Mosaic FD786EF8 Polished Marble Look Installation Guide

Mosaic FD786EF8 Polished Marble Look

Specifications

• Product: Mosaic Sheets
• Installation Guide: Included
• Recommended Substrate: Clean, compact, flat surface free of dirt and cracks
• Adhesive: Thinset recommended for installation
• Grout: Non-sanded grout recommended for small grout joints
• Cutting Tool : Wet saw for precise cuts

Product Usage Instructions

Tools and Equipment

Ensure you have the following tools and equipment ready before
starting the installation:

• Nylon or wire brush
• Bead blasting or sandblasting equipment
• Leveling compound
• Crack suppression membrane or patch
• V-notched trowel
• Grout float
• Wet saw for cutting

Substrate Preparation
Prepare the substrate by following these steps:

1. Clean the surface using a nylon or wire brush to remove residues.
2. Fix any uneven areas with a levelling compound.
3. Repair small cracks with a crack suppression membrane or patch.
4. Ensure the substrate settles as per the manufacturer’s recommendation.
5. Avoid installing mosaic tiles directly over plywood or drywall.

Laying Mosaic Sheets
Follow these steps to lay mosaic sheets:

1. Mark the starting grid on the substrate.
2. Apply a layer of thin-set using a v-notched trowel.
3. Use the notched side of the trowel to make the thin-set depth uniform.
4. Apply adhesive only to areas that can be tiled within 15 minutes.

Grouting and Final Cleaning
Complete grouting and final cleaning using these steps:

1. Ensure the adhesive is set and firm before applying grout.
2. Avoid using sanded grout on polished glass mosaics.
3. Use non-sanded grout for mosaic sheets with small grout joints.
4. Apply grout using vertical and horizontal strokes with a grout float.
5. Clean excess grout with a wet sponge while the grout is fresh.
6. Clean residue with a nylon brush and apply grout sealer.

Cutting Mosaics Using Wet Saw
When cutting mosaics with a wet saw, follow this advice:

• Place a tile or hard plastic on the cutting tray to prevent the mosaic from falling.
• This will help in making straight cuts without the mosaic slipping into the blade channel tray.

INSTALLATION OF MOSA I CS SHEETS

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

• Diamond disc for cutting mosaics
• 1/16 – 3/16 V Notch Trowel
• Grout Float
• Level
• Finish Nails
• Sponge
• Bucket
• Non-Sanded Grout

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
The substrates need to be clean, compact, perfectly flat and free of dirt and cracks. A nylon or wire brush can be used to clean the residues on the surface. If the brush cannot remove the entire residue use bead blasting or sandblasting. Fix all the uneven areas of the surface; a levelling compound might be needed to make the surface perfectly flat. Small cracks can be fixed using a crack suppression membrane or patch. Consult

LAYING MOSAIC

• Before starting the installation inspect all mosaic sheets and make sure that the material is in good condition and has no defects. Identify the starting point where to start guidelines that will help the layout to be straight and symmetrical while installing.
• The size of the trowel depends on the thickness of the mosaic tiles, the thinner the material the smaller the trowel.
• The mosaic, unless otherwise specified by the customer, is usually laid on white mastic or thin-set to avoid altering its colour White thin-set is usually recommended to use for the glass and other light or transparent parts to avoid discolouration of the background.
• After one section is done, use a damp sponge to clean up any residues of the thin set that are squeezed up between tiles. Thinsets usually require at least 24 hours for curing, for more time check the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Once the starting grid has been marked, using the flat side of the v-notched trowel apply a layer of thinset and use the notched side to go over the thinset to make uniform depth. Make sure to apply only enough adhesive to the area that you can tile within 15 minutes because it dries very quickly.

GROUTING AND FINAL CLEANING

Before applying grouts make sure that the adhesive is set and firm and the tiles are clean. Non-sanded grout is the recommended grout to use for mosaic sheets due to small grout joints. Never use sanded grout on polished glass mosaics this will scratch the material. Never use Epoxy grouts for the glass mosaic tiles, unless specified by the manufacturer

Using grout float apply the grout on the tiles. Use vertical and horizontal strokes to spread the grout. Apply a little pressure to make sure that all the joints are well-filled

CUTTING MOSAICS USING WET SAW

When cutting mosaic on a wet saw, put a tile or a piece of hard plastic down on the cutting tray. This is necessary to keep the mosaic from an engineer for an assessment of large cracks because this might cause problems in the future.
Make sure enough time is given to let the substrate settle (as per the manufacturer’s recommendation). Do not install the mosaic tiles directly over plywood or drywall falling in the wide opening on the blade channel tray to be able to make
a good straight cut.

Once the adhesive is spread over the surface start laying down the mosaic sheets.
Using grout float press the mosaic sheet against the surface to guarantee perfect adhesion. Using the same tool correct any alignment errors by lightly tapping the sides of the sheet. If the sheet starts to slide down, place a few finish nails on the last grout line on the top to keep it in place and move on to the next tile.

After one section is done, use a damp sponge to clean up any residues of the thin-set that are squeezed up between tiles. Thinsets usually require at least 24 hours for curing, for more time check the manufacturer’s recommendation.

While the grout is still fresh, stroke diagonally the long edge of the grout float to remove excess grout and then wipe it with a wet sponge to clean.
Once the grout is set and dry and if there is still residue use a nylon brush to clean it and then apply the grout sealer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can I use sanded grout on glass mosaic tiles?
  • A: No, it is not recommended to use sanded grout on polished glass mosaics as it may scratch the material. Non-sanded grout is the better option.
• Q: How should I clean excess grout after applying it?
  • A: While the grout is fresh, use a wet sponge to wipe off excess grout. For any remaining residue, use a nylon brush to clean it off.

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