Installation Guide
When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to
measure and mark on the at (back) side of the panel.
Use a level or straight edge, pencil or marker, and a
tape measure to mark the cut line. If you plan to use
a table saw, it would be beer to mark a point on the
panel surface and use the at side down on the table.
All exposed cut edges should be sealed with GenStone
Color Matched Touch-Up Paint.
Aer marking your panels, you are ready to cut. To use a
circular saw, you will need to protect the face of the panel
as you hold it in place on a smooth at table. Placing the
panel at side down works best when using a table saw. For
cung smaller pieces, a compound miter saw is best, but a
hand saw or jigsaw will also work. For applicaons requiring
cut outs such as hose bibs, electrical plates, or lights, mark
from the back and then cut out using a keyhole saw, jig saw,
or a hole saw on a drill. The manufacturing process leaves
minor blemishes at the edge of the panels. These are easily
corrected by trimming with a ulity knife or sanding.
When installing a corner piece, mark a vercal line
on both sides of the corner far enough away from
the actual corner so they are visible for reference
while test ng. Starng at the most logical corner,
test t and trim the rst corner for the best overall t
on both sides of the bend. Corners have a posive
edge that goes to the top, and will always need some
minor adjustments. This may require shaving minimal
amounts from the back side of the panel. Be cauous
not to reduce the thickness too much. For corners
that are not 90°, as well as inside corners, mitering
is an opon. These areas can be lightly sanded and
sealed with GenStone Color Matched Caulking and
Touch-Up Paint.
MEASURING AND MARKING
CUTTING AND MEASURING
90° CORNERS