Standard Installation Guidelines

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Step-By-Step Grouting
Our artistic glass may contain noticeable surface variations as a result of the manufacturing process. During the grouting
process these may become more noticeable if grout residue is left to cure on the surface. A soft bristle brush may be used to
remove the excess grout from the surface during the initial cleaning phase. It is critical to remove all excess grout from the
surface of the tile before the grout is allowed to fully cure.
Pre-wash tile with
damp sponge to
remove 100% of
glue or other residue
before grouting.
Apply grout with a
rubber float making
sure joints are free of
voids.
Use a damp sponge
to remove excess
grout, leaving only a
slight haze residue.
Wait 30-40 minutes
before polishing off
haze residue with a
clean microfiber cloth.
Perform as work
progresses while
grout is fresh.
Wait 12 hours before
performing a ‘final
polish’ to remove any
residual haze with a
dry terry or microfiber
cloth.
Our textured products may benefit from a post-cure ‘polish’. Use grout haze remover or diluted
sulfamic solution to remove haze from glass and small surface fissures. Use of a soft bristle brush will
aid this process. Follow product manufacturer’s installation instructions. Always test small area first.
Step-By-Step Back Butter Method
Recommended on individual tiles and tiles 2”x2” or larger to obtain 100% coverage.
Clean back of tile.
Apply thin-set to 100% of back of
tile.
Press tile into prepared thin set
bed.
Cutting Glass Tile:
Use glass tile nippers with carbide cutting
wheels.
Use a wet saw with diamond blade for glass.
Montolit CPV Series; Alpha Vetro Series; MK
Series.
To prevent rough edges, glass tiles must be cut
slowly.
Drilling Holes:
Drill tile before installation. Drilling from both
sides will minimize chipping and cracking.
Use a diamond core bit at low speed (250 to
300rpm).
Mist the tile and drill bit with water during
drilling to prevent tile from cracking.
Openings should be 1/8” larger than fixture
fittings to avoid stress transfer to the tile.
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