Nothing But the Best: ProCoat’s Stone Veneer Partners

Starting with a mission to partner with only the world’s bests producers of home and business construction and remodeling materials, ProCoat of Denver has assembled a top notch team of cladding, coating, air barrier, sealant, and waterproofing companies. The experts at ProCoat bring years of quality experience and knowledge to help any home or business owner develop the functional and aesthetic results they imagine for their construction, upgrade, and remodeling jobs.

The results have been uniformly superior as ProStone Systems continues to grow and build upon their nearly 35 years of experience. While dedication and know-how are essential to ProCoat’s continuing success, their reputation is also built upon the customer satisfaction driven by superior, exciting products.

Top Quality Stone Veneer for Interior or Exterior Walls and Fireplaces

To create the best results, you must have the best products. The leading stone veneer manufacturers in the nation have chosen to partner with ProCoat over the past decades because of their reputation for quality and service. Each company offers a unique process, style, and portfolio of finished products that fulfill different aesthetic desires and tastes. All products are durable, easy to install, and reasonably priced.

ProCoat Partners in Stone Veneer Products

For interior or exterior applications or for walls or fireplaces, home and business owners seek stone veneer products that match their décor and taste in color, texture, and style. Each of ProCoat’s important stone veneer suppliers produces a broad range of products, allowing the owner to view and choose which products stir their imagination.

All are highly reputable and have been perfecting their range of products for decades.

The ProCoat Systems stone and brick veneer partners include:

Boral® Cultured Stone® and Prostone®

ProCoat is classified as a Platinum-level partner for Boral in the Rocky Mountain Region of Denver, Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. Boral produces 21 styles of beautifully manufactured veneer in 200 colors. The veneers match natural stone perfectly although these are easier to install, durable and low-maintenance. The ProStone line is the same top quality as Cultured Stone, although with fewer, higher volume and less expensive styles.

Coronado Stone Veneer

Coronado produces unique high-quality stone veneer from natural stone, creating a broad range of styles and natural stone looks and textures. Coronado produces a natural slate, limestone and marble veneer with rough-cut or smooth textures to match real stone and even brick products.

RealStone Systems

RealStone is produced with a unique technique incorporating natural stone pieces to create an extensive menu of shapes, styles and colors. RealStone systems are made into panel or plank formats and are easy to install, practical, and economical.

Check with ProCoat Systems

The ProCoat experts have the answers to your questions to help with your selection of top quality stone veneers for interior or exterior use. Review the ProCoat website for hardscape and stone cladding ideas, and phone the professionals at (303)-322-9009.

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Bring Real Drama to Your Remodeling Project with Boral Cultured Stone Veneers

The world’s leading producer of manufactured stone veneer products, Boral has developed its state-of-the-art Cultured Stone® to be a beautiful, durable, and practical solution for any architectural project. With a broad range of stone types, textures, and colors, Cultured Stone veneers perform well in both exterior and interior settings to provide an elegant, stately appearance.

Cultured Stone offers all of the aesthetic advantages of natural stone but is less costly and far easier to apply. The product is engineered to impart the same appearance and surface texture as natural stone products like marble, limestone, slate, sandstone and more. A range of colors and shapes will allow the homeowner to reimagine a fireplace, an interior wall, outdoor living areas, and more.

ProCoat Systems of Denver is a significant distributor of Boral Cultured Stone products.

Advantages of Boral Cultured Stone Veneers

Besides reducing the project cost and labor intensity required to install, Boral Cultured Stone veneers offer:

• Durability
• Low-maintenance
• Value
• Sustainability

Cultured Stone Options

Significant home remodeling projects usually begin with identifying a color scheme and combination of textures that are compatible with the homeowner’s vision. Using cultured stone veneer to clad a fireplace as a focal point for changing the mood of a room is typical. Whether the fireplace is covered with a stately light-colored stone or red brick veneer or is dry stacked with a lodge-like multi colored ledgestone can make a notable difference in the room’s atmosphere.

As the dominant feature of the room, the rest of the decorating scheme will be selected to complement the Cultured Stone selection.

ProCoat’s menu of Boral Cultured Stone veneer styles includes:

• Cobblestone
• Coralstone
• Country Ledgestone
• Dressed Fieldstone
• Drystack Ledgestone
• European Castlestone
• Limestone
• Old Country Fieldstone
• River Rock
• Hewn Stone
• Cultured Brick
• Rockface
• Streamstone
• Sculpted Ashlar
• And more

Colors range from white to nearly black with textures from rough to smooth.

Contact ProCoat Systems for More Information Regarding Boral Cultured Stone Veneers

The range of manufactured stone products from Boral is impressive. The company has been a creative innovator with new and exciting products for a wide range of uses.

ProCoat Systems specializes in state-of-the-art options for internal and exterior claddings and have broad experience working with Boral Cultured Stone products.

For details and installation information about Cultured Stone veneer by Boral, call the specialists at ProCoat Systems of Denver at 303-322-9009.

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Add Elegance with Exterior Stone Veneer Applications

Whether with real or manufactured stone veneer, homeowners can add grandeur and permanence to the exterior of their home. Stone cladding columns, exterior walls, seating surfaces, and outdoor fireplaces creates a natural surrounding for entertainment and relaxation.

Home Exterior Stone Veneer Cladding

A home with new partial or complete stone veneer cladding takes on a whole new personality. In a neighborhood with many wood, metal, or even brick-sided homes that are similar, a freshly clad stone exterior, partial or complete, adds value and a notable curb appeal enhancement.

A stone archway over an entry, for example, can stateliness and charm to an otherwise neutral façade.

Genuine and manufactured stone veneers are available in many shapes, styles, and colors. Dry stack or mortar applied, styles of ledgestone, granite, cobblestone, or other products may be smooth or split-faced for greater texture. The colors range from very dark to nearly white with a huge variety of shades in between. 

Stone veneers are less costly and easier to install than the traditional stonework that once required on-site cutting, shaping, and fitting by professional masons. The stone veneers are pre-cut to a thickness of only a few inches, yet provide the same durability and sturdiness as whole stone applications.

Also, exterior stone veneers applied to the home can increase the energy efficiency by adding another layer of installation and moisture resistance.

Patios and Outside Fireplaces

Landscaping is more than bushes, plants, and a nice yard. Sprucing up the exterior oasis with stone features adds drama and a natural enclave for family and friends. Even the walls and seating areas on and around the patio or deck can be clad in stone veneer products.

Don’t forget stone veneer cladding for the columns and pillars that dramatically punctuate the entertainment area by adding a vertical dimension to the space.

Contact ProCoat of Denver

ProCoat Systems of Denver works with the finest, world-class manufacturers of genuine and manufactured stone veneers. These innovative products have come a long way since the original “cookie-cutter” veneers of years past. With a broad range of styles, colors and textures, stone veneers today are extremely durable, beautiful, cost-efficient, and easier to install.

For information and a menu of options regarding exterior stone veneer stone choices, check with the experts at ProCoat Systems in Denver. You can learn more by visiting the ProStone Systems website, or phone today at (303)-322-9009.

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Fireplace Surround Designs Using Stone Veneer

The fireplace is often the most dramatic focal point in any home or business. More than simply a log-burning cavity, the surfaces that surround fire box can be elegant, rustic, linear, or impressively massive. The fireplace, surround, mantle and the areas above will draw attention and can create the mood. Danes revere a concept known as “hygge” (pronounced hoo-gah) which depicts surroundings that exude comfort, well-being, and coziness. Nothing creates a “hygge” atmosphere better than a beautiful fireplace on a frosty evening.

That sense of well-being can be greatly enhanced by replacing that tired, old fireplace surround with a beautiful new stone veneer. Expand the size, create a beautiful and symmetrical stone surround with rectilinear stone veneer pieces, or recreate that irregular and natural stone lodge-like appeal with rough-surfaced stone veneer.

Application of  Stone Veneer for Fireplaces

Stone veneers are available in a wide variety of styles, shapes, colors, and stone types. These may be either natural or manufactured stone veneers with each piece cut into an easy-to-install size and thickness. Ledgestone, cobble, brook, and ashlar are some common natural stone veneers.

ProCoat System’s Cultured® Stone can create all the same effects and ambiance as natural stone veneer but with lower cost. Durable, the manufactured stone veneers for fireplace surrounds are guaranteed for 50 years when professionally installed.

Getting Started

Once the style and color of stone veneer for fireplace surrounds are chosen and in place, the installation begins. The following steps are necessary whether installing a natural or a manufactured fireplace surround.

Install the Base Layers:

1.   Apply builder’s felt to the entire area to be covered.

2.   Cover the felt with the metal lath that will keep the mortar from slipping. Carefully bend the lath around the corners of the fireplace until the material is flush with the subsurface.

3.   Apply mortar over the metal lath. This will act as the scratch coat.

4.   Once the mortar is applied, use a notched tilling trowel to create a grooved, textured surface.

5.   Let this all stand for at least overnight.

Applying the Stone Veneer

1.   On a flat surface, create a “dry run” with your stones, placing them exactly as if you are applying them to the fireplace surround. Minimize the grout gaps, where possible, and pay particular attention to the fireplace opening and the outer edges of the surround.

2.   Remove any excess material from the pieces.

3.   Install the corner pieces and header stones.

4.   Fill in the spaces between the corners and header.

5.   Fill in the grout spaces.

Contact ProStone Systems for Guidance

Applying a natural or cultured stone veneer to a fireplace surround is an exacting process. An experienced mason will more often achieve the  desired result.

 For advice or direction regarding natural or manufactured stone veneers for fireplace surrounds, contact the experts at ProCoat Systems in Colorado. ProCoat professionals can help you with imagining, designing, and product selection to create your desired effect.

Call ProCoat Systems at 1-303-322-9009.

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Is Stone Veneer Effective Against Water Intrusion?

One of the critical decision points regarding the installation of natural stone veneers for interior or exterior walls pertains to how well these coatings will resist water intrusion. Considerable effort has been expended to identify the best strategies for resisting the effects of water exposure to retain a dry and mold-free environment throughout the building.

The problem lies not in the stone material itself but with creating a system that will keep moisture from penetrating behind the natural stone veneer. An accumulation of moisture beneath the outer surface jeopardizes the integrity of the entire wall covering and eventually weakens the subsurface. Over time, mold will develop that will require replacing all coverings and replacing all affected wall materials.

Following specific instructions during installation can eliminate the possibility of water damage and prevent the need for expensive repairs.

Strategies for Installing a High-Quality Stone Veneer Wall to Prevent Water Intrusion

Experts at ProCoat in Denver have determined that carefully addressing three areas during the installation will provide a healthy and beautiful stone surface without the fear of intruding water damage. The three steps to focus on are:

●       Sealing window, door, and siding edges to close gaps

●       Bigger flashing is need to protect the thicker stone veneers

●       Create more weeps for any intruding moisture to escape

Careful attention to elements can reduce the likelihood of ever having a trapped moisture problem.

Minding the Gaps

The vertical spaces between door and window frames are primary culprits for allowing moisture into the inner parts of the structure. Knowing that the natural stone thickness is greater than with stucco or other sidings, using larger flashing to accommodate the cladding will prevent moisture intrusion. Bigger and longer flashing is far more acceptable for natural stone veneer coverings than flashing which is too small or too short.

Provide More Escape Routes

A sufficient number of “weeps” are necessary to ensure that any water that does intrude is allowed to escape quickly. This last line of defense is needed in any case, so make sure that there are an abundance of weep holes to carry out the mission of keeping your subsurface as dry as possible.

Find further commentary on this challenge, the attached ProCoat’s website has more detailed information.

Contact ProCoat Denver

The experts at ProCoat in Denver will be very pleased to help you understand the steps required to eliminate the harmful and expensive effects of water intrusion on your beautiful new natural stone veneer. Check the ProCoat website or call 303.322.9009.

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New Stone Veneers for Any Application

ProCoat Systems of Denver invites you to witness their variety of exciting stone veneer products from Coronado Stone Products. These may be applied to interior or exterior surfaces to impart just about any unique and beautiful appearance you desire.For over 50 years, Coronado has innovated and replicated virtually every stone appearance that will add elegance and beauty to any indoor or outdoor setting.

To upgrade an old fireplace surround, a dull interior wall, or a tired and unsightly exterior façade, Coronado’s range of stone products from ProCoat Systems are the ideal answer. Durable, attractive, and economical, these veneer products are designed to achieve just about any desired look for a home or business.

Range of  New Coronado Stone Products

For over fifty years, Coronado Stone has been a top innovator of quality stone products. Their line of veneers are unsurpassed in beauty, style, and durability. Each year, the experts at Coronado introduce new products that broaden consumer selection while staying abreast of new trends. The veneer products have been unsurpassed in matching the unique qualities of a broad range of stone types, textures, and colors. Whether the material conveys the look of natural split limestone or even barn wood siding, they are incomparable in delivering elegance, warmth, or even a rustic appeal.

To enhance their extensive collection of natural and cultured stone veneers, ProCoat offers twelve new Coronado products that will enhance the interior and exterior features of any home or business. 

Decorative Bands

Decorative Bands include:

●     4” Chiseled Limestone in Silver Ash, Cream

●     4” Country Beige with French Limestone, Country Beige

●     4” Chiseled French White with French Limestone

●     6” Chiseled French Limestone in Country Beige

●     6” Chiseled Limestone Band with Colosseum Travertine in Mushroom

These newer additions to the ProCoat System line of architectural precast stone complement their existing portfolio of quality stone veneer products. These are durable, lighter in weight, easier to apply, and less expensive than natural stone. Moreover, these timeless veneers are undetectable from natural products.

Contact ProCoat Systems in Denver

For more information about ProCoat System’s range of stone veneers and tiles, visit the ProCoat Showroom to view firsthand how attractive and versatile the Coronado products are. Alternatively, phone the experts at ProCoat to learn more about their products and installation.

Phone 303.322.9009. Also you may visit ProCoat’s website at http://www.procoatsystems.com/ to learn the ways ProCoat can help you with your project.

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ProCoat Systems of Salt Lake City—The Area’s Best Supplier of Natural Stone Veneer

At ProCoat Systems of Salt Lake City we are committed to bringing the area’s contractors and design professionals only the very best in natural stone veneer product lines. That’s why we carry a full selection of installation solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications that are hand assembled thin stone veneer quarried from sources in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

Natural Stone Veneer You Can Count On…

Many discerning clients will insist that nothing but natural stone veneer will do for their project. No matter what style of natural stone veneer your project requires, from ashlar, brook, cobble, dry stack, field, or ledge stone, rough or honed, we can usually fulfill the vision of your client in whatever available color they demand. If the client’s project requires the contemporary look of stone planking, or even trendier offerings made for accent walls, backsplashes, and fireplace surrounds, we carry or can acquire those special styles too.

Also, in these increasingly environmentally conscious times, both residential and commercial clients who desire the appearance and durability of natural stone veneer over other options may have concerns about the energy consumption and pollution generation.

If you need to allay such concerns, or meet some environmental certification standards, look no further than ProCoat Systems of Salt Lake City’s extensive Realstone Systems line up. Realstone uses the tailings of quarrying from other projects, thereby making use of a resource that may otherwise go to waste. Turning such tailings into a thin and lightweight natural stone veneer product for installing on interior or exterior walls ensures that the energy inputs and quarrying that have already been expended is just about as “green” as any veneer product gets.

Hands On Assistance When You Need It

At ProCoat Systems of Salt Lake City we are committed to seeing you and your crews totally succeed at installing natural stone veneer. After all, our reputation with you is on the line with every installation, just as yours is with your client. Whether you need sample after sample for a difficult to please end user, or technical help to create flawless interior or exterior installations, we stand ready to help you.

Contact the contractor’s desk at ProCoat Systems of Salt Lake City and let us explore what we can do for you and your projects.

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