Installation of any type of stone is a process which requires careful attention and skill.
Since we often receive questions regarding proper installation of stone products, we thought it would be helpful to provide some of the instructions given by some of the worlds leading brands.
Each supplier offers an installation guide appropriate for the installation of their products. Those installation guides have many similarities and some differences.
I would suggest starting by watching one of the following videos, before going further in depth with the reading instructions below:
Eldorado’s guide to installing over cement board:
Eldorado’s guide to installing stone veneer over metal lath:
ErthCoverings guide to installing natural stone panels:
ErthCoverings’ guide to installing natural stone pieces:
(In all cases, I would recommend that you install from the bottom up, instead of from the top down as some show)
Manufactured stones:
Manufactured Veneer Masonry Association’s: Stone Installation Procedures:
Grouted stone options and methods:
Natural stones:
ErthCoverings natural stone general guidelines:
Estimating quantities for natural stone veneer panels:
Installing natural stone panels:
Installing natural stone corner panels:
Installing natural stone veneer “Handipak” pieces:
Installing natural stone veneer “Strip” pieces:
ErthCoverings Detailed drawings:
Safety:
If you decide to install your own stonework, please prepare yourself and your work space to best avoid harm. Be familiar with the dangers of using each product, and tool. Consult your local Safety regulations and codes such as Alberta’s OH&S Act, Regulations and Codes.
Alberta OH&S Act, Regulations, and Code
Eldorado Health Product Declaration:
You may wish to call our service representatives for additional information gained from our experience with specific individual stone products. contact us by phone or send an online inquiry.
