Installation Guide
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INFORMATION & GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HAISA MARBLE
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION
With unique pattern variations and color depth rivaling the most vibrant artist’s palette,
SOLISTONE Haisa Marble bring classical elegance to any environment. The distinctive veining and
refined polished finish makes a beautiful impression on floors and walls in foyers, bathrooms,
kitchens, dining rooms, and anywhere you want to make a statement.
NOTE: this document contains only guidelines for the installation process. A professional installer
should always be consulted to discuss the specific parameters surrounding your project.
SUBSTRATES
All substrates should be firmly fixed, flat, clean, dry and free of contaminants such as dust, oil,
paint, sealers etc. to ensure proper adhesion. Painted surfaces must be scuffed or sanded for the
product and adhesive to bond correctly. Wet areas need special attention and require
appropriate substrates, e.g. concrete, cement boards (compressed sheet), and/or treated
plywood. The use of reinforced waterproof membranes is suggested, and in the case of floors, a
fall to the drainage point of no less than two inches. The use of metal lathing is recommended for
larger heavier stones to ensure maximum support of the structure.
WATERPROOF MEMBRANES
Waterproof membranes prevent leakage of water through to the sub-floor framing and/or
habitable spaces below. Particular attention must be paid to: carrying the membrane up the wall,
outside shower boxes, installation of bond breakers, and sealing around penetrations. It is
strongly recommended that membrane systems be used in all wet areas. Some systems may
involve the use of a primer.
CUTTING
All cuts to SOLISTONE Haisa Marble tiles can be made with a wet saw using a diamond blade.
ADHESIVE
Follow the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions carefully. We do not recommend one brand of
adhesive over another. Please check with your local tile supply store for alternative and
comparable products.
The manufacturer's literature will explain if the adhesive product is suitable for interiors and/or
exteriors, as well as walls and floors. Most thinset mortars (multi purpose and polymer modified
thinsets) are adequate for installing natural stones. A cement-based adhesive is generally suitable
on masonry substrates where no movement is anticipated. Where slight movement could occur
through thermal or pedestrian loads, a modified cement adhesive should be used as a minimum. A
bonding agent is recommended for larger heavier stones.
It is very important that each stone is embedded in the adhesive. To make sure there is 100%
coverage, you can tap the stones into the adhesive with a rubber mallet. If using these tiles in a