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Imagine strolling through your neighborhood and spotting a stunning home with beautiful rock siding. Or maybe you’ve seen a cozy house in a magazine with cobblestone siding around the front porch that feels so inviting. That same look is closer to reality than you think! You can transform your own home, pool house, or backyard hangout with realistic faux rock siding. This easy DIY project is something you can finish in just a weekend. Check out our step-by-step guide below to create a perfect, stylish look for your space.
Rock siding is a great choice for a natural and durable look on your home. Before starting, measure carefully for your siding. This way, you won’t end up with too much or too little material. Get all your tools and materials ready before you begin; it’ll make things go smoothly.
Faux rock siding panels
Gloves and safety glasses
Starter strips and trim pieces
Level and T-square
Circular saw with finishing blade
Tape measure
Drill/screw gun
Corner pieces (if needed)
Non-corrosive nails or screws
Furring strips (for furring walls)
Utility knife
Putting up faux rock siding is an easy DIY project, and you don’t need special skills. Just follow these steps, and you’ll have it done in no time!
If you don’t need corners, skip this step.
For corners, connect two corner pieces to make an inside or outside corner. Place the first corner piece at the bottom of the wall and nail the center and ends. If it’s at the wall base, push it down to touch the floor. Otherwise, align it with the bottom of the installation area.
Stack the next corner piece on top of the previous one and nail it. Keep adding pieces until you reach the top. Trim the final corner piece to fit and nail it in place. You can use rock vinyl siding to create a rugged exterior without the weight of real rock.
Place the starter strips at the bottom of the wall, keeping them level.
Measure the wall length so you know where to cut the first panel. This keeps small pieces from ending up on the right side. Use a circular saw with a finishing blade for a clean cut. Add a classic touch with vinyl brick siding panels that are easy to install.
Insert the first panel onto the starter strip using the hooks on the back. If you’re using trim, insert the cut side of the panel into it.
Tip: Cut the panels touching the corners at a slight angle (around 3°) for a better fit.
Before nailing, make sure the left side of the panel looks even. Hold the panel in place, and nail the left side of the nailing channel. Nail the center hole while holding the panel down to make sure it stays even. Then, nail the right end and two sides. Each full panel should use at least five nails.
Note: If the wall has furring strips, place a strip behind each nail.
Hook the next panel onto the starter strip and slide it into place next to the first panel. Lock the tabs on both sides. You don’t need a gap between panels; fit them snugly. For example, vinyl stone siding offers a classic stone look with low maintenance.
Repeat this step until the wall is covered.
Cut the first panel of the second row about 16 inches shorter than the first row’s starting cut. Slide the panel’s bottom edge into the slot above the previous row.
Repeat the same steps as before (Steps 3-6), and remember to alternate the cut position on each row’s first panel.
Pick a hidden spot on the panel and use a utility knife to create a new slot about half an inch wide. The slot should be slightly bigger than the nail, so the panel can expand and contract as needed.
If you want to make your home look way cooler but don’t want to spend a fortune on real rock, faux rock siding is a great option. Faux rock siding provides a realistic rock appearance at a lower cost. It looks just like real rock but comes with a bunch of other benefits too.
Faux rock siding is:
Affordable – It costs way less than real rock, whether you’re buying, shipping, or installing it.
Lightweight – Super easy to carry and handle.
DIY-Friendly – You can put it up yourself in a weekend!
Weather-Resistant – Stands strong against rain, snow, and heat.
Sun-Resistant – Won’t fade or lose color in the sun.
Pest and Moisture-Proof – Bugs and moisture won’t mess with it.
Durable – Can handle strong winds when installed the right way.
Stylish – Comes in tons of colors and styles to match any home style.
Faux rock siding makes it easy to get a stylish, rock look for your home without the cost and hassle of real rock.
No matter what style of faux rock siding you pick, it will add great color and texture to your home, making it look even better and possibly increasing its value. Once your panels arrive, you can start installing them yourself. In just a few days, you’ll be amazed at how much your home has changed! Take a look at the options available at East Building to see all the colors and styles we offer for exterior panels.
Start by organizing the panels, prepping surfaces, adding a drainage mat, trimming the first panel, marking a level line, applying adhesive, sticking the panel on the wall, and securing it with screws.
Place the panels from right to left, prep the surfaces, put on a drainage mat, trim the first panel, draw a level line, apply adhesive, attach the panel, and secure it with screws.
Faux stone siding can last at least 50 years and often even longer!
Plan your pattern, prepare the surface, add a mortar scratch coat, attach corner pieces, and then attach the rest of the stones.
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