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Installation guide for WS Tiles

(Glass, Stone, Marble, Metal, Porcelain and Ceramic)

This installation guide should be used as a reference ONLY. If you have any questions, please

ask your contractor or seek advice from a professional for more information.

Glass Mosaic Tiles

Due to the transparent nature of glass, the color choice of the bonding material will impact the

ultimate look of the tile. We use tempered glass for our glass mosaics, which means that they are

stronger than normal glass and are less likely to shatter. The color in the back of glass is burned

onto the glass and will not fade over time. Cracking is possible if the glass is exposed to

extremely high temperatures (300 F degrees +) and then extremely low temperatures (-100 F

degrees or lower). Please note that polished and matt finished glass are not recommend for the

floor. We recommend the use of white bonding mortar. Please adhere to all bonding material

manufacturers’ recommended cure times for all setting materials. When installing in the shower

or areas that will be exposed to moisture or water, please make sure the proper water barrier is

used.

Stone/Marble Mosaic Tiles

Stone and marble are formed naturally in the world and there are color and shade variations in

these materials. We recommend using similar shades of bonding materials. We pre-treat our

stone and marble before they become mosaics so that they are stronger and less likely to break.

Please note, un-textured and/or polished stone or marble is not recommended for the floor.

Please adhere to all bonding material manufacturers’ recommended cure times for all setting

materials. When installing in the shower or areas that will be exposed to moisture or water,

please make sure the proper water barrier is used.

Metal Tiles

We use top graded alloy for our aluminum and stainless steel tiles. Due to the color of the

materials, we recommend using neutral colors or white bonding materials. Metal tiles are treated

for certain moisture exposure. However, we do not recommend installing aluminum or stainless

steel tiles in high water exposure or moisture areas such as inside a shower, in a bathtub, in a

pool or inside a sauna room. Please note, un-textured and/or polished aluminum and stainless

steel tiles are not recommended for the floor. Please adhere to all bonding material

manufacturers’ recommended cure times for all setting materials.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Installation guide for WS Tiles (Glass, Stone, Marble, Metal, Porcelain and Ceramic) This installation guide should be used as a reference ONLY. If you have any questions, please ask your contractor or seek advice from a professional for more information. Glass Mosaic Tiles Due to the transparent nature of glass, the color choice of the bonding material will impact the ultimate look of the tile.
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Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles Our porcelain and ceramic tiles are burned at extremely high temperature to ensure their strength and colors. Our porcelain and ceramic tiles come in different colors and shades. We recommend using similar shades or neutral colors of bonding materials. Please note, un-textured and/or polished porcelain or ceramic tiles are not recommended for the floor. Please adhere to all bonding material manufacturers’ recommended cure times for all setting materials.
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2. Various kinds of Wallboards - Walls of this type must be firm, with no warping or "give". "Dry wall" should be waterproofed if it is not already. 3. Plywood - Ensure that plywood is clean and without imperfection 4. Smooth Concrete - Ensure that concrete is clean and without imperfection 5. Tiled or others - Removing existing tile needs professional treatment. Talk to your local glass mosaic dealer or other professional tile installers.
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6. Tile tubs, fountains and curbs (waterproof membranes behind substrates) TCA B417-02 7. Countertops (cement mortar beds cured 7 days) TCA C511-02 8. Countertops (cement backer board) TCA C513-02 9. Swimming pools (cement mortar beds cured 7 days) TCA P 601-02. 10. Steam room (membrane behind substrate), cement mortar bed TCA SR613-02 or cementitious backer unit SR614-02 NON-ACCEPTABLE SUBSTRATES 1. Single-float mortar bed walls not employing cured scratch coats. 2.
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clean, dry cheesecloth. This method wicks additional moisture from the grout and avoids washing out the grout joints. 3. Allow grout to set up and smooth the finish with a damp sponge. 4. For final polishing of excess grout haze, use a clean, soft cloth. Maintenance Information New Installations • • • • • Please do not attempt to clean new installations for a minimum of 24 hours after completing the grouting process. After 24 hours remove loose dirt by vacuuming or sweeping.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q. Are samples available? A. Yes, samples are available for all our products. Q. How are the tiles colored? A. The color is burned onto our tiles at extremely high temperatures. This prevents color fade and keeps the tiles looking new for their entire lifetime. Q. Are there any color differentiations between the tiles? A. All tiles from the same batch will have the same color.
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Q. What is a hand painted finish? A. Hand painted finishes, sometimes called “bambu,” are where every tile is hand brushed after the color paint is applied to the tile, but before it is burned onto the glass. This means every tile will have a unique appearance, as every brush stroke is different. These tiles are perfect if you are looking for something with a less uniform finish. Q. What is the difference between a mosaic and a field tile? A. Our mosaics come with a mesh backing.