Use and Care Manual

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Before you Start

Please read and understand these instructions before beginning any work.

These instructions are a general guideline for installing Bodesi Glass Tiles.

The single most important factors to a good tile job are knowledge and patience. The best tile installations take time and

require attention to detail. Technical knowledge of the materials used is very important. Each respective manufacturer will

include detailed information regarding their product. Make sure you are familiar with the use and care of each.

Dry areas such as backsplashes or feature walls tend to me more straight forward in their preparation. Wet areas such as

showers take more consideration, but there is plenty of help available. Kitchens, Backsplashes and dry areas are a little bit

easier, simply because there is no water involved. If you are installing in wet areas such as showers and bathtubs, make

sure the structure and substrate are properly installed.

If you are a professional contractor, a hired installer, architect, developer or if you are installing in a commercial areas –

we strongly recommend reviewing and following the installation guidelines set out by The Tile Counsel of North America,

(https://www.tcnatile.com/) as well as appropriate ANSI standards for installation.

GLASS TILE STUDIO

Use, Care and Maintenance

Inspect your product

Make sure your product is the correct quantity and product ordered. Check and ensure your tile has arrived safely and

without damage. Open the boxes and inspect each box. We pack our boxes very carefully and damage is extremely rare. If

there is any damage please contact us directly to remedy the situation before starting your project. Damage claims must be

made withing 7 days of receiving your product. Damage claims made after your installation has begun will be voided.

For the fastest service regarding damage claims please email us directly at Service@Bodesi.com

Required Tools and Materials

3/16” V notch trowel

Grout oat

Bucket + water

Glass Cutting tools

Sponge

Cheese cloth (for cleaning)

Caulking gun and waterproof caulking

Measuring tape

Modied polymer thinset mortar and non sanded grout

Summary of content (5 pages)

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GLASS TILE STUDIO Use, Care and Maintenance Before you Start Please read and understand these instructions before beginning any work. These instructions are a general guideline for installing Bodesi Glass Tiles. The single most important factors to a good tile job are knowledge and patience. The best tile installations take time and require attention to detail. Technical knowledge of the materials used is very important.
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GLASS TILE STUDIO Use, Care and Maintenance Cutting Glass Tile Cutting glass tile is not difficult. But a little preparation goes along way. There are two basic way to cut glass tile. One method is with a power saw using a diamond glass blade, the other way is what we call ‘score and snap’. Both methods are used and both are acceptable. You should be aware of where to use which one in order to assist in a smooth installation and clean cuts.
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GLASS TILE STUDIO Use, Care and Maintenance Substrate Substrate refers to the material that the tile is actually adhered to. For most common application such as backsplashes this would be drywall. Other applications such as showers or commercial applications may have concrete or cement backer boards etc. Each substrate should be clean, dry and cured before installation begins.
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GLASS TILE STUDIO Use, Care and Maintenance Movement Joints Movement joints are gaps in the installation that are necessary to allow the walls and substrate to move and shift. Usually these voids or gaps between the tiles are filled with a soft pliable material such as silicone. Often they are used where there is ‘a change of plane’, which really means when a wall meets another wall such as a corner, or where countertop meets the back splash.