Discover the Different Types of Stone Veneer
The raw beauty of stone with 21st century convenience — that’s why stone veneer has become such a popular material for home renovation. Adding stone veneer to a home makes for a fantastic accent piece to almost any exterior. Whether it’s vinyl, composite, or stucco, the look of stone can be the perfect complement to your outdoor style. When exploring this option, you have a wide range of different types of stone veneer to choose from — we’re exploring your options today!
At Eby Exteriors, we’re a luxury home improvement team that transforms home exteriors. We often use stone to accentuate siding designs to create one-of-a-kind curb appeal. Explore the different types of stone veneer to choose from that create dramatically different (but equally amazing) styles.
Stone Veneer Styles
All stone veneer is designed to deliver the look of real stone in a thin and easy-to-work-with panel. While true stone isn’t practical for many homes, these veneers can be installed over the exterior of your home in the same way as many other luxury siding materials. Check out the three most common stone veneer styles that you’ll want to choose from when envisioning your new home exterior:
Modern Stone Veneer
Modern stone veneer proves to be both striking and versatile. The stone veneer style is characterized by rectangular stone pieces that are clustered together tightly. While the pattern may be tight, there is still some grouting between each of the pieces. To further stand out, we have used black grouting on some projects to provide another unique detail to the exterior. Lastly, modern stone veneer comes in a wide range of different colors — although darker hues are generally the most popular.
- Rectangular shaped stones
- Thin grouting between pieces
- Variety of colors, but dark is most common
Rounded Veneer Stone
A much more traditional look, rounded veneer stone provides a more classic feel. This look is often used on historic homes, although it doesn’t necessarily look out of place on contemporary designs either. These round veneer stone panels often feature much wider grouting between individual stone pieces as well, which really emphasize the big and weighty feel of the individual pieces. In this stone veneer style, expect to see primarily lighter and richly colored stones.
- Rounded shaped stones
- Wider grouting between pieces
- Individual pieces tend to be larger
- Lighter colors are the norm
Mortarless Stone Veneer
A variation on the standout modern stone veneer, dry stacked or mortarless stone veneer is also a popular look. This veneer style doesn’t feature any space or grouting between pieces for a truly tightly packed look. This style has become increasingly popular with homeowners who see it as the most modern and most cutting-edge option. Mortarless stone veneer comes in many of the same colors as modern veneer, but once again, dark does tend to dominate for dramatic exteriors.
- Rectangular shaped stones
- No space between pieces
- Variety of colors, but dark is most common
- Growing in popularity
These are the three most common stone veneer styles — and each of these different types of stone veneer can be incredible for the right project. While generally modern stone veneer matches contemporary houses best, nothing is set in stone (pardon the pun!). Rounded veneer stone may be perfect for a contemporary build — it’s all about creating the perfect design for your sense of style.
Get Your Quote on These Different Types of Stone Veneer
If you want to discuss bringing stone veneer to your home as either a standalone finish or as part of a larger siding installation project, we’re the team to trust. At Eby Exteriors, we work closely with our customers to understand their vision and craft the perfect design to bring it to life. We can recommend different stone veneer lines and styles that will be perfect for your home.
If you’re interested in getting started, we’re ready to work with you. The first step is to reach out to our design team. We’re happy to have an in-home consultation to examine your exterior, discuss your vision, and start brainstorming together.
