Installation Guide

Installation Use and Care Manual

To ensure a successful installation and proper adhesion, ABOLOS has compiled the following

installation and setting material instructions. ABOLOS 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 ABOLOS 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.

ABOLOS glass tiles can be installed on interior or exterior wall surfaces in wet or dry locations.

ABOLOS 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 ABOLOS 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.

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Installation Use and Care Manual To ensure a successful installation and proper adhesion, ABOLOS has compiled the following installation and setting material instructions. ABOLOS 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.
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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.
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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 ABOLOS glass tiles can be routinely cleaned with any non-abrasive cleaning compound or formula that is recommended for both glass and tile.