{"product_id":"gold-rush-6x24-panel","title":"MSI Gold Rush 6x24 Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT TITLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMSI Gold Rush 6\" x 24\" Stacked Stone Ledger Panel - Natural Slate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransform your vertical surfaces into architectural masterpieces with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMSI Gold Rush 6x24 Ledger Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Crafted from genuine natural slate, these panels feature a captivating \"Splitface\" finish that showcases a rugged, multi-dimensional texture. The Gold Rush colorway is a designer favorite, offering a rich, earthy blend of warm rusts, deep grays, and golden browns that bring a cozy yet high-end ambiance to any space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRockMount Stacked Stone collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these panels are designed with an interlocking \"Z-feature\" to ensure a seamless, professional installation without the need for grout. Whether you’re upgrading a fireplace surround, creating a striking outdoor kitchen, or adding an accent wall to your living room, the Gold Rush Ledger Panel delivers the raw beauty of natural stone with modern convenience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Natural Slate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentic stone with high-variation tones and a unique crystalline shimmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplitface Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A hand-cut, rough-hewn surface that provides incredible depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterlocking Z-Format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-assembled panels fit together like puzzle pieces for a grout-free, seamless look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor \u0026amp; Outdoor Rated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Completely frost-resistant; ideal for home facades, garden walls, and interior features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified® for a safe home environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MSI RockMount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Slate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\" x 24\" Panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.5\" to 0.75\" (Varies for 3D effect)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Palette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rust, Ocher, Gray, and Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High (V3\/V4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Accent Walls, Fireplaces, Backsplashes, and Exterior Veneer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need to use grout with Gold Rush Ledger Panels?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. These panels are designed to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrout-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The individual stones are tightly adhered to a mesh backing, and the \"Z-shape\" ends of the panels interlock to hide seams, creating a continuous, natural stone appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I install these panels over drywall?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, for interior installations, they can be applied over sturdy, clean drywall or cement backer board using a high-bond thinset. For exterior applications or large fireplace projects, we recommend a cement backer board or wire lath with a scratch coat for maximum support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes natural slate need to be sealed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. We highly recommend applying a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epenetrating stone sealer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after installation. This protects the slate from dust and moisture and can even \"enhance\" the warm rust and gold colors if you choose an enhancing-type sealer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre there matching corner pieces available?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. To achieve a professional finish on outside corners, MSI offers matching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"L-shaped\" Gold Rush corner pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (sold separately). These eliminate the need for difficult miter cuts and ensure a clean, wrap-around stone look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use this behind a stove as a backsplash?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely. Slate is heat-resistant and durable. However, because of the deep texture, we recommend sealing it well to make cleaning grease splatters easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINSTALLATION \u0026amp; MAINTENANCE TIPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayout First:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural stone varies significantly in color. Always \"dry lay\" your panels on the floor before mounting them to the wall to ensure an even distribution of the rust and gray tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse White Thinset:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For best results, use a high-quality, polymer-modified white thinset (like ProLite) to avoid \"ghosting\" or staining the natural stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain the stone’s beauty by using a soft brush to remove dust. For deeper cleaning, use only pH-neutral stone cleaners. Avoid acidic cleaners or pressure washers, which can damage the slate’s natural layers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Flooring Depot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47709602676995,"sku":"LPNLSGLDRUS624","price":31.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/7254\/2467\/files\/msi-gold-rush-6x24-panel-972145.jpg?v=1770235372","url":"https:\/\/americanflooringdepot.com\/products\/gold-rush-6x24-panel","provider":"American Flooring Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}