VENEER STONE INSTALLATION GUIDE

Arctic Stone | Limestone

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VENEER STONE

INSTALLATION GUIDE

ARCTIC INSTALLATION TIPS

To retain the original fresh quarried look we suggest sealing the stone. If you would like the stone to

mellow slightly and gain the European look after years of harsh weathering don't seal the product.

For more information visit our website at www.veneerstone.com.au or call 1300 984 572

STEP 1:

Dry joint installation tip: If installing with dry joints please ensure either the wall or adhesive are a dark colour before starting.

This can be done by purchasing a dark tile adhesive or tinting mortar with black oxide. This will help cast a shadow between

stones giving a solid dry stone look. The pattern will not line up to the millimetre, you will need off cuts and thin cut stones to

fill the voids between the stone once the pattern has been laid.

Individual stones are held together with flexible webbing. Please specify if webbing isn’t required when placing order

 If your application requires corners, apply these first alternating the long & short return in opposite directions



Cut or trim stones using a wet saw or angle grinder with a diamond blade attached.

 Lay 1st layer of product at the base of wall in packaged re-occurring pattern.

 Draw a straight line across the 1st layer of stones then cut

 Apply cut stone to wall in packaged re-occurring pattern.

Trim sides as installing further up the wall

STEP 2:

STEP 3:

Cut along lowest point to begin installing with a flat base

Dry joint:

Take time once the pattern is laid to cut thin stones to fill small gaps between the larger joints. This is very

important, it will break up the pattern and provide the perfect hand crafted stone masonry look

Mortar joint: Pointing mortar or tile grout can be used to fill the joints. One of the easiest & fastest ways to fill the

joints is with a piping bag. Purchase your silicon piping bag from Veneer Stone by calling 1300984572 or email

[email protected]om.au

Joint Width;

The Arctic collection has been designed to be installed with either a dry joint or an 8-12mm mortar/grout joint.

When applying the stones use timber or plastic dowels/wedges to keep the joints evenly spaced. Due to the nature of the

product stones will vary in size and may need extra wedges to allow for height variation.

ARCTIC STONE INSTALLATION TIPS

DRESSED EDGE INSTALLATION TIPS

DRESSED EDGE (Stretcher Bond)

To retain the original fresh quarried look we suggest sealing the stone. If you would like the stone to

mellow slightly and gain the European look after years of harsh weathering don't seal the product.

For more information visit our website at www.veneerstone.com.au or call 1300 984 572

Sample Installation pattern – like brick work, avoid straight vertical lines when applying the stone

Joint Width;

The Dressed Edge collection has been designed to be installed with a 8-12mm mortar/grout joint. When

applying the stones use timber or plastic dowels/wedges to keep the joints evenly spaced. Due to the nature of the product

stones will vary in size and may need extra wedges to allow for height variation. An attractive look can be achieved by dry

stacking the product, If dry stacking it is important to cut stones that vary in height to allow a tight, level fit.

Installation tips;

 If your application requires corners, apply these first.

 After corner pieces have been applied, apply the bodies 1 layer at a time, working towards the edge.

 Colour, size and texture variation is an essential aspect of a natural looking stone wall. Select stone from different

boxes and lay out across your job site to ensure you gain this look. The visual effect will be enhanced by an overall

natural mixed presentation.

 The Dressed Edge collection can be cut or trimmed using a wet saw, angle grinder with diamond blade attached or

hammer & bolster.

 Check levels every 300-400mm with a spirit level or draw a chalk line.

 Orders will be packed as a mixed % ratio (30% 230+350mm) (30% 590mm) & (40% 470mm)

240mm high

350mm

470mm

590mm

230mm

Sizes are approx:

x 230mm

Height; 240mm

Length; 230mm, 350mm, 470mm, 590mm

·06m²

·09m²

·12m²

·15m²

Joint:

Pointing mortar or tile grout can be used to fill the joints. One of the easiest & fastest ways to fill the joints is with a

piping gun or piping bag. Purchase your silicon piping bag from Veneer Stone by calling 1300984572 or email

[email protected].au

DRY STACKED INSTALLATION TIPS

DRY STACKED INSTALLATION

To retain the original fresh quarried look we suggest sealing the stone. If you would like the stone to

mellow slightly and gain the European look after years of harsh weathering don't seal the product.

For more information visit our website at www.veneerstone.com.au or call us on 1300 984 572

Joint Width;

The Dry Stacked collection has been designed to be installed with either a dry joint or an 8-12mm mortar/grout

joint. When applying the stones use timber or plastic dowels/wedges to keep the joints evenly spaced. Due to the nature of the

product stones will vary in size and may need extra wedges to allow for height variation.

Installation tips;

 If your application requires corners, apply these first alternating the long & short return in opposite directions.

 After corner pieces have been applied, apply the bodies 1 layer at a time, working towards the edge/centre.

 Colour, size and texture variation is an essential aspect of a natural looking stone wall. Select stone from different

boxes and lay out across your job site to ensure you gain this look. The visual effect will be enhanced by an overall

natural mixed presentation. Cut or trim the stones using a hammer & bolster, wet saw or angle grinder with diamond

blade attached.

 Check levels every 300-400mm with a spirit level.

Webbed panel sizes:

200mm high x 500mm long x 15-35mm thick

Individual stones attached to the webbing vary in sizes;

Height approx.; 40, 80, 100,120,160 & 200mm

Length; Random ranging from 50mm-500mm

500mm

200mm

Sample Installation pattern – like brick work, avoid straight vertical lines when applying the webbed panels

Mortar joint:

Pointing mortar or tile grout can be used to fill the joints. One of the easiest & fastest ways to fill the joints is with

a piping gun or piping bag. Purchase your silicon piping bag from Veneer Stone by calling 1300984572 or email

[email protected].au

Dry Joint:

Please ensure either the wall or adhesive are a dark colour before starting. This can be done by purchasing a

dark tile adhesive or tinting adhesive mortar with black oxide. This will help cast a shadow between stones giving a deep solid

dry stone look. The Dry Stacked collection has been designed to have irregular edges to give a rustic appeal. This will create

small voids between some sections. Take time once the pattern is laid to cut thin stones to fill small gaps between the larger

joints. This is very important, it will break up the pattern and provide the perfect hand crafted stone masonry look.

Individual stones are held together with flexible webbing.

LEDGESTONE INSTALLATION TIPS

To retain the original fresh quarried look we suggest sealing the stone. If you would like the stone to

mellow slightly and gain the European look after years of harsh weathering don't seal the product.

For more information visit our website at www.veneerstone.com.au or call 1300 984 572

Important Note: Our Ledgestone collection has been designed to have irregular edges to give a rustic appeal. This will

create small voids between some panels. We suggest you prepare the wall by ensuring the colour of the wall is similar to the

stone. This can be done by tinting the glue or mortar with an oxide. Check with your local glue supplier for warranty & terms.

Sample Installation guide – (just like brick work) avoid straight vertical lines when placing the stone

All bodies interlock around corners

 Ledgestone has been designed for dry stack installation/presentation. When applying the panels keep the joints as tight

as possible to retain the natural dry stone look.

 If your application requires corners to be covered, apply these first.

 After the corner pieces have been applied, apply the stone panel’s 1-2 layers at a time, working towards the centre.

 Colour, size and texture variation is an essential aspect of a natural looking stone wall. Select stone from different boxes

and lay out across your job site to ensure you gain this look. The visual effect will be enhanced by an overall natural

mixed presentation

Cutting the stone panels:

The stone panels can be cut or trimmed using a wet saw, hammer & bolster, wide mouth

nippers or angle grinder with diamond blade attached.

HOW TO PAVEVENEER STONE INSTALLATION TIPS

INSTALLATION TIPS

Working with stone veneers can be a satisfying experience and crafting a simple stone

wall is easily within the reach of your stonemason, landscaper or average DIYER

Preparing surface for stone cladding

Veneer Stone recommends that wall construction be in accordance with the relevant

Australian and Industry standards. The contractor must examine substrates and advise the

general contractor and architect of any existing conditions or surface contamination which will

require correction before work commences. Before starting, substrates must comply with

maximum allowable deflection criteria as called for by Australian Industry Standards or the

applicable local building code. All rough, uneven or “out-of-plumb” surfaces must be made

“plumb and true” to within 1/8” in 10’ (3mm in 3m) and 1/16” in 1’ Dry, dusty concrete or

masonry surfaces must be high pressure water washed and excess water removed just prior

to the application of adhesive materials. In some cases a primer may be needed which will

seal the suface and enhance the bond of the adhesive onto the substrate.

Preparing rendered surface for stone cladding

The surface of the wall must have a wood float finish. For steel trowelled finished surfaces

ensure that the surface is mechanically or chemically abraded prior to commencing tiling, in

this particular case. Render should be allowed to fully cure before tiling commences.

Preparing Brick work for stone cladding

Ensure all brick work internally/externally is rendered before installation.

Preparing tilt up concrete panels for stone cladding

All tilt up concrete slabs have to be mechanically grinded then cleaned using high pressure

water, ensuring that all curing compounds and release agents are completely removed prior

to commencing tiling. Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry and free from dirt, dust, grease, oil,

wax, curing compounds and any loose contaminating materials which may affect the bond of

the adhesive onto the substrate.

Mechanical fixing of stone cladding

In some cases mechanical fixing may be necessary. If in doubt please contact your engineer

or seek advice from laticrete on 1800 331 012

Installing stone cladding over expansion and control joints

Existing joints in subsurface must be carried through the veneer work and must conform to

architectural details. Expansion joints must be installed where veneer abuts restraining

surfaces, such as perimeter walls, curbs, columns, corners, etc. Expansion joints must be

installed at all “changes of plane” in the veneer work. Refer to AS3958.1-2007 (current year)

for industry recommendations.

Waterproofing and crack suppression membrane

Install Laticrete hydro ban in all wet areas and over all non-structural cracks (≤1/8” or 3mm) in

the substrate(s) before veneer stone is installed. Laticrete hydro ban is to be installed in

accordance with the Laticrete written installation instructions. Refer to Laticrete DS663.0 and

DS663.5 for complete information.

Cold weather note

The curing of installation materials is retarded by low temperatures and finished work should

be protected for an extended period of time. Typically, for every 18 ºF below 70 ºF (10 ºC

below 21 ºC), installation materials take twice as long to cure.

Product selection/Variation in stone veneers

Colour, size, shape and texture variation is an essential aspect of a natural stone wall. Lay

out and mix boxes of stone to ensure you gain this look. The visual effect will be enhanced by

an overall natural mixed presentation

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED

To retain the original fresh quarried look we suggest sealing the stone. If you would like the stone to

mellow slightly and gain the European look after years of harsh weathering don't seal the product.

For more information visit our website at www.veneerstone.com.au or call us on 1300 984 572

Optional

Tools

Use

Product/Specification

Yes

Brick saw

Perfect straight cuts

Contemporary & Dressed edge

9” or 4” grinder with

concrete cutting blade

(diamond blade)

Cutting stone

All Products

12mm Notched trowel

Buttering tile adhesive onto wall and stone

All products

Buckets x 2

Mixing tile glue & wash up water

All Products

Sponge

Wiping excess glue off stones

All Products

Yes

Paint brush

For priming surface

Depends on surface

Yes

Step ladder or

scaffolding

Applying stone at height

Spirit level and pencil

Gain horizontal levels every 300mm

Not needed for South Coast

and Arctic collections

Tape Measure

Measure cuts when finishing off edge or top

of wall

Yes

Drill with mixing

attachment

Mixing tile adhesive

Some adhesives require

mechanical mixing.

Tile wedges

Level up individual stones

All products

Yes

Hammer & Chisel

Splitting stones to gain rough edge cut

Depends on finished look

Yes

Rubber Gloves

Keep hands clean

Yes

Extension cord

Allow cutting next to installation area

Yes

Wheel barrow

Moving stones large distance, mixing large

amounts of glue

Tools required for mortar joints

Yes

Small brush

Brushing mortar once firm

Piping gun or piping bag

Piping tile grout or mortar between joints

Yes

Sponge

Wiping mortar once firm

Materials Needed

Tile adhesive

Glue stone to wall

All Products

Yes

Surface primer

Depending on glue specifications and

substrate

All products

Pointing mortar mix or

Tile grout

Grout the joints.

Tint colour of mortar by adding

oxide

Please note: extra materials may be needed if mechanical fixing is required. In some cases an

engineer’s report may be needed to ensure correct installation practice. The tools and materials

recommended are a guide only. If in doubt please seek help from a professional tradesperson or your

local Veneer Stone stockist.

Joint: Pointing mortar or tile grout can be used to fill the joints. One of the easiest & fastest ways to

fill the joints is with a piping bag. Purchase your silicon piping bag from Veneer Stone by calling 1300

984 572 or email [email protected].au