Today there are a huge number of options on how and with what to decorate a wall outside and inside. One of the most popular and sought after methods is decorative stone wall decoration. Using decorative stone you can create beautiful facade, which will complement the overall exterior of the building and harmoniously combine with the landscape design. Can be used decorative rock and for finishing walls indoors. In order for the decorative stone to hold securely, a certain technology must be followed when gluing it. We will take a detailed look at how to glue decorative stone to a wall, from preparation to finishing work.

What is needed for the job?

In order for your work to proceed as quickly as possible, and you do not have to be distracted, it is recommended to prepare all construction material and tool. To glue a decorative stone with your own hands you will need:

• square,
• drill/mixer for making adhesive mixture,
• grinder with cutting disc for stone,
• spatula, trowel or trowel,
• level,
• rubber hammer,
• paint brush,
• metal brush,
• wooden block,
• roulette,
• container for grout and glue,
• medium hard brush for smoothing seams,
• syringe gun,
• sprayer for water repellent,
• adhesive mixtures.

You need to have everything you need at hand, then the work will not seem tedious, although this process is quite painstaking! So, the first step is to complete all the preparatory work.

Good preparation is the key to success!

In most cases, indoor walls are plastered, concrete or brick. If you have a similar wall, then preparatory work there won't be enough. It is much more difficult if there are remnants of old wallpaper or paint on the surface of the wall. Before gluing the decorative stone, all remnants of previous finishing should be carefully removed. To do this, you can use a wire brush or spatula. The surface should be cleaned so that the adhesive has good contact with the base of the wall. A wire brush will scratch the surface, and a spatula will completely remove all possible dirt. Afterwards you need to thoroughly prime the wall with a primer, preferably an acrylic one. water based. A roller or brush is used for this.

If the surface of the walls is wooden or plasterboard, then similar work should be done with these surfaces. However, if the decorative tiles are glued to adhesive composition, which contains cement, you will first need to fill a special painting mesh, for example, based on fiberglass, then treat the surface by applying a layer of plaster.

When the walls are ready, it is necessary to prepare the decorative stone itself. If the stone you choose is made from gypsum, then it is advisable to also treat the back surface of the tile with an acrylic primer. All these preparatory, it would seem, simple work, can speed up and facilitate the work process several times. Now you need to choose the right adhesive composition for the decorative stone.

Choosing the right adhesive

Today there are two types of glue, namely:

1. On cement based.
2. On a gypsum basis.

One of the most popular and in demand is Ceresit CM11 glue. However, if the decorative stone will be glued externally, CM17 or 117 is required. As a rule, the packaging of the glue indicates what kind of work it is intended for: external or internal. Be prepared for exterior adhesives to cost more.

There are two more brands that are in great demand due to their quality, namely Perlfix and Knauf. These types of glue are great for decorative tiles on a gypsum basis. There are other less famous brands, however, you should not take too cheap ones, because there is a risk of purchasing low-quality glue.

Installation of decorative tiles. Stages!

All work on installing decorative tiles can be divided into several stages, namely:

1. Applying an adhesive layer.
2. Laying decorative stone.
3. Application protective coating.

Each of these stages must be performed with the highest quality, in accordance with all technological requirements and regulations. Now we will look at the basics, step by step.

Application of adhesive composition

If you purchased a decorative stone based on gypsum, then it can be glued to almost any adhesive, for example, PVA or even gypsum. Some people use liquid nails, water-acrylic construction adhesive, and the like. The weight of such tiles is small, unlike sand concrete artificial stone. Accordingly, there is every chance that it will stick to the wall surface for a long time and firmly. In some cases, there is no point in applying a layer of plaster, as we indicated above when talking about plasterboard and wood surfaces. But only in cases where the stone is installed without a seam. In all other cases, the surface should be treated with glue. The adhesive composition is applied to the wall using a spatula. It is important to ensure that the application layer is uniform.

Note! It is not recommended to apply the adhesive immediately to the entire wall where the decorative stone will be installed. It is best to cover a wall area of ​​up to 1 m2. Otherwise, the glue may dry out before the stone is glued.

Laying decorative stone

So, this process is divided into four sequential steps, the observance of which will lead to a positive result.

At this stage, it is important to correctly mix the adhesive composition. It should be quite elastic and thick, but in no case crumbly. When gluing artificial stone, it should be pressed well. This is especially important when the stone is placed on cement mortar. Apply moderate pressure so that any remaining adhesive comes out along the entire perimeter of the tile. This will avoid voids and also provide an excellent seal. On next stage all connections and joints will be rusticated.

If the stone needs to be trimmed, you can use a hacksaw or grinder. If the stone is gypsum-based, then it is better not to use a grinder, as there is a risk of splitting the stone. At the same time, try to place the cut edge in places out of sight. In this case, the appearance of the finished wall will be more aesthetically pleasing.
If the stone you purchased must have seams, then strive to ensure that they are uniform. Monitor the width and parallelism of the rows. However, you should not achieve such precision as when laying tiles, where every millimeter is taken into account. Some negligence can only be beneficial.

It is best to start installing decorative stone from the corner. This is due to the fact that this technology does not provide corner elements. The stone should be laid sequentially, row by row. At the same time, head from bottom to top. If you want to start laying from the middle of the wall, you can fill the guide rail. It could be aluminum profile. This process will prevent glue from getting on the tiles, as each row will rest on each other.

In most cases, decorative stone is placed under the jointing. This implies a certain distance of the tiles from each other. These seams can be filled with glue during the process of pressing the stone. Therefore, it should be carefully removed. These seams are then filled with special jointing. If the jointing mixture consists of the same adhesive composition, then there is no point in removing residual glue from the seams. When the mastic has completely hardened, it can be tinted a different color, which will enhance the expressiveness of the decorative stone. As for the width of the seam, everything will depend on the tile you choose. The seam can be millimeter wide or several centimeters wide. For example, when a brick is placed under jointing, then standard width seam 1.2 cm. In the case where there should be no seams between the stones in the masonry, it should be laid as closely as possible to each other. If the process of gluing the tiles was carried out correctly, then the glue that came out into the seams may be enough to form a seam. To form it, you should wait a little so that the mixture hardens slightly. Forming can be done using a special wooden spatula, which must have a certain form and the appropriate thickness for the seam.

If the squeezed out glue is not enough to beautiful formation seam, then additional mixture should be prepared. To apply it, you will need a special bag from which it will be convenient to squeeze the mixture into the seam. This way, there is less risk that you will stain the tiles. When the seams have dried and the mixture is crumbly, the surface of the stone can be cleaned of any remaining glue that may have gotten on it. This can be done with a dry brush, but under no circumstances with a wet and hard brush. This can cause irreparable harm to the decorative stone.

On final stage All that remains is to apply a special coating to the surface of the decorative stone. protective composition. This action is mandatory. It can significantly increase the service life of the cladding. In addition, using a protective layer you can give a different shade. Protective coating required:

• in places where there is a risk of moisture or, conversely, the room is consistently humid;
• if there are pets or children in the house;
• if the stone has a surface layer of paint;
• if the purchased gypsum is of poor quality.

In all these cases protective layer special composition will reliably protect the finished surface from possible damage. As for the choice of protective coating, it must also comply with certain important characteristics. For example, it must have increased adhesion and contain gypsum. When using it, there should be no traces left after drying.

Note! If you want to purchase a water-repellent composition, then the best one is the one that is water-based. Such compositions are better than those containing solvents. Although in some cases, coatings that have a solvent base are more effective. This is due to the fact that they form on the surface protective film, figuratively speaking, “concrete” the surface.

Note! The protective coating should be applied only when the cladding is ready and the jointing is completely dry. It is applied using a spray bottle or roller/brush.

If the walls will be finished outside, it is advisable to carry out the work in dry weather.

As you can see, anyone can lay decorative stone with their own hands. There's nothing fancy here technological processes. If you have already completed this work, or have had a similar experience in the past, then please share your impressions at the end of this article by leaving comments.

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Laying technology without filling intermediate seams. Given detailed instructions for marking and calculating masonry:

For those who are used to doing everything with their own hands, instructions for self-production decorative stone:

Decorative stone is widely used to decorate interiors and exteriors of buildings. Thanks to this building material, an imitation of almost any natural type masonry (brick, slate, cobblestones). In order for the work to be done efficiently, the decorative stone must be glued correctly.

Advantages and disadvantages of decorative stone

Popularity decorative panels due to their positive properties, the most important of which are:

• the widest range of color solutions;
• small weight;
• ease of installation;
• the ability to recreate the most accurate imitation of natural material masonry;
• environmental friendliness;
• compressive and bending strength;
• the features of the components that make up the decorative stone allow you to regulate the microclimate in the room;
• resistance to high temperatures;
• long service life;
• low cost compared to natural stone;
• Almost any available adhesive composition is suitable for installation;
• texture, pleasant to tactile contact.

The disadvantage of this building material is its fragility - if you hit it, it will crack.

Tools and materials

To cover the walls with decorative stone yourself, you will need the following tools:

• rope;
• building level;
• roulette;
• saw;
• hacksaw;
• file or sandpaper;
• drill;
• a long ruler (preferably one or two meters);
• pencil;
• spatula for applying adhesive;
• brush with metal bristles;
• roller (brush) for applying primer;
• a wooden spatula with a base width of 6 to 8 cm, intended for grouting joints.

Adhesive compositions

The quality of adhesion of surfaces and the service life of the cladding will depend on how correctly the glue is selected.

can be produced for the following types of compositions:

• dry cement mixture;
• acrylic;
• "liquid Nails";
• thick rubbed paint;
• tile adhesive;
• putty;
• mastic
• polymer assembly sealant;

Advice! When choosing, be sure to consider the type of base, how convenient it will be to apply a particular adhesion material and the reputation of the manufacturer.

The most popular brands of adhesive compositions used for cladding surfaces with artificial decorative boards:

• Ceresit;
• "Unice Plus";
• "Creps";
• "Acrylic";
• Confiad;
• Litokol;
• Corian.

Surface and Material Preparation

fasten gypsum tiles can be used on almost any surface: brick, concrete or wooden wall, metal, plaster and glass. The main requirement that will provide high-quality installation, is the strength, dryness and cleanliness of the base.

Surface preparation:

1. Remove any remaining old cladding. You will need to remove the glue and plaster.
2. Clean with metal brush base surface.
3. Apply primer to the surface acrylic base deep penetration. After this, leave the wall to dry according to the instructions for the primer.

Advice! If the wall is wooden, then install reinforcing fiberglass mesh.

The next step will be preparing the material for cladding. Initially, you will need to calculate the area of ​​the cladding. The standard overconsumption of material is 10%, which must be kept in mind when calculating required quantity material.

Preparation of material:

1. Cut the artificial stone into pieces of the desired configuration and size using a saw or hacksaw.
2. Clean the cut areas with a file or sandpaper to give them a natural look.
3. Lubricate the back side of the stone slabs with the same primer that was used to treat the walls. Leave to dry.
4. Apply paint to the facing material and let it dry. You will need to use several shades.

Gluing instructions

Two technologies are used for laying decorative stone: seamless and with jointing. It is necessary to select the best option before installation begins in order to correctly calculate the amount of material.

Important! With a seamless installation method, stone consumption increases by 10-15%.

Principle of implementation facing works very similar for both technologies:

1. Place gypsum tiles (artificial stone) on the floor next to the facing area in the same order as they will be placed on the wall. This will give you the opportunity to see the final result of the finishing and make the necessary adjustments.
2. Mark the wall surface to ensure the most accurate placement of the material.
3. Carefully study the instructions for the adhesive composition and only then proceed to dilute the solution. This is important, since ready-made mixtures have a limited shelf life.
4. Prepare the glue. It should turn out without lumps, not too thick, flowing, but not sticky.
5. If a cement-based mixture is used, it must be applied to the wall in a layer maximum 6 mm thick. Do not cover more than one area with glue. square meter at the same time - to prevent the glue from drying out.
6. Apply the solution onto reverse side tiles (6-8 points each) or wavy strips, if the composition chosen as an adhesive is a polymer assembly sealant.
7. Start gluing the decorative stone from the bottom from any corner where it will be more convenient.
8. Press each tile into the wall mortar so that it extends along the edges of the piece. Press the material onto the surface as tightly as possible.
9. If you choose the laying method with seams, then do not make gaps between the tiles more than one centimeter. With the seamless technique, the edges of the fragments should fit as closely as possible to each other.
10. Fill the seams between the tiles with the special grout or adhesive that was used for installation. In some cases, glue squeezed out along the edges is enough to level the surface and seal the seams.
11. Grind the seams after the grout or glue has begun to set, but you cannot wait until the composition has completely hardened. It should be borne in mind that the approximate time for complete hardening for various products varies from 10 minutes to half an hour.
12. Treat the paneled surface with acrylic or polyurethane varnish. This will ensure reliable protection from exposure to moisture and long-term operation. For the same purposes, you can use any product that has water-repellent properties.
13. Complete drying of the surface covered with gypsum tiles is achieved within three to four days.

Advice! Gypsum stone is lightweight material, which attaches perfectly to vertical surfaces. But it’s still better to start gluing tiles from the very bottom row. This will make it possible to make the lines as even as possible with a seamless installation method and prevent individual fragments from slipping.

How to paste on wallpaper

Despite its relative lightness, decorative stone is heavy wall covering. Therefore, it is not recommended to mount it on top of wallpaper. Otherwise, there is a high risk that the gypsum panels will separate from the wall and collapse.

If the design includes a combination of wallpaper and decorative stone, you will need to leave bare areas under the panels. It is recommended to mark the walls in advance so that when installing wallpaper you do not cover the places where the decorative stone will be attached.

The surface must be prepared for wallpapering and stone installation: it is leveled and treated with a primer. The artificial stone is fixed only after the wallpaper has been pasted, and not on top of it, but on the remaining free areas of the wall.

If you need to install decorative panels on a wall whose surface is completely covered with wallpaper, follow the instructions:

1. Mark with a pencil on the surface of the wall the places where you plan to install the stone, retreat 1-3 cm and outline the border. The indentation is needed so that the wallpaper slightly extends under the gypsum panels and there is no unsightly gap left between the two types of cladding.
2. Using a sharp knife or blade, cut out the circled sections and remove the wallpaper in those areas.
3. Prepare glue solution and fix the slabs to the wall according to the instructions.
4. Treat the paneled surface with a special varnish.

If for some reason you need to install the decorative stone first, and only then the wallpaper, use one of two methods:

1. Attach all the slabs to the wall except the last, top row. Then glue the wallpaper, making a spade on the area under the stone. Finally, install the last row of gypsum boards.
2. Lay all the slabs, without exception. Paste the wallpaper with a margin of 5-7 cm (depending on the type of trellis). After completely dry Use a sharp knife to cut off the excess by running along the seam. Close the resulting seam decorative plinth(baguette).

Advice! If you are using liquid wallpaper rather than paper, then you don’t need a spade under the slabs: the joint will already be neat.

Decorative stone looks good without any tricks. However, there are several secrets on how to give the final finish a designer look:

1. The tiled surface looks harmonious if the sequence of laid elements of different shades and sizes is chosen correctly. When using slabs of the same size, it is necessary to accurately maintain the evenness of the lines diagonally, vertically and horizontally.
2. Trimming the corners of individual fragments will give maximum attractiveness to the finish.
3. The seams must be sealed with extreme care and a special bag for filling voids or a syringe gun must be used for this. The fact is that the solution that gets on the front surface of artificial decorative slabs is extremely difficult to remove.

Installation of artificial stone is simple and does not require significant costs, but work at all stages should be done as carefully as possible. In addition, you need to pay close attention to compatibility color shades and sizes, only in this case the finishing will please the eye.

To create an aesthetic surface both outside and inside a building, the technique of laying decorative tiles under brick is widely used. This type of cladding can be made from different materials. The simplest and most affordable is gypsum. Let's take a closer look at how to lay such a coating with your own hands.

Brick-like gypsum tiles are often used for interior decoration.

Types of materials

On modern construction market you can find a wide variety of decorative finishing materials. In great demand elements that imitate brick or stone are used. They can be made from different materials, the most popular products are:

• Clinker. Very durable and wear-resistant material, can be completely different color, used for any type of surface both outside and inside buildings.
• Gypsum. Quite fragile, but lightweight material, used mainly for interior work. Initially white, can be painted both in a liquid state and after manufacturing or installation of the element.
• Polyurethane. Very light and widely used in internal works the material is primarily white in color, but may contain pigments.
• Styrofoam. Lightweight and brittle material, used for interior decoration. White.

For interior decoration work the best option There will be brick tiles made from gypsum. It costs less than clinker, but is much stronger than its polymer counterparts and looks more natural.

Varieties finishing materials For interior and exterior use

You can make decorative gypsum tiles yourself. To do this, you need to mix water, gypsum powder and a plasticizer in the form of PVA glue. Pour the mixture into the prepared form and wait until it dries. You can add pigment to color the mass or apply paint to the bottom of the mold before pouring.

Glue used

To lay gypsum tiles with your own hands, you need to select the right glue. So, let's look at what you can glue gypsum tiles to. There are several options here:

• Regular cement tile adhesive. It is used for laying tiles. This standard option for laying almost any facing covering.
• Gypsum plaster. A more preferable option for interior decoration. The mixture has a white tint, so it is practically invisible under the tiles.
• Silicone sealant. Quite an unusual, but very effective solution. Provides strong adhesion to the surface.

Adhesive options for laying gypsum tiles

A wall made of decorative stone looks great in a room with a fireplace and goes perfectly with an aquarium and fountain, indoor plants on her.

If you want to add a touch of chic and aristocracy to the interior of your room by decorating a wall or part of it with decorative stone, you need to know its features. The article will tell you what decorative stones are used on the wall and how they are laid.

Types and features of decorative stone

The most common decorative stones are made on the basis of:

• Gypsum (see Gypsum stone for interior decoration: production of material). Such materials cannot withstand high humidity, which allows them to be used in areas such as:

1. bedroom;
2. corridor;
3. living room.

• Cement mortar. These are moisture-resistant materials and can be used in the bathroom and kitchen.

Artificial stones are now widely used, appearance they imitate:

• Brick. It fits perfectly when decorating the interior of a balcony, corridor and bedroom, and can give a strict and fashion design these premises.
• Slate. This is the only type of such coating to create solid wall from decorative stones. Each element has a bright originality, and the composition of them looks quite impressive and charming.

Natural decorative stones are:

• Sandstone. It can be fine-, medium- and coarse-grained, with a color palette consisting of three shades:

1. chocolate;
2. red;
3. green.

When laying, hewn sandstone stones are used, and in appearance they can have:

1. mosaic pattern;
2. uniform alternation of elements located vertically and horizontally.

• Marble(see Marble cladding and its features). Has a very wide color palette, the most popular of them:

1. black;
2. brown;
3. red;
4. beige;
5. white.

• Limestone. It is an alloy of stones of various sizes in a horizontal row. Its color can be:

1. yellowish;
2. absolutely white;
3. gray;
4. with a pink tint.

• Granite(see Granite cladding: features and applications).

The advantages of decorative stone are:

• This is a wonderful highlight that all guests immediately pay attention to.
• The material is easy to work with, the stone is light in weight and correct forms. He doesn't need special care, just use any detergent.
• This is an environmentally friendly coating that is resistant to corrosion, fungi and other bacteria.
• Long service life while maintaining all its qualities.
• A large selection of colors, different structures and patterns on the walls made of decorative stones allow you to create an interior that suits any tastes and desires of a person.

What materials and tools are needed for laying stone?

To lay decorative stone with your own hands, you will need to purchase:

• Liquid nails or tile adhesive.

Tip: For gypsum stone You should not buy very strong tile adhesive - gypsum is quite light. With a small amount of work and flat surface, you can use liquid nails.

• Putty for seams.
• Notched spatulas are designed for applying tile adhesive to stone.
• Grinder and diamond disc, when using cement-based stones.
• A regular hacksaw with a fine tooth, for cutting gypsum stone.
• Dye. It should be supplied complete with a decorative stone and have the same color.
• Water based varnish. Used to cover joints between stones.
• Construction mixer for preparing tile adhesive.
• Construction level.
• A simple pencil.

How to prepare a surface for laying material

Laying decorative artificial stone on the wall begins with careful preparation surfaces.

For this:

• Remains of old coating and wall defects are removed:

1. wallpaper (see How to remove old vinyl wallpaper from walls yourself);
2. dye;
3. all kinds of stains;
4. fats.

• Don't try to achieve a perfectly flat surface– the stone hides all flaws, but you need to check the adhesion of the surface. For this:

1. water splashes on the wall;
2. Pay attention to the areas where droplets form; water is not absorbed here.

These places are carefully processed mechanically, and then the surface is again checked for “sticking”.

• Using a metal brush, the entire wall is scratched to improve the adhesion of the glue.
• Surface and back side the stone is treated with a primer water-based paint brush.
• Before you start laying it yourself facing material future wall decor is laid out with natural stone, which will allow you to imagine how the entire composition will look on the wall and eliminate defects during the work process.

What are the general rules for laying decorative stone?

The installation instructions for the material suggest:

• Carry out work at a temperature not lower (+5 ° C) and not higher (+ 30 ° C). With more high temperature It is necessary to moisten their surfaces on both sides with water approximately 25 minutes before laying the products.
• Before installation, you need to carefully inspect the material and choose which side it will be laid out.
• Markings are made on the wall to determine:

1. how to place the stone;
2. in what places should the decorative elements be joined?

• It is better to glue the tiles from the bottom from the corner.
• When adjusting stones to size, it is better to use grinder, a hacksaw with a special blade or pliers, and then sandpaper to bring the surface to an ideal look.
• Tile adhesive is diluted in such an amount that the entire mass is used within 20 minutes - after which the glue will begin to harden. The consistency of the composition should be creamy, approximately like toothpaste.
• The glue is applied with a notched trowel.
• When laying, the stone is pressed with sufficient force to force excess glue out, but without allowing it to get on the front of the stone, it will be quite difficult to remove it.
• If the decorative stone has different sizes, they need to be placed on the wall in a chaotic order.

In this case, you can post interior walls in a house made of decorative stone or use it outdoors, but installation should be done in the warm season and with special glue.

What installation methods are there?

There are two ways to lay stone:

• With seams. This method of finishing is quite labor-intensive, it is done with jointing between the stones, but it looks more impressive, which makes the process more popular.

In this case, the stones are placed at a certain distance from each other.

Decorative stone has become one of the most favorite materials used for decoration by designers today. different rooms both inside and outside.

Working with decorative stone is not very difficult, however, it has its own characteristics compared, for example, with surface finishing ceramic tiles. Therefore, the question of how to lay decorative stone looks very relevant, especially considering the fact that many home craftsmen prefer to do Finishing work on one's own.

Preparatory work.

Before laying decorative stone, you need to carefully prepare for the work - prepare necessary tool, materials and prepare the surface intended for this type of finish.

1. List tools , which will be required for this case, is not too extensive and not very specific. To work with stone you will need:

• spatulas - regular and serrated (for applying glue);
• a hacksaw (this may be needed if you have to cut stone);
• construction level (helps to monitor how smooth the masonry lines are);
• a simple pencil (for marking);
• construction syringe (for filling seams).

Also, to work with stone you will need special glue and putty to process the seams.

2. Surface preparation (in most cases this is a wall) consists of cleaning, degreasing and leveling it. In some cases, you have to use a primer to help smooth out all the imperfections in the wall. If you had to do this, then remember that you can start laying the stone only after the wall has dried completely.

By the way, the choice of the type of decorative stone - natural or artificial - also depends on the surface that this stone will have to be laid. A natural stone- that's pretty heavy material, which means a high degree of “endurance” is required from the surface.

And one more requirement that is placed on the surface being prepared for cladding is that it must absorb the glue quite well. To make sure of this, you can spray the surface with water from a spray bottle and see if there are any places on it where the water is not absorbed, but rolls off. If such places are found, they need to be processed. mechanically- for example, cut top part surfaces. In some cases, it is enough to rub the surface with sandpaper.

Preparation of decorative stone.

This is the most interesting stage of work - because here you can show your Creative skills and make the cladding completely unique.

Preparation consists of laying decorative stones on a flat surface (preferably on the floor) in the order in which they will be located on the surface to be tiled. This will help you appreciate the beauty of the drawing. stone finishing, and also make sure that all parts of the cladding match each other in color. If the size of the surface to be finished is very large, and you do not have the opportunity to lay out all the previously prepared material, then divide the surface into sections of approximately 3 sq.m. and lay them out one by one.

Laying decorative stone.

After everything is prepared, you can proceed directly to finishing the surface with stone.

1. First, glue is applied to the wall with a spatula. For ease of work, the adhesive composition is taken with a regular spatula, transferred to a notched trowel, which is then distributed over the wall. It's a good idea to save glue by first spraying the surface and the side of the stone that will come into contact with water. But if the room where you work has high air humidity or low temperature, this is not recommended. The total thickness of the adhesive on the surface should be approximately 6 mm.
2. It is most convenient to start laying stone from the corner of the surface. Here is the direction of work of great importance does not have - lay the stone in the way that is convenient for you. The same applies to whether you start laying from the top or bottom. Both of these options are quite acceptable, and each of them has its advantages. For example, when laying stone from the top row, glue does not accumulate on the bottom rows. And laying from the bottom row eliminates the possibility that already laid rows will “slip.”

1. When laying, each individual element is placed on the place allocated to it according to the drawing and lightly pressed down by hand. If you see that glue gets on outer surface neighboring stones, then it should be removed immediately before it hardens.
2. After the entire surface has been laid out, it must be left for a while so that the glue completely hardens. The time here depends on the characteristics of the glue and the temperature in the room; on average, it may take from 3 to 5 days.

Now you can start processing the seams. The seams are filled with special grout or putty using a construction syringe. In this case, you can fill the seam completely or only half - it all depends on what kind of relief you want to give to the surface. Wait about half an hour and smooth out the seams using a spatula. And after the grout has completely hardened, remove any excess. It is advisable to treat the top of the masonry with a special protective agent, protecting the stone from the appearance of dirt or condensation accumulation.