A library of projects and general installation instructions for projects built with Mutual Materials products.
Individual product datasheets also contain installation instructions and more specific product information. In building a project, please also refer to the specific product datasheet for the product you are installing.
Installation Guides
Cultured Stone® Installation Instructions
Cultured Stone® installation instructions from the manufacturer, Boral Stone Products. Cultured Stone can also be found on their website. Building code…
Hardscape & Masonry Efflorescence Cleaning Guidelines For Homeowners
Mutual Materials recommends cleaning as a standard final step on all hardscape installation projects. Cleaning the project can remove efflorescence,…
Hardscape Cleaning Guidelines For Professional Grade Projects
Mutual Materials recommends cleaning as a standard final step on all hardscape installation projects. Cleaning the project can enhance color,…
Installation Instructions for Cultured Stone over Continuous Insulation
This technical evaluation report explains the proper way to install Cultured Stone over continuous insulation.
Maintenance Guidelines for Concrete Paving Products
When properly installed, interlocking concrete pavements have very low maintenance and provide an attractive surface for decades. Underfoot and vehicular traffic,…
Natural Flagstone Installation Crushed Rock
How to Install Flagstone in Crushed Base Rock.
Natural Flagstone Installation Mortar Set
How to Mortar Set a Pathway or Patio with Flagstone.
NCMA’s Installation Guide for Manufactured Stone Veneer
National Concrete Masonry Association's guide to installing manufactured stone veneer.
Paver Installation Instructions
The following are standard installation guidelines for a typical sand-set paver application. Please refer to the individual tech sheets for more specific…
Porcelain Slab Installation, Landmark Ceramics
This installation guide from Landmark Ceramics covers installation procedures for installing the Porcelain Architectural Slabs over gravel, sand, grass, and…
Retaining Wall Installation Instructions
These instructions are intended as a general guide for walls less than 4 feet only. Please consult the technical specification sheet for…
Retaining Wall Steps and Stairs
This video will show you how to build stairs into retaining walls using Mutual Materials products. Adding steps into retaining…
Sand-Set Slab Installation Instructions
The following are standard installation guidelines for Architectural Slabs in a sand-set application. NOTE: Architectural Slabs cannot be used in a vehicular…
Segmental Retaining Wall Best Practices Guide
This is the National Concrete Masonry Association's guide to best practices for the installation of segmental retaining walls.
Slimbrick Installation with LATICRETE
The LATICRETE® Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS) Mutual Materials recommends the LATICRETE® Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS) for adhering Slimbrick. For over…
Tuscan Water Wall Instructions
How to build a TuscanStone Water Wall from Mutual Materials. Items Needed: TuscanStone, Glue: 3 (10.5 oz tubes) Tools Needed:…
TuscanStone Bar Table Instructions
How to build a bar table with TuscanStone from Mutual Materials.
TuscanStone Bench B Instructions
How to build TuscanStone Bench B from Mutual Materials. Items Needed: TuscanStone blocks, Glue: 4 (10.5 oz tubes) Tools Needed:…
TuscanStone Firepit E Instructions
How to build TuscanStone Firepit E from Mutual Materials. Items Needed: TuscanStone, Glue: 6 (10.5 oz tubes) Tools Needed: Level,…
TuscanStone Fireplace A Instructions
How to build Fireplace A with TuscanStone from Mutual Materials. Items Needed: TuscanStone, Glue: 12 (10.5 oz tubes) Tools Needed:…
TuscanStone Fireplace B Instructions
How to build TuscanStone Fireplace B. Items Needed: TuscanStone, Glue: 16 (10.5 oz tubes) Tools Needed: Level, Caulking Gun
TuscanStone Planter C Instructions
How to build TuscanStone Planter C from Mutual Materials. Items Needed: TuscanStone, Glue: 7 (10.5 oz tubes) Tools Needed: Level, Caulking…
TuscanStone Wall B Instructions
How to build TuscanStone Wall B from Mutual Materials. Items Needed: TuscanStone, Glue: 2 (10.5 oz tubes) Tools Needed: Level,…
