Masonry Panel Installation
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TOOLS NEEDED
Circular Saw, Jig Saw, Table Saw, Router, Screw Gun, Caulking Gun, Accent Bond™, Mortar Seal™, Tape measure, Level and Chalk
Line or Tape Measure.
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MEASURE
Measure and layout and set a level line on the wall.
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ORIENTATION
Make sure to have the panels orientated the correct way – the screw flange is along the top edge of the panel.
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DRY FIT CORNERS
Measure Corner for overlap of panel and mark wall…(continued)
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DRY FIT CORNERS (continued)
Measure Corner for overlap of panel and mark wall…(continued)
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LAY OUT STONE CORNERS
Flip corner pieces to provide alternating stone appearance.
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STAGGER PANEL & CORNER
Working left to right you may need to complete wall with a panel that has been cut to fill the void.
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FILLING VOID
Cut with jig saw and route to create a ship lap edge. Use Mortar Seal ™ to fill seams and voids.
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CUTTING
Measure and mark from the backside using a pencil or marker. Use a straight edge of chalk line to mark a cutting line.
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CUTTING BRICK
Remove brick tabs using a circular saw. This panel will be your first panel and will fit under the corner piece. If not using a corner piece, miter panel to fit. Always cut panels from the backside.
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SECURE
Make sure all surface areas are clean, dry and free of oily and loose materials. Using Accent Bond™ Adhesive, apply to the backside with a 3/8” “zigzag” beadline every 12” along the full length of the panel included all ship-laps.
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BRICK CORNERS
Attach corner using adheasive and screws. The corner should overlap the panel slightly. Make sure the same size brick is seen on both ends.
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SECURE
Fasten to wood substrates using deck screws, fasten to masonry substrates with concrete screws and to steel substrates using self-tapping screws. The screw head should be counter sunk about 1/8”. For drywall, use Accent Bond™ and enough screws to secure the panel until adhesive sets.
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ROUTING ON STONE PANELS
Routers can be used fo form a new ship-lap edge. Use a 1/2” rabbit bit with a bearing guide.
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FINISH
Cover screw heads, and seal the seams and joints with Mortar Seal™
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FINISH
Smooth out the applied Mortar Seal™ with your finger and/or a small piece of wood or plastic.
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FINISH
Cover screw head, seal seams and joints with Mortar Seal™.
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FINISHING
Cut ripped panels to create rough stone appearance and touch up with touch-up paint.
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CUTTING LEDGE
Use a table or jig saw to cut ledge to fit over corner and panel…(cont)
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CUTTING LEDGE (continued)
Make sure the ledge is cut for a snug fit over the panel below it.
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LEDGE ATTACHMENT
Attach ledge with adhesive and screws