Jewel Stone

Jewel Stone is a faux finish that resembles many stone formations and can be used over concrete, cement or wood. Jewel stone consists of a cement-like base that is comprised of aggregates and silica and is applied over an area to create a stone hard finish that is applicable indoors or out.

Jewel Stone can mimic slate, flagstone, hand laid stone, field stone, tile or wood plank. Jewel Stone ranges in thickness from 1/16 to ½ inch, and one bag mixed with a cement binder covers approximately 45 square feet.

Jewel stone should be applied in two coats, however, each coat must be allowed to completely dry before proceeding. The first coat of the jewel stone mix is applied with a trowel and smoothed. The first coat of jewel stone will need to set for 10 hours before continuing with the second coat of jewel stone.

When the first coat of jewel stone is dry, use the trowel to apply the second coat. When smoothing the surface after the second application of jewel stone use the trowel to create texture on the surface.

The second coat of jewel stone will only need to set for two to four hours. When this time has elapsed you will now need to use the trowel to outline the “stones” on the surface. Be sure to allow space between the indented “stones” for the mortar look. This space should not be more than ½ inch, or it will need to be refilled. During this process the surface will also need to be “shaved” to remove excess and to allow for the final smoothing of the jewel stone surface. This process should be completed before the jewel stone mixture is allowed to dry.

The first coat of sealer for jewel stone should then be applied prior to the surface drying. Following the application of the sealer the stones will need to be colored with a sponge.

The final coat of jewel stone sealer is applied after the surface has had 24 hours to completely dry.