Installation Guide

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VERSETTA STONE
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MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING UNIVERSAL CORNERS
Important Note: Universal Corners must be cut into
2 pieces to create left and right.
Ideally you want to cut random
lengths to assist with wall staggered
appearance and avoid pieces shorter
than 8". See Figure 10.
Used as Outside Corner
Start at bottom of wall and position one half of a Universal
Corner, nail flange up, cut edge away from corner, into
the Starter Strip. Set a standard Flat Panel into the Starter
Strip on the adjacent wall. Slide the Universal Corner to
extend past the wall edge and slide the standard Flat Panel
to intersect with the Universal Corner. See Figure 11. The
standard Flat Panel side tongue will need to be removed.
The Flat Panel can then tightly seat against the back of
the Universal Corner. Fine tune the corner appearance
with slight adjustments of both pieces until you get the
best fit. Fasten the Universal Corner per the instructions
for Flat Panels which appear later in this document. Each
Universal Corner will require a minimum of 2 fasteners
when length is 18" or less, with at least 1 into framing.
Install 4 fasteners per panel when the length is greater
than 18". Panels greater than 18" should have 2 of the 4
fasteners into framing. Add one additional fastener if only
one framing location occurs behind the panel. Alternate
the use of left and right end of the Universal Corner Panel
on each course.
Used as Inside Corner
The Universal Corner is manufactured so that 2" at each
end of the panel has minimal texture. This minimal texture
provides a superior fit when a standard Flat Panel is
terminated into the face of the Universal Corner. Use of
the Universal Corner here translates to smaller gaps and
superior appearance.
FIGURE 10
Installing Panels: General Rules and
Tips for Installation
· Panels are installed from bottom to top.
· Panels are lapped in shingle fashion, so that tongue
seats completely in groove.
· Panels should be staggered from one row to the next
to avoid the alignment of vertical joints. Corners will
provide stagger if used. See important note in the
'Installing Universal Corners' section.
· Fasteners should be driven straight and flush.
· Pneumatic nails should be driven directly through
nail flange.
· Panels and corners must be installed level and plumb.
Versetta Stone panels may be hand nailed or applied with
pneumatic nail gun or screw gun. Fasteners should be
a minimum of ½" from any edge of the panel, and into
framing as detailed later in these instructions.
CUTTING AND MODIFICATIONS
Always follow safe tool operation instructions provided by
tool manufacturer. Always wear eye protection, hearing
protection and a dust mask while cutting or trimming
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Use of additional face protection provided by a full
face shield is recommended and required with some
cutting tools. Consult specific tool manufacturer
for details.
Do not cut more than one panel at a time. Straight and
angle cuts can be made with any of the cutting tools
outlined in the tool section of this document. Tools with a
fence provide a clean and fast cut, i.e. table saw or miter
saw. Cut panels with the tongue facing the fence. If making
a miter cut (45° or 22 ½°), cut on the same location of the
stone panel so that the grout lines line up. Trimming and
staggered cuts are best made with a hand grinder utilizing
a masonry blade. Holes can be made with a masonry hole
saw, drill or grinder with a masonry blade. Always safely
support and stabilize the panel during modification.
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CAUTION: Contains Crystalline Silica. Dusts from cutting
or sawing may create possible cancer hazard. Dusts of
this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat and
respiratory tract. Avoid prolonged or repeated inhalation of
dusts from this product. Refer to OSHA cutting standards
for further information.
A properly fitted NIOSH approved N-95 series disposable
particulate filtering face piece respirator (formerly referred to
as “dust masks”) should be used when mechanically altering
this product (e.g., sawing, cutting, drilling or similar dust
generating processes). Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants,
gloves and safety glasses with side shields when handling
and installing material. Wash hands and face with soap and
warm water immediately after handling this product.
Standard Flat Panel
Universal Corner
Standard Flat
Universal Corner Panel
FIGURE 11