Installation Guide

installation guidelines
& conditions of purchase
Please Read Carefully before Installing
inspection
No two pieces of natural stone are
exactly alike. Tiles must be
inspected prior to installation to
ensure that no blending is required.
No claims will be accepted by
after installation. Use
of product implies acceptance.
substrate
All substrates should be firmly
fixed, flat, clean, dry and free of
contaminants. Deflection should be
a maximum of 1/360th of the span
for walls or floors. Wet areas
require special attention involving
appropriate substrates (e.g
concrete, compressed sheet, gib
aqualine, H3 treated plywood), the
use of reinforced waterproof
membranes and, in the case of
floors, a fall of the drainage point of
not less than 1:60.
waterproof membranes
These prevent water from leaking
through to sub-floor framing and/or
habitable spaces below. Particular
attention must be paid to carrying
the membrane up the wall, outside
shower boxes, installation of bond
breakers and sealing around
p e ne t r a ti o ns . I t i s st r o n g l y
recommended that membrane
systems are used in all wet areas
adhesive
Cement-based adhesives (thin-set)
are generally suitable on masonry
substrates where no movement is
anticipated. Where slight
movement could occur through
thermal or pedestrian loads, a
modified cement adhesive
(probably 2-part) should be used as
a minimum. It is important that
each pebble is embedded in the
adhesive. Select a product suitable
For Application with a 1/4” notched
trowel.
control joints
There are numerous reasons for
building movement. Control joints
are an effective way of minimizing
potential damage, by dividing a
larger tiled are a into a series of
smaller ones joints can be easily
formed with two angles; sealant
and bond breaker between them.
grout joints
Most tiles in the Mosaic and Solid
Stone Series are grouted using the
traditional 1/8” to 3/8” grout gap
when laying ceramic tiles.
The interlocking Wave and Stack
Mosaic Tiles are designed to
achieve a no-joint look. For best
visual results, the tiler must butt
tiles together and not leave the
traditional grout gap when laying
ceramic tiles.
grout
The grout, whether it is for external
or internal use, should be suitable
for joints up to 1/4” wide. Generally
grouts are water-mix, but where
some flexibility may be needed,
then a latex additive should be
used in place of or with water.
sealing
It is recommended that the stone
tiles be sealed with a quality
impregnator before and after
grouting. For use in and around
water, a water repelling sealer is
recommended to ensure longevity.
A color enhancer may be applied to
bring out the true color of the stone
at any time after grouting.
TCNA
All installations of Mosaic and Solid
Stone Tile should meet or exceed
the guidelines and specifications as
outlined by the Tile Council of North
America.
Refer to www.tileusa.com for
information regarding these
guidelines.
mosaic & solid stone series
Mosaic & Solid Stone Series Tiles are designed for floors, counters, and wall applications. These
tiles are manufactured with secure tile adhesion and durability in mind.