Weathered Stone® is a handmade, stone replica covering for various surfaces, including walls, countertops, floors, and furniture. It has a fabric backing, with texture that is hand-applied using a specially developed mud mixture. The product is then sealed for durability and to make installation easy. Finally, color is applied by hand. Unlike many wall coverings, Weathered Stone is repairable. The grout can repair small nicks and dings, and if there is any major wall damage, entire pieces can be replaced and re-grouted. There is a natural color variation between panels, so even from different dye lots, the panels usually work.
To become a Certified Weathered Stone Installer, the company offers a one day, 8 hour course for wall certification. The classes are divided into four parts: Layout and Theory, Installation and Handling, Grout and Finishing, and Estimating and Pricing. Installers also walk away with sample books, Marketing material, and a website listing with password-protected access to technical data pertaining to Weathered Stone®.