Installation Guide

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INFORMATION & GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DECORATIVE

PEBBLE COLLECTION

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION

SOLI Decorative Pebbles can be used in an extensive range of design applications,

internally and externally. Applications include foyers, bathrooms, fountains, water

features, pools, driveways, pathways, kitchens, feature walls, fireplaces and

entertainment areas.

During manufacturing, pebbles are hand sorted into matching colors and sizes and

individually glued onto a mesh backing. As pebbles are a natural product, no two pieces

will be exactly alike. It is not unusual to find occasional flaws, veins, and lines of

separation within the pebbles. This variation is considered to be a desired feature in the

product.

CURVED SURFACES

Decorative Pebble tiles can be installed around gently curved surfaces. Some

manipulation of the tiles may be required in order to create uniformity between each

sheet.

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

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INFORMATION & GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DECORATIVE PEBBLE COLLECTION RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION SOLI Decorative Pebbles can be used in an extensive range of design applications, internally and externally. Applications include foyers, bathrooms, fountains, water features, pools, driveways, pathways, kitchens, feature walls, fireplaces and entertainment areas. During manufacturing, pebbles are hand sorted into matching colors and sizes and individually glued onto a mesh backing.
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Cuts can be done with either a wet saw or a hand grinder with a masonry blade. The mesh back can be easily cut with a utility knife. Some pebbles may need to be removed and replaced by hand to make the installation look more seamless. For certain applications cuts may not be necessary. As there are no straight lines in the product, when approaching a straight edge the last row of pebbles can be removed from the mesh and adjusted by hand. ADHESIVE Follow the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
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SEALANTS To bring your application to its full potential, we suggest sealing BEFORE and AFTER grouting. There are various products available on the market, however, we recommend contacting your nearest tile supplier for the most appropriate sealer for your application. You can change the look and color of the stones depending on the sealer you select ranging from color enhancement, to different levels of gloss finishes, or just leaving them natural.