Abolos HMDNER0101-BS New Era Beach Sand Blue Mosaic Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- ABOLOS
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Abolos HMDNER0101-BS New Era Beach Sand Blue Mosaic
Product Information
The GBM Glass Tiles are handmade and come with variations in shape, color,
shade, and tone. They are suitable for installation on interior or exterior
wall surfaces in wet or dry locations.
However, they cannot be installed over flexible surfaces and are not
recommended for floor applications unless indicated for floor use. The tiles
should not be exposed to extreme abrasion, thermal shock, or extreme impact.
Proper installation and use of materials are required to avoid stress on the
glass.
Installation Requirements
All materials must be used according to manufacturers’ directions. The substrate must be dried and cured, and the walls must be properly rendered before installation. The recommended cure times should be followed as indicated by the Tile Council of America handbook for tile installation.
Installation Instructions
- Inspect each box prior to installation to verify lot consistency to assure acceptable shade variations.
- Do not use any setting compounds such as mastics or epoxies that contain petroleum distillates. Do not dilute admixtures with water.
- Carefully place your tiles before setting to avoid surface scratches or scraping the back of the tile with tools.
- Use a commercial grade heavy duty thinset membrane or high performance, high polymer based non-sag thinset mortar – glue applied – with a trowel 1/4 in. x 3/16 in. V-Notch Trowel to adhere any tile/mosaic to the substrate.
- Respect the deadline before grouting according to the mortar/glue chosen. Please follow the mortar manufacturer’s guideline for actual recommended usage and applications.
- Use a grout without sand for the installation of glass mosaics. Additionally, apply a grout sealer to prevent stains, water infiltration, etc…
- Avoid the use of sanded grout and abrasive products for cleaning to prevent scratches on tile with shiny surfaces.
- Extreme caution should be taken when installing glass tiles in extremely hot or heated environments to avoid introducing thermal shock to glass or glass tile.
Installation Use & Care Manual
To ensure a successful installation and proper adhesion, GBM has compiled the
following installation and setting material instructions. GBM will not provide
any guarantee implied or written for any product not installed in accordance
with this information. This is a general installation guide and may not
represent the specific installation guide of the product you purchased, for
more details, please refer to the product specific installation guidelines.
Due to the handmade nature of GBM glass tiles, variations in the shape, color,
shade and tone should be expected. Please inspect each box prior to
installation to verify lot consistency to assure acceptable shade variations.
IMPORTANT! READ before INSTALLATION!
Do not use any setting compounds such as mastics or epoxies that contain
petroleum distillates. Do not dilute admixtures with water.
GBM glass tiles can be installed on interior or exterior wall surfaces in wet
or dry locations. GBM glass tiles cannot be installed over flexible surfaces.
They are not recommended for floor applications (unless indicated for floor
use) and should not be exposed to extreme abrasion, thermal shock or extreme
impact.
Although GBM glass tiles are designed to withstand a variety of potential
hazards, carefully place your tiles before setting to avoid surface scratches
or scraping the back of the tile with tools.
Proper installation and use of materials is required to avoid stress on the
glass.
Proper installation requires that the substrate be dried and cured, and the
walls be properly rendered. Most concrete cures in approximately 28 days,
depending on atmospheric conditions and mix design.
Be sure to follow the recommended cure times as indicated by the Tile Council
of America handbook for tile installation.
**INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS***
All materials should be used in accordance with manufacturers’ directions.
**THINSET/MORTAR***
INSTASET Instant Adhesive Mastic (WHSPSA-ROLL), a commercial-grade heavy-duty
thinset membrane may be used to adhere any tile/mosaic to the substrate. This
method allows for immediate grout application, eliminates problems with
thinset shrinkage, and acts as a tile crack isolation membrane. This
installation method is also rated for shower wall installations.
High performance, high polymer based non-sag thinset mortar – glue applied –
with a trowel 1/4 in. x 3/16 in. V-Notch Trowel can also be used. Respect the
deadline before grouting according to the mortar / glue chosen. Please follow
the mortar manufacturer’s guideline for actual recommended usage and
applications.
**GROUT***
It is suggested to use a grout without sand for the installation of glass
mosaics. Additionally, we suggest a grout sealer application to prevent
stains, water infiltration, etc…
It is noteworthy that the risk of scratches is present when sanded grout is
used (regular grout and epoxy grout) particularly on tile with shiny surfaces.
Likewise, avoid abrasive products for cleaning.
**EXTREMELY HOT OR HEATED ENVIRONMENTS***
Do to the nature of glass and glass tiles, the installation of glass tiles in
extremely hot or heated environments is only recommended with caution. In
order to have a successful install care must be taken as to not introduce
thermal shock to glass or glass tile.
POOL/WET ENVIRONVENTS
Certain GBM glass tiles can be used in wet areas. The proper installation of
GBM glass tiles is critical to avoid stress on the glass. To find tiles that
can be used in wet areas search GBM for “Pool Rated” tiles.
CUTTING GLASS TILES
The easiest, fastest and best way to cut glass tile is with a simple glass-
scoring tool and a straight edge. IMPORTANT! All cut edges on GBM glass tiles
need to be embedded completely in the setting material. To cut, score the
glass lightly on the front or unpainted side of the tile along the desired cut
line and snap along the line. To snap the tile, place the tip of a tapered
hardwood dowel, similar to the size of a pencil, directly under the edge of
the scored line and place even pressure on both sides. Carbide wheel glass-
scoring tools are available at nearly all hardware stores. A very useful and
important tool for all glass tile installations is a pair of GLASS RUN PLIERS.
Using glass run pliers allows the installer to easily cut and trim GBM glass
tiles. Cuts as thin as 3/8” or smaller are possible.
Once the tile surface is scored, the score line is aligned with a white stripe
on the top of the pliers jaw. Slight pressure applied to the pliers will snap
the glass. When score cutting, be sure to use the Glass Run Pliers to affect
the initial cutting of the glass.
Then, while holding the tile face up, separate the tile with a downward motion
allowing the cut edge to sever the tile membrane.
GBM glass tiles can also be cut with a wet saw. If using a wet saw, be sure to
use a glass compatible diamond blade in good condition. A blade for cutting
glass has smaller diamonds than a tile blade and has a continuous rim. Most
blades designed for ceramic tiles are coarse and will chip the glass. It is
very important when cutting glass with a wet saw to have adequate water flow
and to cut slowly. It is best to practice making a few cuts with regular 1/4”
window glass before proceeding to cut the tile. A lapidary blade will also
make a very clean cut on glass.
When cutting glass tile on a wet saw, it is required to cut the tile face
down. This will prevent chipping of the colored areas of the tile. A piece of
electrical tape, masking tape or duct tape laid along the line of the cut on
the tile face will greatly reduce chipping along the edge. A light piece of
cardboard or building paper on the saw bed will protect the surface of the
glass from scratches.
All edges must be sealed with a grout system to ensure complete protection to
the tiles.
Edges of the cut tile can be chamfered with a diamond hand pad. Hand pads and
related glass tile cutting tools are available through 3M Corporation as well
as a variety of other glass tool distributors found on the Internet. Silicon
carbide sanding belts may be used if the belt is dressed with a light coat of
silicone spray.
CLEANING
GBM glass tiles can be routinely cleaned with any non-abrasive cleaning compound or formula that is recommended for both glass and tile. Most day to day cleaning can be done with just a dry microfiber cloth. DO NOT USE acids to clean GBM glass tiles as it may scratch the surface of the tile.
Limited Warranty: GBM is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of workmanship not in accordance with these installation instructions. GBM’s sole liability, if any, is limited only to replacement of original product that has been proven defective. Purchaser will be required to provide proof of proper materials, use and installation.
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