Installation Guide

M-ROCK Stone
INSTALLATION OF MSI P-SERIES
(PANELIZED STONE SERIES)
STACK & FASTEN TECHNOLOGY
M-Rock Stone Manufacturing has quickly become the name to know
when it comes to manufactured stone products. M-Rock is expanding our
product lines with the new MSI technology. The new MSI, (Mortarless
Stone Innovations) takes the mess, mortar and mason out of your stone
installation.
READ:
• Read the instructions and become familiar with the parts.
• Ensure that you have all the tools and supplies you will need.
• We are here to help, just call customer service 866-896-7625.
PREPPING THE SURFACE
Exterior Untreated Wood Installation: For exterior untreated wood installation a moisture barrier of 30lb felt doubled or a synthetic
barrier is required.
Exterior Treated Wood Installation: Moisture barrier of 30lb felt is recommended when using treated plywood.
Interior Wood Installation: Moisture barrier is recommended
Interior Dry Wall: MSI can be installed over Dry Wall, 1) Hit one stud per stone, or 2) Use some type of dry wall anchor.
Block Installation: MSI can be installed over block using masonry screws to apply stone to block.
We recommend that the block be sealed before MSI installation.
STEP 1: STARTING OFF RIGHT
The starter strip is your rst step with MSI P-Series Stone. It will be
installed the length of your project area and it needs to be installed level.
The starter strip is what your rst row of stone will lock onto. Drill through
the channel of the starter strip. Each starter strip should be installed with
two screws as shown in the photo to the right. Install starter strip 1 3/4”
above the surface of your project area making sure that you keep starter strip straight and level.
STEP 2: FIRST ROW OF MSI
When inside and/or outside corners are present it is
recommend that you start with inside corners rst, then
outside corners, then ll in between with ats. The rst
row locks onto the Starter Strip and the stones work
better from left to right. When you get to the end of the each row measure and make the
appropriate cut, using the remaining piece to begin your next row.
STEP 3: SECOND ROW AND CONTINUING
Your second row and all following rows will stack and fasten directly onto the previous row
of MSI stone. Make cuts where necessary, staggering each row. By staggering your rows
you avoid vertical seams. Be sure to use your cut pieces in and throughout your project.
MSI has been designed for minimal waste, but that requires using your cut pieces to ll in
where needed. If you do not reuse you may run short.
TIP: Put cuts of similar stones together.
SUPPLIES YOU WILL/MAY NEED:
Along with your MSI Flats/Corners
• Starter Strip Packs and a level
• Drill and appropriate driver
• Drywall screws for interior application
• Exterior grade screws for exterior application
• Recommended 30# Felt doubled moisture barrier
• Polyurethane Construction Adhesive
• Masonry, circular or table saw with diamond blade
• Universal Trim or Transition Molding