Wall surface preparation exterior applications make sure that the application of cultured stone products and the structure they are being applied to incorporate good building practices.
Installing cultured stone on concrete wall.
Apply a 1 2 inch thick layer of mortar to the back of each stone as you set it in place in the mortar on the foundation wall.
Apply a generous coat about one inch thick of mortar to the back of a stone and press it firmly to the bottom of the wall so that mortar squeezes out from the back of the stone.
Wire lath for cultured stones.
Spread inch of mortar onto the back of the stone veneer panel and press it to the wall.
Installing manufactured stones on drywalls wallboards plywood or concrete boards require a few extra steps.
4 installation guide for adhered manufactured stone veneer 5th edition 3rd printing revised september 2019 definitions adhered manufactured stone veneer amsv lightweight architectural non load bearing product that is manufactured by wet cast blending of cementi tious materials and aggregates with or without pigments.
Tap the stone panels to the wall with a rubber mallet.
Cultured stone by boral manufacturer s installation instructions 3 step two.
Stone veneer can be applied to any masonry surface such as concrete existing brick or foundation cinder block.
Moisture vapor barriers usually come with a self sealing membrane.
Area to thick and press the faux stone unit into the mortar with a slight rotation back and forth.
Repeat on the following stones working in rows and up the wall and spacing the stones about 1 4 inch apart unless otherwise desired.
Wipe the back of the panels with a wet cloth.
If you re working with wood or any other non masonry surface you can create an appropriate surface by surrounding the non masonry surface with a water barrier 1 x research sourcestep 2 apply a moisture vapor barrier if you re doing an exterior application.
Trowel mortar onto the wall in a 5 sq.
Apply a thin layer of mortar to the back of the stone and then press it entirely into the texture somewhat in the manner of lightly buttering bread.
Corrosion resistant flashing shall be installed at all wall penetrations.
Start installing the stone veneer at the wall corner.
Push on the stone.
Slide inch thick wood shims under the veneer panels to hold them even with the level chalk line.
On plywood interior or exterior walls you have to install some type of water resistive barrier and a galvanized wire lath.
Step 1 prepare the surface.