Frequently Asked Questions

1. When should I use a sealer, what type of sealer should I apply and will it change the color?

It is really a matter of preference. Most people that use cast stone like it to have a primitive look. Other people want to seal it just to make it easier to maintain. There are many sealers you can use; most of the time we use 511 porous plus. Sealing does not change the color of your cast stone. Normally, sealing only nees to be done once a year. Otherwise, you can just clean it with a small pressure washer.

2. How well does the product stand up to weather and time?

Cast stone is one of the most durable matrials you can use. It is a mixture of concrete and aggregates. The aggregates are mixed into the concrete to insure the strength of the stone.

3. Would I be able to afford cast stone?

Anyone can afford cast stone. On a new home, you can put the cost right into your mortgage. With just a couple thousand in cast stone, you can really enhance the beauty of your home or business. Designing with cast stone is unique, the product is reliable and the possibilities are endless.

4. Why should I use cast stone instead of stucco?

Stucco is a decorative material usually made of portland cement, sand, and a small percentage of lime, and applied in a plastic state to form a hard covering for exterior and interior surfaces to give it the look of cast stone. Most stucco requires painting and repainting in case it fades or flakes, exposing the original color. Cast stone is made the desired color when the concrete is first mixed, therefore generating the product to have the preferred color throughout, meaning that you never need to paint. Cast stone is a product designed to provide an original, timeless look to enjoy year after year without the worries of extensive maintenance.

5. Would I be able to choose the color?

You can make the color of your profile any color you like. Usually, cast stone is made in buff, white or beige. All we need is a color sample or an idea of the color that you're looking for. Then we match it with a dye and add it to the concrete mix.

6. Will True Stone be able to fabricate any design I need?

True Stone has a variety of standard moldings. However, we can manufacture any profile you need. Our team of technicians can take a sketch or an idea and turn it into a mold with the finish you choose. The concrete is then poured into your mold and hardened.

7. How does the production schedule work?

Our production schedule varies depending on business. Normally, once we receive a deposit, production should begin within one to three weeks. Anyone needing to know exact scheduling should contact the main office.