STACKED STONE TO WOOD GenStone products are designed to provide a realistic look of brick. Although installation of GenStone is much easier than traditional masonry applications, proper installation requires good planning and preparation. Each application varies, therefore we recommend you read this entire guide before beginning your project.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER Damage of any kind resulting from inadequate or improper installation is not covered by warranty. For the best results, create random patterns with staggered joints. When planning your pattern, keep in mind that there are four patterns of panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar patterns side-by-side or directly above or below each other. To do this, sort out panels and lay them out before starting each row.
MEASURING AND MARKING When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to measure and mark on the flat (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 better to mark a point on the panel surface and use the flat side down on the table. All exposed cut edges should be sealed with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint. CUTTING AND MEASURING After marking your panels, you are ready to cut.
NEGATIVE SHIPLAP EDGES Some installations may require a new negative shiplap edge to be cut into a piece. This can be done with a table saw, router or router table, or if neither are available, a circular saw preferably with a guide. Use a panel to determine the height (on the table saw) or depth (with a circular saw) to set the blade. This should be equal to the horizontal cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1”).
CAULKING Surfaces must be clean, frost-free, and free of oil, grease, or any other contaminants. Avoid contact with alcohol and solvent cleaners while curing. For the best results, apply a thin bead of caulking, not to exceed 1/2” in thickness, to the positive shiplap edge and behind each of the finger tabs. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color Matched Caulking. Some stones will be a different color than the filler. Use GenStone Color Matched TouchUp Paint to blend the area to the correct color.
APPLYING TO CONCRETE GenStone products are designed to provide a realistic look of stone, rock, or brick. Although installation of GenStone is much easier than traditional masonry applications,proper installation requires good planning and preparation. Each application varies, therefore we recommend you read this entire guide before beginning your project.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER Damage of any kind resulting from inadequate or improper installation is not covered by warranty. For the best results, create random patterns with staggered joints. When planning your pattern, keep in mind that there are four patterns of panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar patterns sideby-side or directly above or below each other. To do this, sort out panels and lay them out before starting each row.
MEASURING AND MARKING When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to measure and mark on the flat (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 better to mark a point on the panel surface and use the flat side down on the table. All exposed cut edges should be sealed with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint. CUTTING AND MEASURING After marking your panels, you are ready to cut.
NEGATIVE SHIPLAP EDGES Some installations may require a new negative shiplap edge to be cut into a piece. This can be done with a table saw, router or router table, or if neither are available, a circular saw preferably with a guide. Use a panel to determine the height (on the table saw) or depth (with a circular saw) to set the blade. This should be equal to the horizontal cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1”).
CAULKING Surfaces must be clean, frost-free, and free of oil, grease, or any other contaminants. Avoid contact with alcohol and solvent cleaners while curing. For the best results, apply a thin bead of caulking, not to exceed 1/2” in thickness, to the positive shiplap edge and behind each of the finger tabs. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color Matched Caulking. Some stones will be a different color than the filler. Use GenStone Color Matched TouchUp Paint to blend the area to the correct color.
APPLYING TO BRICK GenStone products are designed to provide a realistic look of stone, rock, or brick. Although installation of GenStone is much easier than traditional masonry applications,proper installation requires good planning and preparation. Each application varies, therefore we recommend you read this entire guide before beginning your project.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER Damage of any kind resulting from inadequate or improper installation is not covered by warranty. For the best results, create random patterns with staggered joints. When planning your pattern, keep in mind that there are four patterns of panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar patterns sideby-side or directly above or below each other. To do this, sort out panels and lay them out before starting each row.
MEASURING AND MARKING When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to measure and mark on the flat (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 better to mark a point on the panel surface and use the flat side down on the table. All exposed cut edges should be sealed with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint. CUTTING AND MEASURING After marking your panels, you are ready to cut.
NEGATIVE SHIPLAP EDGES Some installations may require a new negative shiplap edge to be cut into a piece. This can be done with a table saw, router or router table, or if neither are available, a circular saw preferably with a guide. Use a panel to determine the height (on the table saw) or depth (with a circular saw) to set the blade. This should be equal to the horizontal cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1”).
CAULKING Surfaces must be clean, frost-free, and free of oil, grease, or any other contaminants. Avoid contact with alcohol and solvent cleaners while curing. For the best results, apply a thin bead of caulking, not to exceed 1/2” in thickness, to the positive shiplap edge and behind each of the finger tabs. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color Matched Caulking. Some stones will be a different color than the filler. Use GenStone Color Matched TouchUp Paint to blend the area to the correct color.
APPLYING TO GYPSUM BOARD GenStone products are designed to provide a realistic look of stone, rock, or brick. Although installation of GenStone is much easier than traditional masonry applications,proper installation requires good planning and preparation. Each application varies, therefore we recommend you read this entire guide before beginning your project.
IMPORTANT STEPS TO CONSIDER Damage of any kind resulting from inadequate or improper installation is not covered by warranty. For the best results, create random patterns with staggered joints. When planning your pattern, keep in mind that there are four patterns of panels. For the best results, avoid placing similar patterns sideby-side or directly above or below each other. To do this, sort out panels and lay them out before starting each row.
MEASURING AND MARKING When using a circular or hand saw, it is best to measure and mark on the flat (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 better to mark a point on the panel surface and use the flat side down on the table. All exposed cut edges should be sealed with GenStone Color Matched Touch-Up Paint. CUTTING AND MEASURING After marking your panels, you are ready to cut.
NEGATIVE SHIPLAP EDGES Some installations may require a new negative shiplap edge to be cut into a piece. This can be done with a table saw, router or router table, or if neither are available, a circular saw preferably with a guide. Use a panel to determine the height (on the table saw) or depth (with a circular saw) to set the blade. This should be equal to the horizontal cut of the shiplap edge (approximately 1”).
CAULKING Surfaces must be clean, frost-free, and free of oil, grease, or any other contaminants. Avoid contact with alcohol and solvent cleaners while curing. For the best results, apply a thin bead of caulking, not to exceed 1/2” in thickness, to the positive shiplap edge and behind each of the finger tabs. Fill screw holes with GenStone Color Matched Caulking. Some stones will be a different color than the filler. Use GenStone Color Matched TouchUp Paint to blend the area to the correct color.