Frequently Asked Questions
To best answer your questions about Coronado Stone Products, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about our products. Providing information to a wide variety of topics from how they are manufactured to how they are installed and from whom they can be obtained. If any additional information is needed please contact our customer service representative toll free or by fax, e-mail or by visiting our website. Please see the back page for that information.
What are Coronado Products?
What are Coronado Stone Products made of?
How are Coronado Stone made?
Will the same piece be seen repeatedly in applications?
Will Coronado Prodducts fade?
Are Coronado Products warranted?
How do Coronado Products compare in cost with natural stone?
How can I get information on product cost or installation?
How are Coronado Products sold?
How are Coronado Products packaged?
Can Coronado Products be used for both interior and exterior?
What surfaces can Coronado Products be applied to?
Can Coronado Products be installed over existing brick?
How are Coronado Products installed to the wall surface?
Can Coronado Products be used on a fireplace?
What are the water issues to be aware of?
What are the maintenance issues with Coronado Products?
How thick are Coronado Products?
Can Coronado Products be cut?
Q: What are Coronado Products?
A: Coronado Products are lightweight, 100% masonry replicas of natural stone, conventional brick and Paver tile manufactured by Coronado Stone Products which has been making manufactured stone products since 1956.
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Q: What are Coronado Stone Products made of?
A: All Coronado Stone products are made from lightweight, natural aggregates, Portland cement and mineral pigments to produce a 100% natural masonry product.
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Q: How are Coronado Stone made?
A: Coronado hand selects and shapes the natural counterpart (stone or brick) and then produces a composite mold of that stone or brick down to the faintest detail. Reproduction of the natural counterpart is achieved by casting the mold with the masonry mixture mentioned earlier. Even up close these replicas look and feel just like the natural counterpart.
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Q: Will the same piece be seen repeatedly in applications?
A: Coronado chooses hundreds of different stones to obtain a full pattern. Each piece is then hand colored so that no two stones look the same.
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Q: Will Coronado Products fade?
A: All surface highlights become an integral part of the product during the casting and curing process and base coloring is throughout. Some fading is inherent with any product facing years of exposure to the elements. However, no undesirable change in color has been noticed even in harsh climates.
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Q: Are Coronado Products warranted?
A: Yes. Coronado Products carry a 43 year limited warranty and will last as long as any quality lightweight concrete material.
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Q: How do Coronado Products compare in cost with natural sstone?
A: Coronado Products are lightweight (only about 8lbs. a square foot) they are easier to install than their natural counterpart, therefore the installed cost could be as much as half that of natural stone. Furthermore, Coronado Products do not require the added cost of footings and foundations for support.
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Q: How can I get information on product cost or installation?
A: Contact our Customer Service Representative at 800-862-5520 or visit our website at www.coronadostonein.com and click on the Contact Us tab and it will guide you through the process of contacting us putting you in touch with a dealer near you.
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Q: How are Coronado Products sold?
A: Flat products are sold by the square foot and corner pieces are sold by the linear foot. Accessories such as keystones, accent stones, wall caps, etc… are sold individually.
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Q: How are Coronado Products packaged?
A: Coronado Products are packaged in several different ways from large pallet containers containing 100 square feet of flats or 80 linear feet of corners which will require mechanical assistance to handle to small Dura-Paks that contain 12.5 square feet of flats or 10 linear feet of corners. Accessories are packaged individually in small boxes or large pallet containers per individual orders.
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Q: Can Coronado Products be used for both interior and exterior?
A: Yes. Coronado Products are manufactured to withstand exterior applications as well as interior with warranty in tact.
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Q: What surfaces can Coronado Products be applied to?
A: Any rigid, clean, structurally sound surface will accept installation. Such surfaces include drywall, plywood, Concrete Block, masonry board, and poured concrete. Please see the Installation Instruction manual for recommendations.
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Q: Can Coronado Products be installed over existing brick?
A: Yes. Coronado Products can be installed over existing brick or concrete block. Please refer to the Installation Instruction manual for details on different surface preparations.
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Q: How are Coronado Products installed to the wall surface?
A: All Coronado Products are installed using wire lathe and either Type N or Type S masonry mortar so as to achieve a 100% masonry veneer upon completion whether over a masonry surface or stud frame surface. Please see our Technical Drawings section for details on different surface preparations.
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Q: Can Coronado Products be used on a fireplace?
A: Yes. Coronado Products are 100% masonry veneers that will not burn or smoke. However, please refer to the fireplace or stove manufacturers installation instructions on how to set up for their product.
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Q: What are the water issues to be aware of?
A: A good understanding of flashing practices is desired when setting up the area to have Coronado Products applied. Please refer to the Installation Instruction manual and the Site Readiness and Project Planning sections of the Technical Information tab on our website.
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Q: What are the maintenance issues with Coronado Products?
A: Coronado Products are manufactured to be maintenance free. However, occasional cleaning of loose debris and dirt will be required as with any other masonry veneer. Coronado fully air entrains its products to withstand freezing and thawing climate cycles, therefore, no sealer is required. However, Coronado recommends sealing any masonry product whether horizontal or vertical, manufactured or conventional.
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Q: How thick are Coronado Products?
A: Average thickness of wall veneers is 1-1/2” thick; however, it will vary between 1” and 3” depending on the profile of the particular pattern chosen.
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Q: Can Coronado Products be cut?
A: Yes. The most popular cutting tool is the side grinding wheel using a masonry diamond blade however, the masons trowel and wide mouth nips are also sufficient.
