Installation Guidelines - Exterior, Pools and Water Features

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This document contains supplemental guidelines for installing our products in
pools & water features. Recognized industry associations, our technical support
team, and technical support teams of material manufacturers should be consulted
regarding current standards and proper use of their products in pools. These
instructions are not intended to replace existing industry standards. Only
experienced and professional tile installers should install our products in pools.
Step-By-Step Mosaic Installation
Work in areas of 6 – 10
SF. Key in thin-set with
flat edge of trowel.
Use 3/16” x 1/4” V-
Notch trowel to achieve
uniform thickness.
Lightly knock down the
tops of combed thin-set
with flat edge of trowel
until smooth.
Sheets must be installed
with PAPER FACING OUT.
Gently seat tile into the
thin-set, paying attention
to sheet lines and
directional arrows, if
included.
Use a beating block to
achieve uniform flatness
and full bond.
Wait 15-30 minutes
before lightly wetting
the paper with water
and a sponge. It may
take several passes to
properly saturate. Do
not use excessive
water.
Begin peeling paper off
5-10 minutes after
wetting. Begin in one
corner and pull at an
angle towards the
opposite corner until
paper is free from tile.
Adjust tiles as needed.
Promptly clean excess
setting materials from
tile surface with a damp
sponge.
Follow manufacturer’s
recommended cure
times prior to grouting.
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 residue
before grouting.
Apply grout with a
rubber float, as normal,
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 dry terry
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 cloth.
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