Installation Guide

VitaElegante Grigio 6 in. x 24 in. and
12 in. x 24 in. tiles shown in brick pattern
Installation of
COUNTERTOP
& WALL TILE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS | COUNTERTOP & WALL TILE | PAGE 4 of 5
• Using the instructions on the
package, make enough grout to
use in about 30 minutes.
• Remove tile spacers and spread grout on
the tile surface, forcing down into joints
with a rubber grout float or squeegee.
• Tilt the float at a 45° angle and remove
excess grout from surface immediately
with the edge of float.
• Tilt it at a 90° angle and scrape it
diagonally across tiles.
• Wait 15–20 minutes for grout to set
slightly, then use a damp sponge to clean
grout residue from surface and smooth
the grout joints, rinsing sponge often.
• Let dry until grout is hard and haze
forms on tile surface, then polish
with a soft cloth and wait 72 hours
for heavy use.
NOTE: Don’t apply sealers or polishes
for three weeks, and then only in
accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.
STEP 7: GROUTING JOINTS
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STEP 8: INITIAL CLEANING
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• The complete removal
of grout and construction
dirt after products have
been installed will improve
daily maintenance.
• Clean successfully by
scrubbing the installation
with hot water and a pH
neutral liquid cleaner
(soapless), followed by a
thorough rinsing, then remove
the rinse water with a wet
vacuum or dry toweling.
• If some residue remains,
further cleaning will need to
be done in consultation with
the grout manufacturer.
• For more aggressive
cleaning, scrubbing machines
equipped with nylon pads
or brushes should be used.
Wet vacuuming of the
suspended dirt and grout
is recommended.
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