Installation Guide

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Mist Herringbone Mosaic Tile
Installation of
MOSAIC TILE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS | MOSAIC TILE | PAGE 4 OF 6
• 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. Finally,
remove the rinse water with a wet
vacuum or dry toweling.
• If some residue remains, futher 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.
NOTE: Natural stones may darken when
wet or when in contact with humidity.
STEP 6: GROUTING
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STEP 7: CLEANING
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NOTE: If you are installing a natural
stone mosaic, please make sure to
seal the mosaic before and after
grouting. You can reference Step 8 for
more information on proper sealants.
• Using the instruction on the package,
make enough grout to use in about 30
minutes.
• Remove tile spacers and spread grout on
the tile surface, forcing it down into the
joints with a rubber grout oat or
squeegee.
• Tilt the oat at a 45º angle and remove
excess grout from surface immediately
with the edge of oat.
• Tilt it at a 90º angle and scrape it
diagonally across tiles.
• Wait 15-20 minutes for the grout to set
slightly, then use a damp sponge to clean
the grout residue from the surface and
smooth the grout joints, rinsing the
sponge often. Be careful so as not to
wipe grout out of the grout joints.
• Let the tile dry until the grout is hard
and a haze forms on tile surface, then
polish with a soft cloth and wait 72
hours for heavy use.
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