Installation Guide Topics
01 | Before You Start

Installation Preparation

Proper preparation ensures a successful installation.
Before installing Keylanta Flexible Stone Wall Panels, please review the following requirements.

01

Inspect the Panels

  • Check panels for color, texture, and surface quality.
  • Confirm quantity, dimensions, and style before cutting.
  • Natural variations in color and texture are part of the authentic stone appearance.
  • Mix panels from different packages for a balanced appearance.
02

Storage and Handling

  • Store panels flat on a clean and stable surface.
  • Keep panels protected before installation.
  • Panels can be bent for columns, curves, and architectural features.
  • Avoid sharp creases, 90° folding, or concentrated bending.
  • Handle edges carefully to prevent damage.
03

Substrate Requirements

Before installation, make sure:

  • Substrate is clean, dry, flat, and stable.
  • Surface is free of dust, grease, and loose materials.
  • Installation method matches the project requirements.
04

Basic Tools

Tape Measure Tape Measure
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Pencil / Marker
Level Level
Straight Edge
Utility Knife Utility Knife
Clean Cloth Clean Cloth
05

Suitable Substrates

Keylanta panels can be installed on most properly prepared building surfaces.

Drywall /
Gypsum Board

Cement
Board

Concrete

Masonry /
Brick

Plaster

Painted
Walls

Existing
Tile

Wood /
Plywood

Important Note

Always confirm the substrate condition and installation method before beginning installation.

For best results, complete a small test area before full installation.

02 | Choosing a Bonding Method

Adhesive Selection

Choose the appropriate bonding material based on the installation location, substrate, and jobsite conditions.

01

Construction Adhesive

BEST FOR
  • Interior dry applications
  • Feature walls and decorative installations
  • Residential and commercial interiors
  • Columns, curved walls, and architectural details
  • Drywall, plywood, cement board, and other stable substrates
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

Use a premium, high-grab construction adhesive approved for stone, tile, or wall panel applications.

The adhesive must be compatible with both the Keylanta Flexible Stone Panel and the installation substrate.

APPLICATION

Apply the adhesive in evenly spaced dots or continuous vertical beads across the back of the panel.

Cover both the center and perimeter areas. Do not apply adhesive only around the outside edges.

Press the entire panel firmly and evenly against the substrate to ensure full contact.

Dot application Dot Application
Vertical bead application Vertical Bead Application
02

Polymer-Modified Thin-Set Mortar

BEST FOR
  • Exterior walls and façades
  • Bathrooms and moisture-prone areas
  • Outdoor kitchens and covered patios
  • Concrete, brick, masonry, and cement board
  • Projects exposed to temperature changes or demanding conditions
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

Use a polymer-modified thin-set mortar approved for stone or tile installation.

For exterior or freeze-thaw applications, select a mortar specifically rated for the project environment and local climate.

APPLICATION

Apply the mortar evenly to the substrate using the manufacturer-recommended notched trowel.

Back-butter the panel when necessary to improve mortar coverage and eliminate voids.

Quick Selection Guide
INTERIOR DRY WALL
Construction Adhesive
CURVED WALL OR COLUMN
Flexible Construction Adhesive
BATHROOM OR MOISTURE-PRONE AREA
Polymer-Modified Thin-Set Mortar
EXTERIOR APPLICATION
Exterior-Rated Polymer-Modified Thin-Set Mortar
CONCRETE, BRICK, OR MASONRY
Polymer-Modified Thin-Set Mortar
Important
  • The substrate must be sound, flat, clean, dry, and free of dust, grease, loose paint, or contaminants.
  • Wet areas must have a code-compliant waterproofing system before panel installation. Adhesive does not replace waterproofing.
  • Do not use standard unmodified mortar or field-mixed cement-and-sand mortar.
  • Always follow the adhesive manufacturer’s requirements for coverage, open time, working time, and cure time.
  • Perform a small bond test before beginning the full installation.

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