Installation Guide
4
Ivy Hill Tile
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Grout joints should be packed full and free of voids and pits. Clean excess grout as the work
progresses before it has hardens completely. After grouting, wipe of excess surface grout
with a slightly damp sponge - do not over wash. Aer inial wash has been allowed to haze,
wipe once with minimal pressure at a 45-degree angle to joints and rinse sponge aer
wiping once with each side. Any remaining haze can be bued o with a dry towel or
cheesecloth aer grout surface has dried suciently. Grout joints should be a minimum of
1/16” and not bu set. Clean excess grout as the work progresses before it has hardened
completely. In the event that a grout haze forms, you can use an acid-free remover such as
Deterdek to remove it. Acids should never be used for cleaning grout haze.
SEAL
Aer the stone le is installed, and grouted, seal the stone with an appropriate high quality
breathable stone sealer, to minimize water absorpon, eorescence, and potenal staining.
We recommend a polished sealer for polished stone. If necessary, a color enhancer may be
applied to bring out the true color of the stone at any me aer groung. Follow sealer
manufacturer's installaon instrucons. Reseal le when the stone gets darker or as needed.