Coronado Stone veneer can be applied to any structurally sound surface. No foundation or structural changes are necessary, as Coronado Stone veneer becomes an integral part of the surface to which it is attached
Applying Mortar to Stone: (Click here for Mortar formula)
Height of mortar in center of 4" or 6" stones is from 3/4" to 1" to zero height on one side (See photo above.). Smaller stones require a little more mortar proportionately than the larger stones.
Remember: Too much mortar can cause slipping!
NOTE: When applying mortar to a (smaller) two inch stone, you will use almost as much mortar as you would on a four inch stone. Four inch stones require just slightly more mortar than a 2" stone (not twice as much as you would expect).
When installing Random shaped stones (as in River Rock or Split Fieldstone) apply approximately 3/8" to ½" of mortar to the entire back of stone. Another option is to apply enough mortar to middle of stone so that when pressed in to position you will have approximately 5/16" to 3/16" of mortar on back side. Slipping and sliding of stones occurs when too much mortar is used. This is acceptable as long as you work stone into place pushing out excess mortar.
If sliding or slipping occurs the mortar may be too thin or you may be using to little or too much. Larger stones will hold better if mortar is placed on all edges and a spot in the middle. This technique creates a vacuum which holds the stone in place until mortar sets which will for better adhesion.
In general, if you have the right mortar consistency and the surface is properly prepared, you should only need 3/8" to 1/2" of mortar covering the entire back side of stone.
There are several methods of applying mortar to back of stones, but the end result should be applying enough mortar so that some mortar squeezes out into grout joints. You should end up with 3/16" to a 5/16" of mortar on back of stones, if checked.
Height of mortar in center of 4" or 6" stones is from 3/4" to 1" to zero height on one side (See photo above.). Smaller stones require a little more mortar proportionately than the larger stones.
Remember: Too much mortar can cause slipping!
NOTE: When applying mortar to a (smaller) two inch stone, you will use almost as much mortar as you would on a four inch stone. Four inch stones require just slightly more mortar than a 2" stone (not twice as much as you would expect).
When installing Random shaped stones (as in River Rock or Split Fieldstone) apply approximately 3/8" to ½" of mortar to the entire back of stone. Another option is to apply enough mortar to middle of stone so that when pressed in to position you will have approximately 5/16" to 3/16" of mortar on back side. Slipping and sliding of stones occurs when too much mortar is used. This is acceptable as long as you work stone into place pushing out excess mortar.
If sliding or slipping occurs the mortar may be too thin or you may be using to little or too much. Larger stones will hold better if mortar is placed on all edges and a spot in the middle. This technique creates a vacuum which holds the stone in place until mortar sets which will for better adhesion.
In general, if you have the right mortar consistency and the surface is properly prepared, you should only need 3/8" to 1/2" of mortar covering the entire back side of stone.
There are several methods of applying mortar to back of stones, but the end result should be applying enough mortar so that some mortar squeezes out into grout joints. You should end up with 3/16" to a 5/16" of mortar on back of stones, if checked.