Installation Guide

Ceramic Tile & Glass Products
Installation Guide
GENERAL GUIDELINES TO TILE INSTALLATION IN INTERIOR AREAS
Carefully follow all instructions provided by the manufacturers of installation materials to ensure success.
1. SURFACE PREPARATION
 Make sure the installation surface is flat, solid, and clean of all debris, dry, free of wax, soap scum and
grease.
 Any damaged, loose, or uneven areas must be repaired, patched, leveled and completely dry prior to
installation.
2. WALL LAYOUT
 Determine the height at which you want to place the tile pieces, using a level to draw a plumb line in the
wall’s center.
3. CUTTING
 If you need to cut the decorative tile, use a tile cutter or wet saw to cut it to the desired size.
 Follow all safety precautions and wear protective glasses.
4. INSTALLATION
 It is recommended to use a white thinset mortar with a flexible acrylic additive or a white polymer fortified
thinset mortar.
 Apply adhesive in accordance the manufacturer’s recommendations.
 Apply adhesive to the surface of the wall and to the back of each tile.
 Avoid getting adhesive on the surface of the tile, which should be cleaned off before it dries.
 The decorative tiles do not need spacers between them since the designs are continuous and they have
the rectified ends facilitating the installation without spaces.
5. APPLYING GROUT
 Grout color is a matter of personal taste and care should be taken in color selection before grouting.
 The setting material must be fully dry before attempting to grout. Consult the instructions for your setting
material to find the recommended drying time.
 Apply grout in small sections using a rubber float.
 Before applying the grout, cover the surface of the decorative tile with masking tape to avoid staining and
make clean-up easier.
6. FINISHING INSTALLATION
 With a dry, lint-free cloth, remove excess grout from the surface of the tile. Lightly dampen a sponge with
warm water and continue to clean grout off of the tile. Once it appears to be clean, wipe it down again with
a fresh, lightly damp sponge to remove any grout film.
 After about 15 minutes, buff the tile with a soft cloth.
 For optimal performance, avoid exposing the glass products to excessive moisture before installation.
 It is recommended to use a nonabrasive cleaners and materials to protect the tile finish.