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FLOOR/WALL INSTALLATION SUGGESTIONS Large porcelain panels can be installed over concrete or other suitable substrates. You should take in consideration all expansion joints or any defects in the substrate and mitigate prior to installation. The back of the panel and substrate should be spread the same direction at the shortest distance with a modified LFT thin set mortar to achieve 100% coverage. Flatness must be considered when installing large porcelain panels.
FLOOR / WALL ISNTALLATION CONTINUED Self-leveling system being used for floor installation Example of proper full mortar coverage The setting material manufacturers have vast experience in the installation of porcelain tiles and large porcelain panels. Accordingly, we strongly recommend that the installer should contact the relevant setting material manufacturers and seek their advice prior to installation of our large porcelain panels. (See referenced manufacturers page 11 for contact details).
MANIPULATION (FULL CUTS, CUT OUTS, MITERED EDGES) The “score and snap” is the preferred method for straight cuts (from one end of the panel to the other) using a recommended tool. (See page – for tool suppliers.) • When planning a cut that will be the full length of the panel, either with a plunge cut, or starting at the edge, mark and drill a relief hole at the termination point of the cut, then cut towards the relief hole.
IMPORTANT: Always cut towards the relief hole. When cutting a “U” shaped piece, mark, and drill relief holes where the cut lines intersect always make the shortest cut first. When cutting an “L” , drill relief holes where the cut lines intersect always make the shortest cut first. Color matched or tinted polyester, epoxy compounds or equivalent are often used to fill edges and bring the pieces together to form a smooth transition. ALWAYS PROPERLY SUPPORT EACH PIECE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED For circular cut outs, a circular electroplated diamond core bit must be used with a variable speed grinder or drill. Example of initial drawing for plumbing fixtures cut out Image shows use of drill with electroplated diamond core bit. For straight line cut outs, a variable speed grinder with electroplated diamond blades must be used. Relief holes or cuts before planning a square or rectangular shape are necessary.
TOOLS & MATERIALS NEEDED TO WORK WITH PORCELAIN PANELS 7 • Rigid working table to match the dimension of the panels • Scoring tools • Variable speed right angle grinder with electroplated diamond blades • List of tools & materials needed for porcelain panel installation jobs (See page 5 & Tape measure Sponges Framing square Abrasive stone Marking pencil / china marker Manual tile cutter Chalk line Tile nipper Grid (graph) paper Grout float Carpenter’s triangle Cheesecloth Safety glass
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE FIRST CLEANING POST INSTALLATION A PROPER INITIAL CLEANING AFTER INSTALLATION IS SUGGESTED. PROFESSIONAL CLEANERS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE SURE ALL CONSTRUCTION RESIDUES ARE COMPLETELY REMOVED. (See below for recommended professional cleaners.) Construction particles, dust, sand, and debris should be removed from the panel surface by sweeping with a soft brush.
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES INFORMATION WEHA SIGMA / ETMTOOLS WEHA USA European Tile Masters, Inc. 625 Griffith Rd Suite 120 27 Copper Ridge Rd Charlotte, NC 28217 Trout Creek, MT. 59874 Phone 704.940.0115 Phone 954.917.3599 www.wehausa.com Fax 954.917.3539 www.europeantilemasters.com www.toolsfortile.com RUSSOTRADING COMPANY INC RAIMONDITOOLS RUSSO TRADING COMPANY, INC. Donnelly Distribution LLC 4235 N 127th St.
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES INFORMATION CONTINUED BLADES/BITS CYCLONE ETM DIAMAX INDUSTRIES European Tile Masters, Inc. 949 W Marietta St X100 27 Copper Ridge Rd Atlanta, GA 30318 Trout Creek, MT. 59874 Phone 404.817.3232 Phone 954.917.3599 www.diamaxinc.com Fax 954.917.3539 www.europeantilemasters.com www.toolsfortile.com BUILDING PRODUCTS / BACKERBOARDS WEDI BOARD KERDI BOARD WEDI Corportation SCHLUTER SYSTEMS L.P.
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES INFORMATION CONTINUED ADHESIVES (COLORED EPOXY GLUE, ETC.) AKEMI TENAX INNOCHEM TENAX USA Innovative Chemicals 625 Griffith Rd Suite 120 4030 Pleasantdale Road Suite F Charlotte, NC 28217 Doraville, GA 30340 Phone 704.583.1173 Phone 770.409.8789 www.tenax4you.com Fax 770.409.9096 www.akemina.com SETTING MATERIALS (THIN SET, GROUT, ETC.) BOSTIK MAPEI BOSTIK, INC. MAPEI Americas Headquarters 11320 W Watertown Plank Road 1144 E.
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES INFORMATION CONTINUED TROWELS FLOW RIDGE TROWEL BY RAIMONDI DONNELLY DISTRIBUTION LLC N63 W 22611 Main Street Unit C Sussex. WI 53089 TF 800.625.6686 Phone 262.820.1212 Fax 262.820.1226 www.raimondiusa.com EURO NOTCH TROWEL BY ETM EUROPEAN TILE MASTERS, INC. 1830 Vista Way Margate, FL 33063 Phone 954.917.3599 Fax 954.917.3539 www.europeantilemasters.com www.toolsfortile.
DISCLAIMER The information herein is provided as suggestions only for the design, installation and care of StonePeak large porcelain panels. No warranty, implied or experessed, is given in relation to the procedures outlined in this technical information guide.
