Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION MATERIAL
Thin-Set
When setting glass tiles and mosaics we recommend the use of polymer or latex modified
thin set or medium bed mortar compliant with ANSI standard A118.4 and is recommended
for use with glass tile. We recommend using white modified thin-set, which will allow the
true color of the glass to come true. The color of the thin-set will affect the final appearance
of the glass color.
Tools
3/16” or 1/4” square notch trowel should be used when installing our glass material and
ridges should be smoothed down with the flat side of the trowel prior to fixing the tiles in the
mortar bed. Tiles larger than 3”x3” should be “back-buttered” with a thin continuous layer
of the thin set applied with the flat side of the trowel.
Drying Time
Glass tiles are non-porous: the moisture in the setting materials cannot migrate through the
glass and must evaporate slowly through the joints. All setting material, even rapidest
mortars need a longer time to cure. Allow thin-set mortar to dry completely for a minimum
of 48 hours prior to grouting or otherwise interfering with the fresh installation.
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.