The future of tradition

The future of tradition

Everywhere, effortlessly.

Smart Corner is born from the traditional processing of ceramic 45 degree miter cut, alsoknown as “Jolly”, for internal and external applications. Smart Corner was adapted to thespecific needs of outdoor and indoor wall installation for Veneers and Bricks.

Porcelain Veneers Smart Corner Installation (*)

Measure the corner to get a better idea of its shape and exact angle (under or over 90 degrees).
Measure the corner to get a better idea of its shape and exact angle (under or over 90 degrees).

Apply adhesive on both sides of the corner. Make sure both to only use adhesive specific for porcelain outdoor applications and to comply with all installation requirements, depending on the type of substrate (**).
Apply adhesive on both sides of the corner. Make sure both to only use adhesive specific for porcelain outdoor applications and to comply with all installation requirements, depending on the type of substrate (**).

Place the first piece of the set on one side by keeping the miter cut close to the angle. Wiggle a little when pushing the porcelain Veneer into the adhesive.
Place the first piece of the set on one side by keeping the miter cut close to the angle. Wiggle a little when pushing the porcelain Veneer into the adhesive.

Place the second piece of the kit keeping the miter cut close to the angle, thus kissing the other miter cut on the other side of the corner or leaving a small joint to be filled with grout for outdoor porcelain.
Place the second piece of the kit keeping the miter cut close to the angle, thus kissing the other miter cut on the other side of the corner or leaving a small joint to be filled with grout for outdoor porcelain.

Keep moving up by alternating long pieces to short pieces to have a running bond installation. Then proceed installing porcelain Veneers along the walls.
Keep moving up by alternating long pieces to short pieces to have a running bond installation. Then proceed installing porcelain Veneers along the walls.

Once the whole Veneers installation is completed, fill any opening – should there be any – with grout joints for outdoor porcelain.
Once the whole Veneers installation is completed, fill any opening – should there be any – with grout joints for outdoor porcelain.

Once the grout joints are dry, clean with specific cleaner for porcelain and rinse thoroughly. In case movements of the building cause a small vertical crack along the corner, just fill the crack with new grout.
Once the grout joints are dry, clean with specific cleaner for porcelain and rinse thoroughly. In case movements of the building cause a small vertical crack along the corner, just fill the crack with new grout.

Smart Corner (***) Porcelain Veneer  A = 20.5” B = 6” C = 2.75”
Smart Corner (***) Porcelain Veneer A = 20.5” B = 6” C = 2.75”
(*) these instructions just explain how to properly install the Smart Corner. Always refer to our porcelain Bricks installation guide, for a complete set of installation tips, recommendations and instructions
(**) for more information see our porcelain Veneeers installation guide
(***) Nominal size: 20.5”x5.8”x2.75”
A revolutionary project in the north american outdoor living world.

A revolutionary project in the north american outdoor living world.