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One Page Stone Veneer Installation Guide
Professional Guide for Residential and Commercial Projects
Created: January 2025 | Revised: October 2025 | Doc ID: STY-IG-DSVG
Core Steps
- Plan stone color, pattern, and joint style. Build a mockup.
- Measure square footage and add 10–15% waste.
- Identify surface type: masonry, framed, interior, or exterior.
- Apply waterproofing where required.
- Blend from multiple pallets for color consistency.
- Dry-lay starter course and corners.
- Trim stones using Hardie, Chipper, or Hammer.
- Mix MVIS Hi-Bond Mortar to creamy, non-sag texture.
- Back-butter stones and test bond coverage.
- Set from the bottom up, starting with corners.
- Fill and tool joints with MVIS Pointing Mortar.
- Wait 7 days before cleaning with Vana Trol or water.
- Seal only if needed, using breathable sealers.
- Control temperature and curing during extreme weather.
- Inspect for uniform joints, tight bonds, and clean faces.
- Correct loose stones, haze, or efflorescence promptly.