Aging the stone in 4 steps

If you want to age the stone of your walls and chimneys to give an old and rustic appearance, you can replicate the effects of time simulating in a few weeks all the effects of the environment and time on it.

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia, we want to give what you need and the techniques to age stone:

Lemon or vinegar juice, Manure, Compost, Surface soil layer and Water. The amount of each depends on the amount of stone that has to age.

Step 1: Aging with acid
The stone ages because it is exposed to the effects of acid rain. You can get the same effect by applying lemon juice, vinegar, sour milk or any other acid to your new stone. The acid hollows in the stone where the microbes settle, aging the stone. Apply the acid when the stone is dry.

Step 2: Creating a patina
The patina comes from the chemical reactions along with the bacteria found in the stone. Any organic matter that penetrates pits and cracks in the surface of the stone will give the new stone a tarnished appearance. Manure and compost are two good organic materials for aging the stone.

Step 3: Sowing Moss
Moss and lichen grow on the stones. It can give old appearance by achieving moss growth in it. Using garden fertilizers or manure will help strengthen the plants.

Step 4: Effects of the rain
The stone is constantly exposed to rain with wet and dry conditions. Accelerate this process by watering the stone when the weather is dry and let it dry completely before repeating the process many times.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia can help you renovate or create the best place for your home. 

For more information in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia call us: (678) 628-9987 

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