How Much Does AirStone Cost?

Last Updated on January 10, 2024
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

If you love the texture and elegance of natural stone walls but not the high costs, Airstone offers a lightweight, affordable faux stone solution. But what exactly should you budget if considering Airstone decorative wall panels or stone veneers for a project?

In this guide, we’ll break down the factors that impact Airstone pricing per square foot and total project costs. You’ll learn how material choices, labor, project size, and more affect budgeting. We’ll also compare Airstone to competitors and real stone. Let’s dive into the world of faux wall stone costs!

Highlights

Primary factors impacting Airstone costs:

• Faux stone material type – ledgestone, fieldstone, brick ($15 to $35 per square foot)
• Color variation – subtle gray vs. bold multicolor blends
• Panel size – large 48” x 48” vs. small 6” x 6” tiles
• Specialty pieces like mantels, corners, trim accents
• Professional full install labor vs. DIY
• Project size – overall wall square footage

How Much Does AirStone Cost?

AirStone costs anywhere between $15 and $20 per square foot for classic faux ledgestone, $20 to $30 per square foot for large format ledger or fieldstone, or $5 to $15+ per linear foot for specialty corners, trim accents, and so on. These prices are for the materials alone, but there are also other costs you should consider when budgeting for AirStone.

Airstone.com sells AirStone products to customers directly, with prices listed on the website. For example, the price for a specific AirStone product is listed as $73.98.

Factors That Determine Cost Per Square Foot

What impacts the price when budgeting an Airstone feature wall? Here are the key considerations:

Airstone Material Type

• Classic faux ledgestone in 6” x 6” panels costs $15 to $20 per square foot
• Large format ledger, fieldstone, or brick runs $20 to $30 per square foot
• Specialty corners, mantels, trim accents run $5 to $15+ per linear foot

Panel Dimensions and Formats

• Standard 2’ x 2’ panels cover 4 square foot sections
• Skinnier 1’ x 2′ panels cover 2 square foot sections
• Smaller trim pieces and specialty shapes add unique details

Factor odd wall dimensions and get a bit extra to allow for shaping cuts.

Color and Visual Variation

• Subtle gray and neutral tones are most affordable at $15 to $25 per square foot
• Adding some tan, buff, brown colors costs $20 to $30 per square foot
• Bold multicolor blended varieties run $25 to $35+ per square foot

Installation Labor

• Full professional install adds $8 to $15 per square foot
• DIY provides cost savings but requires some skill

Evaluate your skill level and project scope. Pros bring expertise for complex designs.

You might also like our articles about the cost of fieldstone, paint, or polyurethane foam injection.

Why Airstone Faux Stone Delivers Value

Before covering specifics on pricing, it helps to understand why Airstone makes a wise investment:

• Transforms ordinary drywall into a textured, stacked stone statement wall or accent focal point
• Offers styles like ledger stone, field stone, brick, and weathered edge replicated from natural stone shapes
• Weighs just 2-3 pounds per square foot vs. 50+ lbs for real stone – easy for DIY
• Installs in a weekend over existing surfaces using included adhesive
• Costs a fraction of real quarried stone, saving thousands in materials and labor
• Works excellently indoors and outdoors for walls, columns, fireplaces, backsplashes, and more
• Available in neutral, earthy tones and bolder coloring to match any décor

For a budget-friendly faux stone look, Airstone delivers on aesthetics, simplicity of install, and cost savings versus authentic stone.

Typical Total Project Costs

To understand total spend, let’s look at two common installations:

10’ x 6’ Accent Wall

• 60 square feet of faux ledger stone at $20 per square foot = $1,200
• 10 linear feet of edges at $8 per foot = $80
• Adhesive, grout, sealant = $150
• Total DIY Cost = $1430

With professional installation at $12 per square foot, the total would be $2,030

300 Square Foot Feature Wall

• 300 square feet of fieldstone at $25 per square foot = $7,500
• 100 linear feet of specialty mantel ledges, corners, trim at $12 per foot = $1,200
• Adhesive, grout, sealant = $500
• Total DIY Cost = $9200

With pro install, add $3,600 for a $12,800 total project cost.

In total for most projects, material costs range from $1,000 to $5,000 for DIY. Pro installation adds $500 to $3,000+ depending on the complexity and size of the job.

How Does Airstone Compare to Genuine Stone?

Let’s contrast real vs. faux stone costs:

• Basic Airstone starts at $15 per square foot for materials only
• Real natural ledgestone costs $50+ per square foot fully installed

With professional installation factored in for the Airstone, you still save 45-65% over authentic stone!

Cost Comparisons to Other Faux Stone Brands

How does Airstone compare to competitors in manufactured faux wall stone?

• Eldorado Stone – Comparable quality to Airstone. Starts at $16 per square foot without labor. Airstone is just as affordable.
• Coronado Stone – Slightly lower cost at $12 per square foot but reviews suggest less realism than Airstone. You get what you pay for.
• Faux Panels – Very budget at $8 per square foot but lower durability than Airstone. Worth spending a bit more for quality.
• ClipStone – At $20+ per square foot, comparable to or higher than Airstone. No clear benefit over Airstone’s value.

Overall, Air Stone provides an excellent blend of realistic natural stone aesthetics and budget-friendly pricing in the faux stone product market. The cost difference versus competitors is negligible – go with the brand that offers the look you want.

Tips for Staying on Budget With Airstone

If you’re working within a limited budget, here are tips for keeping project costs down:

• Measure wall areas precisely to purchase the exact amount needed with little waste or overbuy.
• For larger jobs, look for bulk discounts on panel orders over 500+ square feet.
• For DIY, watch online tutorials to gain experience before tackling the install.
• For complex layouts, consider hiring a pro just for design advice to avoid expensive reworks.
• Choose affordable gray slate or neutral tones rather than costly bold multi-colors.
• Use large format panels whenever possible – fewer seams means faster installation.
• Take advantage of any seasonal sales, promos, or discounts when purchasing materials.

While natural stone carries a higher upfront price tag, be sure to factor its incredible longevity and zero future maintenance costs.

Final Words

Carefully measure your space and estimate materials needed. With smart planning, you can execute the textured stone look of your dreams on a reasonable budget.