Haven't seen newstone, but I'm using a lot of Owens Corning 'Cultured Stone'. I'm really liking it, but the skills of the installer is a big factor in the final look.

I was excited to have this product spruce up the curb appeal of my home. It was easy to install and initially looked good. Unfortunately, I would not recommend NextStone to be used outdoors. Or indoors if you have animals.

I warn anyone who will be installing it outdoors that if animals pee on the NextStone product (stray/neighbourhood cats or dogs) it will stain the product white- and no amount of touch-up paint will make it look nice again.

The company says it can handle outdoors but I feel it does not.

The company was rude on the phone and felt it did not meet their warranty standards.

Thought people should know.