About Us

Centurion Stone— Stone Industry Leader Since 1969

Every decade, Centurion Stone has had the privilege of expanding its reach all across the nation. What started as one facility in Nashville, Tennessee has now grown to dealer locations all across the U.S. and other counties. Our family-owned business is one of the oldest stone veneer manufacturers in the world, providing exceptional products and services to all of our customers. Centurion’s new state of the art facility, combined with experienced, friendly, energetic and knowledgeable staff, welcome the opportunity to earn your business in the future.

The History of Centurion Stone

From past to present, see how Centurion Stone has evolved and grown over the years. Serving the stone industry with world-class stone veneer across the United States.

  • 1969
  • 1971
  • 1972
  • 1974
  • 1981
  • 1990
  • 1995
  • 1999
  • 2006
  • 2010
  • 2016
  • 2018
  • 2021
  • Present

  • 1969

    Founded in Nashville in 800 Sq Ft with 2 employees.

  • 1971

    Facelift to the plant, 2 patterns and 12 employees

  • 1972

    Expanded to 5,000 Sq Ft Facility

  • 1974-1976

    Added another 7,500 Sq Ft facility – total of 12,500 Sq Ft.

  • 1981

    Establishing Dealerships

  • 1990

    One factory in Nashville, 100 Distributors, Dealer Program Expanded, Servicing 100 Major Markets

  • 1995

    Expansion continued – 95 employees, 2 shifts running 7 days per week.

  • 1999

    Plant Expansion to 120,000 Sq Ft Production Facility

  • 2006

    465 Employees, 15 million Sq Ft.

  • 2010

    First year to offer complete line of accessories

  • 2016-2017

    Demolition & Construction begins for new plant
    300,000 Sq. Ft. facility all under one roof

  • 2018-2019

    New State of the Art Concrete Mixing Equipment Installed
    First test trials of mix start being run

  • 2021

    Through covid and many other challenges construction is completed
    First year running 100% of Manufacturing out of New Plant

  • Present

    Through Process Improvements quality and efficiency are better than ever 

    Centurion’s Manufacturing Facility now has the capacity to do over 25 Million Sq. Ft. 

     

How is Centurion Stone made?

Centurion Stone Products are made from castings of natural stones. Centurion combines Lightweight aggregate, Portland Cement, and Natural iron oxide pigments. The pigments are absorbed into the basemix and become an integral part of the veneer, similar to natural stone. An overlay of facial pigments help to create the appearance of natural stone.

Centurion Stone meets or exceeds the code requirements for ICC ES standards. Numerous tests were performed on the products to qualify for the AC-51 testing acceptance.

Molds are cast from select pieces of natural stone capturing the details of the stone. The cast pieces are lighter in weight which require no support footings, ties or lintels for support. Manufactured stone veneer can be adhered to surfaces that natural stone installations would be very costly to achieve. Usually manufactured stone is 30% to 50% of the installed cost of natural stone.  Architects and designers prefer manufactured stone veneer to achieve color consistency as well as versatility of installation.

Check out our vast network of dealers and distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada and select countries around the world.

Thickness: 1” – 3”. Weight: 7.5 to 12 lbs. a sq. foot Packaging: Cardboard Containers for easy shipping and handling.  Over 40+ patterns and hundreds of color combinations

Yes, but not in the fire box area.

Yes, the stove manufacturer clearances for combustible wall dimensions must be maintained.

Yes, cold weather ambient temperature should be 40°F or higher. Hot weather conditions above 90° should be installed per section 2104.4 of the IBC.

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