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Stone Veneer Bar: Jointing From "Rock Solid" episode DROC-112

Once all of the stone has been set, it's time to "joint" the wall -- that is, fill the joints with mortar.

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	Before: A boring basement bar
	After: Dean and Derek have created a Rock Solid focal point, and an attractive area for entertaining.

Materials:

Drop cloths
Plywood
Measuring tape
Pencil
Utility knife
Staple gun or hand-stapler (and staples)
Electric drill
1 - 1-1/2" drywall screws
Wire snips
Chipping hammer
4" grinder with diamond blade
Safety glasses
Protective gloves
Dust masks
Small trowel
1/2" jointers (one for each person jointing)
Inexpensive paintbrush
Mixing buckets
Wheelbarrow (optional)
Mixing hoe with holes
Sponges
Shop vacuum or broom and dust pan
No. 30 asphalt felt (enough to cover your project)
Metal lathe (enough to cover your project)
Mason sand
Type S mortar cement
Robinson Rock flats and corners

	Figure A
	Figure B

Before jointing, remove the stone shims (the screws can remain and will just be covered with mortar.) Jointing draws the eye to the stonework and covers the visible metal lathe and metal screws.

1. Use the mortar mixture to joint -- it should be a consistency that will form a ball. Fill the joints about halfway -- don’t bring the mortar to the face of the stone. Get mortar in your hand or on your trowel, get mortar on the back of the jointer, and fill the gaps (figure A).

2. Once all of the joints are filled, brush them with a cheap paintbrush to smooth the joint line.

3. Allow mortar to dry overnight. Wash the stone down with your sponges and clean water (figure B).

With the stone grouted and cleaned, the wall is done and ready to be enjoyed!

RESOURCES :

Robinson Rock
Product: Tuscany (color)
Robinson Brick Company
1845 W. Dartmouth Ave.
Denver, CO 80110
Phone: 800-477-9002
Web site: RobinsonBrick.com