{"product_id":"ocean-blue-9-x-12-x-6-splitface-quartzite-ledger-corner-panel-by-msi","title":"Ocean Blue 9\" x 12\" x 6\" Splitface Quartzite Ledger Corner Panel by MSI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRockmount XL-Series: Ocean Blue 9\" x 12\" x 6\" Splitface Quartzite Ledger Corner Panel by MSI\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eXL Pre-Formed Quartzite Corner Unit. \u003cspan class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e Arko Flooring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Continuous Pillar\" Architectural Wrap\u003c\/b\u003e Wrapping an outward 90-degree corner with structural splitface stone typically demands slow, painstaking miter cuts on-site that can leave sharp, fragile edges behind. The \u003cb\u003eMSI XL Rockmount Ocean Blue Corner Panel\u003c\/b\u003e solves this with a pre-formed, interlocking \"L\" shape. It represents the pinnacle of modern \u003cb\u003e\"Coastal Contemporary\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\"Nordic Minimalist\"\u003c\/b\u003e architectural cladding. Designed to step around structural columns, three-sided fireplaces, and outdoor patio pillars seamlessly, it conceals raw framing and wall seams entirely—creating the striking visual illusion of a single block of natural quarried quartzite stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e Achieve a continuous, authentic masonry framework on exposed vertical edges with the \u003cb\u003eXL Rockmount Ocean Blue Corner Panel\u003c\/b\u003e. Exclusively produced by M S International (MSI) as the required accessory companion to the matching \u003cb\u003e9\" x 24\" Flat Field Ledger Panels\u003c\/b\u003e, this heavy-duty 9\" x 18\" nominal unit handles structural intersections smoothly. Shifting stacked stone away from rustic, dark earthy styles and directly into high-end architectural luxury, Ocean Blue showcases a refined cool-neutral canvas: \u003cb\u003ea dominant background of soft blue-grays, slate tones, and cool graphite fields, beautifully warmed by layers of soft cream, sandy beige, and delicate ivory quartz veining\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eXL Corner Series\u003c\/b\u003e is designed with an asymmetric configuration, offering two pre-jointed return legs (\u003cb\u003e12\" on the long return and 6\" on the short return\u003c\/b\u003e) to allow for staggered horizontal rows. As displayed in the product profile image, the factory finish highlights the quartzite's authentic \u003cb\u003eSplitface\u003c\/b\u003e texture—meaning the stone is fractured mechanically along its natural fault planes to expose a rugged, unpolished cleft. These blocky pieces feature highly structural variable depths averaging \u003cb\u003e0.75 inches\u003c\/b\u003e. This rugged, multi-dimensional surface plays beautifully with 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\u003ePre-Formed 9\" x 12\" x 6\" \"L\" Return:\u003c\/b\u003e A factory-engineered 90-degree angle that avoids slow field fabrication, keeping exposed corner transitions structural and uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoody Ocean Blue Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e A highly curated, complex colorway of slate blues, grays, and warm cream veining that coordinates beautifully with neutral timbers and modern monochromatic paint schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChunky 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\u003eGroutless Modular Interlocking:\u003c\/b\u003e Seamlessly meshes with adjacent 9\" x 24\" flat field sheets, preserving a continuous, dry-stacked stone texture free of artificial 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\u003eCorner Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9\" Height x 12\" Long Leg x 6\" Short Leg (9\" x 18\" Nominal Footprint)\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\u003eOcean Blue (Slate Blue, Cool Gray, Sand, and Cream Accents)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Pieces Per Box (Covers 4.50 Linear Feet of Corner Height)\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. 58.52 Lbs Per Box (Heavy, High-Density Material)\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 \/ Corner Wraps \/ Interior \u0026amp; Exterior\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\u003eLPNLQOCNBLU918COR\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 Ocean Blue is a genuine natural quartzite composed of crystalline mineral layers and varying light 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 stone while curing, permanently dulling your clean gray-and-cream corner 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\u003eThe Alternating \"Flip-Flop\" Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e To execute a perfectly natural masonry column look, \u003cb\u003estagger the orientation of the corner pieces on alternating rows\u003c\/b\u003e. Rotate the panel 180 degrees on every other row so the long leg (12\") and short leg (6\") swap sides. This completely breaks up the vertical joint line running down the wall edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorner-First Installation Sequence:\u003c\/b\u003e Always place your 9\" x 12\" x 6\" corner pieces \u003cb\u003efirst\u003c\/b\u003e at your starting row base elevation. Once the corner is adjusted and plumb, work your flat 9\" x 24\" field sheets outward, away from the corner, across the horizontal field.\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 corners, as inhaling airborne silica dust causes 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 corners require a sealer?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. For interior fireplaces, sealing protects against airborne dust and soot. For outdoor barbecues, patio columns, or exterior facades, applying a premium, non-yellowing \u003cb\u003epenetrating\/impregnating sealer\u003c\/b\u003e is highly mandatory. This invisible layer blocks rain water absorption and shields the stone from water tracking, soot discoloration, or efflorescence (white mineral salts bleeding out of the mortar).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I install these ledger corners directly over standard drywall?\u003c\/b\u003e No, this is highly discouraged due to the heavy dead-load weight (~13 lbs per square foot). These heavy corner pieces must be mechanically fastened over a rigid \u003cb\u003ecement backer board\u003c\/b\u003e securely attached to framing studs at 12-inch intervals, or installed directly over a structurally sound masonry block foundation. Drywall paper will tear and detach under this weight.\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 Staggered Architectural Post:\u003c\/b\u003e Wrap a three-sided fireplace bump-out or an outdoor kitchen island using these corner pieces. Alternating the long and short legs completely tricks the eye, making the entire structure appear to be built from hand-laid, thick stone blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrazing Lighting Schemes:\u003c\/b\u003e Position neutral-to-cool spectrum (4000K) overhead LED spotlights or hidden floating valance lighting directly above the stone corner. The grazing angle accentuates the 0.75-inch split-face layers, multiplying the dramatic shadow play around the corner geometry 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 \"Coastal Transitional\" aesthetic by pairing this cool blue-gray stone texture with a floating mantle made of natural white oak or warm cedar, and surround the area with plush cream or sand textiles. The addition of warm natural wood tones beautifully counterbalances the cool gray tones of the qua\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MS International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50877578051831,"sku":"LPNLMOCEBLU918COR","price":74.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_2183.jpg?v=1781978548","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/ocean-blue-9-x-12-x-6-splitface-quartzite-ledger-corner-panel-by-msi","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}