Installation Guide

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Inspection:
Always inspect your tiles before they are installed, as installation of material constitutes
acceptance. Any questions as to acceptability must be resolved before installation. Always
layout your material prior to installation to ensure the appearance meets desired results. Mir
Mosaic is in no way responsible for the installation of our tiles or thereafter. The responsibility
for correct installation rests with the end user.
Installation:
• To prolong the life and beauty of your installation, it is best to secure a licensed installer
familiar with the industry standards established in the NTCA, ASTM, M.I.A. and ANSI
handbooks for tile and trade installation.
• Natural stone and crackled glazed ceramic may vary in absorption. It is recommended to
pre-seal stones and crackled glazed ceramic prior to installation. This will help prevent
setting materials and grouts from staining the surface of the stone. Penetrating type
sealers that leave the material looking natural are recommended for this purpose.
Suggested sealer brands include but are not limited to: Dupont™ Stonetech®
Professional Sealer and Aqua Mix. Please refer to sealers Manufacturer instructions prior
to sealing. Test in a small area before sealing entire surface to ensure suitability. Contact
your purchase location for additional information on these types of sealers.
• We recommend installing the mosaics over a clean, sound, and flat concrete or mortar
substrate. The surface should be free of contaminates or any condition that could
compromise the bond of the tile. Always layout your material prior to installation to
ensure the appearance meets desired results.
• Use a high quality, well maintained wet saw with a diamond blade designed for cutting
stone, glass, and metal materials. Using a poorly maintained tile saw or a blade will
cause the tile to chip during cutting. Always cut tile very slowly to avoid chipping.
• Grout joints should be packed full and free of all voids and pits. Excess grout should be
cleaned from the surface as the work progresses, while grout is fresh and before it
hardens. When grouting dimensional or textured materials it may be best suited to use a
grout bagging application process instead of traditional grouting methods. Prior to
grouting, test in a small area to make sure that the right color grout is chosen and that the
surface does not scratch during grouting.
Care and Maintenance:
To maximize the life of your mosaic and retain its artistic integrity, please consider the
following:
• Use only a mild, pH-neutral detergent cleaner and damp sponge or rag to clean your
mosaic.