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Artistic Stone Collection Barossa Valley ...... 2 Color Splash ...... 3 Gosford ...... 4 Simpson Desert ...... 5 BV Glass Chicago ...... 6 Crystal ...... 10 Elements ...... 12 Resort Collection ...... 14 LOOK FOR THIS LOGO! Crossville Products noted with this logo are stocked Convergence ...... 16 in our Central Service Center. Ebb & Flow ...... 18 (Orders placed before 12pm are available within 1 business Glass Blox ...... 20 day for MD, VA, and Raleigh, NC locations. Greensboro, NC ships within 48 hours.) Groove ...... 24 Sideview ...... 26 Hirsch Jewelstones ...... 28 Secret Garden ...... 30 Signature ...... 32 Sonic Fusion ...... 34 Sicis Glimmer ...... 36 Iridium ...... 38 Murano Smalto ...... 40 Natural ...... 42 NeoGlass ...... 44 WaterGlass ...... 48 Reference Section Glass Guidelines Substrates & Setting Materials . . . . .50 Installation & Cutting ...... 50 Grouting ...... 51 Care & Maintenance ...... 51

This product has been manufactured in the USA and may be within a 500 mile radius of the jobsite, thus contributing to LEED™ MR Credit #5.

These tiles contain recycled content.

A percentage of product sales goes to breast cancer research. COLOR SPLASH BAROSSA VALLEY

product notes & availability product notes & availability Barossa Valley Glass is a fusion of a ceramic substrate and liquid glaze fired Color Splash Glass gets its color from inkjet printing. The color of the tile to create a crackled glass surface. These tiles should be sealed prior to is applied to the back side of the glass and the surface of the tiles have a grouting to ensure proper optimum light refraction. raised texture, with a polished finish. Bologna/Waterfall sold by 12x12 Sheets; Brick sold by 11.75x11.75 Sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 2 week lead time plus applicable Special Order Item: Please allow a 2 week lead time plus applicable freight freight charges

Bologna 2x6 Ivory Bologna 2x6 Smoke Bologna 2x6 Frost 6x6 Prism Glow 6x6 Ultra Marine

3x6 Cork

Jacob’s Creek Blend Smoke Waterfall Peppermint / Cork / Smoke 2 artistic stone collection artistic stone collection 3 SIMPSON DESERT GOSFORD

product notes & availability product notes & availability Gosford Glass is a waterjet cut glass and stone blend. Simpson Desert Glass is a matte glass with a translucent appearance. Hexy sold by 10.75x10.75 Sheets; Frames sold by 11.75x11.75 Sheets Hexagon sold by 9x11 Sheets; Trellis sold by 13x11.25 Sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 2 week lead time plus applicable freight Special Order Item: Please allow a 2 week lead time plus applicable charges freight charges

3x6 Alabastro

Terrigal Blend Frames Avoca Blend Frames Wamberal Blend Frames 3x6 Urban Mist 3x3 Alabastro Hexagon 3x3 Urban Mist Hexagon 3x3 Doe Skin Hexagon

3x6 Doe Skin

Cloud / Carrara Honed Blend Hexy Sand / Carrara Honed Blend Hexy Cliff / Carrara Honed Blend Hexy 3x3 Alabastro Trellis 3x3 Urban Mist Trellis 3x3 Doe Skin Trellis

4 artistic stone collection artistic stone collection 5 Carrara Marble / Super White Glass Crackle Glass / Wooden White Crackle Glass / Wooden White Anthracite 4” Geohex Feathers Marble Galena Gray 3” Lantern Marble (10.79x11.93 Sheet) (11.81x12.21 Sheet) CHICAGO

Metallic Stretched Hexagon Glass Mixed 3D Hexagon Glass Palladian Gray Mix 3” Hex (10.24x12 Sheet) (11.61x10.16 Sheet) (11.81x11.81 Sheet)

product notes & availability

Each mosaic available only in size and color shown Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets unless otherwise noted Special Order Item: Please allow a 1-2 week lead time pending availability plus applicable freight charges

Silver Mirror Glass 2” Cube Decora 3” Droplet Glass French Gingham Brick Glass (11.81x12.48 Sheet) (9.25x11.81 Sheet) (10.27x11.73 Sheet) Frost Glass 3x8 Tile Linen Beige Glass 3x8 Tile Antique Mirror 4x8 Beveled Tile

Light Blue Glass 3x9 Tile Dark Blue Glass 3x9 Tile

Medium Blue Glass 3x9 Tile Linen Glass 3x12 Tile Waxtonberry 1x1 Misty Gray Herringbone Glass Silver Chevron Metallic Glass Linen Glass 1.5x6 Linear Glass with Hand Painting (12.4x11 Sheet) (11.83x11.73 Sheet) (11.81x12.5 Sheet)

6 bv glass bv glass 7 Pure Random Strip (6x18 Sheet)

White Shadow Random Silver Weave Random Strip Iron Staircase Random Strip Ice Block Glass 1x2 Brick Ballantine Strip Thin Strip Glass Mix Glass Mix (Glass, Marble, Slate) (Marble, Glass) Nude Denim Glass Random Strip (6x18 Sheet)

Mixed Colors Random Strip (6x18 Sheet)

White Gray Glass 1x2 Brick Crystal Glass Gray 4” Arabesque White Patch Stack Modesto Random Strip Silver Lagoon Linear (11.81x11.81 Sheet) (11.81x8.6 Sheet) (Glass, Metal) (Glass, Quartzite) (Glass, Quartzite)

Ice Denim Glass Random Strip (5.91x17.72 Sheet)

Azure Denim Glass Random Strip Antique Mirror Soft Harmony Feathers Antique Mirror Lantern (6x18 Sheet) Golden Wheat Linear Clayton Random Strip Gray Umber Glass Mix 1x4 Brick (9x10 Sheet) (9x12 Sheet) (Glass, Metal) (Marble, Glass) (11.81x11.81 Sheet)

Autumn Ridge Linear Ambergris Reed Glass / Wood Linear (Glass, Copper, Aluminum) (11.81x11.81 Sheet)

8 bv glass bv glass 9 Feather Pencil Beluga Pencil Angora Pencil

Feather Beluga Angora

Feather* CRYSTAL

Angora Herringbone*

Moscato Liner Super White Liner Icelandic Blue Liner Gray Liner

sizes available as shown Moscato Pencil Super White Pencil Icelandic Blue Pencil Gray Pencil Angora, Beluga, and Feather: Gray, Icelandic Blue, Moscato, and Super White:

1/2x12 Pencil Liner 3/8x6 Liner 1/2x12 Pencil Liner 3x6 Tile Moscato Super White Icelandic Blue Gray

3x6 Tile 3x12 Tile*

1x3 Herringbone Mosaic* Stagger Mosaic

product notes & availability

This glass has a sleek, translucent appearance. It is a clear glass with epoxy Moscato Stagger Gray Stagger coated color backing. Please reference specific product installation guidelines. Stagger sold by 13.6x11.7 Sheets; Herringbone sold by 12x12 Sheets

* Discontinued – Available while stock inventory lasts

For your convenience, this product is stocked in our Central Service Center. (Orders placed before 12pm are available within 1 business day for MD, VA, and Raleigh, NC locations. Greensboro, NC ships within 48 hours.)

10 bv glass bv glass 11 Polar Cosmos* Stone ELEMENTS

Polar Linear Cosmos Linear* Stone Linear

sizes available in all colors

Beach Branch* Twilight Linear*

1/2x1/2 Mosaic 1/2x3 Stacked Mosaic* Mixed Linear Mosaic

product notes & availability

Elements is a translucent glass mixed with natural stone. Beach Linear Branch Linear* 1/2x1/2 Mosaic sold by 12x12 Sheets; Mixed Linear Mosaic sold by 12x13 Sheets; 1/2x3 Stacked Mosaic sold by 12x12 Sheets; Stacked Mosaic available in Beach only

* Discontinued – Available while stock inventory lasts

For your convenience, this product is stocked in our Central Service Center. Beach Stacked* (Orders placed before 12pm are available within 1 business day for MD, VA, and Raleigh, NC locations. Greensboro, NC ships within 48 hours.)

12 bv glass bv glass 13 Spa Blend Relax Blend Coordinates with Thassos Marble Coordinates with Wooden White Marble RESORT COLLECTION

sizes available in all colors

Calm Blend Zen Blend Linear Mosaic Coordinates with Calacatta Marble Coordinates with Crema Marfil Marble

product notes & availability

Resort Collection combines translucent and frosted glass with natural stone. Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets

For your convenience, this product is stocked in our Central Service Center. (Orders placed before 12pm are available within 1 business day for MD, VA, and Raleigh, NC locations. Greensboro, NC ships within 48 hours.)

14 bv glass bv glass 15 CON01 Pearl CON04 Pigeon CON03 Sepia CONVERGENCE

CON02 Chardonnay CON05 Orchid CON07 Currant

size available in all colors

4x4 Mosaic

CON06 Indigo CON08 Peacock product notes & availability

Edge-grain woods in vibrant colors, Convergence is recommended for interior walls in wet or dry applications. Thickness – 6mm Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time

A percentage of sales goes to breast cancer research

16 crossville crossville 17 EF06 Wind and Rain EF06 Wind and Rain Stacked EF06 Wind and Rain Linear EBB & FLOW EF01 Snow and Ice Stacked EF02 Moon and Stars Stacked EF03 Flora and Fauna Stacked

sizes available in all colors

EF05 Rocks and Minerals Stacked EF07 Sticks and Stones Stacked EF08 Dusk and Dawn Stacked

1/2x1/2 Mosaic 1/2x3 Stacked Mosaic Mixed Linear Mosaic

product notes & availability

Ebb & Flow is a blend of natural stone and glass, capturing the rhythmical EF09 Cinders and Smoke EF09 Cinders and Smoke Stacked EF09 Cinders and Smoke Linear patterns found in nature and life. It offers a spectrum of natural stones, from the soft, subtle hues of travertine to the polished elegance of marble accented by lustrous glass. Thickness – 1/4” Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets; Mixed Linear Mosaic by 12x13 Sheets; Sizes available only in colors shown Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time

18 crossville crossville 19 G048 Black Magic G077 North Sea G076 Ocean Air G074 Blue Haze G019 Clear Sky

G024 Sapphire G022 Aegean G027 Blue Grotto G026 Angel Fish G020 Glacier GLASS BLOX

G012 Vivid Teal G010 Jade Lustre G016 Mermaid G014 South Sea G007 Aqua Gleam

sizes available in all colors

4x4 G005 Glisten Green G004 Green Glow G001 Lime Shimmer G066 Sunshine G065 Citrine

1/2x2 Mosaic* 1x1 Mosaic 2x4 Mosaic 1/2x6 Liner

*1/2x2 Solid Mosaic available in G046, G047, G048, G071, G076, G083 and G153 only

product notes & availability G083 Deep Sea G082 Olive Mist G080 Dewdrop G047 Moonbeam G062 Lemon Zest Glass Blox has a translucent appearance that incorporates the look of natural elements – water, air and sky. It is a clear glass with epoxy coated color backing. Thickness – 1/4” Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets Custom Blends are available in 1x1, 1/2x2 or 2x4 Mosaics. These require longer lead times and additional set-up charges will apply. A percentage of sales Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time goes to breast cancer research

20 crossville crossville 21 1/2x2 blend mosaics

G153 Coffee G154 Latte G046 Iced Tea G044 Honey G088 Champagne

GB13 Dusk / GB14 Champagne / GB12 Dewdrop / GB11 Blue Haze / Taupe Fog / Brandy Honey / Iced Tea Olive Mist / Deep Sea Ocean Air / North Sea

1x1 blend mosaics

G071 Brandy G107 Sherry G070 Taupe Fog G068 Dusk G086 Desert Dawn

GB02 Orange Sizzle / GB04 Moonbeam / GB05 Moonbeam / GB03 Angel Fish / Flame / Dazzle Red Lemon Zest / Clear Sky / Aqua Gleam Blue Grotto / Purple Zing Lime Shimmer G060 Dazzle Red G053 Orange Sizzle G059 Flame G058 Rose Aura G057 Sunrise

G054 Grape Sparkle G040 Purple Zing G039 Amethyst G038 Lilac Dew GB10 Sunrise / GB01 Moonbeam / GB06 Angel Fish / GB08 Mermaid / Rose Aura / Flame Black Magic South Sea / Glacier Vivid Teal / Sapphire

GB07 South Sea / GB09 Sapphire / Aegean / Blue Grotto Mermaid / Aegean

22 crossville crossville 23 GG10 Hustle GG20 Shimmy GG21 Salsa

GG30 Rumba GG31 Samba GG22 Disco GROOVE

GG32 Twist GG11 Jump Style

sizes available in all colors

2x8 Tile 2x12 Tile 2x16 Tile

GGB03 Vogue GGB05 Conga GGB04 Jive

4x8 Tile 4x12 Tile 4x16 Tile Mosaic Blend

product notes & availability

Groove Glass may be used for interior walls in wet or dry locations and for exterior covered walls. The mosaics can be used in vertical swimming pool applications along the water line only. GGB01 Swing GGB02 Jitterbug Thickness – 6mm Mosaic sold by 12x12 Sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time

24 crossville crossville 25 Copper Polished Gold Polished Tungsten Polished Silver Polished SIDEVIEW

Copper Matte Gold Matte Tungsten Matte Silver Matte

Copper Mixed Accent Gold Mixed Accent Tungsten Mixed Accent Silver Mixed Accent

sizes available in all colors Copper Polished Liner Gold Polished Liner Tungsten Polished Liner Silver Polished Liner

Copper Matte Liner Gold Matte Liner Tungsten Matte Liner Silver Matte Liner

1 1/8x6 Liner Bar 3x12 Accent Bar 3x3 Dimensional Mosaic (Polished or Matte) (Mixed finish only) (Polished or Matte)

product notes & availability

Sideview is a collection of multi-beveled glass tile. It is recommended for interior walls in wet or dry applications. It cannot be used in water applications such as pool liners, fountains or spas. Thickness – 8mm (mosaic or 3x12 accent); 16mm (liner) Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time

26 crossville crossville 27 1” Abalone 1” Sapphire 1” Rainbow Topaz 1” Tigers Eye JC0387 JI0623 JI0184 JO1993 JEWELSTONES 1” Zandrite 1” Tourmaline 1” Alexandrite 1” Ruby JI0142 JI1240 JO0247 JI0359

sizes available as shown

5/8x5/8 Mosaic 1x1 Mosaic

product notes & availability

This Jewelstones Glass features translucent chips with three dimensional streaks and swirls. The colors and patterns are unique and vary in each chip and mosaic, yet each sheet forms a unified color statement. Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

28 hirsch hirsch 29 SN0132 SN2131 SN0002 SN1993

SN0004 SN0006 SN0380 SN0005 SECRET GARDEN

product notes & availability

Secret Garden captures the beauty of a garden in full bloom. Subtle SN0008 SN0270 SN0297 SN0356 variations in surface texture lend to the natural grace of the one-of-a-kind shape. Chip Size – 1/2x2 Mosaics are sold by 12.5x12.5 sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

30 hirsch hirsch 31 MP100A MP100B MP101A MP101B SIGNATURE MP102A MP102B MP103A MP103B

product notes & availability

Signature Glass features stunning stained glass. The colors and patterns are MP104A MP104B MP0066A MP0066 unique, yet each sheet forms a unified color statement. Due to the handcut nature of these mosaics, chips size are random. Thickness – 1/8” Mosaics are sold by varying size sheets – see Sales Rep for details Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

MP0867 MP0868 MP0864 MP0143

MP002A MP0028

32 hirsch hirsch 33 Acoustic Neutron Dance Helium Kinetic Energy Satellite Dreams SF1001 SF1992 SF1003 SF1008 SF1004 SONIC FUSION

Galactic Power Wavelength Meteor Radioactive Ion SF2132 SF1011 SF1010 SF0382 SF0225 sizes available as shown

1x1 Mosaic 1x4 Linear Mosaic

Cosmic Ray Mirage Hybrid Quantum Lune SF0270 SF1240 SF1002 SF1993 SF3196 product notes & availability

Sonic Fusion features smoothy curved, translucent glass. The colors and patterns are unique and vary in each chip and mosaic, yet each sheet forms a unified color statement. Sonic Fusion contains 10-25% recycled content. Mosaics sold by 12.5x12.5 Sheets (1x1) or 13.45x12 Sheets (1x4) Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

Argon Flash SF0356

34 hirsch hirsch 35 128 Tamarind 129 Date 119 Tamarillo 124 Pear 103 Tangerine

123 Mirtillo 127 Lychee 108 Persimmon 125 Kiwi 126 Avocado GLIMMER

146 Ribes 122 Strawberry 145 Grapefruit 118 Apple 102 Mango

sizes available in all colors

143 Lemon 140 Melograno 106 Cherry 117 Papaya 105 Melon

5/8x5/8 Mosaic

product notes & availability

Glimmer Glass is made by melting various minerals at very high 110 Grapes 107 Watermelon 141 Blackcurrant 142 Ananas 121 Ginger temperatures. Thanks to these precious minerals, the glass has a glossy or iridescent effect which results in distinctive color variation. Thickness – 3/16” Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

144 Peach 111 Passionflower 120 Passion Fruit 116 Mangostan

36 sicis sicis 37 Orchis Iris 5 Iris 2 Periwinkle Petunia 2 Daisy

Petunia 4 Iris 4 Iris 3 Iris 1 Petunia 1 Lilium IRIDIUM

Azalea 4 Azalea 2 Dahlia 4 Dahlia 3 Dahlia 2 Crocus 2

sizes available in all colors

Zinnia 4 Zinnia 3 Zinnia 2 Zinnia 1 Crocus 1 Marigold 1

5/8x5/8 Mosaic

Marigold 3 Daffodil Tulip 3 Tulip 4 Calicantus 2 Marigold 2

product notes & availability

Iridium Glass is made by melting various minerals at very high temperatures. Thanks to these precious minerals, the glass has a glossy or iridescent effect which results in distinctive color variation. Each color is a blend of colors and shades which enhances the iridescent effect. Mint 4 Mint 3 Mint 2 Mint 1 Calicantus 1 Fern 0 Thickness – 3/16” Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

Fern 4 Fern 3 Fern 2 Hyacinth Fern 1

38 sicis sicis 39 Black Chestnut 4 Amethyst 4 Titanium 3 Titanium 2 Platinum

Amethyst 3 Amethyst 2 Titanium 1 Titanium 0 Amethyst 1 Amethyst 0

MURANO SMALTO Navy Sapphire 5 Sapphire 4 Sapphire 3 Sapphire 2 Sapphire 1

sizes available in all colors

Lapisazul 3 Lapisazul 2 Turquoise 3 Turquoise 1 Lapisazul 1 Aquamarine 1

5/8x5/8 Mosaic

Aquamarine 4 Emerald 4 Aquamarine J Aquamarine 3 Aquamarine 2 White

product notes & availability

Murano Smalto Glass is made of Murano glass paste. These materials are obtained by melting various minerals at very high temperatures. Thanks to these precious minerals, the glass has a glossy effect which results in distinctive color variation. Thickness – 3/16” Emerald 3 Emerald 2 Emerald 1 Cadmium 3 Cadmium 1 Chestnut 1 Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

Sun 4 Sun 3 Gold Sun 2 Cadmium 4 Sun 40 sicis sicis 41 Earth Lichen Marjoram Blue Angel Flamingo

Wenge Vanilla Chervil Deep Sea Mud NATURAL

Rosewood Sand Horizon Eucalyptus Slate

sizes available in all colors

Cinnamon Birch Dew Celestial Snow 5/8x5/8 Mosaic

product notes & availability

Natural Glass is made of glass paste. These materials are obtained by melting various minerals at very high temperatures. Thanks to these Sandalwood Iceberg Nimbus precious minerals, the glass has a glossy effect which results in distinctive color variation. Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

42 sicis sicis 43 Cotton Domes Flax Domes Satin Domes Velvet Domes NEO

Cotton Barrels Flax Barrels Satin Barrels Velvet Barrels

sizes available in all colors

Cotton Cubes Flax Cubes Satin Cubes Velvet Cubes

7/8x2 Domes Mosaic 3/4” Barrels Mosaic 7/8x7/8 Cubes Mosaic

Refer to page 79 for available Trim

product notes & availability

Neo Glass is a rustic cast glass which is colored throughout and may contain irregularities including bubbles and folds. These characteristics add personality and depth to the final installation. Since the tile is translucent, back-buttering with white thinset is a requirement. Mosaics sold by 11x11 Sheets (Domes), 11x12 Sheets (Barrels) or 12x12 Sheets (Cubes) Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

44 sicis sicis 45 Silk Domes Cashmere Domes Organza Domes Hemp Domes Jute Domes Wool Domes

Silk Barrels Cashmere Barrels Organza Barrels Hemp Barrels Jute Barrels Wool Barrels

Silk Cubes Cashmere Cubes Organza Cubes Hemp Cubes Jute Cubes Wool Cubes

trim available in all colors

1/2x6 Quarter Round 1/2x6 Inside Corner 1x6 Listello

1/2x1/2 Quarter Round Beak

46 sicis sicis 47 Black 28 Rootbeer 29 Topaz 25 Spring 19 Bluestreak

WATER 43 Hemlock 40 Crimson 27 Kelp 24 Evergreen 8 Caribbean

44 Nickel 23 Blackberry 3 Amber 18 Mintleaves 45 Bluesky

sizes available in all colors

11 Zinc 10 Lightsout 5 Sundance 17 Mermaid 16 Highdive

5/8x5/8 Mosaic

product notes & availability

Water Glass is made by melting various minerals at very high temperatures. 6 Springviolet 22 Beachplum 26 Gimlet 21 Icewater 42 Waterfall Thanks to these precious minerals, the glass has a glossy effect which results in distinctive color variation. Thickness – 3/16” Mosaics sold by 12x12 Sheets Special Order Item: Please allow a 1 week lead time plus applicable freight charges

7 Blush 2 Ale 20 Cloudwhite 41 Breeze

48 sicis sicis 49 tile can be divided into two basic categories: Cast and Fused. Cast glass is • Any cuts should be smoothed and dulled with a rub stone to avoid sharp edges. GLASSa solid product that consists of a hot liquid that is poured and then cooled. • If holes need to be drilled, do so before installing the tile. Drill from both sides to help reduce The color is either applied to the back of the tile or within the glass itself. Fused glass is a layered chips and cracks. A new diamond-tipped core bit with a low speed drill will give the best product that literally “sandwiches” different pieces of glass together. It is then heated, or fused results. together to create one unit. • Glass tile is non-absorbent. The moisture in the setting materials cannot migrate into the glass, Due to the hand-made nature of many glass tiles, there will be a certain amount of variation in color, it must evaporate slowly through the grout joints. This process requires a longer cure time. The size, shade, tone and texture. Frequently, you may notice bubbles, wrinkles and folds in the tile; installation should dry a minimum of 36 to 48 hours before grouting. these are consistent with all glass products. Grouting Substrates & Setting Materials • Prior to grouting, the tile surface should be cleaned of any residue with warm soapy water and Glass tile can be specified for most tile applications. While most are for wall use only, some are a sponge or nylon bristle brush. suitable for light floor usage or underwater installations. Consult individual product guides to verify • Use standard polymer modified sanded or non-sanded grout depending on the product suitability for your specific installation location. installed and joint size. Be careful with sanded grout as it may scratch the surface of some Glass tile has a wide range of properties requiring the use of the most stable substrates and specifically glass tile. Glass tiles can be face taped to protect the surface from scratching. recommended setting materials. The potential for high expansion and contraction requires the • White grout is generally the preferred color as it creates the greatest clarity and reflectivity of installation of expansion/movement joints per TCA’s EJ171-05 (unless otherwise noted). Suitable glass. Remember that glass is transparent and the color of the grouting materials will be visible substrates include well-cured mortar beds, cementitious backer boards, concrete slabs and gypsum from the edges of the tile. board. Caution: Directly bonding glass tile to wood substrates is NOT recommended. Some • 48 hours after grouting, clean and polish the glass using cheese cloth and a non-acidic grout products may require the installation of a crack isolation membrane. Consult your manufacturer’s cleaner. Some grout cleaners may change the grout color, so test first. recommendations if in doubt. • Although glass tile does not require a sealer, grout may be sealed with an appropriate grout Appropriate setting materials include white latex modified thin sets such as Premium Plus Thin-Set sealer. Mortar mixed with Custom Flex Ultra-Strength Latex Additive, Non Sag Mortar mixed with Custom • Underwater installations should cure 3 to 4 weeks after grouting prior to filling with water. Not Flex Ultra-Strength Latex Additive, Super Flex Premium Latex Modified Thin-Set and Full Set Plus all glass tile is suitable for underwater installations. Premium Thin-Set Mortar mixed with Extra Flex Ultra-Strength Latex Additive. It is strongly recommended that organic adhesives NOT be used in installation of glass tiles as they Care & Maintenance can yellow and their bonding strength is weaker. Epoxy is NOT recommended either since it is not Wiping the glass surface with a damp sponge or cloth is usually sufficient. When stronger cleaning flexible enough and may change color in ultra violet light. is needed, glass tile may be cleaned with any non-abrasive floor, wall or glass cleaner applied with a damp cloth or sponge. Residue from “hard water” can be removed with specific cleaners; however, Installation & Cutting these cleaners may affect colored grouts and a test should be made first in an inconspicuous place. Inspect products before installation for any visible defect and/or other aspects that may be Please see the Mosaic Tile Company Glass Tile Care & Maintenance Guide for more information. questionable (chipped edges, scratched surfaces, etc.) Installation of products constitutes acceptance of the product and no claims will be honored after installation. NOTE: The preceding instructions are meant to be a general The following are some installation notes and guidelines: guide to most installations under normal conditions. Please read • Some products are “face” mounted. Be sure to verify which side to install prior to laying the and understand this information before installation. If you have no tile, as the two surfaces may appear similar. specific experience with the installation of glass products, or if you • Use a 3/16” x 1/4” notched trowel for even coverage. Back butter all glass tiles with a thin have any doubt about the installation, use and/or care of glass tile layer of the mortar to avoid seeing trowel marks and air pockets, as well as to ensure full products, obtain professional installation and advice. contact. Do not exceed the recommended mortar thickness, as excessive shrinkage can occur as it cures which may result in cracked tile. • Work in small areas of 4 to 6 square feet that can be accomplished in 15-20 minutes. This ensures the mortar remains fresh. • Cuts can be made with a wet saw and a diamond-rimmed blade designed to cut glass tiles. Always wear eye protection when cutting, drilling or grinding glass tile. Blades designed for cutting ceramic tile are NOT to be used.

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