Installation & Assembly

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. When
installing in the shower or areas that will be exposed to moisture or water, please make sure the
proper water barrier is used.
Installing WS Tiles glass mosaics requires thin-set mortar mixed with a liquid latex admixture.
Follow the mixture manufacturers’ directions explicitly. Do not dilute the admixture with water.
NON-ACCEPTABLE SETTING MATERIALS
1. Organic adhesive (mastic), due to yellowing and low bond strengths.
2. Epoxy, due to lack of flexibility, as well as degradation in UV sunlight.
3. Any adhesives that are not for glass, marble or metal materials.
Pool, spa, and all submerged applications require a minimum of a 21-day cure time after
grouting before the installation can be submerged or exposed to heavy water use. Please
use only pool and spa approved adhesives.
Tools and Installation
Tools for installing glass mosaics are very simple. Most of them can be purchased online or at
your local hardware store. Before you begin, make sure you have all the following items:
• "V" notched trowel (adhesive spreader)
• Level. A plumb line (a string with a weight tied to the end) will also be needed if your
level does not determine vertical lines.
• Pencil. A chalk line can also be useful.
• Measuring Tape (preferably steel) or yardstick
• Pointed trowel, putty knife or old knife
• Container or bucket for mixing grout
• Rubber surfaced trowel, squeegee or firm sponge
• Popsicle sticks, pencil erasers, or tooth brush handles.
• Polishing cloth (old towels or cloths).
• Rubber gloves if you wish to use them.
Step 1: Prepare the wall surface
Properly treat the surface onto which the mosaics will be applied. Please ensure that all surfaces
are flat, structurally sound, dry, clean and any imperfections are removed and patched up.
1. Plaster - Make sure your new plaster wall is completely dry before setting, while
scratching an old plaster surface to provide enough “grip” to hold the mosaics.