Genstone Installation Review | DIY Faux Stone

[@marylizakowski706]

Your job is far better than most contractor's work I've seen. I'm so impressed!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you, Mary, for the compliment! I enjoyed doing this project.

[@rgbuckl]

Great job, it turned out beautifully. Also, thank you for proudly displaying the U.S. flag-both in your window and in front of your house! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

I’m an Army veteran. I’m proud to have served.

[@chandracox6814]

​@@SelenaThinkingOutLoudyou shouldn't be. It's pretty gross to defend a country as backwards as ours.

[@rachelharris-boyd]

@@SelenaThinkingOutLoud Thank you for serving!

[@electechchannel3739]

Thank you for your service! And please ignore the ignorant libturd comments. They wouldn’t last a day anywhere else in the world with that attitude.

[@TigerInTheWoods]

Awesome indeed! Totally newbie for DIY bcuz the way you used your saw in cutting smaller part...but end results that's all it matters...kudos to 'ya..

[@oliviawick1201]

Well done! The outcome was incredible. You have a great skill set!

[@jeffreybleyl4660]

Wow! You have inspired my wife and I to tackle the siding on our new home on our own! You are amazing!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Go Teamwork!

[@johnscimeca899]

​@@SelenaThinkingOutLouddo they have this in brick I like to do my chiminey

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

@@johnscimeca899 I do believe they do have it in faux brick. I would check with Genstone to see all that they carry though and also find out if they recommend it for a chimney. Good luck!

[@johnscimeca899]

@@SelenaThinkingOutLoud thank you

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

@@johnscimeca899 you’re welcome!

[@GenStoneVideo]

Selena! Amazing job, thank you so much for documenting your project. It's stories like yours that our team thrives on, we love seeing successful DIY projects.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

You are so welcome! It really brings out the front of the house and the curb appeal is even more impressive. I tell people about your product whenever we get compliments or people ask about it. Have a nice holiday and much continued success to you and the team in the coming new year!!!

[@GenStoneVideo]

@@SelenaThinkingOutLoud Thank you, hope you're having a nice holiday season as well. I sent you an email to the address listed on your blog, please take a look when you have a moment.

[@lorenzowilliams9181]

@@SelenaThinkingOutLoud what color is that

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

@@lorenzowilliams9181 Hello! It’s “Desert Sunrise” 👍🏽

[@jessicadehart9939]

That looks awesome! I’m so glad I came across your video. Many blessings

[@pattigawryszewski7327]

Thank you for a great video! Great explanation and visuals. It looks really nice! 0:15

[@pamfay3834]

Hi ! Doing on a few accent walls interior I ordered real stone at first OMG they lied and said it was genstone ! 3700.00 it was for exterior! But thank god they came and picked it up and I got my refund and found this gemstone!!! Thanks for your video my husband was worried it was the same exterior stone we just returned I'm also considering the whole side of my house over asbestos siding but mostly my house is stone so I think it would look awesome!😊😊

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Wow, I’m glad you were able to receive a refund from that fraudulent company. Yes, Genstone is faux stone so it doesn’t need cement, just the galvanized screws and a little of the PL glue that I used in the video, those screws won’t rust. Have fun on your smaller projects with Genstone and I would recommend having the asbestos siding checked to ensure that it is intact and in good condition if you want to apply Genstone over it. You can also apply the barrier paper I used in the video too, just a suggestion as you think about the exterior siding. Take care.

[@ladonnagarner4478]

Great job !!! It looks amazing. I was undecided about buying the GenStone columns, but now I am sold !!! Thanks for sharing. God Bless

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Glad it was helpful! It's still looking great too so you should be fine with your project.

[@Tommyy-pg3qt]

Thanks for sharing!! Wonderful job!!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you!

[@cherylferrell6243]

Great job, my panels just arrived and I will be tackling this project with the help of a friend. I have to frame a wall to attach the panels to, the addition to my home sits about 4 feet off the ground. So Excited! Again it looks amazing.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

You can do it!

[@frijoli9579]

Well done. Cool to see people tackle projects without fear!

[@misterlyle.]

Nice work! The Genstone truly is an upgrade to your home's curb appeal.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you! I totally agree. During the holidays, it adds so much more character to the decor as well. It was definitely a good decision to go for it and do it.

[@gabrielas.5219]

You did an amazing job! I am very tempted to start this project on my own home. Thanks for posting.

[@vanessawhetstone6439]

I’ve been looking for something like this for a while 🤗

[@Billy-USA]

Good job Looks great

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you. Take care.

[@pappysproductions]

Wow, you did a great job! Rock on for tackling that job.

[@johnsmith-gk4td]

Great job! Now you have my wheels turning.

[@robletto841]

Great job!!!! Wow, soon I will do around the fireplace and then the front of the house. Great video, thank you so much

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

The fireplace will look really classic with the Genstone added. You have a plan which is a good approach to DIY projects. You got this! All the best

[@michellebrachetti9331]

Thanks for making it look easy I’m definitely going to do this

[@dwb812]

Looks great. I would notch the top cap rather than remove the tab just to keep it anchored well and as intended. It's tough to do with hand tools though.

[@shawnaperry9071]

Looks great! And you did a wonderful job explaining your steps. Thank you for sharing

[@harleygirl4life6]

It’s gorgeous. You should add matching product along the base of that front cement porch too near the ground. I think it would really be that finishing touch & pull it all together. It wouldn’t take very much. It looks gorgeous!! I’m doing this same thing to the front of my house next weekend!! I can’t wait !!!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Good luck on your project. I hope it turns out well, the way you like it.

[@Jcombetta]

You did a great job and thank you for taking the time to share

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

You’re welcome. Take care.

[@teresa6775]

LOVE seeing a female do it yourselfer. Excellent job !!!! Thinking of doing one wall in my bedroom just as a focal wall. Great video !!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

You can do it! That's a great idea for an accent wall. I plan on redoing the kitchen backsplash with Genstone too. It's a durable product. The front of the house still looks like new so it's still working out nicely.

[@teresa6775]

@@SelenaThinkingOutLoud Thank you for the follow up info on how it's holding up !

[@pamelajefferies3197]

That looks amazing !!

[@volocty]

Thanks for the nice simple DIY video. I was also looking at the Desert Sunrise color. Looks really nice.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

You are so welcome!

[@kevinwiley6376]

Good job Selena! It turned out great and looks fantastic. Thank you for the inspirational video :)

[@jrad1820]

Looks great! Glad I found this vid!

[@rmurali83]

Fantastic, explained really well. I am going to Home Depot to buy this now.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

I think it’s only sold online, but I may be wrong.

[@Dondonden1234]

Looks really good. Would have liked to see the whole house from a distance.

[@dholce3204]

Nice job & great tips!! Looking forward to diy'ing an outdoor bar/grilling station with this product.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Great idea!

[@LDabney7]

You did a wonderful job . Thank you

[@joelzdon7777]

Wow! Looks great.

[@muir8009]

that's a really excellent job you've done there (as if you didn't know it!) and doesn't it just lift the house up a level. excellent colour choice too. but what I'm really impressed with is I had a squizz at your channel and it's full of these rather feminine things that blokes tend to be embarrassed about so all the more to you for going ahead and doing a project like that. it's way too easy to think it's too hard or just not even think that and automatically assume it's a job you have to pay for someone to do everything, but you can stand back and know that you did that. bloody well done mate.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you!

[@wtgphoto]

Thanks for sharing your project, informative and it looks great. Glad it is holding up well over the past 2 years. We are about to install GenStone on our back patio wall in the next few weeks.

[@sherlewis6446]

You are awesome! I'm going to do this on my foundation.

[@TheVinsere]

Looks amazing! Ty

[@jeannepagel9572]

Great Job! Beautiful!!

[@imariyn]

Absouluty gorgeous!! Nice job!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you so much!

[@marcoohcanada4168]

I'm proud of you!

[@robmoreno5149]

Right on! Nice Job!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thanks!

[@markmangano3931]

Looks outstanding great job

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you! Take care.

[@view2see1]

Outstanding work Sis....very impressed!

[@antoniobrown3219]

Great job Sis!

[@southpawr2161]

Looks great, nice job

[@marjoriewillingham9867]

Love this! Going to definitely do it!

[@ChuckHolland-i4b]

Wow! This looks amazing!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you!

[@VTgirlandherbeagles]

that looks fantastic Selena!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you, J. Frederick! I was just looking at it today and it still looks amazing. I'm so glad that I took a risk and did it. Enjoy the rest of your week :)

[@lloydbartholomew3650]

Congratulations. Very well done. I have my project at the end of the month. Hope to get it as professional as you.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Good luck!

[@teresamoore7124]

Great job !! Girl power 👏👏😁

[@laroyceyreid]

Absolutely luv it. Great job 👍👍👍.

[@GoBroncos9]

You did awesome it looks great! Thanks for the video!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thanks for watching, Mike!

[@woodstockMaxQ]

Thank you for the video! Super helpful.

[@lts7565]

Awesome job, Sis!❤🇺🇸

[@makemeholla4u]

Looks good. You did a great job.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you so much! It was easier than I thought it would be. I just jumped in and took a risk that paid off well. Happy Holidays to you!!!

[@adorableone1995]

This so beautiful

[@TheJAG1357]

Great job! It looks awesome

[@Crystal-be9ze]

It looks amazing I’m so shocked you could put it right over your siding and still get a good seal since your siding wasn’t flat. How did you do that?

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

The siding looked like it wasn't flat maybe on video, but it was flat enough to do the job. However, I used the black, waterproofing, paper I installed first in the video and that guaranteed a flat surface for me and extra protection if water did get through the Genstone.

[@MervsServiceSecrets]

Nice job! It's been 3 years since you did this. Have you noticed any of the colors fading? Or any other issues?

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thanks. There has been no changes to the quality of this product. Take care.

[@paulbrown7375]

Well done! Great job!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@electechchannel3739]

Pretty awesome!

[@frankashburn6528]

Great finish 👍

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

👍🏽

[@rondrake2674]

This is incredible. You are amazing. If I have overlap siding, do I have to remove that from my house first to ensure a flat surface?

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

The application does require a flat surface, from my experience using it, so I would say, “yes,” but if you contact Genstone directly, they may have other solutions for you.

[@willsummers1245]

Wow looks great

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

👍🏽

[@CrAzYAuNtSiSsy]

OMG! What a great video. So beautiful to! Can I do this to a railroad tie retaining wall? Will it hold up in upstate Albany New York? Thanks for sharing your great video.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

I’m not sure, but I would recommend that you reach out to Genstone on Twitter or call the company about your project.

[@lynnmacdonald4800]

Wonderful job!!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@xxtwobitxx]

Man that is super nice, I have stucco exterior walls and I want to do this but I'm not sure if I have to remove all the stucco first.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

You shouldn't have to remove the stucco, but I would recommend using the black water barrier paper and you should be fine with the screws, etc. If anything, chat with Genstone and see what they recommend.

[@ritaharvey20]

Great job, I see they have numbers on the corner so did 4 come in a box.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

They came in multiple boxes because I ordered a number of them, but the numbers worked out so I could stagger them easily.

[@thesecretaryofcommonsense3851]

Great 👍🏾 job!!!!💯

[@totalelevator1234]

Great job

[@ragtie6177]

Wonderfully done

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you so much 😀

[@NightThings99]

good video. I was wondering how you install it.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Ok, I’m glad you were able to see how to install it. Take care.

[@pennyarizzio2824]

WOW !!! Love love love your project. May I ask what the cost was? How is it holding up 2 years later?

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

The price of materials has gone up so much with everything, so there is a difference between what I paid then, and what you could expect to pay now, but measure your area to make sure you are only buying the amount of material you need. It is still holding up very well. Thank you 😀

[@jackieespy]

Looks awesome! You made it look so easy!!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you! I like to take my time and I end up surprising myself too.

[@thebyrdspot4719]

Great job!!!!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you!

[@daviddarby8900]

Love it great job

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you! All the best!

[@stevenstonedesign]

Beautiful - I'm in the same job in Ghana

[@mysteryandmeaning297]

Will that covering piece gemstone attract heat though. I'm wondering later behind it will the wood be ruined from the heat sweat buildup eventually

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

I put the black, waterproofing, paper down as an extra barrier of protection, shown first in the video, just in case, but the siding has been holding up nicely against the sun and heat.

[@shanashomediycrafts]

Very nice. Is the vinyl siding still there? Also, would the screw damage the siding? Because i watched the whole video be you didn't say or show if you removed it.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Hello Shana, yes, I covered the siding with the black waterproofing paper. My siding did not have to be removed since it provided a smooth surface but I wanted more protection from any possible rain water. Overall, you need a smooth surface to apply Genstone and the galvanized screws are holding up great and nothing has harmed the siding. The Genstone is still going strong.

[@shanashomediycrafts]

@@SelenaThinkingOutLoud thank you so much. Beautiful work

[@jimmys511]

Wow looks so amazing I have a small cabin I’d love to do this to. Was it really expensive?

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

As far as price it really depends on how much area you are trying to cover. After you have your area(s) measured out then you can get a better perspective on price for the Genstone.

[@hichcoc]

Where do you get these...this seems cool and you did an amazing job!! H~

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

You can get these from the company, Genstone. Take care.

[@brendadeas8840]

Beautiful.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thanks, Brenda. All the best!

[@logicnotfeelings3835]

Thank you. I find this video to be very well made and helpful. A question I have is did you remove the siding first and adhere the panels to plywood or did you apply the craft paper and stone panels right over the siding? Also, did you drill into studs or just into the plywood? Thank you.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

I placed the paper and stone directly over my siding and I did find the studs where possible the the PL Premium - Polyurethane Construction Adhesive keeps everything intact as additional support. I have no issues.

[@domesticdelores3376]

I’m going to try this on my screen porch first and go from there.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Yes, start small and see how you like it. That's the best way to go! Have fun and good luck.

[@MegaThepow]

Looks good. How are those faux stone holding up to the weather? Any fade or cracked? Would like to install those in the front of my house, our facing West so got sun most of the day. Thanks

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

The faux stone installation still looks very nice. They are holding up very well. The front of the house gets a lot of sun, which is why I wanted to go with this option too.

[@bobbiejomuniz3726]

How many panels did it take you ? If you don't mind what was the total cost ?

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

I purchased 20 stone siding panels and 5 of the stone strips that go across the top. It was reasonably priced when I purchased them in 2020, but now they are most likely a little more so your price will depend on how many panels you need for the area you are working on, but for my project on the front of the house, my cost was under $1k

[@glennorton2285]

you did a great job..........

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you, Glen! It was all worth it.

[@JimmyLarsen1]

you go girl!

[@halkito4324]

Great job! I'm planning on doing my home this summer. How is it holding up? it's been two years hasn't it? 😉

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

My Genstone is still looking great, with no problems, and no adjustments, it's still the same as the day I installed it. It's so suitable for the front of the house since the sun shines on the front of the house a lot in the summer. Good luck with your project 😀

[@Deej496]

So one doesn't have to remove the old siding in order for the Gem Stone to adhere to the wall without air gaps? Just curious. It looks great!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

On this house, I had a nice flat surface to work with so I didn’t need to remove any siding before applying the Genstone.

[@KT-ye8kl]

Thank you for this video. What would you suggest to adhere the paper to stucco?

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

That’s a good question. I would suggest reaching out to Genstone for advice.

[@injuryadvocates7602]

TOTALLY IMPRESSEDDDDDDD.....Looking to do my grocery store in Detroit and hotel I recently purchased for my son's youth group in Idlewild, MI. My genstone sales rep sent me your video and OMGGGGGGG....Shucks looks like I need to be hiring you, flying you out and paying for your lodging to be my contractor. You did an amazing job. So proud of you and totally impressed with the end results. Question, what was the pricing range. We're still trynna find the best color to match with my colors purple/yellow so we haven't gotten to pricing yet.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thank you for the feedback. It still looks great and holding up very well. I completed this project about 2 years ago so the pricing is different now due to inflation, etc., but definitely worth it, so I can't speak on pricing unfortunately. Also, it really depends on the space you are trying to cover, which will establish your pricing. I wish you all the best on your projects.

[@vicdubc2309]

looks amazing! What color did you go with? I want to purchase but cant decide between them.

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

I chose Desert Sunrise to compliment the paint on the house.

[@celestinedeloatch5373]

Great Job. Did you remove the vinyl siding or did you just cover with the barrier

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

I just covered it with barrier and it’s holding up very well. No issues 😃

[@TheTriplelman]

Could have cut with a jig saw, but jobs done, great work - good 2 see a woman do it

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Thanks for the tip!

[@rachaelbuchanan1217]

I noticed in a previous comment that you attached this directly over your siding. What kind of siding do you have? We have Hardi Plank, so I worry about drilling through my current siding! Yours looks awesome! Can't wait to do mine!

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

The siding on the house is wood siding and it was flat, placed next to each other so there is no bulging. I did put protective, water-protection, paper on my siding first and then it set up easy from there. (It's shown in the video, the particular brand I used) I recommend asking Genstone about your siding and getting their recommendation for application. Good Luck!

[@ginadigildo6591]

@@SelenaThinkingOutLoud I have stucco and even have a hard time using a drill! but Im going to give it a try ,. Yours looks great

[@kathleenmoore535]

Can U use this product to cover cement cinder blocks 🧐😬

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

Hello Kathleen. Yes, make sure the cement surface is clean and dry, free of dust, debris, oils, or other substances. You can use adhesive and concrete screws to secure the panels.

[@toggletoo6023]

Did you put the tar paper over the existing siding or did you remove the siding then put up the tar paper?

[@SelenaThinkingOutLoud]

I put the paper over the existing siding.