Walters Monument Company

We would like to let our customers know how the design process of a monument works. On this page, we will include steps and photos of how your monument is designed and processed in to the final product.

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Step 1: This step involves you, the customer. As the customer, we want you to pick out a monument from a large display and be able to incorporate your own designs. You start by choosing from a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. Or, you can duplicate a design that has been done. Finally, you give us any ideas, designs, and names that you would like to appear on your monument. As professionals, we are here to help and assist you with anything we possible can, but we would like for the monument to be something personal to you, family, and friends.

Step 2: After we gather all the information needed, we begin to design your monument in the CAD system. With etchings, we have our artist draw out a full-size sketch. We then send out the sketches and drawings to you for final approval. We do this so that you can see if you like or dislike your design, check spelling and dates, and make any other changes to your designs. You then sign and return the sketch or drawing.

Step 3: After we receive the signed sketch or drawing, we begin cutting the rubber stencil for the stone. The rubber is then placed over the stone and is ready for "frosting". Frosting is a simple handblast done so that the areas of the stone designed can stick out and be seen. After that, the stone is ready to be sandblasted. Once inside the room, the operator starts the sandblaster up and finishes up the stone. For etchings, the drawing is traced directly on to the stone and then with a diamond tip dremmel tool it is etched on to the stone. If it needs color, the design is then painted. 

Step 4: Once the stone is sandblasted to its depth, it may be sprayed with a black, white, or gold paint. The rubber stencil is then peeled off the stone and all the glue and dust gets washed off.

Step 5: Once the foundation is ready, the stone is brought to the cemetery and placed down. If it has a base, it is held together with setting compound. After that, we give it one final wash and the stone is complete.