Technical Specifications

4. Glass tile should be set in place and tapped gently with a grouting
float to insure 100% full bedding and a true surface. Allow to set until
firm before grouting.
5. Excess adhesive must be cleaned from the surface and grout joints
with a wet cloth or sponge while the adhesive is fresh.
6. When working with glass tile, it is important to immediately
eliminate any voids or air pockets in the setting bed that can affect the
visual qualities of the glass.
7. Many glass tiles come in mesh backing on the back of the tile for
easier installation and spacing, however make sure to leave a
minimum of a 1/16” (1.5mm) spacing between each glass tile sheets.
Grouting
Grout joints should be packed full and free of all voids and pits in most
cases, using unsanded grout. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations
for your particular tile. Excess grout should be cleaned from the
surface as the work progresses, while grout is fresh and before it
hardens. Prior to grouting, test a small area to make sure the surface
does not scratch during grouting.
• No acids should be used for cleaning grout haze.
• Due to the impervious quality of glass, the grout will take longer to
begin setting up.
• Use a damp sponge for the final clean washing and smoothing of the
grout joints.
Cutting/Drilling:
Use a high quality wet saw with a diamond “cut-off” or carbide blade,
and the recommended tile blades designed for cutting and drilling
holes in glass, by the tool manufacturers.
• To prevent rough edges, glass tile must be cut in an extremely slow
manner.
• Turn the tile upside down for cutting to minimize chipping of the
colored backing.
• Cut edges should be stoned or sanded smooth after cutting.