These items are a paper-faced installation.
Before installations make sure your substrate meets recommendations for your type of installation. Mix the setting materials per manufacturer's instructions.
Apply setting materials to the substrate using the notched side of a 3/16" x 5/32" x 3/16" V- notched trowel and using the flat side of the trowel, smooth out all ridges to achieve a consistent, even 1/8" thick coverage.
Be sure to apply glass mosaics to the freshly troweled material with the PAPER-SIDE OUT.
Using a rubber float or equivalent tool, gently press the tile into the adhesive and flatten sheets to each other to insure complete contact. Do not push the sheets too deeply into the setting materials, as to cause the setting materials to ooze up between the spaces between the tiles.
Adjust tile sheets for correct alignment and even spacing between sheets. Do not allow setting material to dry or skin over before completing this process. Allow setting materials sufficient time to set (see setting material manufacturers' instructions) prior to removing paper.
Using a wet sponge, apply warm water to the paper to soften the glue, allowing the paper to release. Avoid using too much water. Gently peel back the paper.
Clean all excess setting materials with a damp sponge. Clean all excess setting materials that may have remained on the tile surface. Wipe away any haze that may have remained behind. After 24 hours, mix grout, following grout manufacturer's instructions and grout openings between the tiles and sheets. Clean all excess grout immediately with a damp sponge and polish off any remaining haze with a dry cloth or towel.
After grouting, protect area from light foot traffic and light water exposure for at least 72 hours. Protect area from heavy traffic and regular use for at least 7 days. |
