GenStone Reviews
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Steven's Front Entry Wainscoting ProjectFound online and installed last month. Could not be happier. If you can operate a power saw and drill, you are an expert installer. Would highly recommend and the help I received from Lonnie and Rob was very professional.
- Joseph in OhioGenStone products exceeded our expectations. I am retired, 70 years old and complete this project by myself. Following the instructions available from the website and looking at few YouTube examples prepared me for a successful project. Many positive complements from neighbors and three difference contractors. The products give a realistic appearance of real stone work. easy to install, recommend you lay out you project before you start for best results. I am planning additional projects with this product. best of all the GenStone staff were available to address my questions and offer suggestions. below are before and after pictures of my first project with GenStone.
- EricI really enjoyed working with your product and can't wait to sell my next job using Gen Stone. From day one the service was great and I got my shipment of the product a week earlier than expected. You can see the job I did using Gen Stone at Enshomesolutions.com
- MarkThe product is great. I didn't have any problems installing it. The 45 degree angles that were available made this project go much faster.
- DeniseAwesome product that looks great. The contractor I hired to install this product had never worked with it before. After watching the online videos and speaking to a rep, the had no problem getting it installed.
- Lynda's Stacked Stone Skirting ProjectWe covered the concrete block foundation on the front wall of our house and the transformation is absolutely wonderful. Drilling into the concrete was challenging but the GenStone was otherwise not difficult to install and we were able to complete the project in one day. The Kenai complements our cedar siding well and we love the finished look.
- SherylThe faux stone looks great and was very easy to apply thank you for all your help.
- David's Ranch81ftx28"on front of ranch home and it was easy to install and fun to do with great results. Love it.
- John in South CarolinaAfter doing a fair amount of research into a lot different faux stone and real stone products we decided to go with your product. Glad we did. I will admit we had some small ordering and customer service issues but the product itself was great. Easy to work with and looks amazing on the House. Super easy to install. I was making cuts and my wife was putting up the panels. We have received a lot of compliments on the front of the house since we finished.
- SteveThey where easy and great to deal with. The product was easy to install.
- MikeThe order was delivered the day it was supposed to be. We found the material very easy to install and the client loved the material. We would recommend. The sales staff was great to work with.
- RayYou guys were great to work with! There was always somebody there I could talk to when I had a question. The product went on great and I can not believe how beautiful it looks. Great product! Thanks-Ray
- Rudy in KentuckyHearing about GenStone on the Gary Sullivan show I got on your website and it seemed like something I could do. I could not find a way to order but I later heard a phone number on the radio show and called and they were the nicest people. They answered all my questions. I ordered from Denver and received in Louisville KY in four days. With only the information from the website I completed the project in two short days. I'm not a contractor, only a homeowner with a few tools and basic knowledge. Thanks GenStone.
- TomI'm very pleased with your product and have shared a sample with two people who are interested and might be contacting you. Everyone who has seen the completed project have been impressed with how great it looks. The product was easy to work with and Rob was helpful and ready to answer my questions.
- Wendy's Stone and Wood HouseWe just love the way it looks we want to do the whole house with it as soon as we get enough money it looks great and all of our neighbors love it!
- Lance's Exterior Home Improvement IdeaI bought this to replace the vinyl siding on my home. I built an add on garage and wanted a stone look and it's beautiful.
- GianThe whole process from initial inquiry to final delivery was great. I bought exactly what I needed and was not pressured into buy more or into getting material that i did not need. The product exceeded my expectation and looks great on my wall.
- AlYour product is so easy to cut and fit. We have received many compliments from people just passing by our home that we do not even know that said they would notice the improvements as the job progressed. And how it has changed the look of the house.
- Walter's Exterior Home RemodelI purchased this product because it had the most realistic look and the ease of installation. The panels are light weight and can be easily cut to size. Ive installed cultured stone many times and GenStone is by far is much easier to use. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to install cultured stone.
- MaryThis company gives great customer service! Their product is excellent, and everyone who sees it asks where I got it. I am glad to have found such a good product and to have such helpful people to handle and spec out the order. I recommend it!
- Robert's Exterior Rock WainscotLooks like real stone. Very cost effective. Would recommend
- Steve's Metal Home WainscotMy wife and I installed this a couple of months ago to add a little "bling" to the front of a cabin that we just had built that was skinned with pole barn metal siding. We discussed what we planned to do with the builder and agreed on how to transition at the top and ends from metal to the stone veneer. Our project only needed 6 panels and 5 ledger sections for the single row of 2' tall panels. The end sections were easy to cut using a circular saw or table saw. We made angled cuts at the ends to transition to the corner trim. We used a utility knife to trim the ends by the sliding glass door so they fit into the J trim. We used a file to taper off the cut edges to look more realistic. The screws attaching the panels are easily hidden in grout lines below a simulated rock. We caulked over the screws and used Genstone's touch up kit to blend in the caulked and cut areas. We are happy with the outcome. There was no masonry work involved. This product provided the best appearance for the least amount of work of the products we looked at in my opinion. Contacted GenStone with questions regarding touch up paint and color matched caulk. They were very helpful. I actually give it 4.5 stars versus 4. It doesn't "feel" like real stone if you touch it but you have to be prepared to do masonry work for something that does along with the added weight and work.
- Crystal Hill Baptist ChurchOur church was in bad need of updating. Real stone was not an option because of the weight issue and being on a platform. We looked online what was available and found GenStone. The sample on display looked so real and would solve the issue of no added weight on the stage requiring more expense and reinforcement. Three men in the church applied the "stone" to the walls using table saws, glue and screws. It did not require special equipment or training. Just make sure to start off level and the product does the work for you. It has a beveled edge that slides into place locking the product together. There is a matching touch up paint and caulk to cover any edges or screws. Everyone at church is amazed at how beautiful and realistic it looks. We have not heard one negative comment (miracles do happen in church you know) and at least 2 have decided to add it to their own home. It even passes the "feel" test....you want to touch it just to see if it's real.... and it feels real. Could not be happier!!!!
- Shelton's Front Door DesignI finished this project a few months ago and we are very satisfied with the results. We have gotten many compliments on how nice the stone looks. The panels were very easy to cut and install. I chose to use adhesive on the back of the panel along with screws to attach them to the wall.
- Matt's Alternative to Traditional WainscotingI had a contractor install this as it was included in a larger project (complete exterior and siding job) but typically do my own work and I feel the installation on this product is straight forward and simple. Very achievable DIY project. The finished product looks great and am very happy with how it turned out. I live in Northern Minnesota and experience very cold and harsh weather in the winter and fairly warm weather in the summer so I am very curious to see how this product handles the temperature changes and its durability. First impression shows to be a durable product. Biggest drawback is the price (seems expensive for foam) but again, the final product turned out great and I am very happy with the look.
- BillLate last summer, I began planning and acquiring materials for a complete exterior re-work of our house; anticipating a September start time. This is not out of line for this area as a three or four-week project is not out of line for this time of year. Unfortunately, this year 'Mother Nature' would not cooperate, and we did not get to the point of installing the GenStone. I would, however, like to applaud and commend Rob Blausey for his working closely with me (both on the phone and through e-mail) since we do not have a local distributor. He sent me samples of the product, a multitude of supporting documentation, and provided the technical support to place the order. When the product arrived, I opened a box and looked over an actual panel...I am impressed. My contractor is scheduled for the first of May. GenStone and its representatives are a fine company with which to work and I would recommend them and their product. (For that matter, I already have.)
- Ross' Shiplap UpdateI installed over 130 sqft of Kenai GenStone on a 2nd story front side over the weekend with ease. This was my first experience working with the material, and learned quickly how to cut it and measure. Installation was done over sheet siding without issue using deck screws. Now we really want to do the lower section. I ordered directly from GenStone and they shipped materials via a trucking company. It arrived on a pallet in separate boxes for each type.
- New Siding for Doug's HomeI installed this product as a DIY project as I do have construction in my background. This product was extremely easy to install and with the offset corners, the product looks as real as it gets. What I especially like is the added benefits of the R value and noise reduction because of the dense foam. I compared this product to others and I think this product has the best definition, meaning it has great lines and a depth that gives it a very real look when installed.
- DavidI was extremely satisfied with my GenStone experience. I worked directly with Rob who patiently answered all of my many questions concerning the product as well as the application process. We looked at a number of other products, however it was the overall look and ease of application that sold us. I was very impressed with the different accessories that were offered as it made the overall process very easy to apply and produced a great look. The panels came in four different styles so that when staggered, it is very difficult to tell that this product is manufactured and not the real thing. To say that the GenStone product transformed the look of our house is an understatement. Our friends and family have only confirmed the "WOW" factor that we had hoped for. The GenStone product has transformed our house from a plain look to something that really stands out. We are thrilled with the new look of our home and are happy to give our full endorsement of the Genstone faux stone system.
- JerryVery beautiful. Easy to put up. It should have matching end joints so you could not see the joints. The color in the brochure does not match the product.
- William in AlabamaI had to replace some very poorly installed and deteriorated EFIS. After removing the bottom 30 inches of the exterior wall, I clad the studs with concrete backer board, flashed and sealed it and installed gemstone.
- Will in CanadaGreat Product really brings a property to life. Have used in both residential and commercial work. Both imside and out. Wil Project Manager ReBar Contracting St. John's, NL, Canada
- Margaret's Panel Siding ProjectWe loved using this product! Highly recommend it.
- David's Wainscoting WalkwayWe put this stone on the lower part of our home about 2 years ago and it still looks great.
- Rich's Stacked Stone Walkway and GarageWe finished our project and we can't get over how nice it all looks. We knew we wanted stacked stone for the front but couldn't find anything that was real looking. Menard's has a large selection but nothing appealed to us. I scoured the internet and eventually found your product at Lowe's. They had samples and we were shocked at the realistic look. The GenStone helped them sell us the rest of the material. (siding and shutters) The contractor has never installed this product before and he was very pleased on how good it was to work with. We all will strongly recommend this product and also sent Lowe's pics as they want to display them at the store. We didn't use ledger which might not look good to others but the way it is installed is our preference. That just shows the versatility of the GenStone product.
- Jim's Accent Wall DesignLove the product! Really finished the man cave!! Roll Tide Roll!
- Michael's Decorative FoundationI purchased GenStone for a small area on my home that was exposed after tearing off my rotten wrap around deck. I was unsure how to cover up the exposed foundation as well as how to deal with the rotten siding that was exposed now the deck was gone. My wife wanted to do stone which I could have done but was not looking forward to the added time to this project. GenStone was the perfect solution! It looks great added an insulating value to my foundation. Any DIYer should consider this over actual stone.
- Jamie's DIY Stone BBQ DesignBought these panels and corner pieces to make an outdoor kitchen. They look like real stone but are so lightweight. Very easy to install. The product is able to cut with a hand saw very easily when cuts are necessary. Highly recommend
- Michael in New YorkI am not kidding, if you can use a level, screw gun and saw, with a tape measure this is a breeze.
- Robert's Stone Wall RemodelThe 40 year old stone cladding on the front of our home was in need of replacing. After researching several products we selected GenStone Desert Sunrise Stacked Stone panels. The panels were easy to work with and miter using tools most DIYer's have. Received many compliments on the finished project and would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to update their home without the high price.
- Glen in MichiganWe installed the GenStone stacked stone a couple of months ago and could not be happier with the way it looks. The product looks great and was very easy to cut and install. We have highly recommended it to anyone that has asked us about it. The customer service rep. Lonnie was very nice to work with during the ordering process.
- DaveThe product is great. It was very easy to work with, cutting cleanly with a circular saw, and also jigsaw, where cut-outs were needed. Finished job looks professional and hard to tell from real stone unless you touch it. The panels were calculated over the phone and arrived exactly right. I recommend it highly.
- ErikProduct is easy to install. Sales representative was great to work with, gave her the dimensions of our project and they calculated everything out for us. Product looks authentic but is a ton easier to work with.
- LauraWonderful customer service, our order came on time and we love the completion of our project, it's beautiful!
- Ian's Garage Wainscoting IdeaI bought them a few months ago and installed them onto the front of our house. They were fairly easy to install and work with. Definitely a great look for a reasonable price.
- Wes' Stone Accent WallsI love the look of rock and really wanted more of it inside and outside my craftsman style house. I started researching options, and found the stacked stone panels from Genstone. After I watched the installation video, and added up the cost, labor, and installation requirements, it was a no brainer.....buy the GenStone. The product looks great, has an awesome warranty, and is super easy to install. The "concrete rocks" are not real either, and I didn't want the mess and weight in my house. Everyone who has seen my wall has loved it, and I am very pleased with it. I am currently working on my second project using Genstone Kenai panels, and I would recommend them to anyone....
- Teresa's DIY Outdoor KitchenThe representatives at GenStone were great at getting us all the finishing materials and provide all of the matching things we needed to get the look we wanted. Everything turned out excellent and we couldn't be more happy with the end result of what everything looks like here. I would definitely have anybody use this product, it looks like real stone, everything is excellent.
