SculptStone™ Technical Data

Product Name

Bas-Relief Architectural Ornaments from Manufactured Stone: SCULPTSTONE™

Manufacturer

Pineapple Grove Designs
Post Office Box 1121
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
Phone: 800-771-4595
Phone: 561-588-8920
Fax: 561-586-0845
eMail: info@pineapplegrove.com

Product Description

Use:
Product is intended for interior or exterior nonstructural ornamentation on masonry, metal or frame construction for architectural aesthetics.

• Walls of new construction, exterior or interior
• Remodeling and redecorating of existing walls, exterior or interior

Limitations:
Should not be assumed to add strength to load-bearing capacity of wall.

Composition and Finish:
SculptStone™ product has a stone appearance and consists of a cementatious (cement/aggregate/coloring) mix composed of low CO2 cements, natural silicates and ±20% post consumer glass and aggregates. SculptStone™ product is available in twelve colors:

• Alluvial Sand
• Beach Stone
• BrownStone
• Brick Red
• Coastal Ivory
• Concrete Grey
• Coral Sand
• Glacier Grey
• Patina Green
• Pure Pearl
• Terrain Taupe
• Terra Clay

Purchaser may elect to paint, seal or otherwise finish SculptStone™ similar to any other cement based product.

Organization of Design Elements:
Each design is available in multiple sizes of square, circle and half-round medallions as well as keystone shapes. Designs are also available in friezes with a variety of frame combinations for horizontal and vertical banding applications. Multiple elements can be combined to reinforce any architectural theme.

These original designs are protected by U.S. Copyright. Unlawful duplication is prohibited.

Shapes and Sizes:
The following shapes and sizes are available in SculptStone™:

MEDALLIONS
Shape	Size	Weight
Square	7 5/8'' x 7 5/8''	4 Lbs
Square	8'' x 8''	4 Lbs
Square	12'' x 12''	10 Lbs
Square	16'' x 16''	14 Lbs
Square	24'' x 24''	32 Lbs
Square	36'' x 36''	74 Lbs
Circle	12'' Diameter	9 Lbs
Circle	16'' Diameter	12 Lbs
Circle	24'' Diameter	28 Lbs
Circle	36'' Diameter	58 Lbs
Half Round	30'' Diameter	20 Lbs
Half Round	48'' Diameter	57 Lbs
Keystone	12'' Tall	6 Lbs
Keystone	24'' Tall	22 Lbs
Keystone	36'' Tall	49 Lbs
FRIEZES
Framing	Size	Weight
Inside-2 open ends	8'' x 24''	10 Lbs
Single End-closed	8'' x 25''	11 Lbs
Double End-closed	8'' x 26''	12 Lbs
Inside-2 open ends	16'' x 29 1/2''	27 Lbs
Single End-closed	16'' x 30 3/4''	29 Lbs
Double End-closed	16'' x 32''	31 Lbs

SculptStone™ numeral plaques are also available in various lengths for one to five numbers. Medallion surrounds are available to increase the overall size of the medallions by 6'', 12'', 18'' or 24''.

Note: All items have an approximate thickness of 1'' overall.

Product Line Breadth:
Medallions and Keystones: Over 100 original designs in 15 shape and size combinations each.

Friezes: Over 100 original designs in 8'' or 16'' heights. The length of each frieze is determined by the addition of border frame(s) to each end of frieze panel.

Custom designs are available.

Composition and physical characteristics may change without notice due to market and technological conditions.

TABLE 1 - SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

SUBSTRATE	CONDITION	PREPARATION
Concrete, Masonry, Stucco on Block, Stucco on Lathe	Clean, Untreated Dirty, Form Oil Residue Painted, Sealed Smooth Surface (Tilt-up, FRC Board)	No preparation required. Clean surface with detergent & water then etch surface with muriatic and rinse thoroughly and/or scour with a wire brush. Sandblast clean or scarify with a masonry grinder. Wash away sandblasting dust thoroughly. If sandblasting/scarifying is not possible, then apply galvanized metal lathe with concrete nails. Insure proper bond with a bondcoat of thinset. Prepare with bonding agent on (Tilt-up, clean surface.
Polystyrene Board		Apply glass fiber cloth & waterproof coat of polymer stucco according to manuf.  instructions before applying medallion.
Interior Gypsum Board, Two Coat Plaster	New, Unpainted Painted, Dirty	No preparation required. Remove loose or flaking paint.  Clean as per adhesive manufacturer's specifications.

TABLE 2 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

SUBSTRATE	PROCEDURE
Exterior Concrete, Masonry, Stucco on Block, Stucco on Lathe	Prepare surface as indicated in Table 1. Apply bonding agent to wall if necessary. Wet SculptStone™ piece thoroughly. A mortar mix of three parts masonry sand, one part portland masonry cement, clean mixing water and bonding agent admixture is spread on the wall or back of the SculptStone™ piece or both to achieve 100% coverage. Piece is then pressed into mortar bed and joints are tooled and finished as mortar begins to stiffen. Face of piece is then cleaned of any splashed mortar or mortar smears. If colored grout is to be used, joints should be raked to base of piece and around perimeter. After mortar is cured, joints should be dampened and colored pointing mortar or prepared grout may be applied. Allow 1/4" joint between adjacent pieces for grout. Grout perimeter and any joints with grout containing elastomeric additive (Laticrete or equivalent).
Polymeric Stucco over Polystyrene Board	Use stucco manuf. adhesive to apply medallion to over waterproof substrate. Stainless steel pins must penetrate through polystyrene panel to structural base. Anchor tabs may be used for screw-on applications.
Interior Gypsum Board, Two-Coat Plaster	Prepare surface as indicated in Table 1. Apply construction adhesive to piece and press into place as per adhesive manufacturer's instructions. Predrilled pieces may be fastened with screws and anchors or toggle bolts to wall.

Note: Tables 1 and 2 assume wall is structurally sound, stable, and weather tight.

Note: Ultimate connection design is the responsibility of Building Design Engineer, Architect or otherwise responsible person charged with the connection design.

Warning! Failure to follow these instructions or to install product in an insecure or unsafe manner can result in property damage, serious injury or death. All ornaments and Grilles are nonstructural and are not intended to be used as a lifesaving barrier.