Installation Guide

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Wellmade® Pebble Tiles

Installation Guideline

Thank you for choosing Wellmade Pebble Tiles! Pebble Tiles are a naturally beautiful and unique surface covering that

will provide years of natural beauty both inside and outside your home. There are virtually endless decorating possibilities

that include: flooring, countertops, backsplashes, & walls. Indoor applications may be kitchens, bathrooms, entry ways,

showers, fireplaces, and wherever you imagination takes you. Pebble tiles can be used as accents for tile, stone, wood,

and many other surface coverings. Outdoor uses may include BBQ areas, walkways, decks, patios, water fountains,

pools & pool decks, exterior walls, and used for creating unique landscaping features. Pebble Tiles are approximately 12”

x 12” (305 mm x 305 mm) that are interlocking, and have a flexible backing that will allow the tiles to be used on curved

surface such as poles or columns, as well as around the corner of a wall.

PLEASE NOTE

Pebble Tiles are created by Mother Nature, therefore no two pebbles will be the same. They will vary in shading,

and will have natural imperfections. Because each Pebble Tile is assembled by hand, there may be occasional

“glue strings” on the surface of the pebbles. These can be easily removed by cleaning the surface with a solvent

prior to color/shine enhancers and sealers. This Installation Guideline cannot provide all the information that

may be necessary to install in all the various applications, and is therefore only a brief guideline. Wellmade

strongly recommends using a professional tile setter, especially if you are installing in areas that are subject to

large amounts of water, such as tub and shower enclosures. The possibility of water damage in these areas

justifies the expense of installing professionally. Wellmade cannot be responsible in any way for installation

related issues. In addition to this guideline, there are many resources available for each installation application.

DIY books and videos can be found both online and print. Also, some home improvement stores and tile

retailers offer free installation classes. These retailers will also have all the necessary tools and installation

supplies required for the various types of applications. Selecting adhesives, grouts, sealers, and color

enhancers from the same manufacturer will help ensure that they are compatible with one another. Always be

sure to follow their instructions and suggestions carefully.

Basic installation tools needed:

Level: Used on vertical surfaces.

Tape Measure: Use for accurate measurements.

Chalk Line: Used to establish a strait working line.

Buckets: For grout & adhesive.

Scrub Pad: Grout cleaning tool.

Grout Float: Used to apply grout.

Stiff Bristle Brush: Used to clean or remove excess grout.

Firm Round Edge Sponge: Used for final cleaning of grout, and to apply sealers, etc.

Rubber Gloves: To protect your hands when working with cement based products.

Mixer Bar: Used to mix mortar/thinset with a drill.

Notched Trowel: Used to spread mortar/thinset or adhesive.

Rubber hammer: Used to gently seat tiles into adhesive.

Surface preparation:

All substrates should be firm (not subject to movement), flat, clean, dry, and free from contaminates. Concrete substrates

must be fully cured (minimum 30 days). Cracks in the concrete should be repaired using appropriate methods. Wood or

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Bamboo Flooring Rugs Placemats Shades USGBC, NWFA, and WFCA Member Wellmade® Pebble Tiles Installation Guideline Thank you for choosing Wellmade Pebble Tiles! Pebble Tiles are a naturally beautiful and unique surface covering that will provide years of natural beauty both inside and outside your home. There are virtually endless decorating possibilities that include: flooring, countertops, backsplashes, & walls.
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Bamboo Flooring Rugs Placemats Shades USGBC, NWFA, and WFCA Member other floor substrates will often require a tile backer board or membrane available from home centers and tile retailers. Painted surfaces should be roughened with sand paper or a wire brush. Water based paints are not suitable for tile installation, but can be prepared for use (consult your local paint retailer for appropriate primers).
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Bamboo Flooring Rugs Placemats Shades USGBC, NWFA, and WFCA Member different colors, so you can achieve a look that you will find most pleasing. Grout is generally applied so that finally, about ¼ to ½ the pebble is above the grout. Grout an area of about 2 x 2 feet square at a time and cover the pebbles completely. When the grout becomes firm, you can remove excess grout with a brush or damp sponge, based on how much of the pebbles you wish to expose.