Use and Care Manual

E1 E2
water-cooled, continuous crown diamond disc
tile cutter specifically designed for glass. To
prevent breakage, after marking the required
cuts on the mosaics or glass with a pencil, use
several increasingly deep radial cuts.
- To drill holes in glass tiles to hang mirrors,
countertops, wall lights etc., we recommend
using drill with water supply and diamond
drill bits. These drill bits must be water-cooled
and are available in various diameters:
6, 8, 10 and 12mm.
Important: Rubber washers must be used
to ensure corre
ct fixing and prevent glass
breakage.
Small variations are characteristic of handmade
mosaics. We recommend checking the pieces
prior to installation.
In order to maintain the perfect appearance
of pieces with a matt finish, it is essential that
special care is taken not to mark the face with
adhesive or grout when laying these.
3.2.Laying Tiles (E)
Ensure that the distance between each tile
sheet is the same as between the mosaics, to
create a uniform appearance with all joints the
same distance apart (F). The adhesive must be
left to dry for 24 hours before
grouting.
3.2.1.Laying Film-faced Mosaics (E1)
Lay the mosaic sheets so that the side with the
film is facing the tiler. After laying the sheet, the
surface should be pressed down evenly using
a rubber trowel, ensuring that the distance
between each tile sheet is the same as between
the mosaics, to create a uniform appearance
with all joints the same distance apart.
When the adhesive has dried sufficiently,
remove the protective film from the surface
using a damp sponge. Correct any misaligned
mosaics using a small grout spreader. Repeat
all the steps until the surface to be tiled is
complete. The cement-based adhesive must
be left to dry for at least 24-48 hours before
grouting. Once the adhesive is dry, use a nylon
brush and water to clean the mosaics of any
residues, then clean with a damp cloth. Leave
to dry before grouting. If necessary, use a
stronger cleaning product, testing the surface
beforehand to ensure it does not damage the
mosaics.
3.2.2.Interlocked Installation (E2)
In some models you will find the icon
indicating that for a better aesthetic
finish,
we recommend an interlocking installation of
the pieces, so that the pieces with the lines
in vertical position alternate one by one with
pieces with the lines in horizontal position.
3.3.Grouting (Applicable only to mosaic
tiles with joints) (G)
To grout the mosaics correctly, all pieces
must be perfectly clean and dust-free.
For our product you can use cement or epoxy
grouts, but always check with the installer or
grout supplier before installation.
3.4.Cleaning after installation (H)
Use a sponge or cloth to remove any residues
before the adhesive sets. It is essential not to
leave the grout to dry excessively as this could
make it more difficult to clean the mosaics. This
operation must be repeated two or three times
until the mosaics are completely clean and
the surface thoroughly rinsed using a sponge
or cloth.
4.MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
For daily cleaning we recommend using a
glass cleaner or neutral soap and then rinse
with plenty of water and dry with a soft
clean cloth to prevent scratches and flaking.
Using detergents or abrasives as cleaning
agents may cause irreversible damage. For any
queries, please consult the manufacturer. We
recommend to periodically check the state of
the mosaic grout
according to the use.
1.IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE
READ BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT to read and thoroughly
understand the information contained in these
guidelines before commencing installation,
since improper installation, use or maintenance
may invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty. The
following are the responsibility of the installer:
Carefully inspect ALL materials before
installation to check there are no defects. The
warranty does not cover materials installed with
visible defects.
-If you are not satisfied with the materials
before installation, please contact your retailer.
DO NOT INSTALL.
-We recommend a final inspection is made to
examine the colour, finish, style and quality
BEFORE installation.
-Check all materials are correct. We cannot be
held responsible for any expenses incurred once
pieces with visible defects have been installed.
-It is the responsibility of the installer and
owner to ensure that working conditions and
the working area on site are acceptable before
installing any materials.
The best way to achieve a pleasing finish
is to
create a panel on the floor, combining various
mosaic shades prior to positioning these on the
wall. Installation assumes acceptance of the
consignment.
2.SURFACE PREPARATION (B)
The subfloor or substrate should be solid/
compact throughout its entire thickness and
surface, with no loose parts which might be
easily removed. It should be completely dry and
free of dust, grease or any other substance. Do
not install on subfloors at risk of rising damp
since this could compromise the installation.
In addition, check that it is suitably plumb and
level with no deviation in flatness greater than
2mm, measured using a 2m straightedge. In
the case of any deviations greater than 2mm,
we recommend using specific products (C). (For
correct installation of levelling products, the
ambient temperature should be between 5ºC
and 30ºC (D)). Contraction joints in screeds may
be filled with flexible materials. Construction
joints must be clear.
3.SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLING
MOSAICS
3.1.General
Materials used in the installation include
mosaic tiles and fixing materials (adhesives
and grouts), fillers etc. All of these should be
in accordance
with the technical specification
required for the design, and the manufacturer’s
guidelines should be followed. A perimeter joint
of between 4-6mm is required.
When working with glass, the following safety
instructions must be observed. Depending on
the work to be carried out, the following tools
are recommended:
- For small cuts and clipping, we recommend
using special tile nippers for glass mosaic
tiles.
- Dry cuts should be made using a SIGMA
machine, specifically designed for cutting glass
mosaic tiles.
- Whole pieces should be cut with a