ezystone
product specifications + installation guide
product specification
linea
all weights and measurements are approximate
order multiple bodies: 43-49kg/m2 per box: 0.55m2 | 27kg per pallet: 19.8m2 | 972kg approx. average thickness: 20-30mm
all bodies interlock around corners
Estimating Stone Required
When installing with dry joints (dry stacked) add an extra 10-15% to allow for extra cuts and wastage.
Bodies: Calculate the total surface area by square metre.
Random Shade Variation
Extreme colour and texture variation will occur from piece to piece and within each batch for a random look. The look of the final installation will be unique. Please review the range of products before making your final selection.
Approximate Weights
Bodies: 43-49 kg/m2
Application
Suitable for interior and exterior walls, Ezystone can be installed around fireplaces, though no closer than 25cm to a naked flame. Ezystone can also be installed around wet areas, however, continued exposure to chlorine and other chemicals may eventually affect the colouration of the products. When frequently exposed to water, we recommend protection with Spirit Premium Seal.
Capping: approx. width 280x300mm x length 490-510mm, thickness 35-45mm
Corners: All bodies interlock around corners
Pier Caps: available sizing 390x390mm, thickness 50mm
linea sandstone
linea slate
Important Note:
Our Linea collection has been designed to have irregular edges to give a rustic appeal. This will create small voids between some panels. If your application requires corners to be covered, apply these first. We suggest you prepare the wall by ensuring the colour of the wall is similar to the stone. This can be done by tinting the glue or mortar with an oxide. Check with your local glue supplier for warranty and terms.
Installation Tips:
• Linea has been designed for dry stack installation/presentation. When applying the panels keep the joints as tight as possible to retain the natural dry stone look.
• If your application requires corners to be covered, apply these first.
• After the corner pieces have been applied, apply the stone panels 1-2 layers at a time, working towards the centre.
• Colour, size and texture variation is essential aspect of a natural looking stone wall. Select stone from different boxes and lay out across your job site to ensure you gain this look. The visual effect will be enhanced by an overall natural mixed presentation.
Cutting the Stone Panels:
The stone panels can be cut or trimmed using a wet saw, hammer and bolster, wide mouth nippers or angle grinder with diamond blade attached.
Sealing:
To retain the original fresh quarried look, we suggest sealing the stone with Spirit Premium Seal. If you would like the stone to mellow slightly and gain the European look after years of harsh weathering, don’t seal the product.
linea sandstone
product specification
ridge
all weights and measurements are approximate
order multiple bodies: 48.5kg/m2 per box: 0.55m2 | 27kg per pallet: 19.8m2 | 972kg approx.
order multiple corners: 15kg L/m per box: 1L/m | 15kg per pallet: 40L/m | 600kg approx.
random sizes:
approx length: 480mm - 500mm approx width: 187mm - 200mm approx height: 35-45mm
Prefabricated corners available for all products. 6-12 individual corners per lineal metre.
Dry Joint
12mm Recessed Joint
15mm Over Grouted
Estimating Stone Required
When installing with dry joints (dry stacked) add an extra 10-15% to allow for extra cuts and wastage.
Bodies: Calculate the total surface area by square metre.
Random Shade Variation
Extreme colour and texture variation will occur from piece to piece and within each batch for a random look. The look of the final installation will be unique. Please review the range of products before making your final selection.
Approximate Weights
Bodies: 48.5 kg/m2
Corners: 15 kg per L/m
Application
Suitable for interior and exterior walls, Ezystone can be installed around fireplaces, though no closer than 25cm to a naked flame. Ezystone can also be installed around wet areas, however, continued exposure to chlorine and other chemicals may eventually affect the colouration of the products. When frequently exposed to water, we recommend protection with Spirit Premium Seal.
Corners: Calculate the lineal metres of corner stones required by measuring all external corners from top to bottom.
Please note 1 lineal metre of corners equates to approximately 0.2m2 of surface area. (deductible off bodies).
Corners: There are approx. 10 different shapes and sizes, each box contains a mixture of: Short Return Range: 70 - 120mm Long Return Range: 110 - 260mm
Capping: approx. width 280x300mm x length 490-510mm, thickness 35-45mm
Pier Caps: available sizing 390x390mm, thickness 50mm
Joint Width:
The Ridge collection has been designed to be installed with either a dry joint or an 8-12mm mortar/grout joint. When applying the stones, use timber or plastic dowels/wedges to keep the joints evenly spaced. Due to the nature of the product, stones will vary in size and may need extra wedges to allow for height variation.
Installation Tips:
• If your application requires corners, apply these first alternating the long and short return in opposite directions.
• After corner pieces have been applied, apply the bodies 1 layer at a time, working towards the edge/ centre.
• Colour, size and texture variation is an essential aspect of a natural looking stone wall. Select stone from diferent boxes and lay out across your job site to ensure you gain this look. The visual effect will be enhanced by an overall natural mixed presentation. Cut or trim the stones using a hammer and bolster, wet saw or angle grinder with diamond blade attached.
Webbed Panel Sizes:
185-200mm high x 470-500mm long x 35-45mm thick
Individual stones attached to the webbing vary in sizes:
• Height: approx. 40, 80, 100, 120, 160, & 200mm
• Length: random ranging from 50mm - 500mm
Individual Stones Are Held Together with Flexible Webbing:
Sample Installation Pattern - like brick work, avoid straight vertical lines when applying the webbed panels.
Installing with Dry Joint:
Please ensure either the wall or adhesive are a dark colour before starting. This can be done by purchasing a dark tile adhesive or tinting adhesive mortar with black oxide. This will help cast a shadow between stones giving a deep solid dry stone look. Take time once the pattern is laid to cut thin stones to fill small gaps between the larger joints. This is very important, it will break up the pattern and provide the perfect hand cradted stone masonry look.
Installing with Mortar Joint:
Pointing mortar or tile grout can be used to fill the joints. One of the easiest and fastest way to fill the joints is with a piping gun or piping bag.
Sealing:
To retain the original fresh quarried look, we suggest sealing the stone with Spirit Premium Seal. If you would like the stone to mellow slightly and gain the European look after years of harsh weathering, don’t seal the product.
product specification
natura
all weights and measurements are approximate
order multiple bodies: 50kg/m2 per box: 0.28m2 | 12.5kg per pallet: 16.8m2 | 714kg approx.
order multiple corners: 12-17kg L/m per box: 1.2L/m | 15-20kg per pallet: 48L/m | 900kg approx.
random sizes:
approx length: 770mm
approx width: 525mm
approx height: 35-45mm
Prefabricated corners available for all products. 4-7 individual corners per lineal metre.
1.2 L/m
Estimating Stone Required
When installing with dry joints (dry stacked) add an extra 10-15% to allow for extra cuts and wastage.
Bodies: Calculate the total surface area by square metre.
Random Shade Variation
Extreme colour and texture variation will occur from piece to piece and within each batch for a random look. The look of the final installation will be unique. Please review the range of products before making your final selection.
Approximate Weights
Bodies: 50 kg/m2
Corners: 12-17 kg per L/m
Application
Suitable for interior and exterior walls, Ezystone can be installed around fireplaces, though no closer than 25cm to a naked flame. Ezystone can also be installed around wet areas, however, continued exposure to chlorine and other chemicals may eventually affect the colouration of the products. When frequently exposed to water, we recommend protection with Spirit Premium Seal.
Corners: Calculate the lineal metres of corner stones required by measuring all external corners from top to bottom.
Please note 1 lineal metre of corners equates to approximately 0.2m2 of surface area. (deductible off bodies).
Corners: There are approx. 10 different shapes and sizes, each box contains a mixture of: Short Return Range: 70 - 120mm Long Return Range: 110 - 260mm
Capping: approx. width 280x300mm x length 490-510mm, thickness 35-45mm
Pier Caps: available sizing 390x390mm, thickness 50mm
Joint Width:
The Natura collection has been designed to be installed with either a dry joint or an 8-20mm mortar/grout joint. When applying the stones, use timber or plastic dowels/wedges to keep the joints evenly spaced. Due to the nature of the product, stones will vary in size and may need extra wedges to allow for height variation.
Dry Joint Installation Tips:
If installing with dry joints, please ensure the wall or adhesive are a dark colour before starting. This can be done by purchasing a dark tile adhesive or tinting mortar with black oxide (check with your local glue supplier). This will help cast a shadow between stones giving a solid dry stone look. The pattern will not line up to the millimetre, you will need off cuts and thin cut stones to fill the voids between the stone once the pattern has been laid.
Individual stones are held together with flexible webbing. Please specify if webbing isn’t required when placing order.
Step 1:
• If your application requires corners, apply these first alternating the long and short return in opposite directions.
• Cut on trim stones using a wet saw or angle grinder with a diamond blade attached.
• Lay 1st layer of product at the base of the wall in packaged re-occuring pattern.
• Draw a straight line across the 1st layer of stones then cut.
• Apply cut stone to wall in packaged re-occuring pattern.
Step 2:
Trim sides as installing further up the wall
Cut along lowest point to begin installing with a flat base
Installing with Dry Joint:
Take time one the pattern is laid to cut thin stones to fill small gaps between the larger joints. This is very important, it will break up the pattern and provide the perfect hand crafted stone masonry look.
Installing with Mortar Joint:
Sand and cement pointing mortar or tile grout can be used to fill the joints. One of the easiest and fastest ways to fill the joints is with a piping bag.
Sealing:
To retain the original fresh quarried look, we suggest sealing the stone with Spirit Premium Seal. If you would like the stone to mellow slightly and gain the European look after years of harsh weathering, don’t seal the product.
with grout joint tight fit
WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Stone System – External & Internal
Installation of EzyStone Cladding
PART 1 SYSTEM
1.1 INFORMATION
Version: National Tiles WMS 4 9/12/2025
• This work method statement covers the system to install National Tiles Ezystone products on walls, in accordance with industry best practice, relevant standards and as per MAPEI technical data sheets (TDS).
• MAPEI provides technical data sheets (TDS) and safety data sheets (SDS) for all products which should be read in conjunction with this Work Method Statement (WMS). Where necessary, conduct a chemical risk assessment and SWMS to ensure each products’ correct and safe use. These documents can be obtained from www.mapei.com.au, or by clicking directly on the products listed within the PDF.
• Products in this WMS can contribute towards satisfying the relevant Green Star credits. The VOC content of products can be found under section 9 on the product SDS, while VOC emissions certificates can be found on the product webpage .
• This Work Method Statement (WMS) provides general recommendations only and is not intended to be interpreted as a generic specification f or the application/installation of the listed products. As each project differs in exposure and site conditions, specific recommendations may vary from the information contained above. For recommendations for specific applications/installations please contact MAPEI Australia Pty Ltd
1.2 RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION
A. Australian Standard(s):
1. AS 3958.1-2023 – Ceramic Tiles; Part 1: Guide to the Installation of Ceramic Tiles
1. AS 3740-2021 – Waterproofing of Domestic Wet Areas
2. AS 4654.2-2012 – Waterproofing membranes for external above -ground use – Part 2: Design and installation
B. MAPEI Technical Notebook(s):
1. Laying Stone Materials
2. Guide for the Installation of Ceramic Materials
3. Ceramic Substrate Preparation Guide
C. Other References:
1. ASAA Natural Stone Manual
1.3 SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
1. All substrates must be structurally sound, dry, solid and stable. Any laitance, dust, grease, oil, paint or curing compounds present on the surface of the concrete substrate that may inhibit bond, shall be mechanically removed. The substrate should then be cleaned and prepared in accordance with the relevant standards and as per the MAPEI technical data sheets (TDS).
2. Substrates such as plasterboard, fibre cement boards, and plywood are generally not suitable in external environments. Some proprietary sheets may be suitable, but it is imperative that advice from the manufacturer is sought. There may be limits such as th e height of installation, weight of tiling, degree of exposure to weather, and the need for mechanical fixing.
3. It is advisable to use mechanical fixings, such as metal angles or pin fixings, where the tile/stone is to be applied at a wall height exceeding 3 m above the ground with a stone/tile mass greater than 32 kg/m2 or a size of 600 x 600 mm or larger.
WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Stone System – External & Internal
Installation of EzyStone Cladding
1.4 SMOOTHING COMPOUND - CEMENTITIOUS SUBSTRATES WHERE REQUIRED
A. PLANITOP SMOOTH & REPAIR R4 - ☐
Structural R4 class, rapid setting, shrinkage compensated, thixotropic, fibre reinforced, cementitious mortar, applied in a single layer from 3 to 40 mm thick, for repairing and smoothing concrete.
• APPLICATION:
Saturate the substrate with water, then wait until excess water has evaporated.
Apply mortar with a smooth trowel in a single layer from 3 -40 mm in thickness.
1.5 WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE – WHERE REQUIRED
• NOTE: Prior to the application of the waterproofing membrane:
Ensure all pipe penetrations & angles are primed wit h ECO PRIM GRIP Ensure penetrations are appropriately detailed.
Use a MAPEFLEX MS45 product as general sealant/adhesive where required
Ensure all wall/wall & wall/floor junctions are treated with a bandage or flexible fillet, and all structural joints are detailed using the options in the below table:
A. MAPELASTIC SMART
with
Two component, Class II high flexibility cementitious mortar applied by trowel or roller for waterproofing balconies, bathrooms and swimming pools. Certified to AS/NZS 4858:2004 and AS 4654.1-2012.
• APPLICATION:
Waterproofing membrane must be applied to walls in a minimum of two even coats to form a final flexible, continuous dry film thickness of 2 mm.
For sheeted substrates, the waterproofing membrane should include a reinforcement fabric along all joints with MAPETEX SEL in accordance with the TDS.
1.6 ADHESIVE
Adhesive to be chosen from the following options:
WORK METHOD STATEMENT
Stone System – External & Internal
Installation of EzyStone Cladding
• APPLICATION
Prepare and mix adhesive in strict accordance to the packaging and TDS.
To ensure good adhesion, apply with pressure a thin coat of the adhesive with the straight edge of the trowel. Immediately follow this with a layer of adhesive at the correct thickness using a suitable notched trowel in straight lines
Adhesive should also be pressure applied to the back of the tile/stone with a thin coat using the straight edge of the trowel ( back-buttering).
Ensure the adhesive stays “ fresh” and does not form a skin, especially in hot environments, prior to the application of the tile/stone.
Place the tile/stone firmly into position wet -on-wet with a slight back and forward motion perpendicular to the trowel lines to collapse the notches.
It is recommended to periodically remove and assess adhesive coverage. Continue if acceptable, otherwise reassess trowel and application technique.
1.7 GROUT
• NOTE: To estimate the consumption rate according to specific project data, use the MAPEI GROUTS AND SEALANTS CALCULATOR
Grout to be chosen from the following options:
A. KERACOLOR RANGE - ☐
High performance, polymer -modified, cement-base grouts.
B. ULTRACOLOR PLUS - ☐
- GOOD SOLUTION
- BEST SOLUTION
High-performance, anti-efflorescence, quick-setting and drying polymer-modified mortar with water-repellent technology
• APPLICATION:
Mix the grout and fill the joints completely using a grouting gun, an appropriate trowel or rubber float. Ensuring the joints are completely compacted with no unevenness.
When the stone/tile has a rough surface texture, it is recommended to avoid applying the grout over the entire surface of the stone to minimise and facilitate the cleaning procedure.
Remove excess grout while still fresh from the surface of the tile/stone by moving the float diagonally across the joints.
KERACOLOR RANGE & ULTRACOLOR PLUS: When the grout loses plasticity and becomes opaque, clean excess grout with a hard, damp sponge working diagonal to the joints. Rinse sponge regularly using clean water.
1.8 SILICONE
A. MAPESIL LM - ☐
Neutral mould resistant silicone sealant for stone and marble.
• APPLICATION
Movement joints should be installed in accordance with AS 3958.1.