Use and Care Manual

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INFORMATION & GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CONSTANTINE GLASS
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION
Constantine Glass tiles are designed for almost any commercial and residential interior and
exterior application including walls, ceilings, countertops, backsplashes and more. It is not
recommended for areas that may be subject to heavy impact, heavy abrasion, and areas where
temperatures can exceed 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
This mosaic is also suitable for all water features, including fountains, pools, spas, showers and
steam rooms.
NOTE: this document contains only guidelines for the installation process. A professional installer
should always be consulted to discuss the specific parameters surrounding your project.
SUBSTRATES
All substrates should be firmly fixed, flat, clean, dry and free of contaminants such as dust, oil,
paint, sealers etc. to ensure proper adhesion. Painted surfaces must be scuffed or sanded for the
product and adhesive to bond correctly. Wet areas need special attention and require
appropriate substrates, e.g. concrete, cement boards (compressed sheet), and/or treated
plywood. The use of reinforced waterproof membranes is suggested, and in the case of floors, a
fall to the drainage point of no less than two inches.
WATERPROOF MEMBRANES
Waterproof membranes prevent leakage of water through to the sub-floor framing and/or
habitable spaces below. Particular attention must be paid to: carrying the membrane up the wall,
outside shower boxes, installation of bond breakers, and sealing around penetrations. It is
strongly recommended that membrane systems be used in all wet areas. Some systems may
involve the use of a primer.
CUTTING
Use a glasscutter (score and snap) with a new diamond wheel for best results when cutting our
glass tiles. Wetting the diamond wheel with oil before cutting will produce the smoothest cuts. In
some cases it may be possible to use a wet-saw with a new, continuous rim diamond blade
specifically designed for cutting glass. Do not use turbo or other notched blades designed for use
with porcelain or ceramic as the teeth can cause a coarse cut, resulting in a heavily chipped edge.
To cut angles without a wet saw or grinder, drill a small hole at the apex of the angle prior to
cutting. In most cases, this will allow the use of a score and snap cutter and avoid small cracks that
can happen at the angle. Cut edges and corners will be sharp. Always be sure to smooth the cut
edges manually with a diamond hand pad or ceramic dressing stone.