Installation Instructions

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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 preparation for installation.

Consult the adhesive mortar manufacturer 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.

Steps 1 - 4

Versa TILE

Thin Brick Installation and Maintenance

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Summary of content (6 pages)

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Versa TILE Thin Brick Installation and Maintenance ® Steps 1 - 4 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 preparation for installation. Consult the adhesive mortar manufacturer and the Tile Council of North America’s Tile Handbook for details on installations.
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Versa TILE Thin Brick Installation and Maintenance ® Steps 5 - 8 5. Chalk Lines 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. 6.
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Versa TILE Thin Brick Installation and Maintenance Steps 9 - 12 ® 9. Laying Bricks Begin pushing bricks into the adhesive. You may choose to back butter bricks to help with adhesion. When back buttering, use a small trowel to smooth a thin layer of mortar on the bricks. 10. Laying Bricks (Continued) You will want to press the bricks firmly into the adhesive with some pressure to make sure you have a good bond.
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Versa TILE Thin Brick Installation and Maintenance Steps 13 - 16 ® 13. Moving up the Wall This view shows how your wall should look as you are working your way up it. Continue applying thinset adding rows of brick until you come to the top of your wall. Once at the top you may need to cut your final row to make it fit. One option you may want to try is to install a soldier course (vertical row of bricks) at the top of your wall.
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Versa TILE Thin Brick Installation and Maintenance Steps 17 - 20 ® 17. Mix the Grout Mix up the sanded grout of your choice. Use the same sanded grout as is used for tile. Mix the grout a bit thinner (somewhat like cake icing) when using a grout bag, Do not mix more grout than you can easily use with a few fills of your grout bag as it will harden. Always follow the manufacturers instructions when mixing grout.
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Versa TILE Thin Brick Installation and Maintenance Steps 21 - 23 ® 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.