1 Pictorial Installation Guide JULY 2010

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Glass Tile Installation Pictorial GuideThe followin Pictorial Guide illustrates some of the basicsteps for the successful installation of Lightstreams Glass

Tile products. The guide includes topics such as theapplication of thinset, the back-buttering of tile, and the

removal of excess mortar rior to routin .

Copyright 2010 Lightstreams Glass Tile, All Right Reserved


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A crack isolation membrane is always recommended for glass tile

installations.

For all-tile spas, pools, fountains, etc. please consult with

Lightstreams prior to installation.

Proper preparation of the substrate including waterproofing, if

applicable; proper installation of the tiles; and use of specified settingma er a s s e respons y o e ns a er.

It is required and expected that ANSI and Tile Council of America

s an ar s are o owe .

Our recommendations are provided as guidelines and are based on our

exper ence. ou you ave ques ons a ou e ns a a on o

Lightstreams Glass Tile, please contact us PRIOR to installation.


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Per A108.16-3.0 and from our own internal tests and

experience - NOT ALL ANSI A118.4 LATEX MODIFIED

THINSETS ARE SUITABLE FOR INSTALLING GLASS TILE.

our glass tiles and proven to exceed ANSI standards for

bond strength for impervious tiles. THESE ARE THEONLY MORTARS WE CURRENTLY RECOMMEND DUE TO

THEIR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE, LIMITED SHRINKAGE

DURING CURE, AND COLOR AND CONSISTENCY.

HOWEVER, WE CANNOT MAKE GUARANTEES OR

WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS OTHER THAN OUR OWN

GLASS TILE. PLEASE REFER TO THE

MANUFACTURERS INDIVIDUAL WARRANTIES. RECOMMENDED MORTARS:

TEC Superflex Mortar WHITE;

www.TECSpecialty.com

Laticrete Latapoxy WHITE; www.laticrete.com

Custom Building Products MegaLiteMortar WHITE;

www.CustomBuildin Products.com

SUGGESTED GROUTS

TEC AccuColor XT Grout;

www.TECSpecialty.com

Laticrete Spectra-Lock Epoxy Grout;

. .

Custom Building Products Polyblend Sanded Grout;

www.CustomBuildingProducts.com


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Please check your received order

from Lightstreams and report any

WITHIN 7 days of receipt of yourtiles. Inspect all tiles prior to

installation.

Lightstreams ships FOB

FACTORY, California, and insures

all shipments for 100% of value on

your behalf. Loss due to

breakage, missing boxes, etc.

should be reported to the freight

carrier that delivered your tiles.

Lightstreams will assist inproviding replacements for small

quantities of broken tiles as

feasible, but for large losses,

clients should file a claim with

the freight carrier.


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It is strongly recommended that test

started so the installer can becomefamiliar with the material and the

timing of each step. The difference

etween a great nsta at on an a

good one is in the detail and the care

that is taken during the process.

THE TIMING OF EACH

STEP IS CRITICAL.

Lightstreams uses a clear, front-face tape

when providing tape-mounted tiles.

,

on the exposed, untaped sides of the tiles.


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Refer to the TCA Handbook for

Ceramic Tile Installation, with

focus on the section for Specific

Installation Guidelines for Glass

Tiles regarding expansion joints,

substrates, waterproofing, and

setting materials. In addition,

National Standards for

Installation of Ceramic Tile for

installation, substrate

preparation, environmental

conditions and curin .


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Mortar bed must be fully cured prior to tile installation.

Plywood is NOT an acceptable substrate for glass tile.

Store materials in dr room tem erature environment.

Thinset mortar and grout are NOT waterproof. For wet

and submerged applications, a waterproof membrane is

necessary.


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Work in the shade.

Because transparent glass tile allows directsunlight to pass through the tile and significantly

raise the temperature of the thinset during the

,

to be tented to avoid exposure from the wind

and sun. Tile should be laid and allowed to cure

in the shade by using tarps, screens, or

umbrellas.

Watch temperatures.

Ensure ambient air temperature at time of

installation does not exceed the mortarmanufacturer's limits for a minimum of 72 hours

before and during installation. This is generally

50-90F, but please note the specific

manufacturer.


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Carefully read and follow the

manufacturers instructions regarding

water, mixing, slaking, and

environmental conditions. These areadvanced thin set mortars which are

designed to be used only as instructed

It is important to use clean, cool water

and mix the thin set mortar at slow

speedideally at 150 to 200 RPMs, buta ways ess an s.

Allow the to slake/stand per

manufacturers instructionsusually

aroun m nutes. e mortar s outhen be remixed before application. In

addition, the mortar may also

occasionally need to be mixed during the

consistency; do no add additional water.


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-Using a 3/16 x trowel, create an

with trowel marks running in thehorizontal direction.

Knock down the trowel marks,

creating a smooth, uniform bed.

Using the flat side of the trowel,

flatten the trowel marks completely

in the opposite vertical direction,

eav n a smoo , cons s en anuniform setting bed of about 1/8 to

3/32.


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-Apply a thin coat of mortar completely

and uniformly on the back side of each

tile or tile sheet (i.e., back-butter) usingthe flat side of the trowel. This action


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Apply individual tiles or front

desired area. Be sure to set one

sheet at a time.


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Using a beating block (a flat, rubber

grout float will also work), gently set

the tile into the thinset.


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Align each sheet or

tile with 1/8 grout

spacing between the

taped panels. If atile is misali ned on

the front surface

tape, use a razor

blade to slice the

ta e and relocate

the tile.


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- *,& ENVIRONMENT DEPENDENT

BEFORE REMOVING TAPE

* Laticretes Latapoxy 300 sets up very quickly;

make a test anel to check for settin s eed. 6-12

hours is probably too long a waiting period.


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When the mortar is set, remove the tape

rom t e tape t es w t a rm, even

pull.

A li ht mist of water from a s ra bottle

applied between the tape and the tile,

may be helpful in removing the tape.

glass should be done one section at a

time. Do not remove the tape until you

are ready to clean the tile. This

easier as the excess mortar will not be

exposed to air until you are ready to

remove it.


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When the tape is

removed, clear

away any dried

have gotten into

the grout-line; use

a grout knife or a,

along the inside of

the tile. If done

properly, the

be removed easilyin putty-like strips.


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Before the mortar

completely cures, use a

(can be purchased atlocal hardware store)

and warm water to

mortar from the face of

the tile.

Pay particular attention

to cleaning the

textured, iridescent

sides of the tiles; the

textured side will retainany dried mortar and

will be difficult to clean

when the mortar is

completely dry


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-

tiles with a softsponge and with

warm water to

completely remove

any residual mortar

from the face of

Wait minimum of

grouting; 7 daysis recommend.


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Use only one of the recommend grouts

an wa a m n mum o ours e ore

grouting; 7 days is recommend.

clean and that all grout spaces are

cleaned of excess mortar before

grouting.

The grout should be prepared and

applied per the recommendations of the

grout manu acturer s nstruct ons. oavoid scratching the smooth surface of

the glass, keep the sanded grout slurry

fairl wet and fluid.


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With a soft sponge, remove excess grout

from the surface of the tile. A ain be sure

to pay particular attention to the

textured side of the tile as cured groutwill prove problematic to remove.


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-When the excess grout is removedclean the grouted area as soon as

poss e w w e v negar an a

stiff, non scratching brush or spongepad. Make sure the white vinegar does

small area first.


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ow a

DAYS before submersion

.

period is strongly

recommended.

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