Installation Instructions
Thin Brick Installation and Maintenance
P.O. Box 9240 Canton, Ohio 44711 1-800-325-3945 e-mail: info@ironrock.com 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
Fax: 330-484-3584 - E-mail: info@ironrock.com - www.metroceramics.com
Hillyard, Inc. Aqua Mix, Inc.
Phone: 800-365-1555 Phone: 562-946-6877
http://www.hillyard.com Technical Assistance: 800-366-6877
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CANTON, OHIO
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UNGLAZED CERAMIC QUARRY TILE
QUARRY TILE AND THIN BRICK
21 - Clean Up
After joining an area you can go back with a wet tile
sponge and clean up any areas where grout has gotten on
the face of the brick. Use a clean sponge and avoid
touching the joints to keep the grout from smearing
22 - Final Touch
The last step after joining is to wipe across the surface of
your new Versa TILE brick wall with a bristle brush to
knock off any grout that might be left hanging after
striking.
Once the grout has had a chance to cure you may want to
enhance the color of the bricks and help protect it with a
paver enhancer product.
23. - Enjoy your new brick wall from Versa TILE
Thin Brick.
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