Installation Guide

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Installation, Use & Care
Instructions
Thank you for your purchase, please enjoy your
new tile. Surface markings and natural color
variations are inherent qualities of Somerset
Cast Stone and Cast Metal; adding to the
beauty of all Somerset products. Please inspect
your product prior to installation.
Q-Seal™ Permanent Protection
Tile surfaces are protected by Q-Seal, a
permanent sealer that is water and stain
resistant, protects against abrasion, and
features Ultra-Fresh® anti-microbial protection,
which inhibits the growth of stain and odor-
causing mold and mildew. Q-Seal is factory-
applied and never needs re-sealing.
Q-Seal Warranty
Q-Seal is guaranteed to be water and stain
resistant for as long as you own your home.
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PPLICATIONS
 WALL: All tiles are recommended for use as
a wall covering in interior applications.
 FLOOR: Tiles designated as “floor” are
recommended for use as a wall or floor
covering.
 COUNTERTOPS: Tiles are NOT
recommended for use as a surface for
countertops.
 WET AREAS: The tiles can be installed in
wet areas such as backsplashes, bathroom
walls and shower enclosures (including
steam showers), but are NOT
recommended in wet areas where pool
chemicals are present (swimming pools, hot
tubs, etc.)
 EXTERIOR: Tiles are NOT recommended for
exterior applications.
 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL: Tiles are
recommended for residential and light
commercial applications.
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NSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS
Follow generally accepted good practices for
installation of ceramic tile.
Setting Materials
Use the following setting materials for proper
adhesion:
 Thin-Set: A liquid latex (polymer) fortified
premium thin-set Portland cement mortar
conforming to ANSI A118.4.
 Epoxy Adhesives: A water-cleanable epoxy
mortar conforming to ANSI A118.3.
 Mastics & Adhesives: A Type 1 organic
adhesive conforming to ANSI A136.1
(examples: latex mastic adhesive; acrylic
latex adhesive).
Setting Methods
 Follow adhesive manufacturer’s
instructions for preparation, mixing,
application, and cleanup.
 Trowel a layer of adhesive on the back of
each tile prior to placing on the combed
adhesive bed to obtain 100% coverage.
 Do NOT beat in with the butt-end of the
trowel.
Grouting Materials
Use the following grouting materials:
 Cement: A liquid latex (polymer) fortified
premium Portland cement grout
conforming to ANSI A118.6.
 Epoxy: A water-cleanable grouting epoxy
conforming to ANSI A118.3.
Grouting Methods
 Follow grout manufacturer’s instructions
for preparation, mixing, application, and
cleanup.
 To help with cleanup, we recommend
covering the tile surface with a high quality
painter’s tape.
 Clean-up residue as soon as possible after
grouting. Grout that is allowed to harden
may be difficult to remove.
 Do NOT use scouring pads, steel wool,
sandpaper, or other abrasive implements to
remove grout haze, or damage to the tile
surface may result.
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UTTING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY
Be sure to wear appropriate eye protection and
an approved dust respirator when cutting,
grinding or drilling tiles.
 The tiles are best cut or mitered with a
diamond abrasive wet-saw.
 Tiles can be drilled with a high-speed drill or
a hole saw.
 Tiles can also be cut or drilled with a rotary
saw (ex. Roto Zip, Dremel).
 Do NOT use tile cutters designed to score
and break tiles.