Instructions / Assembly

Installation Detail Photos

Attachment of Lath to studs

1) Wafer head screws are power driven to allow quick and easy

attachment of Diamond Mesh Lath to framing members.

2) Diamond Mesh Lath can be cut to size with hand tools.

Attachment to solid surfaces

1) Self-Furred Diamond Mesh Lath is secured to masonry surfaces

with hardened concrete nails and power driven fasteners at the

furring dimples. Paper backed lath is often used in this type of

application as a bond breaker.

2) The scratch coat is applied with complete embedment of the self-

furred lath in the plaster.

3) Scratch coat is fully embedded in the lath and is isolated from

supporting structure. Water resistant backing paper allows

controlled and uniform curing of this plaster foundation.

Attachment of Rib Lath to ceilings

1) High (3/8”) Rib Lath is attached to ceiling joist, spaced at 24” o/c

max. Flat Rib Lath can span up to 16” o/c.

Attachment of trims/joints

1) Type “M” Expansion Joint is installed vertically over the window

opening allowing for expansion and contraction.

2) AMICO X-1 Corner Bead provides protection for outside corners

and a reliable straight ground for screeding.

3) X-66 Expanded Casing Bead is typically installed at door and

window openings as a plaster stop.