Stone Installation instructions – step by step guide

Mathios Stone installation instructions
without joints

A1-Stone
Lay out stones and mix from various cartons at least 2m² to create a balance between different colors, shapes, thickness and textures.
A2-Stone
The substrate must be free of dust and dirt. Level out the first line of where the stones will be placed.
A3-Stone
If we work on an absorbent substrate like gypsum board or wood, we have to apply primer to reduce the absorbency.
A4-Stone
Prepare mortar taking into consideration the amount of water for good accretion and the right consistency.
A5-Stone
Apply mortar on the installation surface as much as needed so that it does not dry out when installing the stone.
A6-Stone
If the installation includes corners, then begin from the corner of the wall & continue the installation in line with the flat elements.
A7-Stone
Using the spatula or resembling tool, perimetrically clean the stone from overlapping concrete for better installation. Since the back surface of the stone is dry wet it with water to avoid the absorption of water of the mortar.
A8-Stone
If empty gaps are large, fill them with stones by cutting them to the size needed.
A9-Stone
Apply mortar at the back surface of the Stone as much as possible so there is no gap between the stone and the surface.
A10-Stone
Place the stone by pressing hard to ensure a very good adherence of the mortar in the back surface of the stone.
A11-Stone
Fill the perimetric channel of the stone with mortar by using the spatula. Remove any excess mortar using a towel.
A12-Stone
In the installation of stone use a rubber mallet (rubber hammer) not to damage the stone.
A13-Stone
Clean the stone surface from mortar residues with a soft wire brush before the hardening of the mortar.
Important notice!

Do not try to clean when
mortar is fresh.

Mathios Stone installation instructions
with joints

B1-Stone
Provided that there is a joint, to stabilize the stones small spacers can be used where it is needed.
B2-Stone
For the installation use a pastry bag or a grouting gun. In both cases effectively cut the end until the desirable width for the joint is achieved.
B3-Stone
Lay the mortar with a spatula or special tool.
B4-Stone
If mortars get on the surface of the stone before it hardens (after 1/2 or 1 hour) brush off the mortar with a soft wired brushed or hard plastic, do not use metal.
B5-Stone
Clean the stones by using a dry paint brush.

Mathios Tools

Safety equipments

Mask-Gloves

Mask / Gloves

Goggles

Goggles

Helmet

Helmet

Safety Shoes

Safety Shoes

Tools

Hammer

Hammer

Application gun for installing the joint mortar

Application gun for
installing the joint mortar

Notch trowel

Notch trowel

Trochos

Circular cutting saw
with diamond disc / angle grinder

Pliers

Pliers

Metallic brush - Paint brush

Metallic brush /
Paint brush

Spirit Level

Spirit level

Round shaped

Round shaped
trowel for spreading mortar

Wheelbarrow-Hoe

Wheelbarrow / Measuring Tape
Hoe (mortar preparation)

Trowel joint

Trowel joint

Square shaped

Square shaped
trowel for spreading the glue

Measuring Tape

Measuring Tape