Installation Sheet

Installation Use and Care Manual

To insure a successful installation and proper adhesion, ABOLOS has compiled the following

installation and setting material INSTRUCTIONS. ABOLOS will not provide any guarantee implied or

written for any product not installed in accordance with this information. This is a general installation

guide and may not represent the specific installation guide of the product you purchased, for more

details, please refer to the product specific installation guidelines.

Due to the handmade nature of ABOLOS glass tiles, variations in the shape, color, shade and

tone should be expected. Please inspect each box prior to installation to verify lot

consistency to assure acceptable shade variations.

IMPORTANT! READ before INSTALLATION!

Do not use any setting compounds such as mastics or epoxies that contain petroleum

distillates. Do not dilute admixtures with water.

ABOLOS glass tiles can be installed on interior or exterior wall surfaces in wet or dry locations.

ABOLOS glass tiles cannot be installed over flexible surfaces. They are not recommended for floor

applications (unless indicated for floor use) and should not be exposed to extremely high abrasion,

thermal shock or extremely heavy impact.

Although ABOLOS glass tiles are designed to withstand a variety of potential hazards, carefully set

your tiles before setting to avoid surface scratches or scraping the back of the tile with tools.

Proper installation and use of materials is required to avoid stress on the glass.

Proper installation requires that the substrate be dried and cured, and the walls be properly

rendered. Most concrete cures in approximately 28 days, depending on atmospheric conditions and

mix design.

Be sure to follow the recommended cure times as indicated by the Tile Council of America handbook

for tile installation.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

All materials should be used in accordance with manufacturers’ directions.

MORTAR:

We recommend using a High performance thinset mortar - glue applied - with a trowel 1/4 in. X 3/16

in. V-Notch Trowel. Respect the deadline before grouting according to the mortar / glue chosen.

Please follow the mortar manufacturer's guideline for actual recommended usage and applications.

GROUT:

It is suggested to use a grout without sand for the installation of glass mosaics. Additionally,

we suggest a grout sealer application to prevent stains, water infiltration, etc…

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Installation Use and Care Manual To insure a successful installation and proper adhesion, ABOLOS has compiled the following installation and setting material INSTRUCTIONS. ABOLOS will not provide any guarantee implied or written for any product not installed in accordance with this information. This is a general installation guide and may not represent the specific installation guide of the product you purchased, for more details, please refer to the product specific installation guidelines.
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It is noteworthy that the risk of scratches is present when sanded grout is used (regular grout and epoxy grout) particularly on tile with shiny surfaces. Likewise, avoid abrasive products for cleaning. EXTREMELY HOT OR HEATED ENVIRONMENTS Certain ABOLOS glass tiles can be used in wet areas. The proper installation of ABOLOS glass tiles is critical to avoid stress on the glass. Look for pool rated tiles for tiles that are going to be installed in the wet areas.