Installation Guide

Caulking is necessary to seal between the keys of the panels and between each horizontal layer (espe-
cially in exterior applications). Specically for exterior projects, it is recommended that the polyure-
thane caulking is applied as each panel is installed. Since the urethane caulk doubles as an adhesive, it
allows it to be applied on the tongue of the panel and get deeper between gaps. For interior projects,
caulking can be applied post installation without any issues or may not be necessary at all.
Caulking Between Panels
Blending in Caulk Color
e Urestone System is available in many colors and blends of colors and it is impos-
sible to nd a caulk supplier with an exact colored caulk to match every color variation.
For the caulks that do not match, the areas can be blended in to match the rest of system
with a small brush and the appropriate touch up paint. Typically the touch-up color sup-
plied needs to be diluted with water and partially dabbed o with a rag to replicate the
color of the existing grout color of the panels. A quick test section should be done in a
less conspicuous area to test your technique and to make sure that the color matches and
is at the correct strength. Keep a wet rag or water spray bottle and a rag to wipe o any
paint that gets on the surrounding stone.
Blending & Texturing Caulk
For the best nished look it is important to make sure that the caulk is feathered out
so that it is no higher than the mortar on the panels. To accomplish this it is helpful to
have a spray bottle lled with water (and soap* if possible) and a small brush. However,
if no water bottle is available, a cup of soapy* water to dip the brush into will work.
e caulk can be blended by spraying or dipping a small artist brush** into soapy water
(to keep caulk from sticking to the bristles) and using the brush to even out and blend
the caulk uniformly and add a textured appearance. It is important to wipe o any
excess caulk that gets on the textured surface quickly before it dries. is can be accom-
plished using a wet sponge or rag.
**cutting the bristles helps to add texture to the caulk
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Trim Installation
When installing trim as a top ledge it is recommneded that you router out a section of
backside so that it can t over the tongue on top of the panel (Figure A).
When fastening trim to your substrate, toe nail screws into to either the top or bottom of
the ledger (Figure C).
*liquid dish or hand soap provides best results
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Cut groove into
trim via router
or table saw
panel
ange
Glue
Trim
Figure C.
Figure A.
Cut o
panel ange
Figure B.
If you do not have access to a router, this tongue can be cut o of the panel and the trim
be placed directly on top of the panel (Figure B). Follow gluing and caulking procedures
listed above.