short-list of vetted mason contractors, we can project manage your masonry project from start to finish.

Ready to get started? Fill out the Inquiry form above or give us a call!

FAQs

How thick are your stone veneers and what do they weigh?

Stones are from 1-1/2” to 2” in thickness and weigh from 8-10 lbs per square foot. No brick ledge or added supports are needed for installation.

Will Castle Stone products fade?

The base color is blended throughout and permanent iron oxide pigments are applient and absorbed when the veneer is cast. Color becomes an integral part of the stone, and similar to natural stone, there are minimal color changes after years of weathering.

Where can Castle Stone veneers be used?

Our stone veneer products and accessories can be used for interior or exterior uses.

Do Castle Stone Products withstand the freeze/thaw cycles?

Our products are tested for freeze/thaw durability. As with any installation, making sure good building practices are in place will help ensure a successful installation.

How is Castle Stone shipped?

All material is packed out on pallets to your ordered quantity. You have the option of plant pick-up at our St. Louis facility or material can be delivered to your job-site for an additional delivery fee. If doing plant pick-up, trucks / trailers will be needed.

Is there a warranty on Castle Stone manufactured stone?

Castle Stone veneers are covered for a period of 50 years from the date purchased, when used on a vertical structure which conforms to local building codes and when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Warranty coverage specifically excludes damage resulting from structure settlement and other types of wall movement; contact with paint or chemicals; discoloration due to contaminants; staining, oxidation and water damage. This Warranty covers only manufacturing defects in Castle Stone wall veneers and is limited to the replacement or repair of defective materials only and does not cover the cost of removal or installation of defective products. This Warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is non-transferable to any subsequent owner.

How do I determine the quantity needed for a project?

1. Determine the total project square footage
Multiply the length )in feet) times the height (in feet) of each surface area to be covered.

2. Subtract windows, doors or other openings
Calculate the square footage occupied by windows, doors and other opening. Subtract this amount from the project square footage.

3. Determine the linear footage of corner pieces needed
Measure the linear feet of outside corner areas to be covered including any doorways and windows that will have corners.

4. Determine the square footage of flat pieces required. It is recommended that you add 10% for cuts & waste.
Divide the linear footage of corner pieces needed by 2 (by example, 20 linear feet of corners equals approximately 10 sf)

Should I seal the stone?

It is not required to seal Castle Stone products. However, a sealer will provide added protection and will usually be easier to clean if the surface becomes dirty.

What are the benefits of using architectural stone veneer over natural stone?

Architectural stone gives you the same look, texture, color and shape as natural stone. Our stones are cast from the actual stone themselves, thus capturing all the detail and definition of the natural stone.

Architectural stone veneer is approximately 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of natural stone; gives you all the benefits of real stone, but at a fraction of the price.

A project using architectural stone vs. natural stone will be approximately 30-50% less expensive to complete. Because of the lightweight properties associated with stone veneers, no wall ties or footings are required to be constructed.

Stone colors can be specified to meet your needs; whereas quarried stones, in addition to having to mine mother earth for the material, may have different color variations from what you see at a showroom.

Can I apply Castle Stone veneer over brick?

Brick (non-painted) makes a great surface to apply stone veneer. A thin coat of mortar is applied to the brick and the stone is then applied directly over the brick. (Note: if the brick is painted, then the paint will need to be removed or a different substrate created before installing stone veneer.)

Can Castle Stone veneers be installed near water?

We do not recommend products be installed below a water line. As with any lightweight concrete product, exposure to various chemicals (i.e. chlorine) can cause discoloration and fading over time. Castle Stone does not recommend using stone veneer in areas with cascading water (i.e. swimming pool, water fountain, etc.), even if a sealer has been applied.

Meet your clients at Castle Stone.

We have a private meeting room available, including a large screen mounted on the wall, for you to review drawings and discuss materials with your client.

We are here to make you and your client’s experience go as smoothly as possible—from initial consultation through delivery and install. Your success is our success!

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“I was really impressed with the quality of your stone. It was easy to work with and looked great.”

Trevor M.

“Dave finished the job yesterday, and we absolutely love it!  It’s the perfect match with the brick.  I HAVE mentioned your business to several and we’re so pleased with it. THANKS SO MUCH!”

Laurie G.

“The team at Castle Stone exceeded all my expectations. From the time of the consult to completion of the project everything went as smooth as the mortar in between the stone. I would recommend them for any job small or large.”

Dale S.

“Not only was I treated with professionalism throughout the entire process, I was astonished at the quality of this product! Excellently guided with choices of color and stone type resulting in my home showcasing beyond expectations! Grateful for the equity it brought to not only our home but to the surrounding homes as well.”

Rhonda A.

“Rick did an excellent job helping us out. Castle Stone provided us with excellent stone for the siding of our house. Would highly recommend them to all our family and friends.”

Tim S.

“You probably will not remember me—my wife and I came to your business/showroom a couple of weeks ago to discuss finishing our fireplace. You gave great advice and the finish turned out better than we had hoped. Appreciate your good advice/quick help in providing the necessary stone.”

Daniel B.

“Just wanted you to know they put stone on our new house and I just want to say that it looks AWESOME! I think you have a truly exceptional product and I just want to say thanks!”

Jim ‘The Cat’ Hayes

“Castle Stone is my trusted, reliable source for cultured stone masonry products and service. They have a comfortable showroom full of beautiful stone veneers for my clients and I to select from. The unique thing I appreciate most about Castle Stone is the ability to design and specify custom blends to give a project that perfect look. Excellent products, great service. Thank you Castle Stone!”

Joe Wiedemeier, President Wiedemeier Architects, Inc.

“We were left hanging twice by guys that told us they would finish our mailbox. For months, it never happened (stone was out of stock). But now it is finally is finished thanks to you! Thank you for being a stand up, genuine business owner, that cared enough to update us on the stone pick-up date and for helping us find a couple of great guys that finished it. It looks great!”

Andi L.

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