Guide for specifying Supreme Limestone™

The following guide is offered to assist design professionals and others involved in the specification process for Supreme Limestone® Decorative Coatings.

It is intended to be used in conjunction with the CSI formatted Division 9 Supreme Limestone Specification when developing a project spec. The category selections given for each product are necessary parts of the complete specification. Contact Supreme Limestone Technical Services at (760) 343-3331 ext. 105 with any questions.

Specifying Supreme Limestone™

Color Selections:	Standard color # __________________ (Example: PCH50 Champagne)
	Custom color to match _______________________ (Example: Sherwin Williams SW5150 “Loco Lavender”)

Texture Selections:	Chateau Replication of a travertine with random pitting over approximately 30 to 40% of the surface area.
	Sandstone Entire finish is textured similar to coarse sand, with no smooth areas.
	Smooth Entire finish is flat and level without pitting or texture. Appropriate for countertops, cast pieces and coated EPS foam shapes.
	Custom Examples include Antique Roman / chiseled texture where the surface is slightly pitted and burnished, then joint pattern lines cut and random “stones” struck with angled chisel marks.

Finish Selections:	Hand stoned Material is compacted using a granite Rubbing Stone and / or poly float. This method provides the greatest level of monochromatic, flat sheen finish.
	Wet Burnished Material is compacted using a 120g flex disc mounted on a 3000 to 7000 rpm angle grinder or sander/polisher. This method provides the highest level of color movement and mottling of the material, with areas of higher sheen or polish interspersed with areas of lower sheen or polish. NOTE: Due to the nature of this finishing process which involves finishing the material when it is still in its’ initial plastic state when it is still relatively soft, it is best reserved for flat vertical and horizontal applications, not detailed shapes or profiles.
	Dry Burnished Material is hand stoned initially, then burnished / polished with Sait™ conditioning pads and detail sanders after the material has cured for a minimum of16 to 24 hours. Suitable for applications where varying contours are part of the application, such as bull nosing on window sills.

Joint Pattern:	Running Bond Provides a pattern where all of the “stones” are of the same height and length, and where each course is staggered to provide an offset equal to one half the total length of the stone relative to the adjacent courses above and below.
	Stacked Bond Provides a pattern where all of the “stones” are of the same size and length, but are stacked without any offset, creating the look of a grid.
	European Bond Provides a pattern where the heights of the courses vary and the length of the individual stones varies, along with varying offset dimensions. Also known as a “castle pattern”.
	Random Interlock Provides a pattern where the stones are of varying dimensions, which results in an interlocking array, with no discernable continuity or continuation of horizontal or vertical courses.

Joint Edge Profile:	Tumbled Edge This is the standard edge profile for Supreme Limestone applications. The joints are struck a few hours after application of the material, which will naturally result in a variegated or tumbled edge due to larger aggregate in the material tumbling out as the joint tool is pulled along through the material.
	Rolled Edge A rolled edge is achieved by first striking the tumbled edges, then immediately softening the edges by rounding over using a poly float or steel trowel.
	Square Edge Can be achieved by using dry cut diamond blades, routers and roto-zip saws to cut the joints after the material has set up and cured for at least 16 hours. Another method that can be used is to attach a grid of the desired pattern to the substrate prior to the Supreme Limestone application, which is then removed the day after the Supreme Limestone application.

Joint Treatment:	Filled and Raked This is the standard joint treatment for Supreme Limestone. The joints are filled with Supreme Limestone Textured Elastomeric Caulk or ArcusPlaster, then tooled and raked out to provide an inset joint with shadow lines.
	Filled Flush Installed similar to a raked joint, but fill material is struck off flush with the adjacent Supreme Limestone, without indent or shadow lines.
	Unfilled Joint This treatment is achieved by removing approximately one half of the total thickness of the Supreme Limestone in creating the joints, and brushing away any loose debris. Typically, the joints have a tumbled edge as the joints are usually struck within a few hours of the Supreme Limestone application. However, if a square edge profile is desired, the joints can be sawn the day after the Supreme Limestone application. In either case, the joints are not subsequently filled with other materials such as the Supreme Limestone Caulk.

Sealer Choices:	Penetrating Water Repellent Provides excellent protection against excessive water gain and guards against the emergence of efflorescence and the effects of long term UV light exposure. The use of this type of sealer is required on Supreme Limestone applications for water features (fountains, etc.), wet locations (shower surrounds), and horizontal work, including countertops.
	Topcoat Provides additional protection at the surface against abrasion, staining from numerous sources, and UV light. Available in Semi-gloss or Matte sheen. Uses include patios, floors, countertops, and cast or coated pieces where a higher degree of shine may be desired such as a fireplace surround.
	Topcoat Plus Affords the highest degree of protection from abrasion, tire marks, stains and UV light degradation. Suitable for industrial floor applications, garage slabs, driveways, patios, countertops, and other applications where a higher level of protection is desired. Available in Semi-gloss or Matte sheen.
	No Sealer There are many Supreme Limestone applications that would not require the use of a sealer, such as exterior or interior vertical wall surfaces. Please refer to the Sealer Section of this publication to review the Supreme Limestone general requirements for the use of sealers.

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Phone: 760-343-3331| Fax: 760-343-3533 | E-mail: Chad@supremewall.com
72-048 Woburn Court, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

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