Cutting URESTONE faux stone, faux brick, and faux wood panels is simple. Our lightweight 4x8 panels, wainscot panels, 2x8 panels, and 2x4 panels cut with common woodworking tools, which makes DIY installation fast for fireplaces, accent walls, wainscot, metal buildings, exterior façades, and more.

Details

• Recommended tools: circular saw or track saw for long straight cuts, miter saw or table saw for trim and corners, oscillating multi-tool for small notches, caulking gun for caulk, and a drill for screws

• Blades: fine-tooth carbide wood blade on circular saw or miter saw; 40–60T on 7-1/4 inch blades works well. Use 10–14 TPI wood or laminate blades on a jigsaw for cleaner edges

• Cut setup: mark from the face, support the panel fully on a sacrificial board, and clamp to prevent vibration. For circular saws, place the finished face down to minimize surface chipping. For jigsaws, use a reverse-tooth blade or cut with the finished face down

• Straight cuts: score your line with a utility knife, apply painter’s tape over the cut line, and feed steadily without forcing the blade. Test scrap first to confirm feed rate and edge quality

• Openings and curves: drill a starter hole, then follow the line with a jigsaw. For electrical boxes, vents, hose bibs, or sconces, trace the trim plate and cut slightly inside the line for a snug fit

• Corners and seams: miter 45 degrees where desired, or use keyless corners and end caps for a clean finish. Dry-fit to align interlocking edges before final fastening

• Edge finishing: lightly sand cut edges. Seal exposed foam as directed and touch up with color-matched paint from our accessory kits for a continuous stacked stone look

• Fastener prep: pre-drill near edges to reduce the chance of micro-cracks. Maintain recommended screw spacing and use construction adhesive plus screws for best bond

• Safety: wear eye protection, hearing protection, and a dust mask. Cut in a well-ventilated area and keep hands clear of the blade path

• Help resources: see our step-by-step installation and cutting videos for stacked stone, brick, and wood textures on FauxStoneSheets.com

If you share your project photos or a quick sketch with measurements, we can suggest an efficient cut plan that reduces seams and waste for your specific panel style and layout.

Call our office at (314) 524-2040 or email sales@repunlimited.com for additional assistance or guidance.