Installation & Assembly

6. Tile tubs, fountains and curbs (waterproof membranes behind substrates) TCA B417-02
7. Countertops (cement mortar beds cured 7 days) TCA C511-02
8. Countertops (cement backer board) TCA C513-02
9. Swimming pools (cement mortar beds cured 7 days) TCA P 601-02.
10. Steam room (membrane behind substrate), cement mortar bed TCA SR613-02 or
cementitious backer unit SR614-02
NON-ACCEPTABLE SUBSTRATES
1. Single-float mortar bed walls not employing cured scratch coats.
2. In Wire reinforced mortar beds do not use poultry netting (chicken wire) or metal lath
less than 2.5 lbs. per square yard.
3. Wood products, such as plywood, luan, MDF, MDX, press board, and composites.
Step 2: Setting materials application
1. Using the flat side of a (3/16” x 1/4” V-notch) trowel to initiate the bond coat, firmly
apply the setting material into the substrate.
2. With additional setting material, using a (3/16” x 1/4” V-Notch) trowel, comb horizontal,
full notches in one direction to establish the proper depth of the setting bed.
3. Using the flat side of the trowel, flatten the notches to achieve a smooth, consistent
setting bed approximately 1/8” thick.
Step 3: Sheet Application
1. Apply WS Tiles glass mosaics into the setting bed (backside with mesh if applicable),
using light even pressure to establish contact and eliminate any voids.
2. To achieve a uniform, flat surface tap lightly using a wooden beating block and a
hammer.
3. Apply each subsequent sheet so that grout joints line up and a consistent field is
maintained.
4. To unify tile surface from one sheet to the next use a wooden beating block and hammer,
again tapping lightly from one sheet to the next. Prior to setting each sheet, check the
setting bed for skinning (slight drying of the thin set surface.) If skinning occurs, remove
setting bed and reapply.
5. Cure a minimum of 48 hours prior to cleaning. Using a nylon brush and water, scrub
residual paper and glue from the tile, followed by wiping clean with a damp sponge.
Allow to dry prior to grouting.
Step 4: Grouting
1. Use only standard grade grout mixed to manufacturer’s instructions. Apply grout with a
rubber float, forcing grout into joints until full.
2. Grout joints shall be full and uniformly finished. Due to the impervious quality of glass,
the grout will take longer to set than with more porous materials. For initial cleaning use