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Installation Guide for Glass Tile Oasis

General Note about Installation Guide

The following general installation and grouting guidelines pertain to most applications for glass mosaic

tiles. The technical service departments of major setting material companies should be consulted

regarding specific installation questions.

Inspection

The end user is responsible for determining the acceptability of the product. Installation constitutes

acceptance of tile order.

The handmade character of glass mosaic tile creates a degree of artistic variation in shade, color, tone,

and size within each sheet of tile.

Open and inspect each carton of tile to confirm shading consistency. Randomly select 5 sheets from

different cartons to establish color control during installation. Before installing tile, blend sheets from

different cartons to assure random placement during installation. As sheets are being installed, check

them against control samples prior to placing them in the setting material to assure acceptable shade

variations and quality.

Installation

Expansion Joints

Expansion joints are essential for the success of most glass mosaic tile installations. Expansion joint

requirements will vary depending on substrate climate and size of installation.

Cutting Glass Tiles

Small format glass tile are best cut with specialty glass mosaic tile cutters/clippers, and the larger sizes

such as the 4 x 12 Crystile series glass tiles are best cut with a wet saw. Cut edges are very sharp and

should be smoothed with carbide paper or a "white stone" available at tile dealers.

Straight Cuts

Straight edge to edge cuts on 4mm large format can be achieved with a simple glass scoring tool and a

straight edge. Score the glass lightly on the front face along the desired cut line and snap along the line.

This method is only suitable for cuts that are 1" (25 mm) or larger. To snap the tile, place a piece of thin

wire directly under the edge of the score and apply even pressure to both sides. A ceramic tile cutter is

not recommended for this purpose. Whenever possible cut edges should be sanded and placed in

corners where they can be covered or hidden. Cutting Thick, Etched or Textured glass tile. Use a

diamond blade designed for cutting glass on a wet saw. A blade for cutting glass has smaller diamonds

than a tile blade, has a continuous rim and runs at a slower speed. Note: A blade designed for cutting

ceramic tiles is coarse and will chip the glass. Plasplugs makes a small tile saw (DWW105US -

contact Plasplugs at (800) 966-6400 that can be fitted with a diamond blade to make excellent cuts on

our tiles. Hint: When cutting glass on the Plasplugs saw, place the glass with the smooth surface down.

Avoid stress to the last portion of the cut by cutting slowly and by pushing the glass with a scrap piece of

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Installation Guide for Glass Tile Oasis General Note about Installation Guide The following general installation and grouting guidelines pertain to most applications for glass mosaic tiles. The technical service departments of major setting material companies should be consulted regarding specific installation questions. Inspection The end user is responsible for determining the acceptability of the product. Installation constitutes acceptance of tile order.
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wood placed across the entire rear surface of the glass. Other manufacturers offer solutions for cutting glass: Makita manufactures a battery operated saw (model 4190DW equipped with 724-950-8V glass blade), contact Makita at (800) 462-5482. MK also makes special glass blades for their tile saws (model MK215GL, available from 7" to 12" diameter). Contact MK Diamond at 800 421-8830. A lapidary blade also makes a very clean cut on glass tiles.
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Step 2 Mix the tile adhesive according to package instructions. The consistency should be like peanut butter. Some adhesives are ready to apply and do not require mixing. Step 3 Apply a consistent layer of adhesive to a small area of the wall or countertop with the trowel. Prevent the adhesive from drying out by working in a small area. Form rows of ridges by dragging the notched side of the trowel through the layer of adhesive. Step 4 Press the first tile into the adhesive.
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For plastic mounted Important Once all film-mounted sheets are installed into setting material, creating small pinholes or slits in the film improves the breathing and setting up process. Once setting material has set up, remove the film by pulling it from the tile, starting at the corners and pulling downward. If tile comes up during this process, allow setting material to set longer. Once film is removed make any tile alignment adjustments while the setting material is fresh.
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Grouting Grouting may be done after tile is firmly set approximately 24 hours after installation. Apply grout, unsanded, with a rubber float, making sure that grout joints are completely full and free of voids and pits. Clean the surface with a clean, damp sponge. Allow grout to set firm or until haze forms on the tile and the grout in the joints sets firm. Use a soft, clean, dry cloth to polish off haze and remaining grout residue.