Stone Mortar Mix is a specially formulated product for use in applying precast masonry veneer, thin natural stone veneer or thin brick units to base surfaces. This versatile product may be used as an initial base coat for your project, then can be used in applying masonry veneer to the substrate. The material is factory blended to ensure bond strength, workability and consistency. To mix, just add water. Follow the stone installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. Masonry Veneer Masonry Joint Grout can be used to grout joint spaces in and between artificial stone, brick, masonry, and natural stone. It is a Products preblended mixture of dry cementitious materials and masonry sand that is designed to fill joints between masonry veneer systems. This product can be used for interior or exterior applications. The High Durability ● Excellent Workability ● Preblended product is preblended with air-entrainment admixtures to resist freeze-thaw conditions, while increasing flow and durability. Specially formulated for clean installation and flow properties to Masonry Veneer Products: Stone Mortar Mix and eliminate clogging when using a grout bag. Masonry Joint Grout are user friendly products that complement one another. Stone Mortar Mix is intended to adhere the veneer units to the substrate, while Masonry Joint Grout is designed to fill the voids or joints Helpful Items: Corporate Office: between the veneer units. These products are Mendota Heights, MN 55120 preblended, just add water and begin working! www.tccmaterials.com www. tccmaterials.com Stone Mortar Mix Masonry Joint Grout Stone Mortar Mix is a specially formulated product for Masonry Joint Grout can be used to grout joint spaces use in applying precast masonry veneer, thin natural in and between artificial stone, brick, masonry, and stone veneer or thin brick units to base surfaces. natural stone. Available in 60 lb (27.2 kg) Bags. Each sq. ft. per 60 lb Available in 60 lb (27.2 kg) Bags. Approximate yield per (27.2 kg) bag of Stone Mortar Mix will yield 60 lb (27.2 kg) bag: 27 sq. ft. at ¼”, 18 sq. ft. at ⅜”, 14 approximately ½ cubic foot wet volume. Based on the sq. ft. at ½”. typical application above, this bag will lay approximately 5 sq. ft. of stone veneer. When/Where to Use Advantages When/Where to Use Artificial Stone Flowable Through Grout Bag Brick Excellent Workability Stone Veneer Base Coat Application and Joint Grouting Masonry Air Entrained Applying Precast Masonry Veneer, Thin Natural Natural Stone High Durability Stone Veneer or Thin Brick Units to Base Surfaces Interior / Exterior Preblended-Just Add Water Application Advantages Use either a trowel and tuckpointing tool or a grout bag Preblended Mortar-Just Add Water to place Joint Grout. Use of a tuckpointing gun is also an Consistent Workability & Optimal Bond Strength acceptable means of placing Joint Grout. Apply Joint Freeze-Thaw Resistance Grout between the stone veneer units. Meets the Requirements of ASTM C387 & ASTM If using a grout bag, Fill the grout bag ⅓ of the way full. C482 Determine appropriate joint size and cut the nozzle end of the bag as needed. Close and twist the bag to remove all air voids. Place the tip of the bag in the joints Application between stones or like product and continue to squeeze In typical stone veneer applications, a ½” base coat of and twist the top of the bag so the Joint Grout will flow mortar is applied to the surface and allowed to set per into the joints. the selected stone manufacturer’s recommendation. Once applied, trowel, rake and/or brush to the desired This is followed by a ½” thick layer of mortar applied to finish. To avoid rapid hardening and/or excessive water the back of the stone. Press the stone firmly into place loss due to evaporation, apply Joint Grout only in so that the mortar behind the stone squeeqes out on all working areas less than five to 10 feet. sides. Let the grout dry until it is firm, but not completely set up. If required, you may fill the joints between stones with a ¼” of Masonry Joint Grout. In this case, follow the Strike the joints with an S-Joint tool to the desired finish. application guidelines for Masonry Joint Grout. In a circular motion, brush of the excess residue with a small, soft bristled brush. Brush off any excess mortar from the face of the stone. Do not allow grout spots on the face of the stone to set up overnight. For more information please visit our web-site at: www.tccmaterials.com .