Stone veneers to cover foundation walls ?

[Westbank]

I'm currently looking for options to cover the (above grade) foundation walls in my garage. It's about 16" high. Painting is not really an option as the surface is quite rough and would require extensive preparation work before painting it. I was looking at options that would cover the surface and imperfections.

Anyone has installed stone veneers on their foundation wall ?

Anything else could do the job ?

Thansk

 

[never enuf time]

Stone veneer would be nice but, no matter what you do it would have to be cleaned.
So if looking for the cheapest/easiest option it's paint.

 

[onewheat]

Tinted stucco - that's what they did on the exposed concrete at our Lake house. It goes over rough surfaces easily.

 

[Westbank]

Tinted stucco - that's what they did on the exposed concrete at our Lake house. It goes over rough surfaces easily.

Stucco could be an option but I don't think it would hide the rough and uneven surface (unless foam is installed underneath).

 

[kbs2244]

They make veneer stone.
Natural and man made.
It is about 2 to 3 inches thick.
Talk to a mason.

 

[ssdave]

Real stucco (cement plaster) would easily hide that surface. Pressure wash the surface, acid etch it, pressure wash again and then trowel on the stucco. Put on a second coat to smooth it, and then cover with arylic top coat (drivit, synergy, etc). Would look good and work real well.

 

[wasfuzz]

Local Menards stores carry a product that is a foam board with a stucco applied to the outside surface. Comes is 2 x 4 sheets you cut to fit and glue on to the foundation. Not sure how it holds up to weed whip, lawnmowing etc or just buy the thin veneer 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick stone apply like tile and grout in the cracks.

 

[sixty4]

Did this several years back. What ever they tell you coverage is per box be sure and add a box or two. Not a cheap date to do buying by the box, but very easy to do.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Stone would work well, it's not particularly difficult although a lot of first timers mess up the corners.
Stucco would work well too.