Installation Guide
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Ivy Hill Tile
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Expansion joints should be installed at all changes in plane in the tile work and where tile abuts
restraining surfaces, therefore silicone caulking sealant must be installed in all corner joints in
place of grout.
INSTALLATION MATERIALS
Thin-Set
To avoid affecting the color of the tile, white thinset is strongly recommended for all
installations.
Apply as much adhesive as can be covered within 10-15 minutes.
Tiles larger than 3x3 should be back-buttered with a thin continuous layer of the thin set applied
with the flat side of the trowel
Drying Time
All seng material, even rapidest mortars need a longer me to cure. Allow thin-set mortar to
dry completely prior to groung or otherwise interfering with the fresh installaon.
CUTTING
Use a glasscutter (score and snap) with a new diamond wheel for best results when cutting our
glass tiles. Wetting the diamond wheel with oil before cutting will produce the smoothest cuts.
In some cases it may be possible to use a wet-saw with a new, continuous rim diamond blade
specifically designed for cutting glass. To cut angles without a wet saw or grinder, drill a small
hole at the apex of the angle prior to cutting. In most cases, this will allow the use of a score
and snap cutter and avoid small cracks that can happen at the angle. Cut edges and corners will
be sharp. Edges can be sanded smooth aer cung.