Veneerstone

1 Veneerstone . Product Selection & Installation Guide Southwest Region Now Available! Quikrete Mortar Masonary Mix Ledge Stone - Mendocino w/Field Stone Accents RM 2412_HD v6_SW. Consulte la versi n el espa ol al dorso Vendor#60077315. BYO#05_01, 11_07 03/15. Veneerstone . Pacific Ledgestone - Cascade Imperial Stack Stone - Bristol Weathered Edge - Monte Vista Austin Stone - Bisque n Beautiful, Durable & Versatile n Lightweight n Great for Interior or Exterior Applications n The Perfect Do-It-Yourself Project n Easy To Install n Natural Look & Feel n 50 Year Limited Warranty Ledge Stone - Mendocino w/ Field Stone Accents Colors and shades printed here are as true a match as the printing process will allow.

2 2 877-878-6631. For best matching results, please refer to actual samples. Austin Stone - Bisque Field Stone - Burlwood Pacific Ledgestone - Cascade Austin Stone - Tuscan Imperial Stack Stone - Bristol Stack Stone - Villa Ledge Stone - Mendocino Stack Stone - Rio Field Stone - Gainsboro Ledge Stone - Bristol Weathered Edge - Monte Vista Imperial Stack Stone - Calima Our "Stack Stone", "Ledge Stone" and "Imperial Stack Stone" are packaged not factoring in a 1/2" mortar joint. All other stone styles, including "Pacific Ledgestone", are packaged factoring in a 1/2" mortar joint.

3 Accent & Accessory Pieces Hearthstones / flat Wall Keystones Headerstones Watertables /. Coping Stones 10" L x " W to "W " L x 8" W Window Sills 19" L x 20" W " Thick " Thick 18" L x " W. " Thick 2" Thick at Front Edge " Thick at Back Edge Colors and shades printed here are as true a match as the printing process will allow. 877-878-6631 3. For best matching results, please refer to actual samples. Veneerstone . Step-By-Step Easy Installation Instructions 1 2 3 4. Install Water Resistive Barriers. Install corrosion resistant Mix mortar.

4 Apply mortar setting bed. (exterior applications) metal lath. 5 6 7 8. Rake mortar setting bed. Let dry. Apply mortar to the entire Install corner stones first. Install flat stones. back of the stone. 9 10 11 12. Trim stones to fit. Grout joints. Strike joints. Brush off excess mortar with a dry brush. Before After Tools Required n Veneerstone Mortar Mix: see page 6 for ordering details. n Hammer to apply felt paper and metal lath. n Wheel Barrow & Hoe or Bucket & Drill Paddle for mixing mortar. n Notched Float to apply scratch coat to metal lath.

5 N Circular Saw with Masonry Blade for cutting stone. n Mason's Trowel to apply mortar to Veneerstone . n Grout Bag for grouting joints. n Jointing Tool to finish mortar joints. n Whisk Broom for cleaning joints and stone. n Safety Glasses & Dust Mask for safety protection. Colors and shades printed here are as true a match as the printing process will allow. 4 877-878-6631. For best matching results, please refer to actual samples. How Much Stone Do You Need? Applying Veneerstone . Just follow these easy steps to determine how much Veneerstone you.

6 Surface Area will need. Use a notched float to apply mortar 1/2 to 3/4 thick. 1. Measure the width and the height of the area to be covered Joint Width If mortared application is specified, joints should be 1/2 to get the most and convert to square footage; width x height = total square footage. natural look. 2. Figure the square feet of any windows, doors, and openings and subtract Setting Stones In Mortar this amount from the first figure. (total square footage windows, doors Cover the entire back of the stone with mortar and press the stone firmly into the and openings).

7 Mortar bed to ensure a good bond. Press hard enough to squeeze out a little 3. You should allow an extra 10% more stone for cutting and trimming. mortar around all the edges of the stone. Make sure you have complete coverage between the mortar bed and the surface of the stone. Materials You Will Need Corner Pieces Corner pieces should be installed first. Alternate the long and Mortar Components short legs on the corner pieces in opposite directions. You can use a pre-mixed masonry mortar. This mix includes both the cement flat Pieces and sand in one bag - OR use 1 part masonry mortar (Type N or Type S) After the corner pieces are installed, apply flat pieces starting at with parts masonry sand.

8 TIP: Generally, white mortar will look better the outside working in toward the wall center. with lighter colored stone and gray mortar tends to look better with the Cutting and Trimming darker colored stone. This is a matter of personal preference. Use the rear of the brick hammer, edge of trowel, nippers or a circular saw Bonding Adhesive with an abrasive blade to cut and shape stones. If necessary, broken stones can Use a bonding adhesive when installing stone or brick over concrete, be trimmed and shaped to fill in any gaps.

9 For the most attractive finished brick, block, stucco, and masonry. In mortarless joint applications appearance, coat with mortar any cut or broken edges. Also, try to place cut where no mortar joints are used, use a bonding agent and seal with a edges up when they are above eye level and down when they are below breathable non-film forming sealer. eye level. Water Resistive Barrier Level and Plumb Joint Lines When required (exterior applications), use two separate layers of water Joint lines should be level and plumb.

10 For a more natural look, place long, resistive barrier. Acceptable WRBs are 15lb felt, Grade D paper, and rectangular pieces of stone horizontally. house wrap. Stack Stone, Ledge Stone and Imperial Stack Stone Metal Lath In mortarless joint applications where no mortar joints are used, use a bonding When required, use or corrosion resistant, self-furring agent and seal with a breathable (non-film-forming) sealer. expanded metal lath. Fasteners Grouting & Finishing Joints Use corrosion resistant fasteners (nails, staples, or screws) capable of Grouting Joints penetrating wood studs to a depth of 1" or metal studs 3/8".