Silver Strike mini ledge stone

Silver Strike gives walls a clean, light finish. It is a pale silver quartzite, and it comes in the popular mini ledge cut: narrow, stacked strips that create strong horizontal lines. Quartzite is a hard stone, harder than sandstone. The pale color keeps a wall feeling bright, and it pairs well with modern homes, gray stucco and dark trim. It is a good fit for columns, planter faces and outdoor kitchen bases.

A pale silver quartzite

The color is a soft, pale silver. Laid in ledge rows, the small shifts in tone from piece to piece add texture without busy color.

Light stone reflects sun, so it stays bright on a shaded wall and looks crisp in full light.

What mini ledge means

Mini ledge is a cut of narrow, thin pieces stacked in rows. It is used mostly as veneer, a thin facing over a wall. See our ledge and wall stone and stone veneer ideas pages.

Veneer is hard-set with mortar over concrete or a prepared wall. Walls near a structure may need a permit, so check with your city or county.

Cutting and planning

You will trim some pieces at corners and ends. Cut stone outdoors with a wet saw or water on the blade, and wear eye protection and a dust mask rated for silica. Blades and mortar are in our supplies area.

Measure the height and width of each wall face and bring the numbers. Stone is sold by weight, and quotes are given by phone or at the yard.

Popular uses

• Seat wall faces
• Veneer on garden walls
• Column wraps
• Planter faces
• Outdoor kitchen bases