Why do the walls have to be field coated? Is the field coating necessary?
The factory applied acrylic is designed primarily to protect the TRENDSTONE® and TRENDSTONE PLUS® surfaces during shipment and installation. The field coat covers and enhances the entire wall including the mortar joints and it hides all the scuffs, scratches, and nicks that occur during handling and installation. We consider the field coating necessary because it puts the finishing touch to the installation and brings out the full beauty of TRENDSTONE® and TRENDSTONE PLUS® units.