First, measure the area to be covered with StoneWrap stone products by multiplying the length and the height of the wall. If the area has windows or doors, subtract the area of these openings from the total area. Measure the length of the outside corners to determine the amount of cornerstones. One linear meter of cornerstones covers approximately 0.35 m2 of the flat area. Subtract the amount of cornerstones as square meters from the square meters of flat stone required. Add about 5% extra amount of stone for cutting and trimming requirements.

Basically : Mason's or Margin Trowel, Wood Stick, Whisk Broom, Grout Bag, Hammer

Professionally : Wheel Borrow, Level, Saw or Grinder, Hock and Trowel, Dust Mask, Wide Mount Nippers

The surface that StoneWrap stone products are applied should be clean, flat, dry and free of grease.

Selection of Mortar :

• Pre-mixed mortar type N or
• Mix Portland cement with lime and aggregate.
  Be careful that the mixture must consist appropriate amount of water to avoid unwanted bond or weak adhesion.

Coloring the Mortar :
If desired, iron oxide color could be added to the mixture. It will affect the enhanced character of the finished product properly.

Application :
Apply the mortar on the area about 1.5 cm in thickness by using a plasterer's trowel or mason's trowel. In order not to dry the mortar on the surface, work within ½ - 1 m2 area in each case.

Be sure, the appereance of the stone to be fitted is up to you. Before use, analyse the composition, examine the other applications of the same type, be advised by dealer.

Determine the application direction.
Hint : Although most common application is bottom up, fitting the stones from top down keeps the previously fitted stone clean against dripped mortar.

Draw horizontal chalk lines to control the level. If necessary, you may cut the stones appropriately.
Hint :Do not forget, all trimmed pieces of StoneWrap stone are applicable.

Apply mortar to the back side of each stone, press it into the mortar bed. Excess mortar must be taken away by a mason's trowel. Be sure that the mortar bed and the stone are completely bonded. This could be achieved by stripping the stone firmly.

Hint : First apply the corner stones. Since corner stones have one long and one short side, differ these sides in opposite manner in application.
Hint : Do not use long rectangular stones vertically. The main concept is to obtain similar appearance with a wall created by natural stones

When necessary, trim the stone by a wide mouth nipper or a hatchet to obtain uniform joint width. Cut edges must be covered with mortar to have best result.
Hint : If the surfaces of stones become dirty with mortar, wait until the mortar becomes crumbly, then remove the smears using a whisk broom.

Color Mortar should be used to fill the joints. A Grout Beg will help you for this purpose.

Use a wooden stick or painting tool, to clean the joints from excess mortar when the mortar joints have still wet.

Brush to remove loose mortar and to clean the surface of stones when the mortar is set up. Always use a dry brush to avoid staining.

Hint : Do not use acid based products.

You may use StoneWrap water repellant to prevent water absorption significantly.