Installation Guide

GBM
GBM MANUFACTURING
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California Head Office
1188 S Airport Way
Stockton, CA 95205
Texas Distribution Center
3835 Gulfway Drive
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Florida Distribution Center
924 Lane Avenue North
Jacksonville, FL 32254
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Installation Guide
To insure a successful installation and proper adhesion, GBM has compiled the
following installation and setting material INSTRUCTIONS. GBM will not provide any
guarantee implied or written for any product not installed in accordance with this
information.
Due to the handmade nature of GBM glass tiles, variations in the shape, color, shade
and tone should be expected. Please inspect each box prior to installation to verify lot
consistency to assure acceptable shade variations.
IMPORTANT! READ before INSTALLATION!
Do not use any setting compounds such as mastics or epoxies that contain petroleum
distillates. Do not dilute admixtures with water.
GBM glass tiles can be installed on interior or exterior wall surfaces in wet or dry
locations (as listed). GBM glass tiles cannot be installed over flexible surfaces. They are
not recommended for floor applications (unless indicated for floor use) and should not
be exposed to extremely high abrasion, thermal shock or extremely heavy impact.
Although GBM glass tiles are designed to withstand a variety of potential hazards,
carefully set your tiles before setting to avoid surface scratches or scraping the back of
the tile with tools.
Proper installation and use of materials is required to avoid stress on the glass.
Proper installation requires that the substrate be dried and cured, and the walls be
properly rendered. Most concrete cures in approximately 28 days, depending on
atmospheric conditions and mix design.
Be sure to follow the recommended cure times as indicated by the Tile Council of
America handbook for tile installation.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
All materials should be used in accordance with manufacturers’ directions.
MORTAR:
We recommend using a white mortar - glue applied - with a trowel 1/4 in. X 3/16 in. V-
Notch Trowel. Respect the deadline before grouting according to the mortar / glue
chosen.
GROUT:
It is suggested to use a grout without sand for the installation of glass mosaics.
Additionally, we suggest a grout sealer application to prevent stains, water infiltration,
etc…