Installation Guide

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INFORMATION & GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DECORATIVE PEBBLES
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION
SOLISTONE Decorative Pebbles can be used in an extensive range of design applications, internally and
externally. Applications include foyers, bathrooms, fountains, water features, pools, driveways, pathways,
kitchens, feature walls, fireplaces and entertainment areas.
During manufacturing, pebbles are hand sorted into matching colors and sizes and individually glued onto a
mesh backing. As pebbles are a natural product, no two pieces will be exactly alike. It is not unusual to find
occasional flaws, veins, and lines of separation within the pebbles. This variation is considered to be a desired
feature in the product.
NOTE: this document contains only guidelines for the installation process. A professional installer should always
be consulted to discuss the specific parameters surrounding your project.
CURVED SURFACES
Decorative Pebble mosaics can be installed around gently curved surfaces. Some manipulation of the tiles may
be required in order to create uniformity between each sheet.
SUBSTRATES
All substrates should be firmly fixed, flat, clean, dry and free of contaminants such as dust, oil, paint, sealers etc.
to ensure proper adhesion. Painted surfaces must be scuffed or sanded for the product and adhesive to bond
correctly. Wet areas need special attention and require appropriate substrates, e.g. concrete, cement boards
(compressed sheet), and/or treated plywood. The use of reinforced waterproof membranes is suggested, and in
the case of floors, a fall to the drainage point of no less than two inches.
WATERPROOF MEMBRANES
Waterproof membranes prevent leakage of water through to the sub-floor framing and/or habitable spaces
below. Particular attention must be paid to: carrying the membrane up the wall, outside shower boxes,
installation of bond breakers, and sealing around penetrations. It is strongly recommended that membrane
systems be used in all wet areas. Some systems may involve the use of a primer.
CUTTING
Cuts can be done with either a wet saw or a hand grinder with a masonry blade. The mesh back can be easily
cut with a utility knife. Some pebbles may need to be removed and replaced by hand to make the installation
look more seamless. For certain applications cuts may not be necessary. As there are no straight lines in the
product, when approaching a straight edge the last row of pebbles can be removed from the mesh and adjusted
by hand.