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Installation
General Information:
Mosaic Glass Tile Ent.'s tiles may be used for interior and exterior wall and floor applications and for residential and commercial use. Our tiles are manufactured to satisfy industry standard specifications for glazed wall tile. Glass tiles are impervious to water and stains, highly resistant to chemical attack, resistant to fading and discoloration. Variations in color, shade and size are inherint in all fired glass products. Glass tiles should not be exposed to high abrasion or extremely heavy impact.
Glass Tile Installation Tips:
Mosaic Glass Tile Ent.'s glass tiles can be installed over all conventional tile setting substrates such as walls, floors, countertops, backsplashes, etc. Because glass tiles are impervious, they do not absorb liquid as do ceramic tiles. We recommend the use of a high grade latex modified thin set as the setting material. To prevent darkening of the tile color we also recomment using a white thin set. Use a 3/16" V-notched trowel to roughly distribute the setting material into the substrate. Use only enough setting material that can be covered in 10 minutes. Smooth using the flat side of the trowel, forming a consistant setting bed of approximately 1/8" think. If tile is clear in nature back-butter each sq. ft. to prevent trowel lines from showing through Bed the tiles paper side out. Tap into place using a Beater Block found at most hardware or tile supply stores. Apply subsequent sheets so that the grout joints line up, providing for a consistant field. If your tiles are paperfaced allow tiles to set for at least one hour. Gently rub a warm wet sponge over the surface of the paper until paper begins to darken. Allow to set for 3 minutes and then slowly peel the paper off, starting at one corner.
Grouting:
For grout lines of 1/16" we recommend the use of an unsanded grout. When used in conjunction with stone or marble or wherever grout lines are larger than 1/8", we recommended sanded grout. To grout glass tiles, spread the grout on the surface using a float, pressing it deep into the joints. Grout joints will take longer to set up because glass tile is non porous and does not absorb liquid. Let set for approximately 20 minutes then clean with a soft dry cloth or paper towel. Once the tile is clean, go back over with clean water and a damp sponge to remove any topical film.
Cutting:
Hand Cutting: The easiest, fastest way to cut glass tile is with a simple glass-scoring tool and running pliers. Score the glass lightly on the front along the desired cut line. Hold tile between jaws with score lined up with center mark on top of the running pliers. Tighten adjustment screw until it stops, then turn back one rotation. Gradually increase pressure on the glass tile until the score runs. Squeezing gently will give you more control over the way the tile will break.
Saw Cutting: Glass Tiles may also be cut with a wet saw (www.diamondsaws.com) If using a wet saw, be sure to use a diamond blade. A diamond blade specifically used for cutting glass has smaller diamonds then those used for ceramic tile. Never use a ceramic blade to cut glass. Ceramic blades tend to be coarser and will chip the glass. It is very important when cutting glass to use adequate amounts of water to cool the blade and to cut slowly. When cutting glass on a wet band saw, cut tile face down. This will preven the face of the tile from chipping. A light piece of cardboard on the saws cutting table will protect the surface of the glass from scratches during the cutting process. If necessary, finish the edges of the glass with a glass grinder or scythe stone.
Maintenance & Care:
Glass tiles can be routinely cleaned with any non abrasive cleaning compound or formula that is recommended for both glass and tile. Windex works great!
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