Recommendations for Questech® Tile and Trim Installations

APPLICATIONS INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS . LIGHT COMMERCIAL FLOOR: 4 SHADES OF GRAY Follow generally accepted good practices for (Brushed Nickel and Iron) & CITY SCAPE (Burnished installation of ceramic tile. and Water) are recommended for dry and level interior floors. HIGH-TEMPERATURE INSTALLATION . RESIDENTAL FLOOR: 4 SHADES OF GRAY (Silver INSTRUCTIONS (WALL) City Scape & 4 Shades of Gray Lining and Titanium) & CITY SCAPE (Hammered) are . Set tile with a water-cleanable epoxy mortar recommended for dry and level interior floors. conforming to ANSI A118.3. Light Commercial (Floor/Wall): . WET AREAS: (For Wall Only) Tiles can be installed . Grout tile with a water-cleanable grouting epoxy 4 Shades of Gray | Brushed Nickel & Iron in light commercial and residential wet areas such conforming to ANSI A118.3. City Scape | Burnished & Water as backsplashes, bathroom walls and shower . Follow setting and grouting instructions found in

Residential (Floor/Wall): enclosures (including steam showers), but are NOT the Installation Instructions section of this 4 Shades of Gray | Silver Lining & Titanium recommended in wet areas where pool chemicals document. City Scape | Hammered are present (swimming pools, hot tubs, etc.) . COUNTERTOPS: Tiles are NOT recommended for HIGH-TEMPERATURE INSTALLATION (WALL) Installation, Use & Care Instructions use as a surface for countertops. High-temperature installations are those where tiled . EXTERIOR: Tiles are NOT recommended for surfaces will be subject to temperatures 130°F (55°C) Thank you for your purchase, please enjoy your new exterior applications. or greater. Common applications include: Certain Questech Tile. Surface markings and natural color kitchen cook tops, fireplace surrounds and steam variations are inherent qualities of Questech Cast Stone SUBSTRATES rooms. Follow the high temperature installation and Cast Metal; adding to the beauty of all Questech The performance of a properly installed tile application instructions to ensure proper adhesion. products. Please inspect your product prior to is dependent upon the durability and dimensional Important Note: Tiles are not recommended in areas installation. stability of the substrate to which it is bonded. Various where the tiled surface temperature will exceed 212°F substrate preparation methods are detailed in the Tile (100°C). For example, do not install tiles as a heat QUESTECH TILE WARRANTY Council of North America’s Handbook for Ceramic Tile shield behind a wood (or gas) stove. The Questech limited warranty for Questech Cast Installation and are general in nature Stone Tile and Questech Cast Metal Tile be found at: (www.tileusa.com). Behind Cook-Tops without a Back-Guard (or back www.Questech.com/Warranty mount control panel)

SUBFLOORS To ensure proper bond, maintain a minimum distance Q-SEAL™ PERMANENT PROTECTION . Install floor tile over properly prepared concrete Tile surfaces are protected by Q-Seal, a permanent and wood subfloors. sealer that is water and stain resistant, protects against . Wood subfloors should consist of 5/8” exterior abrasion, and features Ultra-Fresh® anti-microbial grade plywood with an underlayment of i) 5/8” protection, which inhibits the growth of stain and odor- exterior grade plywood where joints offset, or ii) causing mold and mildew. Q-Seal is factory-applied 1/2”+ cementitious backer unit. and never needs re-sealing.

Q-SEAL WARRANTY Q-Seal is guaranteed to be water and stain resistant for as long as you own your home. For complete warranty of 4.5” inches between tiled surfaces and heat source. information please visit: www.Questech.com/Warranty For the wall area directly behind and within 18 inches above the cooking surface, follow the high- temperature installation instructions.

Copyright © 2018 Questech Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Part Number: INFO079 Rev.01.08.18 | Ultra-Fresh® is a registered trademark of Thomson Research Associates. Fireplace Surrounds STEP 2 | CUTTING CARE AND MAINTENANCE To ensure proper bond, maintain a minimum clearance . To clean, use an ordinary household cleaner. For of 6" from the fireplace opening. When used above CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY best results, we recommend a liquid, non-abrasive and projecting more than 1½” from a fireplace face, Be sure to wear appropriate eye protection and an cleaner. . maintain a minimum clearance of 12” above the approved dust respirator when cutting, grinding or Liquid abrasive household cleaners should be used fireplace opening. Consult state and local building drilling tiles. only after being tested in a small inconspicuous codes to determine if more clearance is required in . The tiles are best cut or mitered with a diamond area to ensure that no damage will result. . your area. Follow the high-temperature installation abrasive wet-saw. Do NOT clean with scouring pads, steel wool, or instructions. . Tiles can be drilled with a high-speed drill or a hole other abrasive implements or damage to the tile saw. surface may result. Steam Rooms . . Tiles can also be cut or drilled with a rotary saw Cleaners containing ammonia, bleach or other To ensure proper bond, follow the high-temperature (ex. Roto Zip, Dremel). harsh chemicals should be wiped up shortly after installation instructions. . Do NOT use tile cutters designed to score and application or damage to the tile surface may break tiles. result. TYPICAL INSTALLTION

STEP 3 | GROUTING STEP 1 | SETTING

Grouting Materials Setting Materials Use the following grouting materials: Use the following setting materials for proper . Cement: A latex (polymer) fortified premium adhesion: Portland cement grout conforming to ANSI A118.6. . Thin-Set: A liquid latex (polymer) fortified premium . Epoxy: A water-cleanable grouting epoxy thin-set Portland cement mortar conforming to conforming to ANSI A118.3. ANSI A118.4.

. Epoxy Adhesives: A water-cleanable epoxy mortar Grouting Methods conforming to ANSI A118.3. . Follow grout manufacturer’s instructions for . Mastics & Adhesives: A Type 1 organic adhesive preparation, mixing, application, and cleanup. conforming to ANSI A136.1 (examples: latex mastic . To help with cleanup, we recommend covering the adhesive; acrylic latex adhesive). tile surface with a high quality painter’s tape.

. Clean-up residue as soon as possible after Setting Methods grouting. Grout that is allowed to harden may be . Follow adhesive manufacturer’s instructions for difficult to remove. preparation, mixing, application, and cleanup. . Do NOT use scouring pads, steel wool, sandpaper, . Trowel a layer of adhesive on the back of each tile or other abrasive implements to remove grout prior to placing on the combed adhesive bed to haze, or damage to the tile surface may result. obtain 100% coverage.

. Do NOT beat in with the butt-end of the trowel.