Instructions / Assembly

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METAL MOSAIC INSTALLATION GUIDE
Recommended Tools & Materials
 Metal Tile with 10-15% overage for design cuts and
patterns
 Mortar/Adhesive
 Non-sanded grout (may be optional)
 5/32" V-notch trowel for applying mortar or a similar size
 A rubber grout float.
 Clean sponges or cheese cloth towel
 Two or three buckets, for water mixing the mortar and
grout.
 A wet tile saw / motorized tile cutter if there are any cuts
to be made around certain obstacles. (Most stainless steel
is a ceramic base with a metal cap)
 OPTIONAL - A flat wood block (a 2x4 around 6" to 12" long
works well) and a hammer or mallet.
Step 1- Inspect the tiles for damages and defects and dry layout
tiles before starting installation.
Step 2- Mix the adhesive as instructed on the package, then
sing the flat side of a V-notch trowel apply the adhesive onto
the surface.
Step 3- Using the V-notched side of the trowel apply adhesive to
create a uniform level and give the tile something to grip to.
Step 4- Place the tile sheets onto the wall or floor, lightly
pressing down into the adhesive. Your tile sheet may or may not
have a paper cover.
Step 5- Continue to apply other sheets of tile next to each
other, lining up the grout lines accordingly. You may also need
to cut individual tiles to fit.
Step 6- To ensure each sheet is at the same level as the next,
you can lightly tap a wood block on top of the sheets of tile
near the edges.
Step 7- If your tile is covered in a protective paper covering,
wet it and then peel it off. If your tile is covered in protective
plastic, simply peel the plastic off.