{"product_id":"laguna-gray-9-x-24-splitface-quartzite-ledger-panel-by-msi","title":"Laguna Gray 9\" x 24\" Splitface Quartzite Ledger Panel by MSI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRockmount XL-Series: Laguna Gray 9\" x 24\" Splitface Quartzite Ledger Panel by MSI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-container spark-licensed-center hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overlay-container hero-overlay-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"image-button ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"spark-licensed-landscape hero-image loaded\" alt=\"XL Laguna Gray Living Room Fireplace Installation, AI generated\" width=\"741\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSisDKeo2wce66iMdPaf_6cEpQGdX0TaPmgBErpm6RgIR9oyCQOczRMNSaq\u0026amp;s=10\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-caption-row ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caption gds-extended-caption hero-caption ng-star-inserted\"\u003eXL Laguna Gray Living Room Fireplace Installation. \u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e MSI Surfaces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Nordic Chalet\" Architectural Monolith\u003c\/b\u003e While standard 6\" x 24\" stacked stone panels can sometimes create a highly fragmented, busy texture across wide vertical surfaces, the \u003cb\u003eMSI Rockmount XL-Series\u003c\/b\u003e scales up the individual stone blocks to establish massive architectural presence. It represents the pinnacle of modern \u003cb\u003e\"Nordic Minimalist,\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Industrial Coastal,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\"Suave Transitional\"\u003c\/b\u003e interior and exterior design trends. Utilizing a generous 9\" x 24\" layout, it expands the physical surface footprint by 50% per panel. This minimizes repeating horizontal joint intersections, allowing substantial, block-cut strips of authentic quartzite stone to form a sweeping, continuous masonry canvas across majestic fireplaces, grand accent walls, and exterior structural facades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e Infuse your home's vertical planes with the atmospheric, light-catching elegance of the \u003cb\u003eXL Rockmount Laguna Gray Ledger Panel\u003c\/b\u003e. Masterfully sourced and arranged by M S International (MSI) from premium runs of high-density natural quartzite, this heavy-duty cladding veneer shifts stacked stone away from rustic, dark earthy styles and directly into high-end architectural luxury. The color profile showcases an incredibly refined, cool-neutral canvas: \u003cb\u003ea dominant background of soft ash-gray and cool misty silver fields, layered with delicate white quartz veining, icy crystalline formations, and faint charcoal undertones\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eXL Series\u003c\/b\u003e is carefully engineered to project visual weight and deep tectonic dimension. Rather than relying on uniform, flat sawn surfaces, Laguna Gray features an authentic \u003cb\u003eSplitface finish\u003c\/b\u003e—meaning the quartzite is fractured mechanically along its natural crystalline fault planes to expose a rugged, unpolished cleft. These raw strips are hand-sorted and stepped into staggered interlocking panels with variable depths averaging \u003cb\u003e0.75 inches\u003c\/b\u003e. This multi-dimensional typography creates a layered relief play that catches ambient natural light or targeted spotlights, texturing the stone with deep, dramatic architectural shadows at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpanded XL 9\" x 24\" Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Oversized modular panels significantly lower the total number of horizontal joints, ensuring a cleaner, more fluid \"dry-stacked\" stone visual on grand scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefined Laguna Gray Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e A highly curated, cool-toned ash-and-silver colorway that coordinates beautifully with charcoal accents, white oak timbers, and modern monochromatic paint schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTextured Splitface Clefts:\u003c\/b\u003e Real fractured quartzite surfaces deliver bold 3D depth and high-relief physical texture that cement-based faux-stone veneers cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrout-Free Interlocking System:\u003c\/b\u003e Stepped, puzzle-like interlocking boundaries allow adjacent panels to nest tightly against one another, completely hiding raw grid lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium All-Weather Quartzite Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally frost-proof with exceptional density and low water absorption, making it entirely capable of weathering intense winter freeze-thaw cycles and hot exterior exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRockmount™ Stacked Stone XL-Series \/ MSI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Authentic Premium Natural Quartzite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePanel Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 Inches Height x 24 Inches Length (Modular Rectangle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThickness Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-Dimensional (Averages ~0.75\" Depth Relief)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplitface (Raw, Unpolished Fractured Cleft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor Spectrum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaguna Gray (Ash Gray, Cool Silver, and Frosted White Accents)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoverage Configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.50 Sq. Ft. Per Piece \/ 3 Pieces Per Box (4.50 Sq. Ft. Total)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. ~17.50 Lbs Per Piece \/ ~52.50 Lbs Per Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication Rating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrictly Vertical Walls \/ Interior \u0026amp; Exterior Over Structural Backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel \/ SKU Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLPNLQHLAGGRA924\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cb\u003eCRITICAL: BRIGHT WHITE LHT MORTAR SELECTION:\u003c\/b\u003e Because Laguna Gray is a genuine natural quartzite composed of crystalline mineral layers and light gray tones, you \u003cb\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003e use a premium, polymer-modified \u003cb\u003eBright White Large and Heavy Tile (LHT) Mortar\u003c\/b\u003e meeting ANSI A118.15 standards. Standard gray thin-set or low-grade adhesive will seep dark moisture shadows through the backside of the porous stone while curing, permanently dulling your bright silver-gray panel faces into a muddy, washed-out tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Recommendations:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate Structural Dead-Load:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to the extreme weight of these oversized quartzite panels (~12 lbs per square foot), they \u003cb\u003ecannot be installed directly over standard interior drywall or wallpaper\u003c\/b\u003e. They must be anchored over a rigid cement backer board (firmly screwed to framing studs at 12-inch intervals) or applied directly over clean, structurally sound masonry or concrete block foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Multi-Box Grid Shuffle:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural stone inherently carries lot-to-lot and block variation. Before applying any adhesive, unpack at least 3 to 4 boxes and lay the panels out on the floor. Mix panels with heavier charcoal shading evenly with the lighter silver pieces to ensure a completely balanced visual distribution across your wall surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWet Saw Cutting Mandate:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural quartzite is incredibly dense and contains natural crystalline silica. Installers \u003cb\u003emust\u003c\/b\u003e utilize a professional \u003cb\u003ewet tile saw\u003c\/b\u003e fitted with a continuous-rim diamond blade for all alterations. Never dry-cut these panels, as inhaling airborne silica dust causes severe, permanent respiratory damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo these natural quartzite panels require a sealer?\u003c\/b\u003e For interior dry feature walls (like the fireplace shown in the layout), sealing is optional but recommended to keep airborne dust from clinging to the rough clefts. For outdoor facades, patio columns, or surrounding an open fireplace hearth, applying a premium, non-yellowing \u003cb\u003epenetrating\/impregnating sealer\u003c\/b\u003e is highly mandatory. This invisible layer blocks rainwater absorption and shields the light gray stone from water tracking, soot discoloration, or efflorescence (white mineral salts bleeding out of the mortar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan this splitface stone look be installed inside a wet shower enclosure?\u003c\/b\u003e No, this is highly discouraged. While it handles exterior storm rain perfectly due to open-air evaporation, the dense, un-grouted crevices of a dry-stack ledger panel will trap falling body oils, soap scum, and hard water minerals in an indoor enclosed shower. Over time, this leads to mold growth that is nearly impossible to scrub out. Keep this tile limited to dry accent walls, fireplaces, and outdoor facades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRO DESIGN TIPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pre-Formed Corner Solution:\u003c\/b\u003e If wrapping an outward 90-degree corner (such as an exterior support pillar or a three-sided fireplace), pair these flat panels with matching \u003ci\u003eXL Laguna Gray Corner L-Pieces (9\" x 12\" x 6\")\u003c\/i\u003e. Flip-flop the corner blocks 180 degrees on alternating rows (alternating the long and short legs) to completely hide the vertical corner miter seam and preserve a solid-masonry look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrazing LED Lighting Schemes:\u003c\/b\u003e Position neutral-to-cool spectrum (4000K to 5000K) overhead LED spotlights or a hidden valance strip directly above the stone feature wall. Setting the lights to graze down the wall catches the rugged top edges of the splitface clefts, projecting intense, sharp shadows that maximize the 3D depth of the silver-gray stone at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarm Organic Harmonies:\u003c\/b\u003e Lean into a high-end \"Nordic Chalet\" aesthetic by pairing this cool silver stone texture with a floating mantle made of natural white oak or warm cedar, and surround the area with plush cream textiles. The addition of warm natural wood tones beautifully counterbalances the cool gray quartzite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MS International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50875965047031,"sku":"LPNLMLAGGRA924","price":58.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_2157.jpg?v=1781893042","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/laguna-gray-9-x-24-splitface-quartzite-ledger-panel-by-msi","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}