Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsGeneral Shale ManualsTileProvidence Series 50-Pack Wind River 1/2-in x 8-in Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile (Common: 1/2-in x 8-in; Actual: 0.5-in x 7.5-in)

PACKAGING

Thin Brick is packaged as follows:

1 Box of Flats = 7 square feet

COVERAGE

Calculate the amount of Thin Brick you’ll need for your project:

Measure the width and height of all areas to be covered. Multiply width by height to determine the

total square footage of the surface area.

NOTE: If you intend on dry stacking the product on the wall (no mortar joints) you’ll need 30%

more product. Thin Brick is packaged assuming the product will be installed with a minimum of 3/8”

mortar joint.

MATERIALS CHECKLIST

In addition to the packaged Thin Brick, here are the materials you’ll need when installing the

product:

ITEM PURPOSE

Tarp to cover floor Floor protection

Large Sponge To clean back of brick or eliminate dust

Mortar

For Joints: 1 part masonry cement; 2 parts sand

(As an alternative, use Type S or Type N Mason Mix & Water

Bucket or Wheelbarrow To mix mortar in

Hoe or large mixing stick To mix mortar with

Masonry blade To score & break-off thin brick pieces to fit

Small electric saw - optional To custom-cut thin brick

Mortar / Grout bag To fill in joints

Joint tool To smooth out joints

Stiff brush To wipe away excess mortar

Gloves To protect hands during installation

Safety glasses To protect eyes during installation

Dust mask Protection during mortar mixing

THIN BRICK INTERIOR

INSTALLATION METHODS

Packaging / Coverage / Materials Checklist

Summary of content (4 pages)

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THIN BRICK INTERIOR INSTALLATION METHODS Packaging / Coverage / Materials Checklist PACKAGING Thin Brick is packaged as follows: 1 Box of Flats = 7 square feet COVERAGE Calculate the amount of Thin Brick you’ll need for your project: Measure the width and height of all areas to be covered. Multiply width by height to determine the total square footage of the surface area. NOTE: If you intend on dry stacking the product on the wall (no mortar joints) you’ll need 30% more product.
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THIN BRICK INTERIOR INSTALLATION METHODS Installation Method 1 METHOD 1: FAST ADHESIVE METHOD Step 1: (Framed Installation) Install Cement Board Install cement board as per manufacturer’s instructions. If using Fast Adhesive Method, Thin brick may also be applied directly over water-resistant drywall (“green board” or “blue board”). Applying thin brick directly over standard untreated drywall may negatively affect joint quality and overall durability.
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THIN BRICK INTERIOR INSTALLATION METHODS Installation Method 2 METHOD 2: STANDARD THIN-SET MORTAR Step 1: (Framed Installation) Install Cement Board Install cement board as per manufacture’s instructions. For new construction, install cement board in place of sheet rock. Step 2: Apply Polymer Modified Thin-Set Mortar Using a trowel, spread mortar across substrate in an upwards direction with the flat side of the trowel. Run notched side of the trowel across mortar to create a grooved finish.
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THIN BRICK INTERIOR INSTALLATION METHODS Installation Method 3 / Mix for Pointing Joints METHOD 3: FLOOR APPLICATION METHOD To install thin brick as a floor application, any of the industry-standard methods used to install traditional tile flooring are acceptable. NOTE: Thin Brick can be installed by “floating” the joints with grout using a grout release agent. However, to achieve an authentic brick appearance, use pointing mortar applied with a grout bag and tooled with a concave joint tool.