Home entryway with natural thin stone veneer walls

Natural Thin Stone Veneer

Real Stone.
Cut in New England Since 1985.

Precision-cut in Littleton, MA and shipped to homes and commercial projects nationwide.

Shapes

Find Your Shape

Five classic cuts, every one from real natural stone.

Colors

Six Natural Stone Colors

Every color is natural stone, never painted or dyed. Boston Blend® is genuine New England fieldstone.

Projects

Homes, clubs, and cellars built with Stoneyard natural stone.

Timeless North Shore Home with Boston Blend Round StoneBoston Blend | RoundTimeless North Shore Home with Boston Blend® Round StoneMassachusettsGreatHorse Country ClubBoston Blend | AshlarGreatHorse Country ClubMassachusettsVirginia Home Showcases Stacked StoneBoston Blend | LedgestoneVirginia Home Showcases Stacked StoneVirginiaStanding Stone Walls with Boston Blend WallstoneBoston Blend WallstoneStanding Stone Walls with Boston Blend WallstoneConnecticutWine Cellar Inspired by European CavesBoston Blend | Ledgestone & Square & RecWine Cellar Inspired by European CavesCalifornia

Real vs. Manufactured

The Difference Goes All the Way Through

Chip a corner and you will see it.

Stoneyard Natural Stone
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  1. 1
    Color runs all the way throughBreak a piece and it is the same stone inside.
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    Cut from natural stoneQuarried and gathered, never cast.
  3. 3
    Weathers naturallyNo paint or coating to fade or peel.
Manufactured Stone
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    Concrete body, added pigmentChip it and you often find gray concrete.
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    Cast in moldsShapes and textures can repeat across a wall.
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    Surface color can wearPigment near the surface may fade over time.
From Natural Stone to Your Wall
  1. SelectedNatural stone, chosen for quality
  2. SortedBlended by hand for color
  3. CutPrecision-cut to about 1"
  4. Littleton, MAMade here since 1985
  5. Your WallShipped anywhere in the U.S.
Boston Blend Round natural stone veneer showerBoston Blend | Round

Featured Project

A Boston Blend® Round Shower

Real stone works indoors as well as out. This shower wall uses Boston Blend® Round, our genuine New England fieldstone, with every piece shaped by nature.

  • Genuine New England fieldstone
  • For interior and exterior walls
  • Precision-cut to about 1 inch thick

Built for Harsh Climates

Real stone weathers naturally and never needs paint or coating. Our core colors carry Stoneyard’s HCA (Harsh Climate Approved) rating, graded against real freeze-thaw cycles in our Littleton, MA test wall.

Cut & Blended by Hand

Skilled craftspeople cut, sort, and blend every pallet for consistent thickness and color. Our signature Boston Blend® is genuine New England fieldstone.

Support Start to Finish

For over four decades, Stoneyard has backed projects across the U.S. with installation guidance, free samples, and design tools. Learn about stone sustainability.

Video

Watch Our Video

The making of Boston Blend®, our genuine New England fieldstone veneer. (3 min)

Applications

Fireplaces, Facades & Feature Walls

For homes and commercial projects, inside and out.

Facades
Chimneys
Fireplaces
Foundations
Entryways
Interior Walls

Precision-cut to an average of 0.75 to 1.25 inches thick and under 14 lbs per square foot, it installs on non-load-bearing walls directly over brick or cement board, with no masonry shelf needed.

Not sure which color fits? Try the Visualizer or order free samples.

Reviews

What Builders & Homeowners Say

Rated 5.0 ★ on Google from 240+ reviews. Here are a few, in their words.

We must have had a dozen stone samples from different companies before deciding on Stoneyard. Even though many claimed “real stone” they were actually fabricated somehow, and some even painted to look like stone! Horrendous. …
Kristin SuzanneLocal Guide · Google reviewRead on Google →
We found a photo of what we wanted our fireplace to look like and we traced veneer stones used back to Stoneyard when we called them. They were very helpful. …
Steve VachaFireplace project · Google reviewRead on Google →
I would not contemplate going anywhere but Stoneyard in Littleton for my stone needs. From my pool decking … to an extensive stone wall, to stone veneer for a pool cabana, Stoneyard took care of our orders …
Leslie ScafidiLocal Guide · Google reviewRead on Google →
Many thanks to Nicole and Don and the rest of the team at The Stoneyard for helping me get all the stone I needed (50 tons) for the landscape walls I’ve been building this summer. They were super easy to work with …
Mike SkrzypczakLandscape walls · Google reviewRead on Google →
Great customer service. Nicole was amazing and so helpful! Stone arrived quickly and safely packaged. Wonderful experience with Stoneyard!!
Dan FlorianLocal Guide · Google reviewRead on Google →
Awesome business with great support and learning resources. Beautiful stone veneer.
Scott LaClairLocal Guide · Google reviewRead on Google →

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stoneyard thin stone veneer real stone?

Yes. It is 100% natural stone, not molded concrete.

How thick and heavy is natural thin stone veneer?

Thin stone veneer averages 0.75 to 1.25 inches thick and weighs under 14 lbs per square foot, so it works on non-load-bearing walls. Full building veneer is 3 to 5 inches thick and can weigh up to 60 lbs per square foot.

Do I need a masonry shelf to install it?

No. Natural thin stone veneer can be installed directly over brick or cement board. Painted surfaces need the paint removed before installation.

Can it be used indoors and outdoors?

Yes. Use it on facades, entryways, chimneys, foundations, fireplaces, and interior feature walls.

How does it hold up in harsh weather?

Our core colors carry Stoneyard’s HCA (Harsh Climate Approved) rating, graded against real freeze-thaw cycles in our Littleton, MA test wall.

How much stone do I need?

Use our Stone Veneer Calculator to figure the square footage of flat areas and the linear footage of corners for your project.

Are samples free?

Yes. You can order up to 4 free samples per order from any product page or from our samples page.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes. We ship anywhere in the United States with no minimum order. Shipping cost depends on your location.

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Projects

See It Installed

Real Stoneyard installs, labeled with the exact stone. Click any photo to see more in that shape.

Next StepsReady to See Real Stone?

Order Free Samples

See and feel real stone before you choose. Up to 4 free samples per order.

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Try the Visualizer

Preview our stone on a photo of your own home before you build.

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See Stoneyard stone in person at a dealer near you.

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