Specification
VersaLite Stone® Veneeron concrete or mortar cement plastered wall or Gypsumboard Exterior
or interior when using grout joints: STARLIKE® or X90 Epoxy based grout is recommended.
We strongly recommend to seal the stones surface with the recommended sealers before installation.
Tools to work with
VersaLite Stone®Veneer can be worked with any commercially available tools (DIY tools). Sawing,
drilling, milling, cutting, bending, pressing. For industrial processing we recommend using diamond
blade tools due to strong wear on wood blades.
Hand Rollers
A hand roller is recommended to remove air between the VersaLite Stone®Veneer sheet and
substrate. To properly roll out trapped air, start in the middle of a sheet while firmly rolling to the edge.
Do not press too hard while rolling as this may cause back-filled areas to push adhesive out and
leave an air void. Proper back-filling and good rolling techniques will result in a solid, hard surface.
Tiling, Grouting & Joining
VersaLite Stone® Veneercan be used to create a tiled effect by leaving a grout joint between cut
pieces. Sheets may also be butt-jointed for the look of a smaller seam. Due to the thin nature of
VersaLite Stone® Veneera 1/8” to ¼” grout joint will produce better results. Tests show the use of water
based epoxy and acrylic premixed grout work well to fill between the sheets. These grouts are
available in several colors to match the existing decor. If desired, a deeper grout joint can be
achieved by removing material just under the grout joint area with a grinding or scrapping tool. Modified
grout and caulking grout can also be used.
Pressing
VersaLite Stone®Veneerhas a natural, split rough surface with a tolerance up to 2 mm. While being
applied and during adhesive setting times, you can address thickness variations by applying pressure,
tape and or weights to areas to keep stone in firm contact during adhesive drying.
Substrate
VersaLite Stone® Veneercan be applied to MDF, HDF boards, Styro- Foam sheets, melamine,
brick, concrete blocks & slabs, mortar plastered walls, drywall, plywood, acrylic or other plastic sheets.
In some indoor and most outdoor applications expansion and contraction must be equal to prevent
delamination. A flexible adhesive may be considered in this case. Concrete and masonry substrates
must be at least 28 days old. Hydrostatic pressure conditions and vapor transmission cannot exceed 3
lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. (1,36 kg per 92,9 m2 ) per 24 hours using a calcium chloride test (reference
ASTM F1869), and retained moisture should be less than 2.5%.