Installation Instructions

Thin Brick Installation and Maintenance
P.O. Box 9240 Canton, Ohio 44711 1-800-325-3945 e-mail: [e-mail] www.metroceramics.com
Initial Cleaning and Seasoning
1. It is the installer’s responsibility to thoroughly clean and remove all grout or mortar residue from the new tile surface.
2. Because grout joints are porous and highly susceptible to staining, you may wish to protect them with an application of
a water - based penetrating sealer, such as Aqua Mix Penetrating Sealer.*
3. Season the floor by mopping thoroughly with a double strength application of Hillyard’s Super Shine-All®, Murphy’s Oil
Soap®, or other neutral liquid cleaner. *If the floor will be subject to frequent staining by fat, oil or grease spills, you may
wish to apply the penetrating sealer to the tile as well as the grout joints to enhance the tile’s soil resisting characteristics.
Make sure to apply the penetrating sealer before seasoning the floor. Follow the manufacturer’s directions carefully.
Wipe up all excess sealer immediately to prevent surface discoloration. NEVER USE A COATING (SURFACE TYPE)
SEALER because they do not adhere well to the tight dieskin surface.
Recommended Maintenance
1. Sweep, vacuum, or damp mop as necessary to remove dust, dirt and grit.
2. Remove heavy spills or spots immediately with a heavy detergent and stiff brush or a non-metallic scouring pad. Do
not use any cleaner containing Hydrofluoric acid which will attack both grout and tile.
3. Routinely mop the surface with a neutral liquid cleaner, such as Hillyard’s Super Shine-All®. Use a simple two-bucket
method. The first bucket should contain the neutral cleaner diluted per the manufacturer’s recommendations in hot water.
After mopping or scrubbing a small area of floor not to exceed 2-3 square feet, the mop should be rinsed in the second
bucket containing clean water. The rinse water in the second bucket should be changed regularly.
4. Mop up any dirty cleaning solution and allow floor to dry thoroughly. Under normal conditions, rinsing is not necessary.
However, if the surface is extremely dirty, it should be allowed to dry and mopped again. Over time a natural patina will
develop. It can be enhanced with a soft buffing.
5. For applications in restaurants/cafeteria service and dining areas, at least once per week – and more often if necessary
– the floor should be scrubbed with a solution of Hillyard’s Assurance® all-purpose cleaner or a comparable product and
a scrub brush. Contact us for complete instructions on maintaining a Metropolitan floor in food service areas.
See our web site for complete downloadable cleaning and maintenance information.
If you have any questions about maintaining your Metropolitan Ceramics® floor, call us at 1-800-325-3945.
Metropolitan Ceramics – PO Box 9240 – Canton, OH 44711
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UNGLAZED CERAMIC QUARRY TILE
QUARRY TILE AND THIN BRICK
1 - Choose the Installation Area
Begin by choosing the area where you are going to install
the thin brick. Versa Tile® thin brick installs much like tile.
Always check with local building codes for proper
installation guidelines.
Wet areas and areas outdoors will require more prepara-
tion for installation. Consult the adhesive mortar manufac-
turer and the Tile Council of North America’s Tile
Handbook for details on installations. Some installation
areas are best left to the professional tile installer.
2 - Items Needed for your Project
Determine how many bricks you will need for your project.
You will need the following to install your bricks:
2”x4” and screws to hang it, level, chalk line, grout bag,
“dowel rods /tile spacers (3/8”), heavy duty drill (to mix
material),drill mixing attachment,notched trowel (3/8”),
tile sponges, hard bristle brush (not wire),thinset or
adhesive, grout, bucket(s), 3/8” brick joiner tool, small
trowel,Wet saw or heavy duty tile cutter, Rubber gloves.
Note: If floating the grout instead of using a grout bag, you
will need a tile float instead of a grout bag and joiner tool.
3- Preparation
Install the 2”x4” the full length across the bottom of your
wall using a level to make sure your wall is straight. You
may decide to use a 2”x2” if you want your wall to start
closer to the floor. Make sure the board or boards you use
are straight. This will be the starting point for your wall and
will hold the weight of the bricks until the adhesive dries,
so place a screw at each stud. Once your wall is complete
you will remove this ledge. and attach the trim for your
room.
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4- Marking Guides
Measure up one foot from the ledge and snap a horizontal
line with a chalk line. Continue working up the wall every
foot marking lines as you go. Make sure these lines are
parallel with the bottom ledge. These lines will be a guide
letting you know everything is level as you brick up the
wall.