Finished Basement Stone Veneer Arch by Tatcor.com Building / Remodeling West Chester, PA

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[GCJNash]

You should start with the corner stones first then fill the gaps. You are only useing face stones and the efect is lost.

[gpgab971]

I visited the website regarding your basement remodels and the pictures/videos you posted shocasing your work. I particularly like the photo of the arch and bar next to the description "Key Features of "Stone Arch" Basement:" . I would like to have a similar arch and bar installed, but with the bar encased by the arch, instead of in the rear of the room. Is there a ball park figure for this type of project given standard building methods, and expected labor costs for a typical install?

[tatioscorporation]

Pricing will vary based on design {bar structure and shape (2x6x?), plumbing (sink, drain, supply, pump, vent,), electric (lights,receptacles, pump, frig), bar wall finishing (stained, painted, stone,...), bar top and rail (granite, wood, ), backsplash, cabinets/shelves, stone back wall (requires structure, diamond mesh/mortar, stone $3-5k) } Total project can be as low as $5-10k and easily up to and over $20k. Hope that helps.

[gpgab971]

@tatioscorporation I'll keep you in mind, i'm in Phila area and was looking for some local talent.

[organizedinteriors]

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[SCALECRAFT94]

thanks

[SCALECRAFT94]

How do you do the top of the arch without the stones falling? Simple frame support??

Thanks

[tatioscorporation]

The mortar normally provides enough suction to hold it. Butter the stone sufficiently and push it in place once and leave it. Realize that it could fall, so be very careful to not be under it when you release the stone or until it drys. Do some tests until you are sure you have the right approach. The basic structure is wood framing, plywood, vapor barrier, diamond mesh, mortar parging on mesh, and then stone. Keep mortar base moist when applying stone. Hope that helps.

[masteryota]

Only problem with those natural stone veneers is that you can tell it's not proper stone, from corners... They look awesome on a straight wall, and even I as a mason would have a hard time distinguishing real laid natural stone from these veneers, but as soon as it come to corners you can tell it's veneer...

[tatioscorporation]

You are absolutely correct. I thought of using cut corners (from solid rock) that are available, but I also figured it is what it is and that is okay. I think the cut corners would actually make it easier to do.

[shauntampa]

thats why they sell corner pieces

[masteryota]

Yeah, but even then, the corners don't all have the same depth, you can run a corner that's 12" deep and two stone above another corner that is 6" deep, you'd know right away that it's not real, because it would mean there's a hollow space behind the stone wall accomodating 12" stone and you know it's not that deep underneath.

It's harder to explain than to show...

[hongkong1972]

@masteryota :

Maybe they should, or do they already, sell corner pieces that are the same depth as the other flat pieces.

[ruvian00]

nice work can you please tell me how you made the arch out of concrete thank you

[tatioscorporation]

I tried to respond a couple weeks ago and failed 2 times. I do not think I hit reply, but Post Comment first. So here is the 3rd short version attempt. The steel columns are framed with 2x4's and plywood, forming the shape. Next diamond mesh is attached and parged with type S mortar. Hope that helps

[intelectualcatracho]

@ruvian00 Its made of drywall .