These instructions are provided as a general guideline for the installation of Oceanside Glass & Tile tape-faced mosaic, paper-faced mosaic and unmounted cast glass file. An experienced, professional tile installer, who has read and understands these instructions, should perform the work. Some installations require a more detailed specification. For product installation videos, recommended applications and test results, please visit crystallographic.
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION In general, there are four types of acceptable substrates for Oceanside Glass & Tile products: * Concrete Cured a minimum of 28 days, may require additional surface preparation + Cement Mortar Cured a minimum of 7 days Walls: Two-coat cement mortar bed reinforced with 2.
REGIMENTATION MATERIALS THIN-SET The use of specific white thin-sets are recommended for the installation of Oceanside Glass & Tile products (see list below), however, these products will vary in their degree of whiteness and color consistency. Due to the translucent nature of glass tiles, the color of the thin-set will affect the installed tile’s appearance.
FILM -FACED MASAI (INSTALLATION allocation syn to or greater Brian 148° nominal thickness) For mosaics with a side longer than 2”, use a 1/4” x 1/4” square-notch trowel. For all other mosaic products, use a 3/16" x 1/4” v-notch trowel. When installing film-faced mosaics less than 1/4" nominal thickness, refer to the “Devotion Mosaic Installation Instructions” at crystallographic.
SURMOUNTED TILE INSTALLATION To initiate the bond coat, use the flat side of albatross To establish the proper depth of the setting bed, use Usa the flat side of the trowel to flatten the and firmly apply gin-set to the substrate. a 1/4" 1/4" square-notch trows! to apply additional notches and achieve & smooth, consistent thin-set thin-set and comb full notches In one direction. setting bed. Thoroughly clean the back of each tell using a clean, Back-butter each tile using additional thin-set.
PAPER-FACED MOSAIC INSTALLATION For Geologies mosaics (mix of glass and slate) or any mosaics with a side longer than 2”, use a 1/4” x 1/4” square-notch trowel. For all other mosaic products, use a 3/16" To Inflate the bond coat, use the fiat side of a trowel and firmly apply thin-set to the substrate. Apply mosaic sheets to the thin-set setting bed, paper side out, with light, even pressure. Periodically, check thin-set for skinning (slight drying). If skinning occurs, remove thin-set and reapply.
PAPER-FACED MOSAIC INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Seal cement-based grout and natural stone with Apply sealer with spray bottle, paint brush or sponge Allow sealer to penetrate for 1-3 minutes. Buff Ocean care High Performance Penetrating Sealer. applicator. absorbed sealer from the surface with a clean cloth. Note A video demonstration of “How to Install Paper Face Mounted Glass Tile Mosaic” is available at crystallographic.
WET CUTTING MOUNTED MOSAIC TILE Oceanside Glass & Tile products can be cut to meet job site dimensions with the use of a high-quality wet tile saw equipped with a continuous, smooth-rim, diamond glass tile blade. The cutting process detailed below can be used with face-mounted mosaics to fully support the file, reduce chipping and protect the mounting system from saw over spray. Additional information and a video demonstration of wet cutting face mounted mosaics is available at www installation.
