Egyptian Glass Mosaic Installation

Egyptian Glass Mosaic Step 1: Step: 6 Installation Use a white thin-set mortar (2- Apply each subsequent sheet so that component, flexible acrylic thin-set grout joints line up and a consistent mortar system) formulated for interior field is maintained. Before you Begin: and exterior wall installations. Using Prior to setting each sheet, check the Glass Mosaics may be installed on the flat side of a trowel to initiate the setting bed for skinning (slight drying interior or exterior wall areas, in wet or bond coat, firmly apply the setting of the thin set surface). If skinning dry locations (even in hot or cold material to the substrate. occurs, remove thin-set and repeat environments). Glass differs from steps 2 & 3. ceramic products, so extra caution Step 2: and attention to installation With additional setting material, using Step: 7 instructions is recommended. In a 3/16” x ¼” V-Notch trowel, comb To unify the tile surface from one every case glass tiles should not be horizontal, full notches in one direction sheet to the next, use a wooden exposed to high abrasion, high impact to establish the proper depth of the beating block and hammer, again and thermal shock or installed over setting bed. lightly tapping from one sheet to the flexible surfaces. next. Important –Since any crack in a glass Step 3: tile is very visible, the use of a crack Using the flat side of the trowel, flatten Step: 8 suppression membrane is the notches to achieve a smooth, After 15 – 30 minutes (floors can be recommended when installed over a consistent setting bed approximately removed sooner) lightly wet paper mortar bed (except when used as an 1/8” thick. several times over a 5 – 10 minute accent). Many substrates may period. continue to cure and shrink over a Step: 4 Tip: To increase water absorption try period of months, and a crack Apply sheets into the setting bed using warm water. suppression membrane prevents (paper side towards you), using light shrinkage or movement of the even pressure to establish contact and Step: 9 substrate to mirror through the tile. eliminate any voids. After water has absorbed into paper, Install only over well-cured, stable the glue will release from the mosaics. substrates. Allow for an expansion joint Step: 5 Peel paper starting at the corner of the whenever substrates change. To achieve a uniform surface, tap sheets. Removing paper while the lightly using a wooden beating block setting material is still in a semi- and a hammer. fresh/flexible state allows for necessary Caution: Do not use rubber floats or adjustments and reassures dye lot steel trowels for this step. color consistency. Grouting: Note: A blade designed for cutting Non sanded grout is recommended for ceramic tiles is coarse and will chip the Cleaning – for routine cleaning, use a use with glass mosaics. Carefully float glass. A ceramic tile cutter is not non-abrasive cleaning compound the grout into the joints to avoid recommended. Always cut glass tile recommended for either glass or tile. scratching the surface of the tile. The with the rotation of the blade into the Follow rinsing instructions carefully. A grout joint should be filled no higher back side of the glass tile. Whenever grout sealer may be used to facilitate than the shoulder of the tile allow light possible cut edges should be sanded clean up of cooking oils on frosted and to reflect on the internal surfaces of and placed in corners where they can textured glass. the tile. be covered or hidden. Cleaning compounds for Egyptian Cutting : Drilling a hole requires the use of a Glass Mosaics have been Select a method for cutting glass drill bit or coring drill that is designed recommended by the according to the shape of the cut that for glass – if the drill and glass tile manufactures listed below, use you want to make. Note: Straight cuts cannot be securely clamped in place, products per manufacturer’s generally do not result in additional drill a small pilot hole through the glass instructions listed on product’s stress to the glass tile, but notched to act as a guide. Always use a proper labels: cuts may add stress and cause glass drill bit, keep the drill bit and hole cracking of the glass. Keep in mind lubricated with turpentine or water and Recommended By Aqua Mix: that in many cases it may be easier drill at very slow speed. Start drilling Aqua Mix Concentrated Stone & Tile and less expensive to mark your cuts from the back of the tile, then Cleaner and take the tile to a professional glass complete the hole by drilling from the Aqua Mix Heavy Duty Tile & Grout shop for cutting or drilling face of the tile. Attempting to drill all Cleaner the way through the tile from one side Aqua Mix Stone Deep Clean Cutting Thick, Etched or Textured will cause the glass to chip off on the Glass: exit side of the hole. Important – Drill Recommended By Stone Tech: Use a diamond blade designed for a hole 1/8” (3mm) larger than any DuPont-Stone Tech Professional Tile cutting glass on a wet saw. A blade for anchors you plan to use. This will and Stone Cleaner cutting glass is thin, has smaller prevent stress transfer from the fixture Stone Tech KlenzAll diamonds than a tile blade, has a to the glass tile. Ensure anchors are continuous rim and generally runs at a well secured to the structure (not only Recommended By Miracle slower speed (i.e. Daltile’s Vetro Glass to the substrate) and do not allow Sealants: Blade in two sizes (8” - 9999542204 fixtures to rest directly on the glass. Miracle Counter Kleen and 10” – 9999540660). Miracle Mira Clean #1 Miracle Wipes Miracle Tile & Grout Cleaner .

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