Product Overview

MSI Avalon Bay Sawn Ashlar Light-Tumbled Marble Veneer Corners provide authentic wrapped transitions for coordinating Avalon Bay Ashlar loose-stone installations. The random corner pieces feature natural marble in layered gray tones with subtle earthy-brown highlights.

The Ashlar profile creates a more orderly, architectural masonry appearance than irregular fieldstone, while the splitface surface and lightly tumbled character soften the stones with natural depth and texture. Dedicated corner pieces allow the pattern to continue around columns, façades, fireplace projections, outdoor kitchens and garden-wall returns without exposing unfinished cut edges.

This listing represents one full crate covering approximately 50 square feet of exposed corner-veneer surface.

Technical Specifications

MSI confirms the marble composition, splitface finish, moderate variation and corner SKU LVENMAVABAYASH-CORon its official Avalon Bay Sawn Ashlar page. Current distributor packaging lists 50 square feet, 3/4"–1" thickness and approximately 683 pounds per crate. Packaging reference

Recommended Applications

• Exterior façades: Creates finished transitions around projecting walls, entrances and architectural features.

• Columns and pillars: Maintains continuous Ashlar coursing around square and rectangular structures.

• Fireplace projections: Wraps the vertical outside edges of fireplace surrounds and chimney breasts.

• Outdoor kitchens: Finishes barbecue islands, bars and entertainment structures over approved substrates.

• Garden walls: Provides dimensional stone returns over structurally sound masonry or concrete walls.

• Commercial installations: Suitable for hospitality, retail and restaurant architectural veneer applications.

Installation Guidelines

⚠️ IMPORTANT: INSTALL CORNERS FIRST

Establish and blend the corner stones before installing the coordinating Avalon Bay Sawn Ashlar flat veneer.

• Alternate returns: Reverse long and short corner returns throughout the installation to avoid continuous vertical seams.

• Maintain Ashlar coursing: Plan adjoining flat stones carefully so the horizontal masonry rhythm remains balanced around each corner.

• Approved substrate: Install over concrete, masonry or a code-compliant framed-wall stone-veneer assembly.

• Exterior framed walls: Provide the required weather-resistant barrier, drainage plane, flashing, metal lath and properly cured scratch coat.

• Mortar selection: Use a premium mortar formulated specifically for adhered natural-stone veneer.

• Mortar contact: Apply mortar to the prepared wall and back of each stone as required. Avoid unsupported voids.

• Blend the crate: Distribute light gray, dark gray and brown-highlighted pieces throughout the installation.

• Joint treatment: Do not assume the product requires ultra-thin or grout-free joints. Select the mortar-joint width according to the stone dimensions, approved installation system and desired Ashlar appearance.

• Matching flat veneer: Coordinate with Avalon Bay Sawn Ashlar flat veneer, SKU LVENMAVABAYASH.

• Exterior drainage: Include properly detailed flashing, weeps, terminations and movement accommodation.

• Fireplace requirements: Follow fireplace-manufacturer clearances and local codes. Do not install these corner veneers on horizontal hearth surfaces.

• Height and weight: Tall façades, columns and overhead installations may require engineered support or mechanical anchoring.

• Wet cutting: Use a suitable diamond blade with wet-cutting methods. Do not dry-cut or grind due to hazardous crystalline-silica dust.

• Order allowance: Add approximately 10–15% for fitting, breakage, color blending and future repairs.

Quantity and Coverage Guidance

These corner stones are packaged according to square feet of exposed veneer surface.

• One crate covers approximately 50 sq. ft.
  

• Do not describe one crate as one individual stone.

• Do not convert the package to linear feet without MSI’s verified return dimensions and calculation method.

• Have the installer calculate the exposed surface assigned to corner material, add 10–15%, and round up to complete crates.

Care and Maintenance

• Remove dust with a soft-bristle brush or vacuum attachment.

• Clean using warm water and a neutral-pH natural-stone cleaner.

• Avoid vinegar, acidic masonry cleaners, harsh bleach solutions and wire brushes.

• Consider a breathable penetrating sealer for exterior, moisture-prone or grease-prone installations.

• Test sealers first because enhancing formulas may deepen the gray and brown coloration.

• Inspect exterior walls periodically for loose stones, open joints, damaged flashing or moisture intrusion.

Design Profile

• Aesthetic: European Ashlar masonry, refined rustic, mountain contemporary and organic architecture.

• Color character: Layered gray with charcoal movement and subtle earthy-brown highlights.

• Pattern character: Coursed Ashlar shapes create a more organized architectural rhythm than irregular fieldstone.

• Surface character: Splitface texture introduces depth, while light-tumbled edges soften the overall appearance.

• Complementary materials: White oak, walnut, concrete, blackened steel, warm stucco and limewash.

• Complementary metals: Matte black, aged bronze, gunmetal and brushed stainless steel.

• Suggested mortar colors: Medium gray creates continuity; warm taupe or buff adds softer traditional definition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does “1 Piece” mean one corner stone?

No. Your Shopify product represents one complete 50-square-foot crate.

Is the Shopify unit currently correct?

Yes. Keep the unit as Crate and remove “1 Piece” only from the title and SEO fields.

What is the correct SKU?

The corner SKU is LVENMAVABAYASH-COR.

What flat veneer coordinates with these corners?

Use Avalon Bay Sawn Ashlar flat veneer, SKU LVENMAVABAYASH.

Is the finish sawn, tumbled or splitface?

The product combines an Ashlar profile and light-tumbled character with a textured splitface stone surface. MSI’s specification lists the finish as Split Face.

Can the corners be used as flooring or on fireplace hearths?

No. MSI lists this collection as unsuitable for residential or commercial flooring. Use it only on approved vertical surfaces.

Are the corners sold by linear foot?

The current packaging is stated as 50 square feet per crate. Do not publish a linear-foot conversion without verified MSI data.