GenStone 12 in. x 12 in. samples are available in all stacked stone colors to provide a low investment way to discover the perfect color for your project. This 1 sq. ft. panel demonstrates the quality of every GenStone product, the unique color schemes created by our casting process and 12 coats of hand painted details. Need help deciding. Our dedicated project support team is ready to assist.
Save up to 50% over masonry work
Do-it-yourself friendly, no mortar no mess and virtually maintenance free
Box to the wall in minutes, simply follow the step by step installation videos available on the GenStone YouTube page
Can be cut to size with any hand or power saw
Exterior Projects: Attach with deck screws and premium adhesive
Interior Projects: Attach with drywall screws
Over Concrete or Stucco: Attach with Tapcon screws and premium adhesive
All raw materials are sourced in the USA
Made with high-density closed cell polyurethane and a custom engineered combination of additives to create a lightweight, wood-like material
Hand painted with 12-coats of premium exterior paint
R-Value of 3.41 per inch
100% waterproof
Product has been tested for weather extremes, wind and impact
All GenStone panels are backed by a 25-year warranty (see warranty for details)
A:Â You would want to purchase the full panel which provides 3.20 sqft of coverage, you posted this question from our sample. If you wanted to cover 2,400 sqft, you would divide 2,400 / 3.2 = 750 panels. We also recommend buying about 5% extra for miscuts, you can always return any unused uncut pieces.
by|Apr 15, 2023
Q:We want to use this product outdoors around, above, and below our outdoor fireplace. The fireplace is made of cinder block. Will it be okay around the fireplace? The hearth will be blue stone.
by|Oct 13, 2022
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A:Â Installing GenStone over concrete is no different, just tapcon screws and adhesive rather than the typical deck screw. In your case it's important to evaluate the surface however, make sure you can place your hand on the substrate for 10 seconds while the unit is running and that no flames or embers will come in contact with the panels. If that all checks out, you're good to go.
by|Oct 23, 2022
Q:Can you buy this same material in a box? So you can put them up individually
by|Jul 27, 2022
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A:Â All of the panels are sold individually.
by|Aug 13, 2022
Q:How many panels come in one box
by|Jul 24, 2022
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A: When you order the sample you get 1 12"×12" piece to examine. I believe when ordering from Genstone the panels were 12" x 48" and 8 panels to a box. They went up easily and turned my cinder block foundation into a work of art!
by|Jul 24, 2022
A:Â All of our panels are sold individually. This question was posted on our 12" x 12" sample, our full panel is 3.20 sqft.
by|Apr 20, 2023
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Nov 9, 2021
Loved using it to wrap our electric fireplace.
Great look, texture and very easy to work with!
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Response from GenStone ExpertNov 21, 2021
Hi Crystal, thank you for choosing GenStone for your project and for taking the time to write a review. We're thrilled to hear you love how your project turned out.
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Oct 12, 2021
One simple way to get that stacked rock look
We bought an order of Genstone panels and pieces to accent our Alaska cabin. We just put the panels on the bar inside, and it made all the difference
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Jul 23, 2021
We placed this material at the end of of choir rails at church. Gives the corners a very nice lo...
We placed this material at the end of of choir rails at church. Gives the corners a very nice look.
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Response from GenStone ExpertJul 25, 2021
It's great to see you're happy with how the church's GenStone project turned out! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and how you used GenStone.
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Jul 9, 2021
Very easy to deal with.
The panels and corners are very easy to cut and finish. Installation is a piece of cake. To hide the screws on the front panels is very easy to do it. You don't have to be a pro on construction. Price is very affordable compare to real stones. I'm already planning some other projects with Genstone.
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Response from Vice PresidentJul 11, 2021
Wow! Northern Slate was a great choice to complement the steel appliances. You must have made quite a few cuts, you did an incredible job with the finishing overall, wrapping the stone around each void is done perfectly. Thank you for sharing and for writing a review, looking forward to working with you on your next GenStone project.
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Jun 4, 2021
We Love our GenStone Fireplace Surround!
We wanted to let you know how happy we are with the GenStone fireplace project. My wife and I are over 70 years old. Relatives and friends who’ve seen it are astounded at its authentic appearance and the fact we did the project ourselves in less than a day.
After researching the dizzying choices of stone fireplace surround solutions we chose your GenStone Vanilla Bean product for many reasons:
Installs Directly Over Drywall
No Need for Mortar
Affordability
No 3rd Party Installers
Suitability for, and ease of, DIY installation
Attractiveness
Authentic Appearance
Durability
Your representative followed up on my initial inquiry from your website and was exceptionally friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. He answered every one of my questions and assured me the product was ideal for DIY installations like ours. After ordering samples we chose the Vanilla Bean color. He specified the exact amount of product needed and described how to cut the special tabs on the shorter pieces. He also explained how to stagger the edge pieces for a more professional look.
Our shipment arrived in perfect condition, well-packaged to prevent damage. After practicing a few cuts with various saws on the sample product, I decided to use my Japanese pull saw for all installation cuts. Its thin blade and fine teeth cut straight and true, leaving no unsightly rough edges. I used my Dremel to rout out the end pieces to fit perfectly around our mantel. The project took about 8 hours to complete and was fun to do. What a dramatic improvement GenStone made to our living room!
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Response from Vice PresidentJun 20, 2021
Hi Jerre, thank you for writing such a detailed and thoughtful review. I really appreciate you highlighting our support team and the hard work they put into every project. The before and after photos are very helpful, what an amazing transformation. Thanks again, and thank you for choosing GenStone for your project.
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May 31, 2021
Beautiful
We stuccoed our home a year ago and had some pop-outs added so we could add some stone. It took us a year to finally decide what product to use. We used the GenStone Northern Slate for our home and absolutely love it! We have had numerous neighbors stop and tell us that it looked beautiful. We couldn’t be happier!
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Response from Vice PresidentJun 5, 2021
Hi Roclynn, thank you so much for taking the time to share your project and review, it turned out amazing! Northern Slate was a great choice for your home, it looks perfect with the dark stucco. Thanks again and hope to work with you again in the future.
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May 27, 2021
Love it! Couldn't be happier!
We used the Coffee Stacked Stone to cover the old ugly concrete foundation around our house and we couldn't be happier! It was easy to install and super easy to handle. The measuring tool on the website was perfect (except I forgot to add the corner pieces but a quick call to customer service remedied that situation and we had them a few days later and were able to complete the project quickly!) I highly recommend this product and this company - everything was first rate and top quality.
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Response from Vice PresidentMay 30, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to share your GenStone experience, your project turned out great! I appreciate you highlighting our customer service team, they really are the best. Hope you can find another way to use GenStone so we can work with you again in the future, thanks again.
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May 27, 2021
Homeowner Installation
This product is very user friendly, light weight, and looks like real slate/shale/sandstone. I prepared the wall, by removing the original siding, placing tyvek paper and taping the seams for about one hour. The next day, I installed the Genstone product (about 4 hours) to the porch walls with just 1 5/8" decking star screws and placing the sealant in the requested areas. See for yourself in the photos. Any homeowner can install this!
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Response from Vice PresidentMay 30, 2021
We appreciate you taking the time to write such a thoughtful review and thank you for choosing GenStone for your project, what a transformation! Northern Slate was the perfect choice for your home, it's great to hear you are so happy with how your project turned out.
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Customer review from genstone.com
May 11, 2021
So Easy - Instant Upgrade!
I wanted to spruce up the kid’s playhouse and so I only needed a couple of sheets of the stone. It made it look instantly better. I just used a backsaw to cut the pieces- no special tools needed. I’ll attach a before and after so you can see.
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Response from Vice PresidentMay 16, 2021
Hi Amanda, thanks so much for sharing your playhouse project with us! This was the first time we've seen GenStone used in this way and now that you've shared these pictures, I'm sure it won't be the last time. Everyone on our team loves the playhouse, thanks again.
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Customer review from genstone.com
May 3, 2021
Great Transformation
I installed the grey/black stack stone over the original wooden bar base so with the granite upgrade, led tape light and the Genstone stack stone by bar now looks fantastic. Installation was a breeze and what a difference!! We will now be moving to the fireplace accent wall to match. Thank you Amanda and Genstone for all your help from start to finish with my custom bar!!
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Response from Vice PresidentMay 9, 2021
Hey Chip, what an amazing transformation, Iron Ore was the perfect choice! I was eyeing that fireplace in the background hoping you would use GenStone again, it's great to hear you're considering us for that project as well! Thanks for taking the time to share your review, we'll be looking forward to working with you again soon.
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