masonry selection guide
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M A S O N RY S E L E CT I O N G U I D E
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MASONRY SELECTION GUIDE
GROUTING TECHNIQUES
K2’s Natural Stone products can be installed in a variety of unique combinations, which can dramatically change
the architectural influences of your home or project. Different masonry and grouting techniques can vary the
final appearance significantly. Below you will find definitions of common masonry terminology and examples of
popular installation styles.
Dry Stack
The Dry Stack technique is also referred to as a Tight Fit or Dry Pack
installation. Dry Stack applications will have a very natural finish because
the stone is tightly stacked with no visible mortar lines.
Mortar Joint
A Mortar Joint is a common type of masonry style. This look is
achieved by leaving a uniform mortar filled space between each stone.
The mortar joint can vary by thickness, color and texture depending
on your desired aesthetics.
Over Grout
An Over Grout is the best way to achieve a rustic old world look. The
grout overlaps the stones with wide uniform joints.
DESIGN AND FINISHINGINTRODUCTION
GROUTING TECHNIQUES
OVER GROUT
MORTAR JOINT
DRY STACK
INSPIRATION GALLERY
ARBUTUS FIELDSTONE AUTUMN FLAME LEDGESTONE
NATURAL / ARBUTUS BLEND
AUTUMN GOLD LEDGESTONE
BLACK PEARL LEDGESTONE
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INSPIRATION GALLERY
BLACK PEARL LEDGESTONE
OCEAN MIST LEDGESTONE
OKANAGAN SUMMIT BLEND NATURAL LEDGESTONE
ELK RIDGE LEDGESTONE
K2 STONE PROFILE TYPES
Ledgestone
Ledgestone has a rectangular shape that works well with all types of architecture. Ledgestone can enhance the beauty of traditional building, rugged appeal of timber frame construction or the long clean lines found in contemporary design. This profile is the most versatile stone type, as it is offered in a wide variety of unique color combinations.
Fieldstone
Fieldstone is a large random shaped stone with no visible grain. This stone is best installed on a large canvas because of its size. Fieldstone is usually installed in a random pattern with the mortar joint or over grout technique. Fieldstones are commonly blended into ledgestone profiles to break up their linear patterns. In a ledgestone / fieldstone blend the term “Jumpers” refers to the fieldstones included in the application.
Ashlar
Ashlar is a rectangular stone, cut top and bottom, with a split face or front. This cut stone works well with contemporary design as it can create long linear lines of varying face heights.
STONE PROFILE TYPES
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ASHLAR
FIELDSTONE
LEDGESTONE
Cobbles
Cobbles are rectangular stones that have been lightly tumbled to produce rounded edges. Cobble stone veneer is primarily used for architectural trims located around doors and windows.
COBBLE STONE
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MASONRY TECHNIQUES
Jumpers
Jumpers are large blocks that are two or three times larger than the average stones in an application. These stone pieces are also referred to as Risers or Runners. Jumpers are commonly seen in ledgestone applications as they diversify the visual appearance of an installation.
Sealants and Color Enhancements
Sealants are common among concrete products and are traditionally used to protect their porous surfaces. K2 Stone is naturally weather resistant and does not require sealing. However, sealants can be used on K2 Stone to achieve graffiti protection, color enhancements and additional weather protection.
DESIGN AND FINISHING
Blending
Blending is a common practice that mixes different thinstone profiles to achieve new color combinations. K2 Stone can be blended to match your desired color scheme. Examples of blends are:
Spring Valley - 80% Black Pearl / 20% Natural LedgestoneOkanagan Summit - 50% Echo Valley / 50% Autumn Gold
Cobblestone Trim and Keystones
K2 Stone offers trim and accent pieces that will further enhance your homes character. Our Cobblestone veneer may be used around doors, windows and fireplaces. Keystones are larger triangular pieces that provide a finished accent to any Cobblestone trim application.
SPRING VALLEY BLEND
COBBLESTONE TRIM WITH KEYSTONE
DESIGN AND FINISHING
NATURAL / ARBUTUS BLEND
SEALED AUTUMN GOLD
INSPIRATION GALLERY
AUTUMN FLAME LEDGESTONE
TOFINO SKY FIELDSTONE
SUN RIVER LEDGESTONE
SPRING VALLEY BLEND
ECHO VALLEY LEDGESTONE
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INSPIRATION GALLERY
OCEAN MIST LEDGESTONE
AUTUMN GOLD LEDGESTONE
NATURAL LEDGESTONE
MASONRY TECHNIQUES
Pitched
A pitched or pillowed installation type is achieved when a mason rounds the edges of each stone. Pitching the stone provides depth to the application and modifies the overall appearance of the project. Not all stone profiles can be pitched, please consult with your local K2 sales representative to learn more.
Coursed
A Coursed installation type only applies to Pacific Ashlar; coursing the stones simply means positioning them in a linear pattern. Coursed applications are very popular in contemporary or modern architectural styles.
Random
A random installation is when the stones are laid in a random pattern; this type of installation is very common with a mortar joint.
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RANDOM
COURSED
PITCHED
Chinking
Chinking is the process of incorporating small stone pieces to fill all joints. This masonry style is most often seen in a dry stack or tight fit application.
CHINKING
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PACIFIC ASHLAR VENEER
Please Note: The swatches shown above have cut ends; Pacific Ashlar is packaged with random uncut ends.
2” AND 4” COURSED ASHLAR
4” COURSED2” COURSED
8” COURSED6” COURSED
PACIFIC ASHLAR VENEER
2” AND 4” COURSED ASHLAR
2” AND 4” COURSED ASHLAR WITH OCEAN PEARL PREMIUM CAPPING
2” AND 4” COURSED ASHLAR
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PACIFIC ASHLAR VENEER
RANDOM2” AND 4” COURSED
TIGHT FIT RANDOM
PACIFIC ASHLAR VENEER
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PITCHED RANDOMPITCHED COURSED
2”, 4” AND 6” COURSED
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BLACK PEARL LEDGESTONE VENEER
AVAILABLE IN THINSTONE VENEER AND 4” FULL BED STONE
BLACK PEARL LEDGESTONE VENEER
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SEALER APPLIED
MORTAR JOINT
DRY STACK
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NATURAL LEDGESTONE VENEER
OVER GROUT
MORTAR JOINT
DRY STACK
NATURAL LEDGESTONE VENEER
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AVAILABLE IN THINSTONE VENEER AND 4” FULL BED STONE
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OCEAN MIST LEDGESTONE VENEER
AVAILABLE IN THINSTONE VENEER AND 4” FULL BED STONE
OCEAN MIST LEDGESTONE VENEER
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OCEAN MIST / NATURAL BLEND - MORTAR JOINT
MORTAR JOINT
DRY STACK
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AUTUMN GOLD LEDGESTONE VENEER
OKANAGAN SUMMIT BLEND
MORTAR JOINT
DRY STACK
AUTUMN GOLD LEDGESTONE VENEER
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AVAILABLE IN THINSTONE VENEER AND 3-6” FULL BED STONE
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AUTUMN FLAME LEDGESTONE VENEER
AUTUMN FLAME WITH JUMPERS
MORTAR JOINT
DRY STACK
AUTUMN FLAME LEDGESTONE VENEER
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AVAILABLE IN THINSTONE VENEER AND 3-6” FULL BED STONE
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ELK RIDGE LEDGESTONE VENEER
AVAILABLE IN THINSTONE VENEER AND 3-6” FULL BED STONE
ELK RIDGE LEDGESTONE VENEER
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AUTUMN GOLD ELK RIDGE BLEND
MORTAR JOINT
DRY STACK
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ARBUTUS FIELDSTONE VENEER
OVER GROUT
MORTAR JOINT
TIGHT FIT
ARBUTUS FIELDSTONE VENEER
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AVAILABLE IN THINSTONE VENEER AND 4” FULL BED STONE
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TOFINO SKY FIELDSTONE VENEER
TOFINO SKY FIELDSTONE VENEER
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SEALED - TIGHT FIT
MORTAR JOINT
TIGHT FIT
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ECHO VALLEY LEDGESTONE VENEER
ECHO VALLEY LEDGESTONE VENEER
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OKANAGAN SUMMIT BLEND
MORTAR JOINT
TIGHT FIT
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SUN RIVER LEDGESTONE VENEER
SEALED - TIGHT FIT
LIGHT MORTAR JOINT
TIGHT FIT
SUN RIVER LEDGESTONE VENEER
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SPRING VALLEY LEDGESTONE VENEER BLEND
AVAILABLE IN THINSTONE VENEER AND 4” FULL BED STONE
SPRING VALLEY LEDGESTONE VENEER BLEND
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SEALED SPRING VALLEY
MORTAR JOINT
TIGHT FIT
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CARMANAH COBBLE VENEER
DARK MORTAR JOINTLIGHT MORTAR JOINT
THIN COBBLE VENEER
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TIGHT FITMORTAR JOINT
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THINSTONE BLENDS
NATURAL - OCEAN MISTOKANAGAN SUMMIT
AUTUMN GOLD - AUTUMN FLAMENATURAL - CARMANAH
NATURAL LEDGESTONE WITH THIN COBBLE TRIMS
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NATURAL - ARBUTUSAUTUMN GOLD - ELK RIDGE
AUTUMN FLAME WITH JUMPERSSPRING VALLEY BLEND
ARBUTUS / TOFINO FIELDSTONE BLEND
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CUSTOM CUTS, FINISHING & POST CAPPING
PREMIUM
PREMIUM OCEAN PEARL POST CAPPINGNEWCASTLE POST CAPPING
CUSTOM CORBELSSANDBLASTING
NATURAL LEDGESTONE WITH CUSTOM OCEAN PEARL PREMIUM CAPPING
CUSTOM CUTS, FINISHING & POST CAPPING
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STANDARD OCEAN PEARL CAPPINGNEWCASTLE CAPPING
FLAMED FRONT EDGESTANDARD OCEAN PEARL POST CAPPING
CUT FRONT EDGEPREMIUM OCEAN PEARL CAPPING
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HEARTHS & MANTELS HEARTHS & MANTELS
NATURAL TOP & FRONT HEARTHBUSH HAMMERED TOP
FLAMED FRONT EDGENATURAL TOP & FRONT HEARTH
OCEAN PEARL FLAMED TOP HEARTH
HEARTHS & MANTELS HEARTHS & MANTELS
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CUT TOP HEARTHCUT FRONT EDGE
POLISHED TOP & NATURAL FRONTSEALED, CUT TOP & NATURAL FRONT HEARTH
OCEAN PEARL MANTEL WITH CUSTOM CORBELS
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NANAIMO
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VICTORIA
876 Langford ParkwayVictoria, BC V9B 2P3
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VANCOUVER
4391 King George HwySurrey, BC V3S 0L2
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CALGARY
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EDMONTON
9337 63 AvenueEdmonton, AB T9E 0H3
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KELOWNA
#1 1610 Innovation DrKelowna, BC V1V 2Y8
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KALISPELL
3154 Hwy 2 EastKalispell, MT 59901
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