Tile Installation Recommendations - Modern and Cubist Stone Mosaic Tiles
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The Cubist Collection, a high-relief cubic mosaic, and the Modern Collection, a natural split-faced mosaic, both of which are both glued onto a mesh backing. Each sheet of tile can be trimmed to any shape and are flexible enough to contour to various surfaces.
Setting Materials
For setting, use a premium thinset Portland cement mortar with liquid latex admixture, or a water-cleanable epoxy mortar.
Substrates
All substrates should be firmly fixed, flat, clean, dry and free of contaminants. Deflections should be a maximum of 1/360 of the span for walls and floors. Wet areas require special attention and appropriate substrates, e.g. concrete, cement boards (compressed sheet), and treated plywood. The use of reinforced waterproof membranes is suggested, and in the case of floors, a fall to the drainage point of not less than two inches is required.
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; including exterior suspended decking Some systems involve the use of a primer.
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Adhesive
A cement-based adhesive is generally suitable on masonry substrates where no movement is anticipated. Where slight movement could occur through thermal or pedestrian loads, a modified cement adhesive should be used as a minimum. It is important that each piece is embedded in the adhesive. An appropriate notched trowel can be used to apply the thinset to no more than one square yard at a time. The use of a rubber mallet is recommended for this installation.
Curved and Contoured Surfaces
Cubist and Modern Collection mosaic tiles can be fitted around a gently curved or convex surface, such as a column.
Care Recommendations
1. To bring your application to its full potential, we recommend sealing. Clear gloss or flat stone, non-yellowing professional acrylic grade sealants are available. There are many various products available on the market, however, we recommend contacting your nearest tile supplier for the most appropriate sealer for your application.
2. Please ensure that the appropriate building codes are followed. When using sealants and acids, please ensure that you follow the manufacturer's recommended method of application.
