My parents were having their front steps replaced, and had left over ceramic stacked stone that they graciously gave me. The left overs were enough for me to build an indoor ceramic stacked stone wall in my basement.

I framed out a wall underneath my basement steps, that became our Christmas storage closet.

I installed a plywood on the framing, followed by Durock cement board to install the ceramic stacked stone onto. I chose to use 1/4″ thick Durock to save money and it is easier to work with lighter materials. Don’t forget you use the appropriate cement board screws when installing Durock.

After I installed the plywood, I installed Durock cement board.

My parents purchased the ceramic stacked stone from Extech building supplies. I think this is a great product. It it rated for outdoor use, but also looks great indoors as well. Since its ceramic, it can be cut easily with a tile wet saw and installs the same way you would install tile. I have not installed actual stone, but I believe this type of ceramic product is easier to work with.

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I installed the ceramic stack stone like I do with tile: thinset mortar, notched trowel, and a wet saw. To mark the angle of the rock to cut along the slope of the stairs, I placed the last piece of stacked stone on the end of the row, then I took a sharpee to mark the back along the stairs. I used this same procedure for the column next to the stairs. After I completed the wall, it instantly became the focal point and design inspiration for the rest of the basement.

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Conclusion

Working with ceramic stacked stone is as easy as working with tile and the tools and materials are all the same. Adding an indoor ceramic stacked stone wall will add a great design feature that will last generations.

Materials

1/4″ Durock Cement Board

cement board screws

thinset mortar

wet saw