{"product_id":"taja-cream-9-x-24-splitface-limestone-ledger-panel-by-msi","title":"Taja Cream 9\" x 24\" Splitface Limestone Ledger Panel by MSI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRockmount XL-Series: Taja Cream 9\" x 24\" Splitface Limestone Ledger Panel by MSI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \"Laguna Cream\" Architectural Monolith\u003c\/b\u003e While standard 6\" x 24\" thin ledger layouts can establish a frantic, heavily fragmented texture over large planes, the \u003cb\u003eMSI Rockmount XL-Series\u003c\/b\u003e scales up the individual stone components to maximize visual gravitas. It represents the height of modern \u003cb\u003e\"Warm Minimalist,\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Mediterranean Transitional,\"\u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003e\"Earthy Organic\"\u003c\/b\u003e cladding architectures. By widening each block format to an oversized 9\" x 24\" layout, it decreases total seam intersections by 50% per piece. This prevents repetitive patterning, allowing sweeping, chunky blocks of genuine natural limestone to build a continuous, calm masonry tapestry across majestic living room fireplaces and grand exterior structural facades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e Infuse your home's vertical landscape with the peaceful, sun-bleached warmth of the \u003cb\u003eXL Rockmount Taja Cream Ledger Panel\u003c\/b\u003e. Meticulously quarried and assembled by M S International (MSI) from select runs of geological-grade limestone, this heavy-duty veneer updates rustic stacked stone with clean, upscale designer character. The color canvas showcases an exceptionally soothing, high-end neutral matrix: \u003cb\u003ea dominant background of sophisticated cream and velvety ivory fields, seamlessly balanced by soft sand undertones, light-diffusing alabaster layers, and delicate tone-on-tone sedimentary clouding\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eXL Series\u003c\/b\u003e is specifically engineered to establish clear visual weight and bold physical presence. Rather than relying on uniform, flat-sawn surfaces, Taja Cream features a raw \u003cb\u003eSplitface finish\u003c\/b\u003e—meaning the natural limestone blocks are fractured mechanically along their internal fault lines to expose a rugged, unpolished cleft. These blocky fragments are hand-sorted and stepped into interlocking panels with variable depths averaging \u003cb\u003e0.75 inches\u003c\/b\u003e in relief. This multi-dimensional typography creates an elegant linear shadow play that reacts dynamically to ambient sunlight or targeted spotlights, shifting from an understated matte cream during the day to a rich, highly structural feature wall 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\u003eOversized XL 9\" x 24\" Framework:\u003c\/b\u003e Large-format modular panels reduce visible horizontal seams, providing a seamless \"dry-stacked masonry\" appearance across wide spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalming Taja Cream Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e A curated mix of cream, beige, and warm gold tones that effortlessly coordinates with light white oak timbers, brass plumbing fixtures, and warm greige interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChunky Splitface Clefts:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine fractured limestone faces offer bold 3D physical depth and organic light dispersion that concrete-poured 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 Limestone Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally dense with 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 Limestone\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\u003eTaja Cream (Distinguished Cream, Soft Ivory, and Warm Sand 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\u003eLPNLMLAGCRE924 \/ LPNLMTACRE924\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 Taja Cream is a genuine natural limestone composed of light, porous mineral layers, 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 clean cream-and-ivory 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 limestone 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 sand shading evenly with the lighter cream 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 limestone contains 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 limestone panels require a sealer?\u003c\/b\u003e For interior dry feature walls (like a living room fireplace), sealing is optional but recommended to keep airborne dust from clinging to the rough clefts. For outdoor facades, barbecue surrounds, 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-colored limestone 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 Taja Cream Corner L-Pieces (9\" x 12\" x 6\" \/ SKU: NSVN-2388)\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 Install warm-spectrum (2700K to 3000K) 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 cream limestone 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 soft \"Warm Minimalist\" aesthetic by pairing this soft cream stone texture with flooring made of natural white oak, oatmeal-colored linen textiles, and minimalist matte black architectural hardware. The sharp black accents frame the warm cream stone beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MS International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50877737763063,"sku":"LPNLLTAJCRE924","price":64.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_2203.jpg?v=1781984056","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/taja-cream-9-x-24-splitface-limestone-ledger-panel-by-msi","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}