This type of beautification of a garden wall is not only suitable when the small structure is getting old. By applying natural stone slabs, many walls gain visual appeal and, thanks to the variety of natural colors and surfaces, can be wonderfully adapted to the individual garden style.
How to cover a garden wall with natural stone?
To cover a garden wall with natural stone, you need facing stones, adhesive base, lime mortar and suitable tools. Clean the wall, apply adhesive primer, arrange the stones, press them into the mortar and finally grout.
Which natural stone straps are suitable?
Here you can choose from a variety of variants. In the table below we have listed some examples of stones as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the material.
| Art | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Granite | Very durable and hard. Insensitive to weather, can withstand strong temperature fluctuations. | High weight. Relatively expensive and prone to scratches. |
| Quartz Stone | Velvet surface with a pleasant feel. Frost-resistant and easy to process. | It wears out and is a bit delicate. |
| Marble | Countless color variations in pretty shades. Waterproof and easy to clean. | Relatively expensive, doesn't fit in every garden. |
| Slate | Good weather resistance. Looks very elegant and fits visually well into modern gardens. | Easy to edit. Susceptible to corrosion. |
Building up walls: the method of choice for garden walls
Since garden walls do not necessarily have to be ventilated, you can simply press the facing stones into a bed of mortar. The processing is uncomplicated and can be done even by inexperienced people.
Material list:
- Facing stones
- Haftground
- Lime mortar and water
- Depending on the stone chosen and the laying technique, possibly grout
Tool list
- Hand brush and wire brush
- Drilling machine with agitator
- Stone cutter
- Masonry and joint trowel
- Joint iron
- Inch rule
- Mason's cord
Procedure
- Brush the entire wall thoroughly and coat it with adhesive primer. – Lay out the facing stones on the floor and arrange them so that an attractive overall picture is created.
- Throw the mixed mortar onto the wall and press the stones into place.
- Immediately remove excess mortar with a trowel.
- Let it dry thoroughly and then grout with the joint trowel and joint iron.
Tip
To make sure that the mortar sets reliably, you should attach a test plate. Apply some mortar to the wall, press in the natural stone slab and allow the material to harden. Does the stone hold? Then you can start working.
