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Prepare your mortar / adhesive as instructed on the package. Using the flat side of a V-notch trowel, firmly apply the adhesive onto the surface. |
With the V-notched side of the trowel apply mortar / adhesive to establish a proper and uniform depth. |
Apply the mosaic tile sheets into the mortar / adhesive using light and even pressure to establish contact. |
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Apply subsequent sheets lining up the grout joints from one sheet to another. |
OPTIONAL - to ensure each mosaic sheet is at the same level as the one next to it, lightly tap a wood block on top of the sheets of tile. |
After a 10-15 minute period, If your tile is covered in a protective paper covering, wet it a few times over and gently peel it off. If your tile is covered in protective plastic, simply peel the plastic off. |
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Prior to the final setting of the mortar / adhesive, make final adjustments to ensure the joints line up correctly. |
After 24 hours, use a nylon scrub brush to remove excess adhesive or paper that is still on the tile. Then wipe with a damp sponge. |
Prepare your grout. Using non-sanded grout for joints 0-1/8" or sanded grout for joints 1/8" to 1/2", apply grout with a rubber grout float, forcing grout into the joints until they are full. |
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Cleaning Information |
0-24 hours after laying - no cleaning. 24 hours to 10 days. Use clean warm water and neutral PH cleaner designed for tile. |
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10 days and longer, a mix of sulfamic acid cleaning crystals and warm water, applied with a nylon scrub brush, following the manufacturers directions and rinsing with clean water.NOTE: Because of the metallic nature of stainless steel tile you should ensure a qualified electrician carries out electrical work around metal tile. |
After 1-2 hours, use a cheese cloth towel or moist sponge to remove excess grout from the top of the tile, avoid applying to much pressure that will wash out the grout from the joints. |
After the grout has cured (typically 12-24 hours) use a clean cloth or sponge to wipe the excess grout haze off the tile. Use an industrial alcohol cleaner to remove any excess glue from the surface of steel mosaic tile. |